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Exploring the North ShoreNew on the North Shore: Objects to Crave, Lady Superior Non-Alcoholic Bottle Shop, and Harbortown Goods2024 has seen a lot of changes along the North Shore. Some businesses closed, new businesses opened. Whole buildings have been demolished and new buildings added. It can be hard to keep up with all of the changes! In this episode, Jaye and Martha visit some of the new businesses that have sprung up in the past year. Up in Hovland, Objects to Crave opened late in the summer of 2023 and brought a unique, eclectic twist on the traditional North Shore gift shop. Back in Grand Marais, Abby Tofte (of The Big Lake) has purchased the former Gunflint Mercantil store...
2024-06-2745 min
Verbrechen für Weicheier - True Crime ohne MordFolge 71: Der größte Bankraub der US-Geschichte!(?) - Die Trenchcoat RobbersWenn Ihr auch Schlösser knacken wollt wie die Profis, dann hört doch in unsere Folge über die Trenchcoat Robbers Ray Bowman und Billy Kirkpatrick rein! Gibt zwar keine nützlichen Tipps, dafür aber allerhand Superlative, coole Spitznamen und - wie immer - dumme Fehler. Viel Spaß!
2024-04-0653 min
Exploring the North ShoreSisu + Loyly Floating Sauna2023 really was a big year for Sisu + Loyly! Just when we thought Sisu + Loyly couldn't possibly make the sauna experience in Cook County any better, they went above and beyond with their floating sauna! Launched in September 2023, the floating sauna may very well be the first commercial floating sauna in the USA! It is currently home-based at Skyport Lodge on Devil Track Lake, and reservations are open! As the floating sauna was launched late in the season, only a lucky few will be able to experience it until winter comes and the floating sauna has to go away until...
2023-09-2130 min
Exploring the North ShoreRainbows in the Wilderness, a Film by Matthew BaxleyIt's Pride Month, so we've been taking in all the North Shore activities. One of those activities included an exclusive screening of Matthew Baxley's new film, Rainbows in the Wilderness. This film is about 9 strangers who share a common bond going into the BWCA, some for the first time.
If Matthew's voice sounds familiar, he's been on the podcast before. Remember the Haunted House episode? It's definitely a classic! Welcome Matthew back to the podcast for this interview about his new film.
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2023-06-2237 min
Exploring the North ShoreNorth Shore Breweries Part 3: Hoops, Ursa Minor, and TapHousesIn Part 3 of the North Shore Brewery Guide, we wrap up our time in Duluth. In this episode, we visit Hoops Brewing Company and get absolutely destroyed by Trivia. Then, we discuss other local breweries that we were unable to visit during the recording of the guide. We head over to 7West TapHouse in downtown Duluth to test out some beers from Ursa Minor Brewing and Earth Rider Brewery.
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Earth Rider Brewery: https://earthrider.beer/
2023-04-2751 min
Exploring the North ShoreNorth Shore Breweries Part 2: Bent Paddle Brewing and Lake Superior BrewingWelcome to Part 2 of our North Shore Breweries series. In this multi-part series, we will introduce you to some of our favorite local breweries, starting in Duluth. This episode features two great Duluth Breweries: Bent Paddle Brewing and Lake Superior Brewing.
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Located in the Lincoln Park Craft District, Bent Paddle Brewing Company helped to revitalize Duluth's west end. Their beautiful spacious taproom gives you plenty of room to enjoy their great brews. We tried a flight of beers and interviewed one of the founders, Laura. Then, we hopped over to Lake Superior Brewing Company, all...
2023-04-2057 min
Exploring the North ShoreThe History of Sydney’s Custard & Wood-Fired PizzaAround 11:30 AM on April 10, 2023, a fire broke out at Sydney's Frozen Custard & Wood-Fired Pizza. On what was otherwise a beautiful spring day in Grand Marais, Minnesota. Responding fire departments fought the fire for over two hours, extinguishing it around 1:30 PM. Unfortunately, the intense fire destroyed the interior of this beloved downtown eatery. In this week's blog post, we reflect back on the history of this seasonal favorite. And, look to see what may happen to it in the future.
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2023-04-1337 min
Exploring the North ShoreNorth Shore Breweries Part 1: Canal Park Brewing and Blacklist BrewingWelcome to Part 1 of our North Shore Breweries series. In this multi-part series we will introduce you to some of our favorite local breweries, starting in Duluth. This episode features two great Duluth Breweries: Canal Park Brewing Company and Blacklist Brewing Company.
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Located in Canal Park (hence the name), Canal Park Brewing Company is a full restaurant experience with dozens of great beers on tap. We tried a flight of beers and ciders and then ate the best brussels sprouts either of us have ever tasted. Then, we hopped over to downtown Duluth to Blacklist B...
2023-04-0650 min
Exploring the North ShoreThe Northern LightsMarch 23, 2023, brought an incredible Northern Lights experience to everyone on the North Shore who happened to look or be outside. The lights were clearly visible to the naked eye all over Minnesota that day, but especially on the northernmost part of the state. In this episode, Jaye and Martha take a drive out to Saganaga Lake at the end of the Gunflint Trail to see the incredible show in the sky that night. We discuss what the Northern Lights are, how and when to see them, and where to go. While the show on the 23rd was possibly once-in-a-lifetime...
2023-03-3043 min
Exploring the North ShoreJohn Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon 2023 Pt 2- Finish Line RecapThe John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon 2023 resulted in a thrilling finish at the Grand Portage Lodge and Casino. Jaye and Martha were there to take it all in and report back on what an exciting evening it ended up being. Listen in to hear all about it. Congratulations to this year's winner, Keith Aili!
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2023-02-0238 min
Exploring the North ShoreMinnesode: John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon 2023 Part 1 - Trail Center CheckpointSorry about the audio on this one! Who knew that electronics and cold weather don't always mesh? It was -10 F (-20 F with windchill and it was windy!), but we braved the cold in order to watch some of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon 2023. Once again we went up to Trail Center on a cold but sunny afternoon to see how the race is going.
Be sure to check out our Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for photos and videos. We will be recording again tomorrow and bringing you a full episode on the race as w...
2023-01-3011 min
Exploring the North ShorePoints Unknown Hedlund Husky PuppiesEarlier this summer, we went up to Points Unknown for a Mindful Paddle experience. During that visit, owner Linda Newman introduced us to her line of Hedlund Husky dogs, including a pregnant pup named Siri. On July 30, Siri gave birth to five Hedlund Husky puppies. In this episode, we return to Points Unknown to meet the puppies and watch the first puppy go off with his new family.
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2022-10-1338 min
Exploring the North ShoreCook County Airport in Grand MaraisDid you know that Cook County has its own airport? This small municipal airport is located about 8 miles from Grand Marais on Devil Track Lake. While you won't find commercial flights flying in and out of this one-runway airport, you will see small privately owned planes zipping in and out. The airport also offers private scenic flights that you can do during your next trip to Lake Superior's North Shore. Just imagine chasing waterfalls or enjoying the fall colors from above. In this episode of Exploring the North Shore, Jaye and Martha are joined by Martha's longtime best friend...
2022-08-1135 min
Exploring the North ShoreGreat Lakes AquariumThe Great Lakes Aquarium is a family-friendly aquarium located along the Duluth Harbor in Canal Park. Get up close and personal with marine life and other animals. The mission of the Aquarium is to “connect all people to the water and wildlife of Lake Superior and Beyond”. In this episode, Jaye and Martha sit down with the Aquarium's executive director, Jay, to learn more about the history and purpose behind the Aquarium. They then take a tour of the Aquarium with the social media director, Amy.
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2022-08-041h 07
Exploring the North ShoreMindful Paddle with Points UnknownOftentimes, when someone recounts their adventures in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA) they talk about the distance they traveled and all of the lakes they visited. They might say they went 9 miles and four portages deep on day one. While this is a common way to travel through the BWCA, it’s not necessarily the best way. Oftentimes, you miss the things that make the BWCA such a unique and wonderful place. The sights, the sounds, and the untouched wilderness. Going on a Mindful Paddle with Points Unknown is the perfect way to slow down, relax a li...
2022-07-1437 min
Exploring the North ShoreNorth Shore Summer Camp GuideAll about summer camps! Learn how you can incorporate a day (or a week) of summer camp for your kids into your North Shore vacation. We travel up the shore and list off the available Day Camp and Residential Overnight camps available to North Shore visitors.
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2022-06-0733 min
Exploring the North ShoreSisu + Loyly Nordic SaunaLocated on the shores of Lake Superior, near downtown Grand Marais, you will find Sisu + Loyly Nordic Sauna. Opened in 2021, the sauna provides a unique experience complete with breathtaking views of Lake Superior's East Bay. In this episode of Exploring the North Shore, Jaye and Martha sit down with Sisu + Loyly owner Katie Usem to discuss how the sauna came to be, and how visitors and locals to the North Shore can enjoy a relaxing sauna experience with an incredible view.
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2022-03-1133 min
Exploring the North ShoreJohn Beargrease Sled Dog Race 2022Exploring the North Shore is back with a new episode! Established in 1980, the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is the premiere sled dog race series in North America. In this episode, Martha and Jaye tracked the 2022 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon and watched teams race into the Trail Center checkpoint as well as the Grand Portage finish line. Learn about the history surround the sled dog marathon and how you can get in on the action for next year's race.Check out the videos on our TikTok to see highlights from this year's marathon: https://www.tiktok.com/@staycvr
2022-02-0352 min
Exploring the North ShoreThe Duluth Haunted ShipHappy Spooky Month! It's our favorite time of the year and it was made even better this year with the return of the Duluth Haunted Ship! For three long years, we have been awaiting the return of the ghosts and ghouls that appear on the William A Irvin every October. The haunting was canceled in 2018 when the ship was moved to dry dock for repairs. She didn't return until mid-October 2019 which was not enough time to hold the haunting. Then, 2020... well, you know. But here, in October of 2021, the Haunted Ship is back!
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2021-10-121h 01
Exploring the North ShoreGem House + Molly and Andy Guest FeatureGem House is one of the newest vacation rentals offered by Cascade Vacation Rentals. This beautiful home boasts a gorgeous amethyst fireplace that enthralled our TikTok followers (39K views and counting). So, we decided to spend the night at Gem House and feature all of the amazing things you can do right within walking distance (or a short drive) of the home. Plus, we sat in front of the amethyst fireplace. A lot.
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In this episode, we visited Naniboujou Lodge for breakfast, hiked to the Devil's Kettle to see the waterfall during the low-water period...
2021-08-1956 min
Exploring the North ShoreGeocaching on the North ShoreGeocaching is like going on a giant worldwide scavenger hunt. With the help of the official Geocaching app, you can explore the world around you, and find some treasures along the way. In this episode, we explore 8 Geocaching sites along Lake Superior's North Shore- including exploring some areas even we have never been to before! Geocaching is a great way to get a bit off the beaten path and see an area you may otherwise not have visited. Or, make the places you are planning to visit just a little more interesting.
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2021-07-011h 03
Exploring the North ShoreBurlington Station Two Harbors - Callie's Sweets and Burlington BoutiqueBurlington Station- Burlington Boutique and Callie's Sweets is a new business located on the east end of Two Harbors. Located in a former grocery store, the dual shops share a very unique and beautifully designed space. On one side, hand-painted murals depict a bustling Main Street city scene and train station, complete with an overhead train track with actual model trains running past once every couple of minutes. This side is the Burlington Boutique. On the other side, you'll find a vintage 1950s diner scene. Complete with black and white checkered floors and seafoam blue booths. Murals depicting iconic...
2021-06-1736 min
Exploring the North ShoreThe Bad Seed Food TruckChristina Hartley-Conroy, the mastermind behind The Bad Seed Food Truck, was able to secure the financing needed to purchase the food truck just a couple of weeks ago. Very quickly, she was able to get the truck set up and officially opened on June 3rd. On this episode, Jaye and Martha got a sneak peak into the food truck just days before the Grand Opening, then went to be the first ones in line on opening day! Listen in to hear about this remarkable Grand Marais food option.
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2021-06-1029 min
Exploring the North ShoreCanal Park Part 2 - A Day in Canal ParkTwo episodes ago we brought you part one of the Canal Park series. Well, this is part 2 - a day in Canal Park! In this episode, Martha and Jaye take a stroll down to the Aerial Lift Bridge and discuss the Tugboat Bayfield and its predecessor, The King of Neptune. Then, they do a bit of shopping wrapped up with a little people watching at the Duluth Slip Bridge. Martha also gets to experience the most horrible (and equally most hilarious) thing that happens to visitors frequently in Canal Park - she got pooped on by a seagull. Enjoy!
2021-06-0335 min
Exploring the North ShoreOnce and Future - A Grand Marais Art InstallationRecently, we had a TikTok get... well, a lot more views than we're used to getting. The video, which showed a mysterious white creature in the woods, garnered way more attention than I expected or was prepared for. After seeing the interest in "the thing in the woods" we reached out to the woman who created it to learn more about the animal hiding in the woods around Grand Marais. The mysterious white animal is actually a woodland caribou made out of metal rebar and burlap. He's one of three parts to the new art installation called "Once and...
2021-05-2723 min
Exploring the North ShoreCanal Park Part 1 - A Little Bit of HistoryWe didn't mean for this episode to be broken into two like this, but we just got so into the history of the Aerial Lift Bridge and the William A Irvin ship that it started getting a bit long! So here is Part 1 of our trip to Canal Park. This episode focuses on a little tiny bit of the history of Canal Park. Mostly, how two of Duluth's most iconic structures came to be and why. Find out what it means to be "Bridged" and why this is Martha's actual neighborhood (at least for two months of her life...
2021-05-2050 min
Exploring the North ShoreChasing Waterfalls | North Shore Waterfall SeasonWaterfall Season is underway along the North Shore and Jaye and Martha weren't going to miss it this year! In this episode, we visit Cascade River State Park, Temperance River State Park, plus the Cross River Falls and Caribou Falls to check on the status of the waterfalls. Waterfall Season is pretty short-lived up here, running from the end of March to mid-April most years. Waterfall Season happens when inland snowmelt finds its way into rivers and streams causing a large influx of water flowing over area waterfalls, which have also recently melted.
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2021-03-2547 min
Exploring the North ShoreHer Island an Interview with Joe FriedrichsOn this episode of Exploring the North Shore Jaye hopes on the phone with the podcast's original co-host, Joe Friedrichs, to chat about his new book "Her Island". "Her Island" is the story of Janice Matichuk, who for 35 years acted as the interior ranger at Cache Bay in Quetico Park in Ontario. Joe's book tells the life story of this incredible woman of the wilderness.
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2020-12-1539 min
Exploring the North ShoreThe Cramer Tunnel + Harry Potter Meets Grand MaraisIt's been a minute since we've released a podcast episode. There's a good reason for that! Tune in to hear why we haven't been able to release a new episode since August (sorry!) and how the podcast will look going forward. Then, Jaye and Martha share a few fall adventures they've gone on. Jaye turned downtown Grand Marais into Diagon Alley for her kids' homeschool class. Then, Jaye and Martha recount their trip to the abandoned Cramer Tunnel. Learn the history and their experience going through the tunnel in this week's episode of Exploring the North Shore.
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2020-10-2759 min
Exploring the North ShoreStand Up Paddleboarding + An Interview with Hartley AceroSorry for being gone so long! Jaye and Martha sit down to discuss their busy summer that kept them from creating more podcast episodes (sorry!). Then, they chat about an activity that has been growing in popularity on the North Shore the last few years: Stand Up Paddleboarding. Learn where and how to rent a SUP or take a SUP tour on the North Shore. Plus, a quick buying guide for picking up a SUP of your own.
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Then, Jaye sits down for an interview with Hartley Acero. Hartley is the outreach coordinator for the S...
2020-08-211h 13
Exploring the North ShoreHappy Birthday, Exploring the North Shore!Happy Birthday, Exploring the North Shore! We launched the first episode on July 3, 2019. In this episode, Jaye and Martha reflect back on their top 3 highlights of year 1, plus we hear from Joe on his favorite memories from the first half of the year.
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Enjoy a look back at the first year of the life of the Exploring the North Shore Podcast, but a look forward into the future.
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2020-07-101h 08
Exploring the North ShoreBLM & Our Trip Into the BWCA with Sawbill Canoe OutfittersYou may have noticed that Exploring the North Shore did not have a new episode 2 weeks ago, as scheduled. We decided to observe "Black Out Tuesday" that week and did not release the episode we were working on in observation of the Black Lives Matter movement and everything happening in Minnesota and around the world. We support BLM, we support the protesters, and we support equality for all POC. We give our statement at the start of this episode.
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Then, Martha and Jaye head into the BWCA! Starting at Sawbill Canoe Outfitters at the end of...
2020-06-2354 min
Exploring the North ShoreBe Like Barb! - Traveling to the North Shore This Summer + Interview with Carl Madsen of Rockwood LodgeMARTHA IS BACK! And times have certainly changed! The Stay at Home Orders for the State of Minnesota expired on May 18. So we decided to take a look at how things will be on the North Shore for those coming up for a visit in the Summer of 2020. Then, we went to the mid-Gunflint Trail area to interview Carl Madsen, owner of the Rockwood Lodge on Poplar Lake. Carl has adapted some policy changes in the wake of COVID-19 that resemble other changes being made in the area. Listen and learn how you can enjoy the North Shore safely...
2020-05-2247 min
Exploring the North ShoreSolo History Lesson #4 - Father Baraga's CrossOn today’s episode of Exploring the North Shore Solo History Lessons, we’re going to be learning about Father Baraga's Cross.
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Also known as "The Snowshoe Priest", Bishop Baraga serves the Upper Great Lakes tribes during the mid to late 1800s. This is the story of his harrowing journey across Lake Superior in 1846 to give aid to the Grand Portage tribe during an epidemic.
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This episode is sponsored by Cascade Vacation Rentals. Use promo code "Podcast" at check-out to receive Cascade's largest available percent off discount (discount change...
2020-05-0618 min
Exploring the North ShoreSolo History Lesson #3 - Things We Lost in the FireIt's now Stay at Home time, and that means a little change (hopefully very temporarily) to the podcast format. Jaye will be bringing you some North Shore History Lessons, solo for now until it's safe once again to venture out and explore and see other people.
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On April 11th, 2020 a fire swept through a block of downtown Grand Marais, destroying three beloved businesses: Picnic & Pine, Crooked Spoon Cafe, and White Pine North. This episode of Exploring the North Shore is dedicated to the history of the buildings destroyed in the fires. Learn about the histories o...
2020-04-1527 min
Exploring the North ShoreSolo History Lesson #2 - Duluth's Aerial Lift BridgeIt's now Stay at Home time, and that means a little change (hopefully very temporarily) to the podcast format. Jaye will be bringing you some North Shore History Lessons, solo for now until it's safe once again to venture out and explore and see other people.
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Duluth became the proud home to the United States’ first transporter bridge in 1905. Then, the Aerial Bridge, just a ferry bridge at this point, was constructed in the harbor. Later, it was converted from a ferry bridge to the present-day bridge in 1929. The Aerial Lift Bridge spans the Duluth Shi...
2020-04-0116 min
Exploring the North ShoreSolo History Lesson #1 - Silver BayIt's Social Distancing time, and that means a little change to the podcast format. Jaye will be bringing you some North Shore History Lessons, solo for now until it's safe once again to venture out and explore and see other people.
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If towns were amusement park rides, Silver Bay would be the roller coaster. From a small but booming city in the 60s to a town on the brink in the 70s. A virtual ghost town in the 80s, and back to booming (sort of) in the 90s. The 2000s has also brought its share...
2020-03-1825 min
Exploring the North ShoreDog Sledding with Jasmine Poppovich + An Interview with the Girl of 10,000 LakesWhat an episode we have for you! We promised a sledding episode, but we didn't say what kind of sledding! Jaye and Martha join Jasmine Poppovich, the head dog musher at the Gunflint Lodge and Outfitters, for a dog sledding adventure on the Gunflint Trail. Jasmine not only takes us for a wild ride to Lonely Lake, but also teaches us more about dog sledding. Martha even goes to work helping to feed the dogs!
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Then, Jaye sits down to interview Jenny Anderson, better known as the Girl of 10,000 Lakes. Jenny and Jaye chat about...
2020-03-0350 min
Exploring the North ShoreSnowshoeing + Interview with Ashley Bredemus, Emily Theisen, & Jordan MileskiWhat an episode we have for you! To kick things off, Martha is back! Jaye and Martha hit the Gunflint Trail and find themselves on a snowshoeing adventure on the Honeymoon Bluff Trail. Listen in as Martha enjoys her very first snowshoe experience. Be sure to check out the video companion to this episode on our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq-_rqJ-kkCLud4NlJljFVQ) as the audio does not do their shenanigans justice.
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Check out the Snowshoeing Guide on Exploring the North Shore for more tips and tricks to getting out and enjoy...
2020-02-1843 min
Exploring the North ShoreStatues of the North ShoreMartha had to be out of town, so this week we bring you another great history episode! Jaye is joined by the owner of The Big Lake, Abby Tofte, to discuss the Statues of the North Shore. They discuss the now-gone King of Neptune that once graced Duluth's Canal Park before being destroyed in 1963. Then, they head up to Silver Bay to discuss their favorite North Shore statue: Rocky Taconite! Learn how Jaye's dad played a big role in Rocky's growing popularity in the mid-2010s. Finally, they jump down to Two Harbors to discuss what may be arguably...
2020-02-0444 min
Exploring the North ShoreIce Fishing in the BWCAJoe is back for this week's episode all about ice fishing in the BWCA! Joe and Jaye are joined by Matthew Baxley (last heard from in the Haunted House episode), and Chelsea Lloyd. Plus, Chelsea's sister Whitney and friend, Rachel, come along for the adventure. Joe, Matthew, and Chelsea are the hosts of WTIP's Boundary Waters Podcast. In this cross-over episode, the group heads into the BWCA to ice fish on Duncan Lake. Learn the legalities of fishing in the BWCA, along with some tips and tricks from one of the area's most knowledgeable anglers (Joe). Also, listen to...
2020-01-2151 min
Exploring the North ShoreIce Skating on the North ShoreMartha and Jaye kick off their "Wintertime Outdoor Adventure" series with one of their favorite childhood pastimes: Ice skating! Learn where you can find outdoor and indoor rinks along Lake Superior's North Shore. Also where NOT to try to ice skate. Then they head up to the Cook County Community Center for the grand opening of the brand new warming house and concession stand at the Grand Marais ice rink. They interview Diane Booth, director of the Cook County Community Center, and Joan Farnum, board member.
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Jaye is well aware that she forgot the full n...
2020-01-0735 min
Exploring the North ShoreCedar and Stone SaunaCedar and Stone is Duluth's newest guided sauna experience. The sauna is the brainchild of Justin Juntunen, a Duluth local of Finnish descent who had been raised on the culture of sauna his entire life. He wanted to bring this idea of sauna being a social experience, as it is in the Nordic traditions, to his community here in America. So, Justin set out to create a sauna experience unlike any that most living the US today have experienced. The result is an open and inviting guided sauna experience in a beautifully built sauna that has the ability to b...
2019-12-241h 00
Exploring the North ShoreBentleyville Tour of LightsBentleyville Tour of Lights was started as a modest walk-through light display on a farm in Esko, MN in 2001. It was moved to Cloquet, MN and eventually to it's home in Bayfront Park, Duluth where it has been hosted for the past ten years. Martha and Jaye made their way to Bentleyville to watch them flip on the lights promptly at 5 PM on Sunday evening and to walk through the light display. Along the way, they munched on sugar cookies and popcorn, made smores, and attempted to maneuver through the crowds.
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2019-12-1028 min
Exploring the North ShoreThe Pies of Grand MaraisThanksgiving is coming up! The North Shore is a great place to enjoy a large, family Thanksgiving in a beautiful vacation rental or lakeside resort. But, having Thanksgiving here takes a bit of planning! Especially when it comes to getting some of the area's best pies in time for the holiday. Jaye and new host, Martha, met up with Hana Crosby of Crosby Bakery and Dan and Melodee Riddle of Blue Water Cafe to hear all about their favorite seasonal pies and how you can go about ordering one for your Thanksgiving feast.
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2019-11-1923 min
Exploring the North ShoreMinnesode 2: We Went Through a Haunted House!HAPPY HALLOWEEN! On this special Halloween Minnesode, Jaye is joined by guest host Matthew Baxley and special guest Sarah Stover to go on a tour of Grand Marais' newest (and, only) haunted house! Located in an old funeral home, the new owners, the Riddles, have done an incredible job turning an unwanted space into something really amazing for Halloween. Listen to Matthew yelp, Jaye laugh, and Sarah provides occasional commentary (she was behind us and off-mic most of the tour). Enjoy and have a HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
2019-10-3115 min
Exploring the North ShoreHaunted North ShoreAre there haunted places on Lake Superior's North Shore? Of course, there are! Many stories swirl around shadowy figures, disembodies voices, strange smells, and random bursts of cold in an otherwise warm room. There are many well-known haunted places on the North Shore- so many that telling all these stories will likely take many years. So we will kick off our "Haunted North Shore Guide" with a few more well-known hauntings: Glensheen Mansion, Split Rock Lighthouse, and Isle Royale.
In the second part of the episode we go on a Ghost Hunting Adventure with amateur gho...
2019-10-291h 05
Exploring the North ShoreOrganized Crime on the North ShoreIn this episode of "Exploring the North Shore", Joe and Jaye sit down to discuss their favorite stories of mobsters, gangsters, and organized crime on the North Shore. From Al Capone shooting up the Lutsen Resort Fish House to an "unusual friendship" between a gangster and long-time resident of the Gunflint Trail that was the basis for a 2019 display at Chik-Wauk Museum. Finally, find out how the most prolific bank robbers in US history were brought down by a North Shore cabin builder.
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2019-10-1537 min
Exploring the North ShoreMinnesode 1: The Erickson Family and the Northern Lights CottageLegal gambling in Cook County? A buried treasure? The life of Grand Marais couple in the late-1930s.
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Newlyweds Curtis and Adair Erickson moved to Grand Marais in 1937 to begin their new life together. Curtis' job was placing, managing, and maintaining slot machines in any gas station, bar, restaurant, resort, and even car dealerships who were willing to share in gambling profits by having machines located within their establishments. The Ericksons set down roots in Grand Marais and built that cabin we now know as Northern Lights Cottage. So how does all of this tie i...
2019-10-0833 min
Exploring the North ShoreNorth Shore Ghost TownsIt's October! This month Joe and Jaye will be doing some "spooky", or rather "really interesting" stories on the history of the North Shore. In this week's episode, they discuss four ghost towns- once-thriving communities that have fallen victim to changing times in Lake and Cook Counties. Join them as they sit on the outskirts of one of these towns to talk about the communities of Forest Center, Sawbill Landing, Mineral Center, and Chippewa City. Find out why these towns existed and what caused their ultimate demise in this episode of Exploring the North Shore.
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2019-10-0140 min
Exploring the North ShoreFall Drives on the North ShoreJoe is back and fall has arrived! Take a fall drive on the Honeymoon Trail in Lutsen with Joe and Jaye. Joe interviews Eric Singsaas, the director of Wood Products and Bioeconomy at the Natural Research Institute in Duluth. Eric is the area's leading expert on Leaf Change Season and the science behind why and how the leaves change. The information is both fascinating and also gives great insight as to when the peak of the season may occur on the North Shore. Hear the leaf change conditions as of September 13th and predictions for this year's peak.
2019-09-1730 min
Exploring the North ShoreLadies' Day in Grand MaraisJoe takes the week off so Jaye is joined by travel blogger Lizanne Lately (https://lizannelately.com/) as they explore Grand Marais. Come along as they have breakfast at South of the Border, take a timber framing class at North House Folk School, try the Juicy Lucy at My Sister's Place, and check out the best scenic overlook in Grand Marais. Plus, they chat with some local business owners and managers at Joy & Co, Drury Lane Books, and the Betsy Bowen Studio. Can you bar hop in Grand Marais? Find out in this episode of Exploring the North Shore...
2019-09-0951 min
Exploring the North ShoreA Day in Grand PortageJoe and Jaye continue up Highway 61 until they reach Grand Portage- home of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (Ojibwe). Come along and find out what food item Jaye loves at the restaurant, explore the National Monument and hear about the rich history from Karl Koster, and then go for a hike at the Grand Portage State Park to the area's biggest waterfall (120 feet!). The area is rich in nature and history and Joe and Jaye couldn't wait to take it all in.
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2019-08-2749 min
Exploring the North ShoreThe Mystery of the Devil's KettleLocated on the Brule River flowing through Judge C.R. Magney State Park near Hovland, MN, 20 miles north of Grand Marais, MN, you will find what is arguably the world’s most mysterious waterfall that has been baffling visitors for decades. One side of the river rumbles onto a stone embankment and down the rocks as waterfalls typically do. The other side, however, flows into a geological wonder known as the Devil’s Kettle, and… disappears? In 2016 geologists claimed to have solved the Mystery of the Devil's Kettle, but three years later many still don't believe they truly solved it. Joe a...
2019-08-2031 min
Exploring the North ShoreOn the Gunflint Trail Pt 3 - Rose LakeJoe and Jaye cap off their Gunflint Trail series by checking a box off of Jaye's bucket list: a day trip to Rose Lake. They grab a canoe from Hungry Jack Outfitters and paddle and portage into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to what is arguably one of the most popular lakes in the area. They see Rose Falls, go down the Stairway Portage, and take in the scenic views across Rose Lake into Canada.
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2019-08-1319 min
Exploring the North ShoreThe North Shore Adventure ParkIn this episode, Joe and Jaye head down to Jaye's hometown of Silver Bay to try their hand at the new North Shore Adventure Park. The North Shore Adventure Park is an outdoor high ropes course located right alongside Highway 61. The park offers a variety of courses, referred to as "trails" that have varying levels of difficulty from easy/beginner to an advanced "double black" trail. Joe and Jaye interview park manager Natalie Rich and then take on the Grand Rapids (intermediate) trail. View the video: https://youtu.be/xg238oOfRwY
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2019-08-0618 min
Exploring the North ShoreOn the Gunflint Trail Pt 2 - Blueberry Picking and FishingJoe and Jaye head back to their favorite place: The Gunflint Trail. In this episode they go blueberry picking and enter The Biggest Blueberry Contest and then head to Rockwood Outfitters to grab a canoe and some fishing rods and try their hand at some Gunflint Trail fishing. Do they catch any fish or do they get skunked? Listen to find out!
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2019-07-3044 min
Exploring the North ShoreOn the Gunflint Trail Pt 1 - Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature CenterThe road trip is over, now it's time to explore! In this week's episode Joe and Jaye travel up to the end of the Gunflint Trail to learn a bit about the area's history from Bonnie at Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center. Along the way, they stop for a bite to eat at Trail Center and chat a bit about the 1999 Blowdown and 2007 Ham Lake Fire- two major events that forever changed the landscape of the Gunflint Trail. Listen to learn more about the area that is the gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
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2019-07-2347 min
Exploring the North ShoreNorth Shore Road Trip Part 3 - Silver Bay to Grand MaraisCome along with Joe and Jaye while they explore Lake Superior's North Shore in part three of their Duluth to Grand Marais Road Trip Series. This week wraps up the road trip with the stretch of Highway 61 that runs between Silver Bay and Grand Marais. Joe and Jaye visit Palisade Head, Taconite Harbor, and the Schroeder Baking Company.
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2019-07-1634 min
Exploring the North ShoreNorth Shore Road Trip Part 2 - Two Harbors to Beaver BayCome along with Joe and Jaye while they explore Lake Superior's North Shore in part two of their Road Trip Series. Head up the shore from Two Harbors to Beaver Bay, driving along Highway 61. In this episode Joe and Jaye stop in at Iona's Beach, Split Rock Lighthouse, and Camp 61.
This podcast is sponsored by Cascade Vacation Rentals - serving Northern Minnesota from Duluth to the Canadian border with over 175 properties to choose from- including over 75 pet-friendly properties. Reconnect to what's important. Book your stay today at www.cascadevacationrentals.com.
2019-07-0944 min
Exploring the North ShoreNorth Shore Road Trip Part 1 - The Scenic DriveCome along with Joe and Jaye while they explore Lake Superior's North Shore in part one of their Road Trip Series. Head up the shore from Duluth to Two Harbors driving along the Scenic Drive. In this episode Joe and Jaye stop in at the New Scenic Cafe, Tom's Logging Camp, and the Great! Lakes Candy Kitchen.
This podcast is sponsored by Cascade Vacation Rentals - serving Northern Minnesota from Duluth to the Canadian border. Reconnect to what's important. Book your stay today at www.cascadevacationrentals.com.
2019-07-0145 min