Northland Nature: Giant puffballs captivate among fall fungi - Duluth News Tribune

Retired teacher Larry Weber, a Barnum resident, is the author of several books, including “Butterflies of the North Woods,” “Spiders of the North Woods,” “Webwood” and “In a Patch of Goldenrods.” Contact him via Katie Rohman at krohman@duluthnews.com.

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Northland Nature: Giant puffballs captivate among fall fungi - Duluth News Tribune