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  • 18 Epic Winter Travel Destinations in the Midwest

    November 20, 2024

    Looking for the best winter vacations in the Midwest? From cross-country skis to small towns, here are the best places to visit in the Midwest in winter:

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  • Best Things to do in the Keweenaw Peninsula (Winter!!)

    February 13, 2024

    Looking for the best things to do in the Keweenaw Peninsula in the winter? Read this article for the best winter hiking, and more in the Keweenaw Peninsula.

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  • Best Things to do in Bayfield, WI in the Winter

    January 28, 2024

    looking for the best things to do in Bayfield, Wisconsin in the winter! Here is the best winter hiking, ice caves, saunas, where to eat and stay and more

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  • 17 Epic Winter Hikes & Adventures in Michigan

    January 7, 2024

    Looking for the best winter adventures in Michigan? Read here for winter hiking, snowshoeing, skiing, and more!

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  • image of first frost and snow non the gunflint trail near Grand Marais Minnesota

    12 Epic Winter Adventures in Grand Marais, Minnesota

    December 15, 2021

    Looking for the best things to do in Grand Marais in the winter? For the best winter hiking, skiing, and more in Grand Marais, MN keep reading!

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  • a photographer chasing winter sunrises on Lake Superior's North Shore

    North Shore Winter Photography Bucket List

    October 29, 2021

    Winter on the North Shore of Lake Superior is incredible. Frozen waterfalls, icescapes, and snow make for picture perfect and Instagram-worthy moments! Here are 20 photo locations and ideas for winter photography on Minnesota’s North…

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  • sea smoke over Lake Superior lights up orange in a setting sun

    Incredible Winter Hikes in Grand Marais, Minnesota

    February 20, 2021

    Looking for the perfect winter getaway? Look no further than the sleepy Lake Superior town of Grand Marais, Minnesota. From frozen waterfalls to magical winter woods, here are some of the best winter hiking trails…

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maddymarq

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📍Northwoods & Lake Superior
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“Isn’t it just a lake?!” Me: ITS AN INLAND SEA!!!💫 “Isn’t it just a lake?!” Me: ITS AN INLAND SEA!!!💫❄️🌊🌈🏕️🥾Quick note on winter paddling/kayaking Lake Superior:All kayaking on lake superior year-round should be done in a sea kayak with deep water self and assisted rescue skills and/or a qualified guide. VHF marine radio and full safety kit also recommended.Winter paddling should also have a drysuit in the mix+ local knowledge of ice patterns.I don’t offer winter kayaking tours, nor do I know of anyone who does right now!!! I’m very lucky to be able to winter kayak, but it’s the culmination of six plus years of coastal kayaking and gear acquisition. There’s a LOT of additional risk involved with winter kayaking!!!Plus, it’s all pretty frozen right now :)
February in Bayfield, Wisconsin💫🌅 1- a sea stack February in Bayfield, Wisconsin💫🌅1- a sea stack on the bay (shot with @rachel_moon__ )2- frozen falls (shot with @rachel_moon__ )3- an ice cave (*this is on the bay side! Not part of the Apostle Islands Sea Caves/ ice caves which have to be officially opened by the park to visit)4- sunset drive5- subzero docks6- @seagullbaymotel (hosted)7- ice 8- more blue ice 9- as far as the eye can see10- behind frozen falls
Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula❄️⬇️ 1- check out a Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula❄️⬇️1- check out a waterfall (canyon falls, O-kun-Dee-kun, Eagle River2- sauna with @takkasaunas 3- sea kayak with @keweenawadventure Videos from a project with @visit_keweenaw Come say hi @maddymarq for more Great Lakes adventure spam!
But right now…❄️☃️🌅 Come say hi at @maddymarq for But right now…❄️☃️🌅Come say hi at @maddymarq for more Lake Superior winter spam, because it’s actually great here, always :)
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