19 Stunning Visual Reminders Why Winter in the Northland Is Amazing

Sure, anyone can call the Northland a beautiful place when they visit during the summer and it's 75 and sunny. Spring, summer, and fall in Northern Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin - especially around Lake Superior - offer countless outdoor opportunities and beautiful scenery.

Then, there's winter.

In winter months, when there's snow, ice, and subzero temperatures; it's more of...well, let's just call it an acquired taste.

When winter weather really sets in, it can be pretty easy to just want to hide inside. You might think bears and their habit of hibernating in the winter might have it all figured out.

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While it might take a little more effort (and clothing) to enjoy the outdoor beauty of the region in the winter, I promise it's definitely worth it.

The very conditions that make it less pleasant to be outside make for some stunning scenes that can be incredibly rewarding for those brave enough to venture out in the cold. (Or a pro tip, wait for right after a cold snap or snowstorm when things moderate and get out when it's less unpleasant outside).

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If you need a little reminder or two of the beauty that can come with living in the northern reaches of Wisconsin or Minnesota, I put together some photos from over the years of winter across the Northland.