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North Shore Minnesota

Lutsen, Grand Marais, Lake Superior, and the trails and seasons of Minnesota's North Shore.

The Wild Neighbors of Nordhus

North Shore Minnesota

The Wild Neighbors of Nordhus

Deer at dawn, a fox across the driveway, and now and then a black bear on the deck — the wild company that comes with a stay at Nordhus, on Minnesota's North Shore.

July 11, 2026

Seasons at Nordhus Lodge

North Shore Minnesota

Seasons at Nordhus Lodge

A look around Nordhus Lodge and the eight wooded acres it sits on — the fire pit at dusk, the great room, and the quiet that made us choose this stretch of the North Shore.

March 11, 2026

Lake Superior Vacation Rental Guide

North Shore Minnesota

Lake Superior Vacation Rental Guide

Renting near Lake Superior means choosing your stretch of shore, your season, and the right home for your group. A practical guide to getting it right.

February 8, 2026

Family Weekend Guide to Lutsen, Minnesota

North Shore Minnesota

Family Weekend Guide to Lutsen, Minnesota

A weekend in Lutsen works in every season. Here's a simple family plan — slopes and trails by day, a big warm house by night — plus how to make it easy with a group.

February 5, 2026

Best Things to Do Near Grand Marais, MN

North Shore Minnesota

Best Things to Do Near Grand Marais, MN

Grand Marais is the cultural anchor of Minnesota's North Shore — a harbor town of galleries, bakeries, and trailheads. Here's how to spend a day, and where to base the trip.

February 2, 2026

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