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Saturday, June 20, 2020

With waters warming up, smallmouth bass season will open beginning today for the northern management zone. While smallmouth bass season is currently open in southern Wisconsin, anglers will now have the opportunity to harvest them from these additional waters: Wisconsin-Michigan Boundary Waters; Northern management zone; Tributaries

tags: Dept of Natural Resources, Environmental Impact, Fishing, Lake Superior, Law & Politics

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will host a virtual public hearing on July 1 relating to Enbridge Energy’s application for a waterway and wetland permit for the proposed reroute of the Line 5 pipeline in Ashland, Bayfield, and Iron Counties. The hearing will also cover the proposed scope of the Environmental Impact

tags: Environmental Impact, Lake Superior, Law & Politics

Monday, June 15, 2020

Although Terrace Bay started as a mill town in the mid-1940s, it is anything but run-of-the-mill! It is a gem sitting on the North shore of Lake Superior along the Trans-Canada Highway, offering numerous activities for both highway and waterway visitors. Whether it is by car or by boat, Terrace Bay’s Superior Six is a must-see

tags: Destination, Lake Superior, Travel

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

At the very Northeastern tip of Minnesota, on the North Shore of Lake Superior, lies Cook County, a destination like no other. Cook County offers endless, year-round recreational opportunities, from arts and culture to history, dining, and outdoor recreation of all kinds. In Cook County, you can experience Lake Superior—the

by: Carah Thomas Maskell

tags: Destination, Lake Superior

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Take a trip across Lake Superior in an Avalon pontoon. Explore this beautiful area and pay respects to the crew of the Edmund Fitzgerald.

by: Jim Wolf, President of Avalon Pontoons

tags: Feel Good Story, History, Lake Superior, Lifestyle, Shipwrecks, Travel

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Winter is held in high regard in the Chequamegon Bay and the counties of Ashland and Bayfield. There is nothing more beautiful than the sight of freshly fallen snow on the magnificent evergreens that cascade through the miles of forest in the Northwoods. The normally pristine air is made even more so after a snowfall, and this winter

tags: Destination, Lake Superior

Monday, January 13, 2020

The 2020 Progressive® Insurance Minneapolis Boat Show® will drop anchor at the Minneapolis Convention Center January 23-26, 2020, providing a one-of-a-kind opportunity for guests to shop and see the latest and greatest boats and marine accessories and technology, swapping the winter blues for thoughts of summer fun. Minnesota

tags: Boat Show, Inland Boating, Lake Superior

Friday, November 22, 2019

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced registration is now under way for this winter’s “Becoming an Outdoors Woman” program, which is set for Feb. 21-23, 2020, in Marquette County. This winter will mark the 19th annual winter BOW gathering for women, 18 and older, who are seeking an opportunity to

tags: Dept of Natural Resources, Education, Lake Superior, Women In Boating

Friday, November 15, 2019

A team of engineers and scientists from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working with the Buffalo Reef Task Force to develop cost estimates and other details for three finalist action plans aimed at protecting the reef’s important Lake Superior fish habitat. After extensive consultation with the public and other

tags: Dept of Natural Resources, Environmental Impact, Lake Superior

Monday, September 23, 2019

Visitors to the Keweenaw, whether by air, car, bike, foot, or boat, don’t come by accident. Located hundreds of miles from the nearest interstate, the region is known for its abundant natural beauty, copper mining legacy, spectacular waterways, and vibrant fall colors. For those who make the trek, their journey is rewarded with

by: Brad Barnett, Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau

tags: Destination, Lake Superior

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