Q&A with Sam Cook

For nearly 30 years Sam Cook has been covering the great outdoors for the Duluth News Tribune. He’s authored six books and accummulated an admirable list of awards. His stories range from the abundantly impressive – he covered the Steger International Polar Expedition in 1986 – to an ordinary tale of paddling the Brule. Those who know him well call him everything from “very funny” to “considerate and generous.” We asked him some questions, and in true form he answered them with humble honesty and yes, a bit of humor.

By: Holly Henry, Living North Magazine