Wisconsin Weekend: Devil’s Lake for Climbing and Hiking

  Rock climbing, camping, hiking—close-by Wisconsin has all of these great outdoor fall activities. Devil’s Lake  This state park is about 3 1/2 hours from most of the North Shore, so it’s not a one-day destination, but it’s a great weekend trip. If you’re a hiker or rock climber, it’s really the only nearby location that […]

by Laura Hine

Healthy Obsession: Kayaking

Skokie resident Nancy Vedder, an ACA certified kayaking instructor and program manager for Northwest Passage, shares why her thrill ride of a sport relieves stress. How did you take up kayaking? I began working at The Northwest Passage in 1995. While at the Skokie Lagoons, I fell in love with the sport instantly. The tranquility […]

by Jenny Muslin