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Peter Henrikson: Soul of Traditional Craftsmanship

Whether it is in a timber-framed home, or a backcountry stream bridge, or a 16th-century boatshed built on the shores of a Norwegian lake, it is the invisible that makes the visible hold together. Stout timbers connect one to the other, each log hand-selected, each joint hand-fitted, each nexus of beam and truss and tie and rafter its own unique, articulated piece of hand-wrought woodworking. For many, timber framing is, in its essence, an expression of honesty.

Boundary Waters: Endangered & Irreplaceable

There is something spiritual about packing a canoe with everything you need to survive and launching into a WiFi-less world. The coming days will be filled with thickly wooded shorelines and silent, starry nights. Your shoulders will burn from paddling. Your boots will be muddy from portaging. You’ll likely have mosquito bites in unseemly places. And despite all that—or because of it—your trip into the backcountry of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness may just be one of the most enchanting adventures of your life.

How to Ice Fish: learn from fishing guide Walleye Dan

Walleye Dan has been ice fishing for more than 40 years. He’s seen the sport change dramatically from his early days out on Round Lake in Minnesota, trying his luck with nothing but a jiggle stick and a handful of wax worms. Today, he’s one of the most sought after fishing guides in the “Land of 10,000 Lakes”, happily sharing his knowledge of the region and love for all things fishing.