Outdoors Posts

Precious Waters Flotilla Podcast

Sep 14, 2012 No Comments

In August, I ventured north to Finland to meet a man I had only communicated with via email. Little did I know, you have to hike a mile back into the woods to find his modest log cabin he built for his wife and two sons.

Rory Scoles will be guiding a group of sulfide mining protestors on a 30-day canoe trip from the Polymet Mine Site to the St. Paul Capitol. I sat down with Rory at his favorite look-out, the only spot he gets reception on his phone and the best spot to view the wild rice he is harvesting and that could be in danger if proposed mining projects go through.

Listen to the interview at Duluth Outdoors.


News and Current Affairs, Outdoors

Late Summer Swim at the Cutest Little Beach in WI

Sep 12, 2012 No Comments

Things I saw.


Outdoors, Videos

Lost Creek Falls Trail in Bayfield County

Sep 09, 2012 3 Comments

In Bayfield County Forest, across the road from the old Town of Bell Cemetery, is the trailhead to Lost Creek Falls. From there it’s less than a half-hour hike to the falls.

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Minnesota North Shore Fall Colors Report 2012

Sep 08, 2012 No Comments

MN North Shore Fall Colors

Are you ready for fall? Minnesota, especially the North Shore of Lake Superior, is known for its vibrate fall colors.

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Conservation district still accepting erosion reports from June floods

Sep 06, 2012 No Comments

Private landowners in south St. Louis County who have yet to register erosion issues from the June floods should do so by Sept. 28. The South St. Louis Soil and Water Conservation District has already received more than 100 calls. New, undocumented erosion may also be eligible for recently allocated flood relief funds.

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Wildwoods Updates: Of Sandpipers, Squirrels, and More

Sep 05, 2012 1 Comment

The pectoral sandpiper released in this series of photographs was found injured up the north shore, was transported to Wildwoods where triage examination led to a referral to the exotic vets at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in St. Paul. The sandpiper was driven to St. Paul (on a car already headed that way), and cared for at WRC. When it was back to normal, it was loaded back onto a car headed back to Duluth (its other occupants filled with State Fair goodness), transported to Wildwoods, and eventually returned to Erik, who took these amazing pictures of his release.

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Duluth and the North Shore in Aug/Sept issue of National Geographic Traveler

Aug 27, 2012 10 Comments

“Road trips up the Minnesota shore of Lake Superior begin in Duluth, an industrial harbor town at the southern end of a wooded triangle called the Arrowhead and two-lane Highway 61. Also called North Shore Scenic Drive, the paved boundary between woods and waters delivers views of the ancient volcanic basalt cliffs that plunge into Lake Superior, so vast it merges with the sky on the horizon. At the turn of the 20th century, outbound ships loaded with northern Minnesota’s prized iron ore ranked Duluth among the U.S.’s busiest ports.”

Road Trip: Northern Minnesota


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Hartley Trail Signage

Aug 27, 2012 14 Comments

I rode the mountain-bike trails at Hartley yesterday and could not help but notice the lack of directional signage. Is there a reason why? Is it to keep the area as natural as possible? Lack of funds? Or the locals know where to go and piss on the newbees?


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I am Manitou and so are you

Aug 26, 2012 3 Comments

Manitou, referring to spirit beings in Algonquian groups of Native Americans, is also the name of a river along Minnesota’s north shore. The Manitou River runs through George Crosby Manitou State Park where I decided to camp alone Saturday night.

Check out the story and more pictures at Duluth Outdoors.


Outdoors, Photos

All right, who’s the wise guy?

Aug 23, 2012 No Comments


Art, Outdoors, Photos

Crescent Moon Campground

Aug 22, 2012 5 Comments

By David Cowardin
Duluth Outdoors Editor 

If you haven’t been to the mouth of the Lester River since the flood hit in June, it’s worth checking out: Rocks and debris have formed an island resembling a crescent moon about 50 feet from shore.

When I first saw it, many thoughts came to mind:

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Secret Forest Playschool outdoor program

Aug 16, 2012 No Comments

Secret Forest Playschool is a new outdoor-based learning program for children who are completely potty trained through age 5. It is located off of Arrowhead Road in the Eastridge Community Church. The Secret Forest Playschool has 30 acres of wooded trails and a very clean and modern classroom for children to explore, experience and grow.

The program starts in September, offering a small-group environment, never to exceed more than six children. Tuition is $25/day for mornings only (pick-up before noon) or $35/day full-day.


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Any spider experts out there?

Aug 15, 2012 4 Comments

I was hiking Tischer Creek when I ran into a spider web and found this guy crawling around. Does anyone know what kind of spider it is?

More pictures and the story from my hike.


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Tree Planting at Loll Designs

Aug 10, 2012 No Comments

Starting in 2008, Loll staff has taken a field day each year and gone out to plant trees. All of us here are concerned with keeping our environment not only vibrant, but clean, healthy and beautiful too. We try to find places that are in need of watershed restoration and by providing some of what’s needed in the form of trees and shrubs we become a constructive part of restoring our local ecosystem.

Loll Designs employees got together earlier this summer to do some tree planting up at Harley Nature Center.  Take a look at the video of all the fun.


Outdoors, Videos

Brewhouse Triathlon Results

Aug 09, 2012 3 Comments

Race results are in and photos have been posted. It was a bit chilly up at Pike Lake for the 26th Annual Brewhouse Triathlon but competitors seemed faster than ever.

2012 Short Course Results

2012 Long Course Results 

More race photos and media at Duluth Outdoors


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