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05/20/2025

Get ready for the Northern Landscapes Festival on Friday, May 30th - Sunday June 1st!

Spring is an explosion of life in the North - this festival is open to anyone curious about the dynamics of the northern landscape. Check it out!

North House Folk School's annual Northern Landscapes Festival, Friday, May 31 - Saturday, June 2, 2024. Spring is an explosion of life in the...

05/19/2025

Ready for a waterfall adventure? 🌊The North Shore Waterfall Tour is a FREE mobile pass to explore six of our most stunning cascades. Witness nature's artistry, magic, and epic plunges.

Your adventure awaits!

After the snow melts, experience the raw power of North Shore waterfall season – a fleeting yet unforgettable spring wonder. Hundreds of thousands...

05/17/2025

The Le Grand du Nord Cycling Race 🚲returns to Grand Marais Saturday, May 24th! This spectacular gravel course goes from the shores of Lake Superior to the Sawtooth Ranges.

LE GRAND DU NORD 110 Mi // 54 Mi // 26 Mi GRAVEL CLASSIC Event Date: Saturday, May 25th, 2024 Le Grand du Nord is one of the most spectacular...

05/16/2025

She Rides Women's Mountain Bike Weekend returns! 🚴🏽‍♀️Interested in improving your skills and bonding with fellow riders? Sign up now! All ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate.

SheRides Women’s Mountain Bike Weekend, June 21 - 23, 2024, hosted by Superior Cycling Association, is an immersive mountain biking experience for...

04/29/2025

How many times can you hike to the same waterfall before it ceases to amaze?

IDK …. Ask me after the millionth time … maybe? 😁

Between 2-4”+ of rain fell yesterday creating an eruption of waterfall action! Waterfall season is raging and we are here for it. Will you be joining us?

04/28/2025

Who is ready to ride? The gravel roads are starting to clear up after a long winter and things are looking great!

04/22/2025

Otters really take waterfall season seriously 🦦

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04/08/2025

💦 It’s waterfall season once again!💦

When taking about waterfalls, we often focus on those on the North Shore of Highway 61. But did you know there are incredible waterfalls in the Boundary Waters too?! We thought in celebration of this season, we would kick off the season with this hidden gem.

This waterfall is found on a popular canoe route in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and accessed via the Gunflint Trail.

Tucked between Duncan Lake and Rose Lake, Stairway Portage Falls is a must-see for adventurous paddlers and hikers alike. This scenic cascade tumbles beside a historic hand-built staircase, part of an old portage route that now feels like nature’s secret stairway to paradise.

🛶Primarily accessed in the “soft water season” via canoe or the Border Route Hiking Trail, it is also accessible in the winter via ski or snowshoe (as was done a few weeks ago to get this photo.)

🥾 How to Get There:
Start at the West Bearskin Lake public access, paddle to Duncan Lake, and take the portage to Rose Lake. Don’t forget your camera! 📸

🧭 Pro tip: This spot is best accessed with a day permit from the U.S. Forest Service. Respect the land, leave no trace, and soak in the serene magic of the wild wilderness that is the .

Find information on this and so many other epic waterfalls on our website (link in bio).

Happy waterfall season!

04/01/2025

🚠Mountain Meltdown returns to Lutsen Mountains April 4th - 6th!🎵Live Music & Spring Slopes 🎿

SOFT SNOW & SUNNY SKIES - YA GOTTA LOVE SPRING SKIING! Join us at Lutsen Mountains for our annual Mountain Meltdown Festival to celebrate...

04/01/2025

Wow 🤩!

03/26/2025

Heads up folks!

03/23/2025

🚠Mountain Meltdown returns to Lutsen Mountains April 4th - 6th & the 🎵Live Music Schedule is now available! 🎿

SOFT SNOW & SUNNY SKIES - YA GOTTA LOVE SPRING SKIING! Join us at Lutsen Mountains for our annual Mountain Meltdown Festival to celebrate...