Exploring the North Shore

Jun 27 2024 59 ep. 41 mins 23
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An Adventure Podcast Discovering Lake Superior's North Shore.

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New on the North Shore: Objects to Crave, Lady Superior Non-Alcoholic Bottle Shop, and Harbortown Goods

Jun 27 2024 45 mins  
2024 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

Sisu + Loyly Floating Sauna

Sep 21 2023 30 mins  
2023 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

Rainbows in the Wilderness, a Film by Matthew Baxley

Jun 22 2023 37 mins  
It'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 Hous

North Shore Breweries Part 3: Hoops, Ursa Minor, and TapHouses

Apr 27 2023 51 mins  
In 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 Brewe

North Shore Breweries Part 2: Bent Paddle Brewing and Lake Superior Brewing

Apr 20 2023 57 mins  
Welcome 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. * Located in the Lincoln Park Craft District, Bent Paddle Brewing Company helped to revitalize Duluth's west end. Their be

The History of Sydney’s Custard & Wood-Fired Pizza

Apr 13 2023 37 mins  
Around 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, w

North Shore Breweries Part 1: Canal Park Brewing and Blacklist Brewing

Apr 06 2023 50 mins  
Welcome 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. * Located in Canal Park (hence the name), Canal Park Brewing Company is a full restaurant experience with dozen

The Northern Lights

Mar 30 2023 43 mins  
March 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 incredibl

John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon 2023 Pt 2- Finish Line Recap

Feb 02 2023 38 mins  
The 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! * Learn More About John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: https://www.cascadevacatio

Minnesode: John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon 2023 Part 1 - Trail Center Checkpoint

Jan 30 2023 11 mins  
Sorry 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, Insta