What outdoor activities can I enjoy in Duluth?

Duluth offers a variety of outdoor activities including water sports, ice fishing, and hiking. Nearby Jay Cooke State Park, Superior Municipal Forest, Cloquet Valley, and Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest provide well-marked trail heads for both easy and skilled terrain hiking. Rustic camping is common in the region, with more well-equipped options located just north of Duluth. Bird watchers can enjoy migratory and resident birds at Hawk Ridge and Hartley Nature Center. During winter, northern lights can be seen at low-light camping destinations in Duluth.