Falcons Live at Tettegouche State Park

peregrine falcon lake superior

April 20, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Don’t miss out on a chance to see live falcons, up close. The peregrine falcon has long fascinated people across the globe, known for its dramatic migration and amazing flight. Where 60 years ago there were nearly none, today nearly 350 nesting pairs of falcons make their home in the Upper Midwest. learn more about […]

Falcons Live at Gooseberry Falls State Park

peregrine falcon lake superior

April 20, 2024 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm – Don’t miss out on a chance to see live falcons, up close. The peregrine falcon has long fascinated people across the globe, known for its dramatic migration and amazing flight. Where 60 years ago there were nearly none, today nearly 350 nesting pairs of falcons make their home in the Upper Midwest. learn more about […]

Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks

free entrance to all minnesota state parks

April 27, 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 […]

River Water Walk at Gooseberry State Park

lower gooseberry falls

April 27, 2024 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Water walks have gained momentum over the last 20 years as an Anishinaabe led initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of water and the need for protection of water. Organizers and participants have walked around bodies of water to raise awareness of the worldwide water crises. Join Naturalist Mic at the Middle Falls […]

River Water Walk at Gooseberry State Park

lower gooseberry falls

May 3, 2024 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Water walks have gained momentum over the last 20 years as an Anishinaabe led initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of water and the need for protection of water. Organizers and participants have walked around bodies of water to raise awareness of the worldwide water crises. Join Naturalist Mic at the Middle Falls […]

Artist Reception – Lance Wurst

rainbow over tettegouche state park visitor center

May 3, 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 Lance Wurst. Meet the artist. Eat some snacks. It’ll be fun. learn more about Tettegouche State Park

Gooseberry Falls event – A Welcome Nuisance

gooseberry falls state park

May 31, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm – Bears, skunks, raccoons, coyotes, wolves, crows, and ravens! These animals often have a reputation that is undeserved. Come talk to a Naturalist at the nature cart about these misunderstood animals and how we can all play our part to live with them. Maybe you will even discover a passion for one of these critters! No […]

Gooseberry Falls event – Bears in the Yard

gooseberry falls state park

June 4, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – You might have a bear in your yard, but no fear! Come to the nature cart to learn how to coexist with these hungry critters. Did you know that in some places, Minnesota bears are facing food shortages? Hopefully after visiting this program, you will feel more confident about potential bear encounters and understanding backyard […]

Gooseberry Falls event – A Welcome Nuisance

gooseberry falls state park

June 7, 2024 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm – Bears, skunks, raccoons, coyotes, wolves, crows, and ravens! These animals often have a reputation that is undeserved. Come talk to a Naturalist at the nature cart about these misunderstood animals and how we can all play our part to live with them. Maybe you will even discover a passion for one of these critters! No […]

Artist Reception – Laura Ahola-Young

rainbow over tettegouche state park visitor center

June 7, 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 Laura Ahola-Young. Meet the artist. Eat some snacks. It’ll be fun. learn more about Tettegouche State Park

Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks

free entrance to all minnesota state parks

June 8, 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 […]

Falcons Live at Tettegouche State Park

peregrine falcon lake superior

June 8, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Don’t miss out on a chance to see live falcons, up close. The peregrine falcon has long fascinated people across the globe, known for its dramatic migration and amazing flight. Where 60 years ago there were nearly none, today nearly 350 nesting pairs of falcons make their home in the Upper Midwest. learn more about […]

Falcons Live at Gooseberry Falls State Park

peregrine falcon lake superior

June 8, 2024 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm – Don’t miss out on a chance to see live falcons, up close. The peregrine falcon has long fascinated people across the globe, known for its dramatic migration and amazing flight. Where 60 years ago there were nearly none, today nearly 350 nesting pairs of falcons make their home in the Upper Midwest. learn more about […]

Gooseberry Falls event – Bears in the Yard

gooseberry falls state park

June 14, 2024 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm – 10:30You might have a bear in your yard, but no fear! Come to the nature cart to learn how to coexist with these hungry critters. Did you know that in some places, Minnesota bears are facing food shortages? Hopefully after visiting this program, you will feel more confident about potential bear encounters and understanding backyard […]

Photography & Art at the Rock Featuring Travis Novitsky

split rock lighthouse lit at night

June 15, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Photography and Art at the Rock is a monthly exhibit in the lobby of the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center that showcases landscape and wildlife photographers and artists of the area. For the month of June, our featured photographer is Travis Novitsky. A lifelong resident of the north shore of Lake Superior, Travis was born […]

sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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