Northern Wilds Magazine - From Lake Superior's North Shore

10/10/2025

Magnificent structures, masterful craftsmanship, and murder—the Glensheen Mansion has a rich and impressive history. Touring this iconic estate is an immersive experience that transports you back in time and surrounds you with early 20th century opulence incomparable to other museums.

Also, it may be haunted.

Magnificent structures, masterful craftsmanship, and murder—the Glensheen Mansion has a rich and impressive history. Touring this iconic estate is an immersive experience that transports you back in time and surrounds you with early 20th century opulence incomparable to other museums. Also, it may...

10/08/2025

Jodi Belluz—co-owner with her husband Kevin of Belluz Farms in northwest Ontario—has a routine answer to many questions about farming where they do, in the Slate River Valley: “It’s tricky.” And with good reason—the couple make a living growing strawberries and other fruits and vegetables in the Canadian Shield, at 48 degrees north latitude.

Jodi Belluz—co-owner with her husband Kevin of Belluz Farms in northwest Ontario—has a routine answer to many questions about farming where they do, in the Slate River Valley: “It’s tricky.” And with good reason—the couple make a living growing strawberries and other fruits and vegetable...

10/07/2025

Voting for our photo contest is now open! Click on the link to vote for your favorite! https://northernwilds.com/contests/photography-contest/

10/06/2025

Fall is officially here! With it comes the layers that Northlanders need to survive the dropping temperatures. Oftentimes, these clothing pieces can be neutral in color and unremarkable. A rainbow amidst the swirling gray of winter, Jamie Rex of Hovland brings color and patterns to the mix—as well as winter usability—with her company, North Road Knits.

Fall is officially here! With it comes the layers that Northlanders need to survive the dropping temperatures. Oftentimes, these clothing pieces can be neutral in color and unremarkable. Northerners tend to prioritize utility in their fall and winter accessories. A rainbow amidst the swirling gray o...

10/05/2025

Pretty fall day for a drive and seeing Split Rock Lighthouse is always a bonus

10/03/2025

Prepare thyself for merriment at the Thunder Bay Renaissance Faire, held Oct. 11-12 at the Murillo Fairgrounds in Murillo (the rural village outside Thunder Bay). This new cultural event invites attendees to dress in their best medieval or fantasy apparel, enjoy live entertainment, browse artisan booths, and sample from unique food vendors—all in an immersive environment with a medieval twist.

Prepare thyself for merriment at the Thunder Bay Renaissance Faire, held Oct. 11-12 at the Murillo Fairgrounds in Murillo (the rural village outside Thunder Bay). This new cultural event invites attendees to dress in their best medieval or fantasy apparel, enjoy live entertainment, browse artisan bo...

10/03/2025

Beautiful fall morning heading into work today! Get out and enjoy the fall colors

09/30/2025

In his latest Following the Ancestor's Steps column, Ojibwe artist Sam Zimmerman shares his story behind this painting, titled Asin-badakide-ziibi Amik (Baptism River Beaver).

This past ziigwan (spring), an amik (beaver) was enjoying his life along the Asin-badakide-ziibi (Baptism River). I would often go down and visit the mouth of the ziibi (river) to see how the landscape was changing under his care. I learned that ma’iingan (wolves) stop along the ziibi (river) when...

09/27/2025

Looking for a gold mine using a “spirit map?” Or how about “dream mining?” Well, it’s all part of the strange, wild, northern saga of Mabelle Duncan Mars (1884-1963).

Looking for a gold mine using a “spirit map?” Or how about “dream mining?” Well, it’s all part of the strange, wild, northern saga of Mabelle Duncan Mars (1884-1963). Scottish by heritage, Mabelle was born in Canada to James Duncan and Jane “Jennie” Bowes, and spent her childhood in th...

09/26/2025

Stopped for some sweet treats at Great!Lakes Candy Kitchen for the drive back to Grand Marais from the Lake Superior 20/20 Studio Art Tour. What a great day, talk with many talented artists!

09/26/2025

The Northern Wilds team is off exploring the Lake Superior 20/20 Studio and Art Tour today!

09/25/2025

The North Shore is often lauded for its natural beauty and variety of outdoor activities, like biking, hiking, and rock climbing. We have some stellar breweries, and really cool people. But one thing we also have is a rich and diverse history, from shipping to rails to recreation of the olde time “elite.” This intriguing history is how I stumbled upon one of this month’s featured restaurants.

The North Shore is often lauded for its natural beauty and variety of outdoor activities, like biking, hiking, and rock climbing. We have some stellar breweries, and really cool people. But one thing we also have is a rich and diverse history, from shipping to rails to recreation of the...