The August issue of The Northwoods Ledger is now live! As summer edges toward fall, this month’s edition captures the sights, sounds, and stories of the Northwoods during this season of change.

In this issue:

• Why loons call more in late summer

• Tips for splitting and stacking firewood

• The mysterious legend of the Sturgeon Bay Serpent

• Late-summer foraging guide (including elderberries, chanterelles, and wild grapes)

• Simple recipes for wild berry jams and syrups

• Signs of the slow shift toward fall across the forests and lakes

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