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Scaling Gooseberry's frozen falls

Scaling Gooseberry's frozen falls
Underneath a shell of semitransparent ice, the violent water of Gooseberry Falls State Park silently falls from its cliffs. During the spring, millions of gallons of freshly melted water will turn the serenity of winter into a powerful thrashing, but for now the park is quiet.… Post the First Comment

Weekly Wanderer

Mont du Lac, Spirit Mountain
Weekly Wanderer
Most UMD students have heard of Spirit Mountain on the west side of Duluth. Fewer would recognize the name Mont du Lac. All the same, there are two ski hills in our area. Mont du Lac is just a bit farther out of town (follow Grand Avenue/Hwy. 23 as it leaves Duluth and the ski area is on the left after crossing the St.… Post the First Comment

Nature Poetry

The force that sends a man into the woods must be the same force that turns him to faith. Once he enters he may never return. Once a solemn breeze untangles itself from great white pines and brushes against his skin, he may never forget. An imprint can be covered, transformed or mangled, but it will always remain in one form or another.… Post the First Comment

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