New summer activity opens at Spirit Mountain

Photo and text by Michael Jordan

Cyclists can now ride the trails down the mountain and take the NEW “Spirit Express II” Chairlift back up to the top with their bikes. The new flow trail begins near the Spirit Mountain Adventure Park and ends below at the NEW Grand Avenue Chalet.
http://www.spiritmt.com/adventure-park/mountain-biking/index.html

When you're inside the Chalet, be sure to try out the Lake Superior Grand Ave Ale brewed specifically for the Riverside Bar & Grill (open year-round).

Chalet location: http://goo.gl/maps/4rlbS

Fishing pier and boat launch at Boy Scout Landing closed for the summer

 

Photo and text by Michael Jordan
 

Currently there is one dock, two boat launches and a fishing pier. During the summer starting after 4th July weekend improvements will be made to the storm water runoff, building an additional dock with two extra boat launches and accommodation for people with disabilities. The fishing pier will also be moved further up river to help keep fishing lines and boaters out of each other’s way.
 

Work is expected to continue through the summer opening the new site in October.

Site location: http://goo.gl/maps/V2WRT 

The Radisson Opens its Doors After Flooding 3 Months Ago

Photo and text by H. Brian Rauvola

 

Mayor Don Ness (left) with his son, Owen, is amongst the Radisson employees and general manager Jeff Briner during the ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday evening.

We Remember

Photo and text by H. Brian Rauvola

A veteran looks at the names of local men who served in WWII just before the May 27th Veteran's Day Program at the Gary New Duluth Veterans Memorial.

2nd Annual Duluth Smelt Run

Photos and Text by Amy Egan

The 2nd Annual Duluth Smelt Parade occured on a cold, rainy day in late April. However, despite the weather many Duluthians joined the Duluth Puppet Troupe to celebrate the smelt run.