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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

guide & writer exploring the midwest🏕
📍Wisconsin Northwoods & Lake Superior
inquiries: hello@madelinemarquardt.com
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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
Ice caves & snowy pines❄️🌊🌲 Quick walk out above Ice caves & snowy pines❄️🌊🌲Quick walk out above the Apostle Islands sea caves to check out some of the ice formations below 👀👀 a lot of people have heard about the ice caves, which haven’t opened for foot traffic on the surface of Lake Superior for nearly 10 years, but don’t realize the hiking trail above the caves is actually open year-round :) This is one of my favorite winter hikes, snowshoes generally not needed, $5 fee to park, and be sure to use really good judgement near the edges of cliffs :)📍Traditional homelands of the Anishinaabe Nation
Lake Superior at 40 below 🥶✨🌅 Come say hi at @mad Lake Superior at 40 below 🥶✨🌅Come say hi at @maddymarq for more from Lake Superior :)📍Lake Superior is the traditional homeland and waters of the Anishinaabe Nation
Winter wonderland on a budget❄️🧤🥾 One of my favor Winter wonderland on a budget❄️🧤🥾One of my favorite things about Lake Superior travel is that depending on where you visit (north shore trends more expensive!) it can be relatively budget-friendly especially in the winter. A lot of ski hills have weekday specials, Nordic ski rentals and passes are often less that $50 a day, you can book a group sauna session at a discount, hiking is free other than park passes and lodging is discounted compared to the summer. Head over to my page ( @maddymarq ) for winter Lake Superior travel ideas :)📍Lake Superior is the traditional homeland of the Anishinaabe Nation
Send this to your Michigan friend🧤✨❄️ Come say hi Send this to your Michigan friend🧤✨❄️Come say hi @maddymarq for more Great Lakes adventures :)
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