Up North

In this memorable collection of essay and stories, columnist Sam Cook portrays the enchanting North Country that is as much a state of mind as a geographical area.  Up North captures the mystic moods, seasonal subtleties and colorful characters that fill the landscape from the Minnesota canoe country to the vast expanse of the Northwest Territories.

These stories are more than mere tales of hunting and fishing, paddling and portaging.  They are journeys into the soul.  In his witty, touching stole, Sam Cooke offers insights about life set against the backdrop of the North Country's magic.

Up North is an invitation to explore the fabric of your own memories and dreams and to come away with a renewed awareness of your place in the natural world.