Duluth, MN – Get a wild rush while kiting on Island Lake north of Duluth; tour the luxurious Clelia II in the Twin Ports Harbor and experience heart-pumping pedaling on the summer hills of Giant’s Ridge! Read Hard Water World by Layne Kennedy & Greg Brenning and bike the Piedmont trails with Adam Sundberg on a Two Minute Trail! Don’t miss a new Venture North premiering Thursday, November 19 at 8pm on PBS eight channels 8 & 31. (Venture North is repeated Sundays at 10am.)

Island Lake, Duluth, MN…Wind surfing on ice? A new sport called Kiting allows daring adventurers to harness the wind on open water or frozen lakes. Take in a winter kiting adventure and lessons on Island Lake! It’s an adrenalin rush on both snowboard and skis.

Duluth/Superior Harbor… Have you always wanted to sail the Great Lakes on a luxury yacht? The next best thing might be a cruise on the Clelia II, an all-suite passenger ship now calling on the Twin Ports. We take you aboard for a look at this beauty and see the amenities she has in store for her lucky passengers.

Biwabik, MN…Tackling the hills of Giant’s Ridge may be daunting for skiers at the top of the slopes. But imagine the view from the bottom up! Bike the mountain at Giant’s Ridge for a dose of heart-pumping pedaling, mixed with fun. The ski resort and its gorgeous trails offer the perfect summer getaway!

Read Hard Water World” by Layne Kennedy & Greg Brenning and bike the Piedmont Trails with Adam Sundberg on a Two Minute Trail! Watch Venture North; then follow the trail to our website at www.wdse.org. Click on the Venture North logo and enjoy previous episodes, tours, trails, books and more. Let Venture North be your guide to adventure!