lakewalk

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.

As the first snowstorm of the 2017-2018 season moves through the region, Mother Nature left her mark not only with snow, but also with significant damage to the Duluth Lakewalk.

We all now that many of the roads in the Twin Ports are glare Ice, now a dusting of snow, but sidewalks and the Lakewalk are just as bad.

This amazing photo explains why the the beach and Lakewalk in Canal Park were covered in rock, snow, ice and debris.  Locals will recognize this as the lighthouse on the pier by the Aerial Lift Bridge.  My friend and photographer, Marcie Crain took the photo at the height of the first storm of the season showing an angry Lake Superior.  In my first video it showed the Lakewalk buried under rocks a

People living in Duluth are encouraged to apply to serve on a citizens’ Lakewalk Task Force, which the Duluth City Council approved during Monday’s council meeting. The task force will review and make recommendations following some issues in the East side of town.

You are invited to the 2nd Annual Peace Run. This fun Run/Walk will help to raise money for the "Just For The Fun Of It Dance", a special community dance held twice a year for adults with disabilities and mental illness, and raise awareness about mental illness.

With the warmer temps, people are flocking to the lakewalk and beaches in the area to take a stroll. Caution from the city of Duluth, with melting snow there are some danger areas.

We all know the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald. If you don't, you can listen to Gordon Lightfoot, as he recounts the full story in his classic song. What about the wreck of the Mataafa? Get to the Lakewalk in Duluth to learn more with some new kiosks.

Every year it's a tradition that people gather and help plant, weed, and whatever the area needs in the Rose Garden at Leif Erickson Park. This year might be a different story because of the late snowfall. One of the perks of helping, free advice for those that have a green thumb.

The Duluth Lakewalk will be extended this spring to include a pedestrian tunnel that will allow users to cross Highway 61 safely. On April 8th, as part of the construction of Phase 5 of the Lakewalk East Extension, the City of Duluth will be closing Congdon Boulevard north of 61st Avenue East.

With temperatures in the sub-zero during the winter months, you might not think of the Twin Ports of Duluth and Superior as an outdoor kind of place. But, if you wrote off the great outdoors, you would be missing out on prime Northland experiences...

There are lots of choices when it comes to great landmarks in the Duluth, Superior area, from natural beauty to man made wonders.  Let's take a look at what we think are the five most recognizable landmarks in Duluth.