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The Largest Island in The Largest Lake on the Largest Island in the Largest Lake in North America

Concentrate on this piece of geographical trivia.  It’s the largest island, in the largest lake, on the largest island, in the largest lake in North…

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Isle Royale National Park

It takes a boat or seaplane to get to this national park.  Those who make the journey are rewarded with a place like none other….

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The Port of Duluth

Most farmers think of New Orleans as being a major grain handling port – and rightly so.  However, for those in the upper Midwest, this…

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One of the Busiest Ports in America

It’s one of the largest and busiest ports in North America.  That’s saying something when you consider the ships can only reach this point ten months…

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Aboard the Duluth Vista Fleet

For  over 30 years Tom captained boats that hauled thousands of passengers every year.  However, his passengers were never boarding his ship to go somewhere…

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Duluth’s Aerial Lift Bridge

Most of us have seen a drawbridge that allows ships to pass.  However, it’s hard to find another bridge quite like this one in Duluth,…

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The Battle at Antietam

These fields were filled with ears of corn nearing the harvest during September.  The kernels would never be shelled though.  In fact, it was these…

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Into Battle with the Enemy’s Plans

Imagine going into battle and having the enemy’s plan of attack in your hands.  It sounds like it would not be a fair fight, but…

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The Wagon Wheel Motel

Connie Echols admits she was crazy when she purchased the business just down the street.  She had no idea what she’d gotten herself into.  That’s…

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A Long Time Business On Route 66

There is a restriction on U.S. citizens traveling to Cuba.  However, you are allowed to travel here – to Cuba, Missouri that is.  And if…

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