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Reflections From the North Country, a classic book about our area, as only Sigurd Olson could write it. Buy Now!
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Your Guide to Ely, Canoe Country & the BWCAW - Boundary Waters Canoe Area
Ely Resorts and Ely Outfitters for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness welcome you to Ely and to ElyMinnesota.com, your virtual gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, the BWCAW.
Budget Travel is running its annual "America's Coolest Small Town" contest, and there are three contenders in the Upper Midwest: the north-woods enclave of Ely, Minn., already anointed one of America's 12 best places by former broadcast journalist Charles Kuralt.
Ely is expecting a little colder weather and more fresh snow for the Winter Festival. The Ice Carving has begun and the opening ceremonies will be held this weekend. Come on up, or down, for a good ole Ely Winter time with the festival goers.
Ely Winter Festival Videos: Day One, Day Two, Day Three, Dimitri Sings, Day Four
Ely Minnesota has been on the edge of the blizzards that have caused so much havoc south of us. So as unusual as it might seem, you can escape the blizzards and still enjoy winter in Ely. Ice is excellent for ice fising. As always you should be extremely careful when venturing out on the ice. Fishing has been slow but that doesn't stop the local ice fishing enthusiasts, from individual forays to the outfitted ice houses.
Check our Event Calendar for upcoming Ely events. If you want to plan ahead go to the business directory where you will find a complete listing of Ely Area Businesses. Search by keyword, name or business category.
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A very unique event was witnessed, photographed, and captured on video at the new North American Bear Center here in Ely. The following article, by Dr. Lynn Rogers explains what occurred. The video of this event is being shown at the Bear Center this winter.More... |
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If a science fiction writer were to imagine what the perfect plant would look like and how it would grow, protect itself and reproduce, whatever she came up with probably wouldnt be as good as the real life common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca). More... |
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The BWCA is facing a major turning point in its history and needs level heads and calm minds to determine the proper way to proceed. We are faced with the contentious issue of non-ferrous sulfide mining in or near the lakes and streams of the BWCA. The EIS was released this week and the countdown for public comment has begun. It is very important that we let our thoughts be known and get all questions on the table. |