Outdoor Recreation

Outdoor Recreation

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: 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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Get Hooked: How to Fish in Duluth

From charter experiences, to where to launch your boat, to what shorelines to cast from, this guide shares what you need to know about fishing in Duluth to help anglers of all levels have an unforgettable day on (or by) the water.

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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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