(BPT) - Coming to Ely for a little R&R in the wilderness? Awesome! You'll have a great time. But just be mindful of the denizens of the forest you might encounter along the way. Our black bears are beloved residents of the Northwoods, but when people come for a visit, they can bring some wrongly…
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(BPT) - Although thousands of people visit Ely each year, everyone experiences it differently. There’s a lot to explore up here, but how you explore depends on what type of traveler you are. You might find yourself in the following descriptions: Adrenaline junkie. You own a lot of spandex and you’re…
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(BPT) - In the fall, Ely explodes with color. You may think we're mainly about the pines, and you'll certainly find a forest-full of those here. But we're also home to aspen, birch, ash, spruce and the king of fall colors, the majestic, fiery maple. Drive down any road, hike on any trail, and you'll…
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(BPT) - As every parent knows, having kids is a game changer in all aspects of life, including vacations. The days of stuffing a backpack full of clothes, a toothbrush and some deodorant and taking off for a weekend are behind you. Ely is a great place to vacation with family. But when you're coming…
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(BPT) - One of the things visitors love to do in Ely and the BWCAW is capture the stunning beauty around them in photos. But getting that perfect shot in the forest can be tricky — and here in Ely, we’re all about the forest. So how do you get that perfect shot? It’s about timing, patience and…
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While Colorado has the Rockies and Florida has sandy beaches, Minnesota has the north woods. This rocky, lake-strewn region covered with white pines and birch trees is one of the jewels of the North American wilderness. Naturally, visitors to Ely want to know the best way to experience it. We’d say…
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(BPT) - Ah, craft beer and the wilderness. A match made in heaven. After a day of paddling, fishing, hiking or just relaxing in your hammock, there's nothing better than settling down in front of the fire or on the lakeshore and cracking a locally brewed cold one with your dinner. Sure, the wine…
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Minnesota is home to one of nature’s most incredible phenomena: the aurora borealis. For thousands of years, people have been coming up with imaginative ways to explain those waving lights shimmering across the northern sky. In Finland, people believed they were caused by a fire fox who ran across…
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(BPT) - So, you're planning a trip to Ely to get up close and personal with nature. Great! But, newbie wilderness visitors might not be entirely sure how to go about doing that. In Ely, we pride ourselves as being the gateway to the Boundary Waters. As such, we love to introduce newcomers to the…
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Sure, the city has its perks, like Instagram and Twitter. But in Ely, we get our messages from the animals around us by spotting their tracks. (BPT) - Waking up on a winter or spring morning in Ely, it's the perfect time to pull on your coat and boots, take your first cup of coffee outside and read…
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