The December Edition of The Northwoods Ledger has arrived, marking the true start of the deep freeze and the longest nights of the year.

Inside this month's edition, we explore the stories and traditions that keep us warm as the snow settles in:

The Deep Freeze Begins: A look at how wildlife—from coyotes on frozen lakes to deer conserving energy—adapts to the quiet weight of the cold.

Northwoods History: The curious story of the Cold War Radar Stations built right here to scan the northern skies, and what remains of that infrastructure today.

Winter Traditions: From the old ritual of cutting your own Christmas tree to making simple maple candy with fresh snow.

Northwoods Wilds: Reading the winter sky, including the return of the mighty Orion constellation and the Geminid Meteor Shower.

You can read the complete December Ledger here: December

Thank you for reading, sharing, and keeping the traditions of the Northwoods alive.