I found Lake Country Journal appealing for its focus on folks who live and vacation in the lakes region of Minnesota, with an emphasis on outdoor activity.  Owning a cabin on Northstar Lake north of Grand Rapids, I could identify with the audience.  It just so happens my first story also included cycling!

Joyce Estate, Visiting the glories of yesteryear – April/May 2022
A short hike or quick boat ride will take you back in time to wander among the remains of a private retreat on the shore of Trout Lake, near Bovey MN.

Pack-It-Up Kayaks and SUPs – Aug/Sept 2021
Inflatable kayaks and stand-up paddleboards make exploring Lake Country that much more accessible, without the bulkiness of plastic.

Yurts in Minnesota – Feb/Mar 2021
Originally used as quick shelters for nomadic tribes, yurts are now an elevated camping experience for Midwesterners. Ski in, hike in, or drive in, yurts provide a relaxing (rustic) getaway.

Fiskur Fish Leather – Feb/Mar 2021
A trip to a sheep farm in Iceland led this couple to a fish leather tannery.  They now sell and create products with this colorful, versatile leather.

Pond Hockey – Dec/Jan 2021
Minnesota’s coldest game

Kickin’ it Old School with Kicksleds – Dec/Jan 2021
Kicksleds gain popularity in Lake Country

Vince Shute Bear Sanctuary – June/July 2020
Making peace with the wild

Ready to Ride – Apr/May 2020
A Springtime DIY Tune-Up

Mushers, Mukluks, and Wolftracks – Feb/Mar 2020
A story about concentration, companionship, and the commitment involved in training, racing and raising sled dogs.

Braving the Arrowhead 135 – Dec/Jan 2020
The 135-mile ultra winter marathon from International Falls to Tower, Minnesota, tests the most rugged of athletes, who ski, run, bike, or do all three.

Grand Rapids Ghost Tours – Oct/Nov 2019
A glimpse into Itasca County’s spooky past

Crisp Point Lighthouse – Oct/Nov 2019
Volunteer lighthouse keepers are wanted at an isolated Lake Superior beacon
(My husband and I are keepers here every summer)

Life at Sapsucker Farms – Oct/Nov 2019
This Mora, Minnesota farm offers their visitors Yellow Belly Hard Cider, maple syrup, honey, free-range eggs, and much more.

Everyone Loves Deer Lake Charlie’s – June/July 2019
The remote tavern in Effie, Minnesota, offers live music and “a place to mingle”

Friendship Forged on Skis – Feb/March 2019
For twenty-six years and counting, these two women have plied the cross-country ski trails on their annual trip up the North Shore and other Minnesota destinations.
(FYI, this just happens to be me and my good friend Susan Schultze)

Vasaloppet USA – Feb/March 2019  (cover story)
Mora, Minnesota, residents welcome cross-country skiers into their homes and in the streets during the city’s traditional winter event.

Bright Lights, Warm Hearts – Dec/Jan 2019
The annual Canadian Pacific Holiday Train trek through northern Minnesota spreads joy and raises funds for local communities.

Great Northern Radio Show – Oct/Nov 2018
Aaron Brown brings music, humor, storytelling and local flavor to auditoriums and radio audiences across Northern Minnesota several times a year.

A Tale of Two Trails – Oct/Nov 2018
Lake Country residents are fortunate to have two scenic trails in our own backyard: Paul Bunyan and Heartland trails.

Finding the Lost 40 – Aug/Sept 2017
A bicycle ride in the north country near our cabin is all the more fun with a destination – the Lost 40 Scientific and Natural Area, with a trail through old growth pines up to 250 years old.