Water Sports

  • Swimming in Superior

    If you're lucky, you can take a refreshing dip in Lake Superior — no wetsuit required.

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  • 20 great rivers for tubing

    Lolling on the water, it's easy to play it cool.

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  • Watching a water-ski show

    Spend a summer evening watching flips, dance lines and pyramids at a water-ski show.

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  • Cheat the heat

    When summer in the Upper Midwest becomes a sauna, it's time to chill out.

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  • Swimming holes of Duluth

    In this Lake Superior town, the rivers are the place to cool off.

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  • Duluth's other waterfront

    The quiet St. Louis River is a hub for hikers, bikers, paddlers and train buffs.

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  • A week at the lake

    There are many places to vacation in the 21st century, but few can beat a classic lakes resort.

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  • Summer's last resort

    At a resort on a ski hill overlooking Lake Superior, we find a sweet deal in late August.

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