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...
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...
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...
You can win a cash prize for finding the biggest blueberry this summer! The Gunflint Trail’s Biggest Blueberry Contest runs from July 22nd to August 14th. Blueberries are measured by weight and the top 3...
The Department of Natural Resources keeps track of the ice out date each year, and then has record of the earliest, the latest and the median ice out date. Gunflint Lake has a median ice...
The waterfall season in Cook County has arrived! You can find waterfalls to enjoy just a few miles away, or drive farther to explore more of them. All the snow from this winter is adding...
More snow has fallen after the rain melted away the snow we had. If you enjoy cross-country skiing, you can start to get back out and enjoy the trails again. Visit Cook County has links...
This Saturday December 18th will be the Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count in Grand Marais! You can participate in a variety of ways, from your home counting birds at your bird feeder, to driving around...
The 3rd annual Dark Sky Festival begins tomorrow! Did you know that the Boundary Waters Area Canoe Wilderness is one of only 15 Dark Sky Sanctuaries in the world? The BWCAW is the largest Dark...
According to the dictionary, a gale is a wind ranging from 32 – 63 miles per hour. These strong winds are a normal part of November on the North Shore, with the potential to create...