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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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News From The Northwoods
adventurer
An Ambassador's Exploration of the Elements of Injury
The most rewarding experiences come with risks. Whether a misstep or unforeseen circumstance, the biggest risks that adventurers and explorers take often lead to injury. In some cases it can be mon...
Threading the Needle: A Letter From the President
You know that short window between the end of the crisp spring air and the start of the summer heat? The one between the stick season ending and full green plumage, and the ever-so-tender moment be...
adventure
A 4-Day Adventure on the Powwow Trail
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...