On this last Ely Winter Festival weekend, we went on a guided snowshoe hike while enjoying the sunset over the picturesque Burntside Islands Scientific and Natural Area (SNA). This SNA protects a chain of undeveloped, forested islands in the southwest part of Burntside Lake. The SNA islands complement the scenic beauty of this popular recreational lake, while protecting wildlife habitat and natural features of remarkable ecological value. Pine Island contains a rare remnant of old-growth red and

South Wolf Cam in Ely, Minnesota – Wolf Center Live Views

What a beautiful scene. What a beautiful sound. Here are Axel and Grayson this morning in the winter wonderland that is Ely, Minnesota. | International Wolf Center