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Every Lake Has A Story!

The Rich Legacy of our White Iron Chain of Lakes
White Iron Lake has a rich and fascinating history, including a murder mystery, Minnesota’s famous Ojibwe dogsled postman, and a dog given a northwoods ‘state funeral’.

Canoeing
Sand Point Lake – Canoe Country’s Only Burial Mound
With over 2,000 lakes within 50 miles of town, the Ely area boasts the world’s greatest concentration of aquatic pockets for freshwater fun…and stories! Enjoy their history, mystery & i...

Canoeing
Dave & Thompson: Lake Legacies of a Great Geographer
With over 2,000 lakes within 50 miles of town, the Ely area boasts the world’s greatest concentration of aquatic pockets for freshwater fun…and stories! Enjoy their history, mystery & i...
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Polar Exploring with Lonnie Dupre
Lonnie Dupre is a veteran polar explorer and Wintergreen Ambassador who’s been on expeditions from Greenland to the North Pole and many places in between.
In 1989, he joined Paul Schurke, husban...

From the President
Preparing for Winter - Letter from the President
It’s funny how my own list of interests and reflections seem to get longer as fall creeps into the air in Northern Minnesota. It inspires me to take the opportunity to share some recent achievement...

What to Wear When Camping in the BWCA
Here in MN, we frequently use the phrase “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing.”
Good clothing can help you be prepared for anything nature throws at you - which is especially im...