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Become a Citizen Scientist!

Apr 12, 2011 No Comments

Celebrate Earth Week by helping community organizations collect information about our world. Join St. Louis River Alliance Director Julene Boe to see what it’s like to get your hands wet and help out.

Great Lakes Aquarium will host a community class called “Becoming a Citizen Scientist.” At the class, St. Louis River Alliance will share its work and show you ways to get involved in citizen science!

Tuesday, April 19, 4:30-5:30 pm
Cost: Free; donations accepted.
All proceeds go toward stewardship efforts on the St. Louis River.

Contact Sarah Erickson at serickson @ glaquarium.org or 218-740-2007.

For more information, check out Community Education spring classes at Great Lakes Aquarium.


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Free Outdoor Tennis Courts in Duluth

Apr 12, 2011 23 Comments

Does anyone know locations for outdoor tennis courts in Duluth where you don’t have to pay a court fee to play?


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Lake Superior Surfing … Hang Ten!

Apr 07, 2011 No Comments

[The post originally contained an embedded video that no longer exists at its source.]

Team Red Bull finds some nice waves on Big Sexy (aka Lake Superior). Never under estimate Big Sexy, she can be a real bitch.


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To motorcycle or not to motorcycle

Apr 06, 2011 19 Comments

I am thinking seriously about picking up an older, used motorcycle in the interest of saving myself some money on these higher fuel prices. I am wondering if it is worth having a motorcycle for commuting in Duluth with our limited days of warmth. I am not averse to riding in cold weather if it is above freezing but would like to avoid snow, ice or any heavy rain. With that being said, are there any current riders out there have any knowledge on how many days a year you can actually ride your motorcycle in Duluth and if you feel like it is worth owning one in this climate?


Outdoors, Recommendations

West Duluth Porcupine Hotel

Apr 01, 2011 37 Comments

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On Wednesday I saw this porcupine high at the top of a tree on Raleigh Street, feasting away on bark. Then on Thursday there were two of them (one up high, one down low).

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Film for Thought: A Look into Sustainable Agriculture in MN

Mar 30, 2011 No Comments

Join MPIRG for an informative, interactive night on sustainable farming in Minnesota. We will be showing the MN-based film ‘Farming Forward,’ hearing from UMD farms, and planting seed-starters. All are welcome, and it is free to attend!

Tuesday, April 12, 6:30pm, UMD’s Kirby Lounge
Please contact MPIRG with questions: [email protected]

Hope to see you there!


Events, Outdoors

Native Tree & Shrub Sale ends April 15

Mar 30, 2011 No Comments

The annual Native Tree and Shrub Sale ends on April 15, so place your order now. Learn about each species and print a Tree Order Form — all available online at southstlouisswcd.org, or call the Soil & Water Conservation District office, 723-4867.


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Duluth Surfing Footage from CBS News

Mar 26, 2011 7 Comments

[This post originally contained an embedded video that no longer exists.]


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Ice volcanoes, if you dare!

Mar 22, 2011 11 Comments

The ice volcanoes of Park Point are spouting off big-time right now. Grab your ski goggles, your rain pants and your windbreaker and head on down.


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Wow ’em with waterfalls

Mar 17, 2011 1 Comment

How many out-of-town guests have you brought up the North Shore to Gooseberry Falls? It’s the nearest of the North Shore’s “greatest hits.”

Now you can wow your out-of-town friends before they even get here. Take a waterfall photography class at Gooseberry, from Paul Sundberg. Paul is the former manager of Gooseberry Falls State Park and father of Duluth’s own biking chiropractor, Adam Sundberg. It’s March 26. Preregistration is required.


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Weather Fight!

Mar 15, 2011 22 Comments

Toughest Weather City Tournament – Midwest Bracket

Duluth vs. Des Moines in round 1. How about we go kick some Des Moinian ass eh?

Duluth

  • Brutal cold and snow
  • 79.6″ snow
  • 45 days of subzero cold
  • 2 days of 90+ heat

Des Moines

  • Snow/ice, river flood, severe t-storms
  • 36″ snow
  • 15 days of subzero cold
  • 24 days of 90+ heat

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Kayaking the snowy banks of Minnesota’s Blue Earth River

Mar 13, 2011 4 Comments

Might as well go ahead and try this at home.


Outdoors, Videos

Ski ’em all: Tour Du Luth

Mar 10, 2011 No Comments

Ski season is definitely not over. The Duluth Cross Country Ski Club is sponsoring its seventh annual Tour Du Luth this weekend. Come out and ski as many of the city’s ski trails as you can, and end with a potluck at Hartley Nature Center.


Events, Outdoors

Explore Duluth’s own ice mountains

Mar 08, 2011 1 Comment

After a few good northeasters this winter, the ice is stacked up deep on Park Point. You can read all about and find tips and directions in my blog.


Outdoors, Recommendations

ISO Used Telemark Gear

Mar 04, 2011 7 Comments

Anyone out there with some decent telemark gear they’d like to sell me? I’m just getting into it, but am already anticipating infatuation with it. Ideally skis would be 170s or shorter, boots a ladies 8.5 or 9 (European 26?), though I do have a wider foot, too. Any leads would be much appreciated!


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