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  • Potato River Falls near Ashland Wisconsin Northwoods Hiking Trails

    Ultimate Northern Wisconsin Waterfall Road Trip 

    March 15, 2024

    Looking to see the best waterfalls in Northern Wisconsin? Here are the Northwood’s best waterfalls and how to see them all in a three-day road trip!

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  • Potato River Falls near Ashland Wisconsin Northwoods Hiking Trails

    Best Hiking Near Ashland, WI

    September 7, 2021

    Looking for the best day hikes near Ashland, Wisconsin? From coastal walks to stunning waterfalls, here are some of the best easy day hikes near Ashland, Wisconsin.

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  • Sea Smoke at the Grand Marais Lighthouse

    10 Best Photography Spots on the North Shore, MN

    July 8, 2021

    Looking for the best photography locations on Minnesota’s North Shore? Read this article to find the best waterfalls, overlooks, and sights for photographers!

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  • High Falls near Silver Bay, Minnesota begins to freeze in December

    Six Beautiful Frozen Waterfalls on Minnesota’s North Shore

    February 20, 2021

    There is something magical about the idea of rushing water brought to a complete standstill. Frozen waterfalls sound like something out of a fairytale, unique to places like Alaska or Norway. Under the radar and…

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maddymarq

guide & writer exploring the midwest🏕
📍Wisconsin Northwoods & Lake Superior
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Dusty winter pinks in Minnesota✨❄️ 1- sunrise in Dusty winter pinks in Minnesota✨❄️1- sunrise in Lake Superior2- lake superiors coral reef :)3- sea smoke and crescent moon 4- frosty haired selfie5- backcountry ski trip6- @saunacamps 7- icy breakwater 8- more ice9- predawn glow10- ice lit by sunset11- crashing waves 12- a sturdy little tree13- ice & sea smoke and framing that makes this look a lot more dramatic than it was
Lake Superior in the winter ❄️🌅🌊 This is just som Lake Superior in the winter ❄️🌅🌊This is just some general advice for trip planning, not a comprehensive guide! Overall, I think the key things to remember are to keep flexible plans, and remember that people live up here year round— visiting in the winter might be more possible than you realize :) What would you add?Come say hi at @maddymarq for more Lake Superior travel ideas :)
I’ll skip Florida, thanks 🐠🪸❄️ 📍Lake Superior, Mi I’ll skip Florida, thanks 🐠🪸❄️📍Lake Superior, Minnesota
Photos from Midwest adventures📸🗺️♥️ Come say hi a Photos from Midwest adventures📸🗺️♥️Come say hi at @maddymarq for Midwest adventure ideas :)
Last week of the year on Lake Superior❄️🌊🥾 1- me Last week of the year on Lake Superior❄️🌊🥾1- me ft @wintergreenely vintage jacket + a pair of mittens I made that I was going to include in an upcoming project but got attached to2- snowy trails 3- ice in a sea cave 4- so much snow!!5- apostle islands mainland caves6- only fell once (also fell on my hike so I actually think I’m the problem not the skis)7- windy!!8- massive icicles 9- whatever this vibe is 10- I’m obsessed with this sweater it smells like sheep and sweat 11- lunch12- the crack13- snowy woods14- mittens for said project 👀15- idk why this always happens to me but it may be because I’m actually extremely disorganized no matter what I do16- ice balls17- idk I just like this one 📍Traditional homelands of the Anishinaabe Nation
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