An invitational art show featuring new woodcuts by Betsy and work by over 30 regional artists.

Sneak Preview, Friday, May 25th from 5 – 8pm.

With art classes for both young and old, the Grand Marais Art Colony offers a great variety of courses and workshops. Click above for full course listing and details.

From Artisan Cheesemaking, to Two-Thumbed Arctic Fisherman’s Mittens and Sailing Trips, North House offers a great variety of courses and workshops. Check out the Northern Landscapes Festival and The Wooden Boat Show and Summer Solstice Festival. Click above for full course listing and details.

An Exhibition of Northwoods Fiber Guild Artisans

Exhibit will be open during
Gallery Hours
Sunday 1 – 4pm
Monday 10am – 4pm
Closed Tuesdays
Wednesday – Saturday 10am – 4pm

Local Art, textiles, baked goods, and more! At the Little Red Larsmont Schoolhouse

The Lutsen 99er is an Ultra Mountain Bike Race through 99 miles of the most rugged terrain Minnesota has to offer.

The race starts and finishes at Lutsen Mountains and winds from the coast of Lake Superior through the peaks of the Sawtooth Mountains with 19 mile, 39 mile, new this year: a 69 mile and the ultimate 99 mile course options. Registration, map & info here.

Fifth Falls View Hike, 2.2 miles
Make sure to pack a camera for great views along the Gooseberry River. This hike will be led by a Gooseberry Falls State Park naturalist and the route may fluctuate a bit.  Meet inside the Gooseberry Falls Visitor Center.
Directions to Gooseberry Falls Visitor Center: At Hwy. 61 milepost 38.9, turn right and go 0.2 miles to Visitor Center parking lot.

• SHTA weekend hikes begin at 10:00 AM rain, snow, or shine. Weekday hikes begin at 9:00 AM.
• Each hike is led by a member of the Superior Hiking Trail Association! Hike leaders may cancel or change the hike in the event of severe weather. The meeting location will always remain the same.
• Hikes are free of charge. No need to register.
• Wear sturdy boots or hiking shoes, bring lunch, water, and insect repellent.
• Due to past problems, dogs are not allowed on guided hikes.
• Hikes are rugged and often very challenging. Please assess your own abilities before deciding to participate. It is better to start small than to be overly ambitious about what you can handle. We offer a variety of hike lengths for this purpose.

A day of tours geared for children and free admission for ages 17 and under. Families can learn about the children who lived at the light station and join in special games, crafts, and activities.

Split Rock Ridge Loop, 4.4 miles
Hike this other Split Rock Loop with fantastic views of Lake Superior and the Split Rock Lighthouse. Meet at Split Rock River Wayside.
Directions to Split Rock River Wayside: On Hwy. 61 milepost 43.5 with parking lot on left.

• SHTA weekend hikes begin at 10:00 AM rain, snow, or shine.
• Each hike is led by a member of the Superior Hiking Trail Association! Hike leaders may cancel or change the hike in the event of severe weather. The meeting location will always remain the same.
• Hikes are free of charge. No need to register.
• Wear sturdy boots or hiking shoes, bring lunch, water, and insect repellent.
• Due to past problems, dogs are not allowed on guided hikes.
• Hikes are rugged and often very challenging. Please assess your own abilities before deciding to participate. It is better to start small than to be overly ambitious about what you can handle. We offer a variety of hike lengths for this purpose.

falls view hike

11 am – noon :: Enjoy great views and discover falls history as you explore the Upper, Middle and Lower Falls. Don’t forget your camera. Majority of the hike will involve descending stairs on this 3/4 mile walk. Meet at the Visitor Center Art Column.

Gooseberry: River of Life

2:30 – 4 pm :: They’re creepy! They’re crawling! They’re very important. Come join the naturalist as we get our hands and feet wet exploring the marvelous life in the Gooseberry River. Identify some common critters that call the river home. Discover the reason why having these creepy crawlies is a good thing and why the river is very important. Meet at the lower falls area.

Oh, how wonderful to be read aloud to; joins us summer Saturdays for this story hour with the Muffin Man.

Also check out these other readings at Drury lane:

Aug 25 :: Brenda Child & Jonathan Thunder: Bowwow Powwow :: 7:00pm
Aug 26 :: Full Moon Reading featuring Children’s Books :: 7:30pm

A presentation by the International Wolf Center from Ely, MN

“Wolves at our Door” is a PowerPoint program based on photos and video clips from the center.
There will be plenty of unique artifacts brought over for viewing.

All presentations are family friendly and free to the public, they will be held inside Chik-Wauk Nature Center.

Donations are appreciated.

Meet Jackie Fallon of the Midwest Peregrine Society and two live falcons and learn more about these amazing birds. Fallon has worked on peregrine research in Minnesota for nearly 30 years and has many stories to share and information about protecting these animals.

Included with $6-10 site admission/MNHS members free