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12 04, 2023

Sydney’s Frozen Custard & Wood-Fired Pizza
Sydney’s Frozen Custard & Wood-Fired Pizza

Sydney’s Frozen Custard & Wood-Fired Pizza

Jaye2024-07-09T19:09:26+00:00Grand Marais, History, Local Businesses, News & Updates|

Around 11:30 AM on April 10, 2023, a fire broke out at Sydney's Frozen Custard & Wood-Fired Pizza. On what was otherwise a beautiful spring day in Grand Marais, Minnesota. Responding fire departments fought the fire for over two hours, extinguishing it around 1:30 PM. Unfortunately, the intense fire destroyed the interior of this beloved downtown eatery. Luckily, through quick thinking and a little ingenuity, Sydney's reopen a short time later in a temporary location, not missing a season. Then, less than a year and a half after the fire, Sydney's Frozen Custard & Wood-Fired Pizza reopened at the [...]

4 04, 2023

North Shore Brewery Guide Part 1 | Canal Park Brewing and Blacklist Brewing
North Shore Brewery Guide Part 1 | Canal Park Brewing and Blacklist Brewing

North Shore Brewery Guide Part 1 | Canal Park Brewing and Blacklist Brewing

Jaye2023-04-18T13:38:59+00:00Activities & Attractions, Duluth|

Duluth, Minnesota is home to many amazing breweries, each offering a different experience. The wide variety is sure to please even the pickiest microbrew enthusiast. Over the next few weeks, we will be featuring breweries located in Duluth as part of our North Shore Brewery Guide. To kick off the North Shore Brewery Guide, we bring you two popular breweries located in the Canal Park and downtown Duluth areas: Canal Park Brewing Company and Blacklist Brewing. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly restaurant feel or a fun time throwing axes with your friends, these two breweries are for you! [...]

1 03, 2023

Cascade Beach Road
Cascade Beach Road

Cascade Beach Road

Jaye2023-03-02T16:05:09+00:00Lutsen|

Cascade Beach Road is a five-mile road just outside Lutsen, Minnesota that runs along the Lake Superior shoreline. This picturesque area is home to many vacation rentals. It serves as the ideal vacation destination on the North Shore thanks to its central location and unique beaches. Also, homes along the road are privately owned, making this a wonderful destination for those looking for a peaceful, private getaway. A Brief History of Cascade Beach Road Cobblestone shoreline on the eastern end of Cascade Beach Road- Namaste Main/Namaste Guest House beach. Just a few miles outside of Lutsen lies an [...]

6 02, 2023

Hygge Festival
Hygge Festival

Hygge Festival

Jaye2025-02-11T17:58:06+00:00Events & Holidays|

The winter season on the North Shore brings lots of cold nights and the desire to be warm and cozy. This is the idea behind the idea of Hygge (pronounced "hoo-gah"). Hygge means "invoking or fostering a sense of coziness, contentment, and well-being". It is these ideals that we embrace during the Hygge Festival. Hosted by Visit Cook County, the festival based on the Danish concept encourages you to embrace life's simple pleasures and feel cozy and relaxed with ten days of events and activities throughout Cook County. About the Hygge Festival Visit Cook County's Hygge Festival was started [...]

2 02, 2023

2023 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
2023 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

2023 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

Jaye2023-04-21T16:11:07+00:00Activities & Attractions, Events & Holidays|

Celebrating its 39th year of racing along the North Shore, the 2023 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon was as exciting as ever. Perfect weather conditions combined with excellent trail conditions lead to perfect race conditions. And, a few thrilling scenes at the finish line added to the excitement of the race. Here are the results of the 2023 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon, along with our recap of the finish line. Perfect Racing Conditions Lead to Fast Finishing Times What may seem like frigid, cold temps to a person is experienced very differently from the perspective of a sled [...]

22 11, 2022

Old Shore Road Beach
Old Shore Road Beach

Old Shore Road Beach

Jaye2023-02-06T17:26:55+00:00Beaches, Grand Marais|

Over the years, many visitors to Grand Marais have discovered a unique little beach just east of town. Driving to the end of Old Shore Road you will find a small parking lot where you will find a narrow path. Follow that path and you will find yourself at the Old Shore Road Beach, more commonly known as Passion Pit. Recently, this small, unassuming beach on Lake Superior has made history. For the first time in Minnesota, off-Reservation land belonging to the State of Minnesota has been returned to the Native tribe it belonged to. In this case, the [...]

12 10, 2022

Hedlund Husky Puppies
Hedlund Husky Puppies

Hedlund Husky Puppies

Jaye2022-10-13T14:29:59+00:00Activities & Attractions, Animals, Hovland/Grand Portage|

We brought you on an adventure in the BWCA with Points Unknown a few months ago. While there, we met Siri, a pregnant Hedlund Husky dog who was due to give birth at the end of July. Right on schedule, on July 30th, Siri had five beautiful Hedlund Husky puppies. During our initial visit with Linda, the owner of Points Unknown, we learned a little bit about this unique breed of dog that had almost gone extinct. We decided to go back after the puppies were born to meet them and learn more about Hedlund Huskies and Linda's breeding [...]

7 09, 2022

Lake Superior Agates
Lake Superior Agates

Lake Superior Agates

Martha Finley2022-09-07T22:18:11+00:00Nature|

Rockhounds and casual beachcombers alike know the term "Lake Superior Agates". For many, finding one is a central part of their North Shore vacations. Entire Facebook groups are dedicated to those on the hunt for the elusive Lake Superior Agate. But what are they? Why are they so special? And, most importantly, where can I find them? We answer all of that, and more, right here! The Formation of the Lake Superior Agates Lake Superior Agates are a specific kind of stone that was formed by volcanic activity along the North Shore 1.2 billion years ago. Gas pockets in [...]

24 08, 2022

Radio Waves Music Festival
Radio Waves Music Festival

Radio Waves Music Festival

Jaye2024-03-19T15:30:45+00:00Activities & Attractions, Events & Holidays|

WTIP's Radio Waves Music festival is an annual event that takes place in Grand Marais on the weekend after Labor Day. This wonderful, local tradition features both local and regional musicians playing at Sweetheart's Bluff near the Grand Marais Recreational Park and Campground. Enjoy music from a variety of genres while enjoying foods from local vendors. About WTIP's Radio Waves Music Festival With music on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, this family-friendly event is a great way to take in some local music in a beautiful setting. The first festival was held in 2008 to celebrate WTIP Community Radio's 10th [...]

5 08, 2022

Cook County Airport and Seaplane Base
Cook County Airport and Seaplane Base

Cook County Airport and Seaplane Base

Jaye2022-08-05T21:12:35+00:00Activities & Attractions, Grand Marais, Local Businesses|

Did you know that Cook County has its own airport? The Cook County Airport and Seaplane Base is a small municipal airport located about 8 miles from Grand Marais on Devil Track Lake. While you won't find commercial flights flying in and out of this one-runway airport, you will see small privately owned planes zipping in and out. The airport also offers private scenic flights that you can do during your next trip to Lake Superior's North Shore. Just imagine chasing waterfalls or enjoying the fall colors from above. Down on Devil Track Lake, seaplanes can land at the [...]