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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...
Newest Blogs
News From The Northwoods

wintergreen northern wear
Continuing a Legacy - Proud to be Women-Owned
Wintergreen’s story began with a bold idea and a visionary woman.
Our founder, Susan Schurke, built Wintergreen with purpose — designing clothing to help people connect with the outdoors and face...

behind the scenes
Spring At Wintergreen - A Letter From the President
The local radio station here in Ely, MN recently held a contest of who could guess the day of ice-out on a nearby lake. Meanwhile, the geese out my window on the river have been waiting for weeks, ...

behind the scenes
Wintergreen On The Road
It’s official, you can find your favorite Wintergreen treasures out there on the road! That is, if you can find and visit our new pop-up trailer.
That’s right, our friendly and knowledgeable staff...