Remedies for spring fever

Tips for spring fever...

Dust off your hiking shoes,break out your fly rod and grease up your bike chain because spring is awakening.
That's right, lengthier days and warming temperature are sure signs that the newe season is fast approaching, and with its arrival comes endless opportunities for outdoor fun for those stuck with a bad case of cabin fever.
So............ search through the closet, reach under the bed and dig out all that gear that's been stowed away during Old Man Winter's less than stellar performance and get ready for some sweet smelling spring air.

Go Stream fishing :

Soon,steelhead and Kamloops rainbow trout will begin their annual spawning migration in the swift streams of the North Shore. Fly and bait fishermen alike chase these feisty fish in rivers like the Lester, Knife and Sucker starting early April.
All you need is a pair of warm waders and a hefty rod. Fishing is usually best after a good rain when water levels rise.

Watch the migration :
Migration waterfowl that gracefully glided southward over the northland in the fall are returning in great numbers. Many species are swooping into the Duluth area on their way to breeding grounds to the north,providing excellent opportunities for bird watching action. Find open water along Park point and scope out various forms of puddle and diving sucks. See how close you can get and snap some photos.

Make some maple syrup :
Sugar maple trees will soon be spilling their sweet sap, and there's not a better time or place to tap into nature's candy. Learn how to find the right trees and what goes into making maple syrup.

Break out the tent :
There's nothing like the first springtime camping trip of the year-frosty night, dewy mornings and muddy clothes. Head up the North Shore to one of the many state parks or find palce along the Superior hiking trail.
Mild temperatures during the day make for great hiking and chilly nights only make a strong campfire better.
Dont forget your fishing rod and wadders, as there are many camping sites near the fish filled rivers of the North shores.

Go for a mountain bike ride :
Although muddy trails arent the best for hiking, sloppy, springtime mountain bike is all-time. The same trails that have been used for what little cross country skiing went down this winter are slowly turning into high speed runaways
for adrenaline thirsty bike riders.Once the snow melts and the trails become navigable, head over to Hartley Nature Center for some of the best biking in Duluth.