Nature – Red Pine Realty

April 20, 2023

Dark Sky Walk, Gunflint Lodge

Join in celebrating International Dark Sky Week by enjoying a Dark Sky Walk! Emma Adams, Chik-Wauk Naturalist, will be guiding a hike on Saturday April 22nd. You can meet at 8pm at the Gunflint Lodge...

April 13, 2023

Waterfall Season in Cook County

Photo by Andrew Ling on Unsplash Waterfall season on the North Shore has arrived! The snow is melting and the rivers are flowing. There is still snow and ice on some trails, so be careful...

March 23, 2023

Cook County, MN Ice Out 2023

Even though it is technically spring, it is still winter in Cook County, MN. At some point it will warm up, the snow will melt and the lakes will open up! Whether you live in...

March 17, 2023

Free Seedlings for Hovland Properties

If you live in Hovland, MN and specifically in the Flute Reed River Watershed, you can get free seedlings for your property! They will have containerized-grown plugs available in a variety of species: basswood, yellow...

January 19, 2023

Snow Depth Map for Cook County

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has a great resource as you plan for all of your favorite winter activities. They have a map that shows snow depth throughout the whole state. And the same...

December 7, 2022

Cook County Winter Trail Condition Reports

Do you enjoy winter sports? Snowmobiling, snowshoeing, downhill skiing, snowshoeing? More snow fell yesterday adding to the current snow depth that has already accumulated. The Visit Cook County website has links to winter trail conditions...

November 30, 2022

Dark Sky Festival 2022, Cook County

The Dark Sky Festival will be taking place next week, from Thursday December 8th through Saturday December 10th. There will be presentations, special dinners, a new documentary screening, a night sky walk and you can...

October 7, 2022

North Shore Fall Colors

North Shore is approaching peak colors! Now is the time to drive north to explore hiking trails, driving roads and see the array of colors! Check out the Fall Color Finder for the most up...

August 18, 2022

Northern Lights Chance This Week, Grand Maris, MN

If the skies are clear tonight, there is a good chance to see the northern lights! Especially if you are in Grand Portage or Grand Marais. The auroral activity will be high through tomorrow. You...

August 12, 2022

Dark Sky Caravan Star Parties, Grand Marais, MN

You have two more opportunities to join in the Dark Sky Caravan Star Parties up on the North Shore this weekend! The Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium staff will be setting up telescopes for you to...

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