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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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Winter up in snow country❄️🌈 From a project with Winter up in snow country❄️🌈From a project with @visit_keweenaw 1- Andy finds a winter cave2- Andy finds a canyon3- driving downtown Houghton (boots @stegermukluks )4- ice on the lakeshore (I’m standing on a shove over rock, not over water promise) 5- @takkasaunas 6- sunrise at the breakwater7- great sand bay in winter colors (handknit vintage sweater) 8- forest river (Andy’s @daleofnorway sweater) 9- forest covered in snow 10- winter carnival 11- Andy in his orange @wintergreenely (also in photo one and like every other photo he’s in)12- skiing :)📍Traditional homelands of the Anishinaabe Nation
Midwest winters ❄️🌊🗺️>>> Ps winter kayaking shots Midwest winters ❄️🌊🗺️>>>Ps winter kayaking shots are all done by experienced local paddlers wearing drysuits trained in deep water self rescue with experience with local ice patterns. I do not recommend winter kayaking for beginners!!📍Lake Superior is the traditional home waters of the Anishinaabe Nation
Winter survival guide❄️🗺️ Come say hi at @maddyma Winter survival guide❄️🗺️Come say hi at @maddymarq for Lake Superior winter spam!!📍Traditional and cultural homelands of the Anishinaabe Nation
Northwoods camera roll🌲🎞️ the past week has looked Northwoods camera roll🌲🎞️ the past week has looked like…1- lots of knitting and I just finished a new pair of mittens, one of the first things I’ve knit for myself in a while! This is also the first time I’ve finished all my Christmas knitting well in advance of the holiday 🙈2- my new rule is that if it’s sunny and I *can* get outside I *will* get outside 🌞 it’s been sunny enough that this has turned into it’s own project but I do think it improves my mood3- it’s been super super snowy!!4- I’m not sure about you, but lately I’ve been feeling out of steam and at a little bit of a creative standstill (when it comes to writing & content specifically, knitting has been literally flourishing) and I feel like almost everyone I talk to is more or less on the same page— are we all running out of steam?📍Traditional homelands of the Anishinaabe Nation
Shop the @rei Last Minute Gift Sale✨ 🚣30% Off All Shop the @rei Last Minute Gift Sale✨🚣30% Off All REI Co-op Brand Socks ☀️25% Off All Petzl Lighting🗺️30% Off All REI Co-op Campwell Fleece Jackets & Pullovers ☃️30% Off All REI Co-op Flash 18 & 22 PacksSale ends 12/22 so shop soon! Discounts are based on original prices, and selection varies by location. While supplies last. Shop through my link in bio or in story highlights!#reipartner
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