brighton beach in duluth mn

The first snowstorm of the 2017-2018 season packed a punch; breaking a snowfall record in Duluth, causing damage to portions of Duluth's shoreline, and leading to several car accidents including a couple fatal ones.

I am a big believer in getting kids in swimming lessons as early as possible, not only for obvious safety reasons, but especially living in this area surrounded by lakes, and for many it is a huge part of  families lives being active in or near water.

Duluth became the number one trending video on FaceBook this morning with Radiant Spirit Gallery capturing what looks like ice shards on the shore lines of Brighton Beach.

I could not even imagine the horror that a local dog owner had when his/her dog was off the leash and walking on a path at Brighton Beach at noon yesterday, when it was attacked and killed by a timberwolf.

A day of gusty east winds made for perfect conditions for a group of surfers to catch a wave off Brighton Beach on Lake Superior this afternoon.

Living in the Northland we try to cram a lot of living in during the brief bit of summer we do have. And one place that is my favorite get away, and lucky for me is right in our backyard, well close enough, is Brighton Beach. Here are 5 reasons you should make a point of going there and hang out: