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Ely Portage Half Marathon: One Foot in Front of the Other
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Ely Portage Half Marathon: One Foot in Front of the Other

Up north in Ely we have a lot of festivals and outdoor activities, from the Blueberry Fest in July to summer canoe trips and beautiful winter nordic skiing. However, for the Ely Marathon our little...
A 4-Day Adventure on the Powwow Trail
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A 4-Day Adventure on the Powwow Trail

Over an extended Memorial Day Weekend, I was able to get out with Jackson and Henry Harren to backpack the 30-mile Pow Wow Trail through the Pagami wildfire area (2011) in the BWCAW.  As we were do...
Adventure in Superior National Forest
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Adventure in Superior National Forest

How a summer evening in Superior National Forest unexpectedly transformed into the experience of a lifetime.
6 Fun Activities for Mud Season in the Northwoods
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6 Fun Activities for Mud Season in the Northwoods

You don't have to run away to the tropics to have fun during mud season! Spring in the Northwoods is the perfect time for certain outdoor activities.
What Does -30 Degrees Fahrenheit Look Like?
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What Does -30 Degrees Fahrenheit Look Like?

There are some kinds of beauty that you can only see when it's cold enough outside.
9 Skijoring Tips for Beginners
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9 Skijoring Tips for Beginners

Skijoring can be a blast, but there are some fundamentals that you want to get right before you head out to the trails with your dog and skis. Here are 9 tips to help you get started.