National Geographic touts North Shore town for adventure

The North Shore's Grand Marais has won a nod from National Geographic as one of the "next great adventure towns." "Set on Lake Superior's rocky northern shoreline, this Minnesota outpost has some of the best of everything--in every season," the prestigious magazine says online and in its September issue. "The Gunflint Trail, a paved byway that runs straight out of town, accesses 143 miles of cross-country skiing classics in winter and a slew of singletrack in summer," the magazine added. More... Discount Magazine Subscriptions