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Now Begins the Dragon Boat Festival 28 Jul 2012 | 01:57 am
This weekend, Grand Marais, MN hosts what may be the most festive paddling event, anywhere. And UpNorthica is not only there… we’ve got someone in the boat! Yes, it’s once again time for the North Sh...
Photo Friday: Dew on Tamarack Boughs 16 Jun 2012 | 12:58 am
Check out this lovely sign of green-up in the North. Most of us enjoy the enduring gold hues of the tamarack during the autumnal season. Photographer Ed Lund captured this lovely tree in a Hibbing bo...
BWCA Portages on Google Maps? 14 Jun 2012 | 05:32 am
Most of us knew it was only a matter of time until Google had even the Boundary Waters mapped… has that time come? Could it be that anyone with access to Google Maps will soon be able to use it as a ...
Northern Solitudes Art Show 11 Jun 2012 | 09:12 pm
Here’s our re-cap of the opening reception, and why you should catch the show too. Fitting that the shaded ArtReach St. Croix gallery doubled as a haven from the heat on Friday evening. Everywhere in...
Drips, Trips, Tips and The Outfitter Report 4 Jun 2012 | 08:24 pm
It’s an extra-long summer kickoff report. There’s lots to catch up on, so dive in! Only a few weeks ago, early-on campfire restrictions were in place and Ely was battling a wildfire. How quickly thin...
New Feature: GearBacker 11 May 2012 | 12:01 am
What’s better than new gear love? Showing some love to the geniuses who invent it! Kickstarter. Indiegogo. You probably know how sites like these work: Projects and creative ideas of all sorts are su...
Gear Giveaway: His & Hers UpNorthica T-Shirts 30 Apr 2012 | 11:49 pm
UPDATE: Our two winners are Vicki Hans and Ryan Fox. Congrats, and thanks to all who entered! What an amazing season so far; we’ve seen lots of trip reports in the last few weeks (have you been on th...
Loons Return to the Gunflint and The Outfitter Report 17 Apr 2012 | 12:01 am
Everyone wants to get back on the water; see who’s been doing it. Plus, some interesting moose sightings, and more. Our crazy early Spring has everyone itching to get on the lakes again. Which is nev...
Put Some Fun in Your Food Caches 4 Apr 2012 | 01:21 am
Surprise treats mean a lot on a trip — just ask Norwegian explorer Aleksander Gamme, who in this video finds a secret stash of junk food, and promptly freaks out. Do you see things like chocolate and...
Canoecopia 2012 Report (2 of 2) 2 Apr 2012 | 11:35 pm
A Saturday at Canoecopia is like a day at the fair; you see all you can and try a little of everything, but the crowds are half the enjoyment. Things were no different this year, on the busiest day o...
