Faces of Duluth

Faces of Duluth

The People and the Place

From budget-friendly family activities to hidden waterfalls to recommendations from locals, check out our blog for trip ideas and to learn more about what makes Duluth so special. 

Faces of Duluth: Farmer Doug & Lois Hoffbauer

Focusing their efforts on supporting the local community and helping kids learn where their food comes from – from maple syrup to Christmas trees and peonies to pumpkins – Farmer Doug and Lois Hoffbauer are contributing food, goods and joy to the Duluth community year-round.

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Faces of Duluth: Hannah Rey (they/she)

When it comes to local artistic talent, Duluth has no shortage. Musician Hannah Rey has seen first-hand the difference music and community can make in people’s lives. We caught up with them to hear more about what inspires their music and fuels their passion.

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Faces of Duluth: Nicole Wilde

Nicole Wilde founded Love Creamery with the goal of mixing her passions for nature and bringing people joy into each scoop. Ten years later, she’s still doing just that! With each uniquely curated flavor, Love Creamery’s ice cream brings something special to the Duluth community.

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Faces of Duluth: Ansel Schimpff

Ansel Schimpff has been mountain biking since he was 6 years old. Ansel’s passion continues in Duluth, where he serves as the executive director of Cyclists of Gitchee Gumme Shores (COGGS), helping maintain the world-class mountain biking opportunities in the Twin Ports.

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Colleen Smith paddle boarding

Faces of Duluth: Colleen Smith

When you think of Duluth, you likely think of Lake Superior and outdoor recreation. Vista Feet and Zenith Adventure are the local attractions specializing in exactly that! As Vista Fleet gears up to set sail on their 65th year, we sat down with General Manager of both, Colleen Smith, to get an inside look at the iconic attractions and her own adventure within them.

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Cheryl Skafte stands outside in Duluth in front of trees, with her hands in the pocket of a Keep Duluth Clean hooded sweatshirt

Faces of Duluth: Cheryl Skafte

Cheryl Skafte loves Duluth. And Lake Superior. This is the driving force behind her work with Keep Duluth Clean, a volunteer-led organization that encourages people to pick up litter where they live, work and play.

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