News from the Northwoods

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...

Learn how to portage a canoe farther, faster, more safely, and with less effort.

Ely, Minnesota is awesome in a lot of ways - here are seven of our favorite things about Wintergreen Northern Wear's little hometown. Feel free to add your own favorite parts of being in Ely!

Have you ever wanted to add more adventure to your life? Do you wonder how to become one of those cool outdoorsy people featured in magazines? This simple trick can help you become inspired by the ...

Which necessities do you always bring on your wilderness outings? One adventurer writes about the 10 items that are always in her backpack.

Wintergreen's Hannah Hoodie: Go-To Adventure Companion  Lindsey MarschkaContent editor, writer & outdoor enthusiast based in Ely, Minnesota.   Oh, the lonely life...

Our canoe country is world famous for its 1000 lakes, 2200 campsites and 1500 miles of canoe routes. But if you just have time for a quick taste, many lovely day trip options exist.  Here a...

Top 8 Places to Rock Climb in Northeastern Minnesota *within 2 hrs of Ely, MN. First of all, yes, there is definitely rock climbing in northeastern Minnesota. All locations are a guaranteed...