The February Edition of The Northwoods Ledger

February may be the shortest month, but in the Northwoods, it never feels that way. The deep cold remains, the ice is at its thickest, and the landscape is locked in a world of white and blue shadows.

In This Edition:

• Seasonal Wildlife: Track the subtle shifts in the woods, from chickadees beginning their spring calls to red foxes peaking in their mating season. Plus, learn how black bears, snowshoe hares, and ruffed grouse survive the deep freeze.

• The Northwoods Kitchen: Warm up with our featured recipe for Venison Stroganoff, a hearty wild-game staple perfect for the winter months.

• Local History: Step back in time to the era of the Great Ice Harvest, when crews took to the lakes in February to cut massive blocks of ice that would last until August.

• Traditions & Curiosities: We explore the history of hand-sewn quilts and explain the science behind why frozen lakes groan and why snow squeaks under your boots in extreme cold.

The February edition of The Northwoods Ledger is here! This month, we embrace the last true month of cold before the thaw begins.

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