CONTENTS

Discovering the Calumet

After a century of industrial might followed by decades of decline, the muscular Calumet region is hard at work redefining itself. But this time around, nature has a place at the table.

by Ryan Chew

Calumet’s Wilderness Heritage

The Calumet region is a surprising, sometimes tragic — yet unusually rich — place for nature.

by Joel Greenberg

Tales of Restoration

Seven on-the-ground projects show a region in action, finding a new way forward, and sharing it with the world.

by Alison Carney Brown and Arthur Melville Pearson

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Bluegills

The case for a Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights.

by Karen Zaworski

SPECIAL CALUMET MAP & GUIDE

The Calumet Region: Beyond the Highway

Take a closer look inside the Calumet Region. This informational map will help guide you through the many points of interest that Calumet has to offer.