Exploring the North Shore

John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon 2023 Pt 2- Finish Line Recap

The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon 2023 resulted in a thrilling finish at the Grand Portage Lodge and Casino. Jaye and Martha were there to take it all in and report back on what an exciting evening it ended up being. Listen in to hear all about it. Congratulations to this year's winner, Keith Aili!

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Minnesode: John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon 2023 Part 1 - Trail Center Checkpoint

Sorry about the audio on this one! Who knew that electronics and cold weather don't always mesh? It was -10 F (-20 F with windchill and it was windy!), but we braved the cold in order to watch some of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon 2023. Once again we went up to Trail Center on a cold but sunny afternoon to see how the race is going. 

Be sure to check out our Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for photos and videos. We will be recording again tomorrow and bringing you a full episode on the race as we cover the finish line for the 2023 marathon.

If you can't join us for the marathon, follow along with the sled dog teams using the John Beargrease GPS Tracker: https://beargrease.com/gps-tracking/

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Points Unknown Hedlund Husky Puppies

Earlier this summer, we went up to Points Unknown for a Mindful Paddle experience. During that visit, owner Linda Newman introduced us to her line of Hedlund Husky dogs, including a pregnant pup named Siri. On July 30, Siri gave birth to five Hedlund Husky puppies. In this episode, we return to Points Unknown to meet the puppies and watch the first puppy go off with his new family. 

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Cook County Airport in Grand Marais

Did you know that Cook County has its own airport? This small municipal airport is located about 8 miles from Grand Marais on Devil Track Lake. While you won't find commercial flights flying in and out of this one-runway airport, you will see small privately owned planes zipping in and out. The airport also offers private scenic flights that you can do during your next trip to Lake Superior's North Shore. Just imagine chasing waterfalls or enjoying the fall colors from above. In this episode of Exploring the North Shore, Jaye and Martha are joined by Martha's longtime best friend, Cecilia, to get to know the airport better. Martha and Cecilia take a flight to capture some amazing aerial footage and to experience a sightseeing flight themselves.

 

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The Cook County Airport will have a website soon, but it's currently under construction. In the meantime, you can call the airport at 218-387-3024 to book a scenic flight. 
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Great Lakes Aquarium

The Great Lakes Aquarium is a family-friendly aquarium located along the Duluth Harbor in Canal Park. Get up close and personal with marine life and other animals. The mission of the Aquarium is to “connect all people to the water and wildlife of Lake Superior and Beyond”. In this episode, Jaye and Martha sit down with the Aquarium's executive director, Jay, to learn more about the history and purpose behind the Aquarium. They then take a tour of the Aquarium with the social media director, Amy. 

 

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Mindful Paddle with Points Unknown

Oftentimes, when someone recounts their adventures in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA) they talk about the distance they traveled and all of the lakes they visited. They might say they went 9 miles and four portages deep on day one. While this is a common way to travel through the BWCA, it’s not necessarily the best way. Oftentimes, you miss the things that make the BWCA such a unique and wonderful place. The sights, the sounds, and the untouched wilderness. Going on a Mindful Paddle with Points Unknown is the perfect way to slow down, relax a little, and really experience the BWCA. And, it is also, a fantastic way to learn about the history and the beauty of this vast wilderness area from a guide who knows the area well.

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North Shore Summer Camp Guide

All about summer camps! Learn how you can incorporate a day (or a week) of summer camp for your kids into your North Shore vacation. We travel up the shore and list off the available Day Camp and Residential Overnight camps available to North Shore visitors.

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Sisu + Loyly Nordic Sauna

Located on the shores of Lake Superior, near downtown Grand Marais, you will find Sisu + Loyly Nordic Sauna. Opened in 2021, the sauna provides a unique experience complete with breathtaking views of Lake Superior's East Bay. In this episode of Exploring the North Shore, Jaye and Martha sit down with Sisu + Loyly owner Katie Usem to discuss how the sauna came to be, and how visitors and locals to the North Shore can enjoy a relaxing sauna experience with an incredible view.

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John Beargrease Sled Dog Race 2022

Exploring the North Shore is back with a new episode! Established in 1980, the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is the premiere sled dog race series in North America. In this episode, Martha and Jaye tracked the 2022 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon and watched teams race into the Trail Center checkpoint as well as the Grand Portage finish line. Learn about the history surround the sled dog marathon and how you can get in on the action for next year's race.Check out the videos on our TikTok to see highlights from this year's marathon: https://www.tiktok.com/@staycvr 

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Watch the Replay of the 2022 Marathon: https://beargrease.com/race-info/ 

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This episode is sponsored by Cascade Vacation Rentals. Use promo code "Podcast" at check-out to receive Cascade's largest available percent off discount (discount changes seasonally). This episode is also sponsored by The Big Lake. Use promo code "Explore" at check-out to receive 15% off your first online order. Thank you to our wonderful sponsors!

The Duluth Haunted Ship

Happy Spooky Month! It's our favorite time of the year and it was made even better this year with the return of the Duluth Haunted Ship! For three long years, we have been awaiting the return of the ghosts and ghouls that appear on the William A Irvin every October. The haunting was canceled in 2018 when the ship was moved to dry dock for repairs. She didn't return until mid-October 2019 which was not enough time to hold the haunting. Then, 2020... well, you know. But here, in October of 2021, the Haunted Ship is back!

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In this episode, Jaye and Martha interview Dave, the man in charge of the Duluth Haunted Ship actors. Then, they interview Joe, one of the Haunted Ship's lead actors. They learn about the inner workings of the Duluth Haunted Ship before coming aboard ourselves. While in line, Jaye and Martha befriend a group of pre-teen and teenage girls who you will get to hear a lot of during the tour of the ship. So. Many. Screams. Clips of Jaye and Martha's individual recordings of themselves going through the ship reveal the highlights and terrors found within.

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The Duluth Haunted ship will terrify visitors through Halloween night. You can buy tickets online or at the ship itself.

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