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Trail conditions update for the week of January 4, 2021
Here are this week’s trail condition updates for the north shore area. Updates include snowmobile, cross country and snowshoe trails. These are sourced from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. C.J. Ramstad/North Shore State Trail Date of update: January 7, 2021 The whole trail was groomed once this week. Use caution as the trail is still […]
Early Winter Conditions Prove Ideal for Pond Hockey
Northern Minnesota usually has a good couple of feet of snow on the ground by Thanksgiving and by early December, most winter activities are in high gear. Snowmobilers have laid their first tracks of the season, anglers are fishing for “the big one” and hockey, well that is typically played in the arena or on […]
Silver Bay is BEST of the North Shore for Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing
There’s something about the sound of cross-country skis scraping and gliding down a trail that is at once, meditative and energizing. Now, add in the serenity of a densely wooded forest, thick with pines and spruce and you have the makings for a magical experience. Silver Bay is home to the Northwoods Ski Trail, which […]
The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is Ready for 2020
The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is one of the premiere dog sled races in North America. Established in 1980, the race celebrates the vital role John Beargrease played in delivering mail for those living on the North Shore – specifically his winter deliveries with his dog team. The Beargrease is a qualifier for the […]
