An award-winning image captures a beloved backyard visitor. Sometimes, you need not go far for an exceptional photograph. For White Bear Lake...
Lens on the Lake
Aurora over the Lake
Local photographer captures northern lights from Matoska Park. “In late April, there had been a lot of aurora talk, so my daughter and I had been...
Good Day to Go Sailing
Sailing at sunrise. When Mahtomedi hobby photographer Greg Karp scouts a great spot for a photo, he’ll return in the early morning or late evening...
Lens on the Lake 2023 Winners
We're pleased to announce the winners for our 11th annual Lens on the Lake photo contest. Over the summer, we invited readers to share their...
Readers’ Choice Voting for Lens on the Lake 2023
In July and August, we invited you to submit your photos of the White Bear Lake community. From scenic vistas to cute candids, aerial views and...
Sometimes You Just Need Patience
Award-winning image captures the quiet love between sisters. White Bear Lake hobby photographer Michael Lovett was watching his two granddaughters...
Submit Your Photos to Our Lens on the Lake Photo Contest
Throughout its pages, White Bear Lake Magazine showcases our lake community in a multitude of ways, and one of our favorite methods is through our...
Gracie Soaking up the Sun
Local pup smiles for the camera at Matoska Park. Walking around White Bear Lake is a routine for Courtney Rowan and her pup, Gracie. Last Labor Day...
Little Fawn
Local photographer captures a “magical kind of moment.” “I saw a little fawn walking around in my front yard. I grabbed my camera and went outside...
Fitness for All Levels and All Ages
Local photographer captures fitness at all levels and ages. Bear Fitness member Tamika Garscia captured this photo during a group workout last May....
Morning at Matoska
Local photographer captures the warmth of the morning light. Rachel Cain of White Bear Lake captured this serene moment on a morning in Matoska...
A Scow at Sunset
Winning photo captures sails and sun. In Terry Ward’s A Scow at Sunset, the setting sun casts a glowing halo on a serene sailboat on White Bear...
Lens on the Lake 2022 Photo Contest Winners
The results are in and it's time to celebrate. In August you shared your images of White Bear with us and in September you helped us pick our...
Lens on the Lake 2022: Submissions Open in August
White Bear Lake Magazine enjoys showcasing the lake community in a number of ways, and that includes sharing readers’ points of view through what...
An Evening Paddle by the Mahtomedi Community Education Dragon Boat Team
An Evening Paddle by the Mahtomedi Community Education Dragon Boat Team. For over 25 years, Debbie Hartmann has pursued her passion for wildlife and...
Tommy, Ready to Play!
On a clear summer evening, Craig Drake, who placed first in our 2021 Lens on the Lake Photo Contest, captured this image of his grand-dog, sitting...
Ice, Ice, Baby
Winning photo captures frozen beauty of the lake. Stephanie Herington nabbed this shot by Manitou Island, near where the dinghy boats are stored in...
Day at the Beach (Memorial Beach in Winter)
Get to know a winner in our annual photo contest. On a sunny winter day, Lauren Meyer, who placed first in our 2020 Lens on the Lake Photo Contest,...
Lens on the Lake 2021 Photo Contest Winners
Competition was stiff this year for the annual Lens on the Lake photo contest, but after the dust settled, the judges picked the winning images in...
Circling the Sailboat
Swirling, sun-kissed clouds make for a serene, award-winning photo. Jean Auger considers herself a “photographer for fun.” She regularly gets up...
