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Heart of the Continent sustainable tourism partnership to host winter meeting on edge of Quetico

April 23, 2020January 10, 2020 by Greg Seitz

International gathering near Atikokan will offer presentations, discussions, and the chance to take part in a wilderness ski adventure the following day.

Museum on Gunflint Trail opens for summer with new facilities and exhibits

May 22, 2019May 22, 2019 by Greg Seitz

Chik-Wauk Museum invites visitors to learn about regional history and enjoy the natural surroundings.

Cook County celebrates its lack of light pollution at first-ever Dark Sky Festival

December 7, 2018 by Greg Seitz

Events in Grand Marais will encourage attendees to enjoy and protect the starry skies that have made the region famous.

Voyageurs National Park visitors spent nearly $19 million in neighboring communities last year

May 16, 2018 by Greg Seitz

National Park tourism has a significant economic impact in nearby towns, with visitors patronizing hotels, gas stations, and grocery stores.

Minnesota’s Arrowhead region has notably dark night skies

March 4, 2019November 17, 2017 by Greg Seitz

Cook County encourages visitors to come see the Milky Way and the northern lights in its pitch black sky.

Heart of the Continent Meetings in Duluth Will Discuss Geo-Tourism

May 4, 2017March 28, 2017 by Greg Seitz

Business operators, organizations, and government staff are invited to attend a series of events centered on promoting the region’s resources to visitors.

Magazine Names Ely One Of World’s Best Outdoor Towns

September 30, 2016 by Greg Seitz

National Geographic Adventure includes the Boundary Waters gateway community on its global list.

Odd scene on Lake Superior.

Answers Emerge About How Global Warming Could Affect North Shore Tourism

March 11, 2016 by Greg Seitz

Public invited to learn about preliminary findings of study on projected climate change, effects on visitors, and how communities can adapt.

Heart of the Continent regional map (Courtesy Heart of the Continent Partnership)

Promoting Geo-Tourism on the Agenda in International Falls

March 1, 2016March 1, 2016 by Greg Seitz

Conference will bring together Sustainable recreation and strengthening economic development

Nominate Special Places for National Geographic Guide to the Heart of the Continent Region

October 8, 2014May 15, 2014 by Greg Seitz

The Heart of the Continent Partnership is collaborating on a new website and mobile app project to promote geotourism.

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