Newest Blogs
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 & ...
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News From The Northwoods

activities
Conquering the Kek: An Adventure in the BWCA
My son, Henry, and I recently embarked on our second "serious" backcountry hike, this time tackling the Kekakabic Trail in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
"Serious" is a relative term...

activities
The Best Wintergreen Gear For Summer Activities
Without the right gear, it can be hard to try something new outside.
Here's some of our Wintergreen clothing recommendations for popular summer activities so you can get outside with confidence...

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...