Lake Superior Magazine

12/26/2025

Finally ... a Freighter Friday shot from the Soo Lock.

Happy ! Crews are on duty 24/7 at the Soo Locks keeping ship traffic moving. This afternoon the Algoma Sault passed through the Poe Lock on her way to Thunder Bay, Ontario.

12/26/2025

Who's a Big Lake? Superior sure is. Thanks for the early December post, 17 North.

12/26/2025

And then Santa took a break at Split Rock. Thanks for the post, Hayes.

12/26/2025

Apparently, Santa squeezed a visit to the St. Marys River into a busy schedule. Thanks for the post, Interlake. Safe travel today all.

🎅🚢 Santa spotted at the helm! The Christmas spirit is alive and well aboard Interlake’s fleet with one very jolly mate dressed as Santa in the pilothouse of the M/V Herbert C. Jackson! 🎄✨
Even while working hard on the Great Lakes and delivering the essential cargoes that keep our region moving, Santa hat's off to Second Mate Krista Deleva for her festive attitude while navigating the St. Marys RIver! 🚢⚓️🧡🖤
Thank you to all our crews working hard on the Lakes today and delivering the that keep our region strong!

12/24/2025

A sad, but worthy history read from SooToday and the Sault Ste. Marie Public Library. Have safe travels today and a Merry Christmas tomorrow.

'Captain Santa' was more than just a nickname for Herman Scheunemann — he was a symbol of joy for many, until one fateful November storm changed everything

12/23/2025

Lake is looking a little "punk rock" in Thunder Bay. Thanks for the post, Chris.

12/22/2025

Big Lake folks … nothing if not innovative. That's all we'll say. Thanks for the post, Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

12/19/2025

Cool cats.

How many of you recall the cougar cubs caught on camera by an individual traveling the back roads of the Upper Peninsula last year? Well, it seems they're still likely alive and well.

A private landowner sent us a trail camera photo of the cougars on December 14. Our large carnivore specialist visited the site on Tuesday and confirmed the location. While the mother was not around during the sighting in March, in this recent trail cam photo you can see her with her older cubs. (the third cougar is in the back, you can see the shiny eyes!)

While cougars are native to Michigan, they were essentially hunted out of the state by the early 1900s. Since 2008, we've confirmed around 170 cougar sightings. These animals require vast territories and can wander great distances in search of large prey and mates.

Cougars are protected in Michigan, and too much human pressure can cause a cougar to abandon her cubs so we ask that people give space.

If you would like to know more about this recent sighting, read the full details at https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIDNR/bulletins/4007bc9

12/15/2025

Don't miss the outdoors, despite the chill (and word is, it will be warmer by Wednesday). Thanks for the post from Thunder Bay, Connie.