Lagom Escapes Journal https://lagomescapes.com/blog Travel guides, local tips, and stories from the North Shore of Lake Superior — from the hosts of Overlook Hus in Tofte, Minnesota. en-us Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:54:16 GMT <![CDATA[The Art of Lagom: Why Less Really Is More]]> https://lagomescapes.com/blog/the-art-of-lagom https://lagomescapes.com/blog/the-art-of-lagom Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT DesignScandinavian Living <![CDATA[Shoulder Season: The Best Time Nobody Talks About]]> https://lagomescapes.com/blog/shoulder-season https://lagomescapes.com/blog/shoulder-season Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Shoulder SeasonNorth ShoreFallSpring <![CDATA[Don't Rush It: The Perfect Drive Up to Tofte]]> https://lagomescapes.com/blog/the-drive-up https://lagomescapes.com/blog/the-drive-up Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT TravelNorth ShoreDuluth <![CDATA[Grand Marais: The Best Small Town on Lake Superior]]> https://lagomescapes.com/blog/grand-marais https://lagomescapes.com/blog/grand-marais Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Grand MaraisNorth ShoreRestaurants <![CDATA[What to Pack for the North Shore (By Season)]]> https://lagomescapes.com/blog/north-shore-packing-list https://lagomescapes.com/blog/north-shore-packing-list Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT PlanningNorth Shore <![CDATA[Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing on the North Shore]]> https://lagomescapes.com/blog/cross-country-skiing-snowshoeing https://lagomescapes.com/blog/cross-country-skiing-snowshoeing Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT WinterCross-Country SkiingSnowshoeingNorth ShoreLutsen <![CDATA[Skiing Lutsen Mountains: Everything You Need to Know]]> https://lagomescapes.com/blog/lutsen-mountains-ski-guide https://lagomescapes.com/blog/lutsen-mountains-ski-guide Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT SkiingLutsenWinterNorth Shore <![CDATA[North Shore Fall Colors: When to Go, Where to Look, What to Expect]]> https://lagomescapes.com/blog/north-shore-fall-colors https://lagomescapes.com/blog/north-shore-fall-colors Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Fall ColorsNorth ShoreHikingScenic DrivesTofte <![CDATA[Fisherman's Picnic: Grand Marais's Biggest Weekend of the Year]]> https://lagomescapes.com/blog/fishermans-picnic https://lagomescapes.com/blog/fishermans-picnic Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT EventsGrand MaraisSummerNorth Shore <![CDATA[Fourth of July Week on the North Shore]]> https://lagomescapes.com/blog/fourth-of-july-north-shore https://lagomescapes.com/blog/fourth-of-july-north-shore Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT EventsFourth of JulyNorth ShoreSummer <![CDATA[Lake Superior Agate Hunting: A Practical Guide]]> https://lagomescapes.com/blog/lake-superior-agate-hunting https://lagomescapes.com/blog/lake-superior-agate-hunting Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT AgatesBeachFamilyNorth ShoreLake Superior <![CDATA[Hollow Rock: The North Shore's Most Photographed Formation]]> https://lagomescapes.com/blog/hollow-rock https://lagomescapes.com/blog/hollow-rock Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT North ShoreLake SuperiorScenic StopsPhotography <![CDATA[LeVeaux Mountain Loop: The North Shore's Best Hike You Haven't Done Yet]]> https://lagomescapes.com/blog/leveaux-mountain-loop https://lagomescapes.com/blog/leveaux-mountain-loop Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT HikingNorth ShoreTofte <![CDATA[Thunder Bay to the North Shore: The Complete Road Trip Guide]]> https://lagomescapes.com/blog/thunder-bay-to-north-shore-road-trip https://lagomescapes.com/blog/thunder-bay-to-north-shore-road-trip Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Road TripThunder BayPlanningGrand PortageGrand Marais <![CDATA[Six Waterfalls Worth Driving For: A North Shore Guide from Tofte]]> https://lagomescapes.com/blog/north-shore-waterfalls https://lagomescapes.com/blog/north-shore-waterfalls Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT WaterfallsNorth ShoreHiking <![CDATA[North Shore Minnesota with Kids: The Honest Family Guide]]> https://lagomescapes.com/blog/north-shore-with-kids https://lagomescapes.com/blog/north-shore-with-kids Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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00:00:00 GMT ItineraryNorth ShoreWeekend TripPlanningTofte <![CDATA[Planning a Group Trip to the North Shore: Reunions, Bachelorettes, and Big Weekends]]> https://lagomescapes.com/blog/group-trip-north-shore https://lagomescapes.com/blog/group-trip-north-shore Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Group TravelReunionBachelorettePlanningNorth Shore <![CDATA[Where to Eat Near Tofte and Lutsen: The Honest Guide]]> https://lagomescapes.com/blog/restaurants-near-tofte-lutsen https://lagomescapes.com/blog/restaurants-near-tofte-lutsen Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT FoodRestaurantsGrand MaraisToftePlanning <![CDATA[Northern Lights on the North Shore: What to Know Before You Go]]> https://lagomescapes.com/blog/northern-lights-north-shore https://lagomescapes.com/blog/northern-lights-north-shore Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Northern LightsNorth ShoreNight SkyTofte