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Superior Hiking Trail: The Seven Summits Challenge

Hiking The Superior Hiking Trail (SHT) is a popular activity on the North Shore and for good reasons: the beautiful views, great exercise, and of course the Seven Summits Challenge. On a trail that stretches more than 330 miles from Duluth to the Canadian border, the seven summits bring a new and unique challenge to […]

Wildlife Encounters: What To Do When You Meet a Bear or Moose

The U.S. Forest Service reports that nearly 250,000 people visit the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) annually and even more visit the Superior National Forest. The North Shore of Minnesota is one of the largest and most visited playgrounds in the Midwest, but many forget that this playground is also home to a wide array […]

Day Trip: Bluefin Bay to Grand Portage National Monument

Plan Your North Shore Getaway During 2017 Rendezvous Days and Pow Wow We are often asked to recommend day trips and experiences to help Bluefin Bay guests plan their North Shore vacation getaway. One that tops our summer list is a day trip along Hwy 61 to Grand Portage to see the Grand Portage National […]