Split Rock Lighthouse Beacon Lighting
July 31, 2022 @ 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm – As the culmination of an evening presentation about Great Lakes Shipwrecks, Split Rock Lighthouse will be lit. 2022 is the 112th anniversary of the lighthouse.
Naturalist Programs at Tettegouche State Park
September 6, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – 10am – noon | Mammal Skulls: Herbivore, Carnivore, or Omnivore? Drop In Does it eat plants, meat, or both? Mammal skulls give us the answer. Stop by and learn how to tell one from another at a quick glance! 1-2pm | Wild Edibles Can you eat from the woods?Stop to learn more.
Naturalist Programs at Tettegouche State Park
September 7, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm – 10am – noon | Meat the Weasel Family – Drop In The weasel family is a wild and diverse group of mammals. See a variety of pelts of these charismatic critters and learn about their role in the wilds of Tettegouche. 1-3pm | Insect Investigations – Drop In Everyone should chase bugs with a net […]
Primitive Fire Starting – Drop in
September 9, 2023 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Without matches, lighter, or other modern tools, most of us would be in big trouble if we needed to light a fire. Learn traditional and historic fire starting technologies. We?ll be playing with flint-and-steel, bow drills, magnifiers, and other techniques including the use of native mushrooms and fungi to aid in your efforts.
Naturalist Programs at Tettegouche State Park
September 10, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm – 10am – noon | Shovel Point Naturalist Hike Meet by the Indoor Fireplace in the Visitor Center Take a good old-fashioned nature hike with a Naturalist out to Shovel Point, overlooking the world’s largest lake. We’ll explore the wilds of the trailside on the way to an amazing view over Lake Superior. 1.5 mile round […]
Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Beacon Lighting at Split Rock Lighthouse
November 10, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm – Site open from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm This annual event commemorates the sinking of the freighter Edmund Fitzgerald and the total loss of the 29 crew members aboard on November 10, 1975. It is also a time to reflect on the memory of all lives lost on the Great Lakes. The lighthouse, fog signal […]
Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks
January 15, 2024 @ All Day – Minnesota state parks are open year-round, and there’s a state park within 30 miles of most Minnesotans and 8 North Shore State Parks. With a free day in each season, it’s a great opportunity to get out there and explore someplace new – or visit an old favorite at a new time of year! Whether […]
Spoon Carving at Tettegouche State Park
March 9, 2024 @ 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm – Try your hand at this age old craft and make your own spoon. Participants will be given their choice of rough cut spoon blanks and, using knives and specialized carving tools, will carve out their own custom spoon with the help of the Park Naturalist. All tools and other materials provided. No fees. Register for […]
Borders and Boundaries
March 16, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Stop by the naturalist table as we reflect on the significance of he multilayered borders and boundaries near the park, including how they influence the way of life of the Grand Portage Ojibwe. learn more about Grand Portage State Park
Soaps & Salves Workshop at Tettegouche State Park
March 23, 2024 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm – In this workshop, participants will learn to make soap from fats and lye, just like in the old days. Additionally, we will use natural materials to create our own salves, suitable for dry skin, chapped lips, and even conditioning leather! We will be collecting some balsam polar buds for the salve, which will add additional […]
Borders and Boundaries
March 23, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Stop by the naturalist table as we reflect on the significance of he multilayered borders and boundaries near the park, including how they influence the way of life of the Grand Portage Ojibwe. learn more about Grand Portage State Park
Borders and Boundaries
March 30, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am – Stop by the naturalist table as we reflect on the significance of he multilayered borders and boundaries near the park, including how they influence the way of life of the Grand Portage Ojibwe. learn more about Grand Portage State Park
Artist Reception – Greg Feinberg
April 5, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Tettegouche hosts year-round art shows in the Visitor Center. We hold a reception for these artists on the first Friday of the month. This month’s artist is Greg Feinberg. Meet the artist. Eat some snacks. It’ll be fun. learn more about Tettegouche State Park
Wellness by the Water at Gooseberry State Park
April 10, 2024 @ 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm – Do you notice you are calmer around moving water? Participate in a short mindfulness activity with Naturalist Mic. Together, we will calm our senses by tuning into the water elements around us. Meet at the visitor center, and we will walk to Middle Falls. This is for all ages.
Chasing Waterfalls at Gooseberry State Park
April 12, 2024 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm – Join Interpretive Park Naturalist on an accessible tour of Gooseberry Falls State Park’s major waterfalls. On this walk, you can see views of Upper, Middle and Lower Falls. The tour covers 0.4 miles on varying terrain, including over 150 stairs. We can go further if the conditions allow! Contact Naturalist Mic, for more details on […]
