The northern tier of the Badger state is largely within a boreal forest biome.  Coniferous trees dominate this landscape, and with good reason.  This is a cold region with long winters and lots of snow.  Conifers are adapted to shed that snow with their evergreen needle leaves.  Their waxy branches retain moisture.  Wildlife that might be seen here are Timber Wolves, Black Bears, Porcupines and maybe even a Moose or two. Many of the warblers migrate to this region to nest.  Lake Superior’s cold water certainly has a big influence on the climate you’ll discover here…refreshing in the summer, invigorating in the winter.