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explore lake county with gb leighton

G.B. Leighton with his guitar in Lake County
Minnesota singer/songwriter, Brian "GB" Leighton

Follow Brian “GB” Leighton – one of Minnesota’s most loved singer/songwriters – as he explores Lake County and the North Shore of Lake Superior. Brian takes on new and exciting adventures along the Highway 61 rugged shoreline, such as touring Split Rock Lighthouse, learning how to make pie at the Rustic Inn Cafe, fishing for Lake Trout with Grant Sorensen, trying underwater photography with Christian Dalbec, and much more.

Subscribe to Lake County’s YouTube channel to discover more Lake County adventures on Minnesota’s North Shore.

Listen to “Nature’s Rhythm, Center Stage” by GB Leighton.

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north shore summer bucket list

This summer, plan to check off your Minnesota Bucket List in Lake County, MN! Get wowed by its ancient cliffs and hidden beaches. It’s home to iconic parks, quaint towns, and expansive wilderness from Lake Superior to the Boundary Waters.

This is the time to do it all in a nature lover’s paradise. Visit one of four fantastic state parks, camp in a national or state forest, or go into the world-renowned Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness: your options are endless.

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GUIDES to Plan Your Getaway

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Explorer’s Guide to Waterfalls in Lake County

In early April, the spring melt gives way to raging waterfalls that start to erase the last remnants of winter. Although several outdoor activities halt ...
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North Shore Summer Bucket List

There are many reasons folks flock to Lake Superior’s North Shore in the summertime: With four majestic state parks, three lighthouses, numerous waterfalls, the scenic ...
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ATV Adventures in Lake County, MN: Ride the Wild North

On behalf of Lovin’ Lake County, the official tourism bureau of Lake County, MN, we welcome ATV riders to the 2025 Ride and Rally event, ...
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