58 episodes

An Adventure Podcast Discovering Lake Superior's North Shore.

Exploring the North Shore exploringnorthshore

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.3 • 39 Ratings

An Adventure Podcast Discovering Lake Superior's North Shore.

    Sisu + Loyly Floating Sauna

    Sisu + Loyly Floating Sauna

    2023 really was a big year for Sisu + Loyly! Just when we thought Sisu + Loyly couldn't possibly make the sauna experience in Cook County any better, they went above and beyond with their floating sauna! Launched in September 2023, the floating sauna may very well be the first commercial floating sauna in the USA! It is currently home-based at Skyport Lodge on Devil Track Lake, and reservations are open! As the floating sauna was launched late in the season, only a lucky few will be able to experience it until winter comes and the floating sauna has to go away until next summer. If you're planning a Fall Colors adventure on the North Shore in 2023, consider adding a lovely floating sauna into your plans.
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    Book your Grand Marais East Bay sauna experience: https://www.sisuandloyly.com/sauna
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    • 30 min
    Rainbows in the Wilderness, a Film by Matthew Baxley

    Rainbows in the Wilderness, a Film by Matthew Baxley

    It's Pride Month, so we've been taking in all the North Shore activities. One of those activities included an exclusive screening of Matthew Baxley's new film, Rainbows in the Wilderness. This film is about 9 strangers who share a common bond going into the BWCA, some for the first time. 
    If Matthew's voice sounds familiar, he's been on the podcast before. Remember the Haunted House episode? It's definitely a classic! Welcome Matthew back to the podcast for this interview about his new film.
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    • 37 min
    North Shore Breweries Part 3: Hoops, Ursa Minor, and TapHouses

    North Shore Breweries Part 3: Hoops, Ursa Minor, and TapHouses

    In Part 3 of the North Shore Brewery Guide, we wrap up our time in Duluth. In this episode, we visit Hoops Brewing Company and get absolutely destroyed by Trivia. Then, we discuss other local breweries that we were unable to visit during the recording of the guide. We head over to 7West TapHouse in downtown Duluth to test out some beers from Ursa Minor Brewing and Earth Rider Brewery.
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    Learn More...
    Hoops Brewing Company: https://hoopsbrewing.com/
    Ursa Minor Brewing: https://ursaminorbrewing.com/
    Earth Rider Brewery: https://earthrider.beer/
    Duluth Tap Exchange: https://duluthtapexchange.com/
    7West TapHouse: https://www.7westtaphouse.com/
    North Shore Breweries Guide: https://exploringnorthshore.com/breweries/
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    • 51 min
    North Shore Breweries Part 2: Bent Paddle Brewing and Lake Superior Brewing

    North Shore Breweries Part 2: Bent Paddle Brewing and Lake Superior Brewing

    Welcome to Part 2 of our North Shore Breweries series. In this multi-part series, we will introduce you to some of our favorite local breweries, starting in Duluth. This episode features two great Duluth Breweries: Bent Paddle Brewing and Lake Superior Brewing.
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    Located in the Lincoln Park Craft District, Bent Paddle Brewing Company helped to revitalize Duluth's west end. Their beautiful spacious taproom gives you plenty of room to enjoy their great brews. We tried a flight of beers and interviewed one of the founders, Laura. Then, we hopped over to Lake Superior Brewing Company, all the way over in Duluth's East Lakeside neighborhood. They are still working out their first round of brews since reopening late last year, so we sampled some of the amazing menu items.
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    Learn More...
    Bent Paddle Brewing Company: https://bentpaddlebrewing.com/
    Lake Superior Brewing Company: https://www.lakesuperiorbrewingduluth.com/
    North Shore Breweries Guide: https://exploringnorthshore.com/breweries/
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    • 57 min
    The History of Sydney’s Custard & Wood-Fired Pizza

    The History of Sydney’s Custard & Wood-Fired Pizza

    Around 11:30 AM on April 10, 2023, a fire broke out at Sydney's Frozen Custard & Wood-Fired Pizza. On what was otherwise a beautiful spring day in Grand Marais, Minnesota. Responding fire departments fought the fire for over two hours, extinguishing it around 1:30 PM. Unfortunately, the intense fire destroyed the interior of this beloved downtown eatery. In this week's blog post, we reflect back on the history of this seasonal favorite. And, look to see what may happen to it in the future.
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    Cook County Historical Society Post with Photos: https://www.facebook.com/CookCountyHistoricalSociety/posts/pfbid02j9agrGrvuEtkuz8UAGmWWrDFvH9xziQ2YQY7FnqoiGi7aGa6WjsvPqoqYkcewKwil
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    • 37 min
    North Shore Breweries Part 1: Canal Park Brewing and Blacklist Brewing

    North Shore Breweries Part 1: Canal Park Brewing and Blacklist Brewing

    Welcome to Part 1 of our North Shore Breweries series. In this multi-part series we will introduce you to some of our favorite local breweries, starting in Duluth. This episode features two great Duluth Breweries: Canal Park Brewing Company and Blacklist Brewing Company.  
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    Located in Canal Park (hence the name), Canal Park Brewing Company is a full restaurant experience with dozens of great beers on tap. We tried a flight of beers and ciders and then ate the best brussels sprouts either of us have ever tasted. Then, we hopped over to downtown Duluth to Blacklist Brewing Company. No food on the menu, but we sampled a beer and a seltzer flight and enjoyed a little axe throwing. 
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    Learn More...
    Canal Park Brewing Company: https://canalparkbrewery.com/
    Blacklist Brewing Company: https://www.blacklistbeer.com/
    North Shore Breweries Guide: https://exploringnorthshore.com/breweries/
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    • 50 min

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
39 Ratings

39 Ratings

LisaRobin ,

Really fun to listen to!

I’ve never been to this area but am planning a visit and it’s gotten me so excited! I have a feel for the culture and places that I wouldn’t have ever had otherwise. Really happy I found this!

Highmore lll ,

Awesome!

I love the show. I’ve been discovering so much about the region I live in. I only wish the production quality was better. Please get some better mics and an engineer!

photolida ,

Great Podcast!

Very informative and well done! Always lots to learn about the beautiful north shore of Lake superior! Lisa from central MN.

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