Photography & Art at the Rock: Featuring Jackie Scherer
August 10, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Photography & Art at the Rock, a monthly exhibit in the lobby of the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center that showcases local artists, landscape and wildlife photographers of the area. For the month of August our featured photographer is Jackie Scherer. Born and raised in Minnesota, Jackie has always had an interest in photography. However, […]
Gooseberry Falls event – What’s in the Water
August 16, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Join a park naturalist for an exciting journey into the world of macroinvertebrates. Discover how these tiny creatures reveal the health of our freshwater ecosystems. You will learn how to identify these tiny creatures as well as how to catch them. Be prepared to get wet. Water shoes, rubber boots, towel, and change of clothes […]
Gooseberry Falls event – Deep Dive into Lake Superior
August 16, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Stop by and learn more about Lake Superior and find out who calls the cold lake home. We will discover the unique ecosystem of North America’s largest freshwater lake and embark on a journey to learn more about the icons of the lake and the lesser-known species who call this giant lake home. Located outside […]
Gooseberry Falls event: Flowers and Fruit of the Forest
August 17, 2024 @ 12:00 am – 12:00 pm – On this leisurely walk, Park Naturalist Michaela will identify flowers that are in bloom, and we will be on the look for fruit! Play bingo for a chance to win a small prize! Meet outside visitor center.
Split Rock Lighthouse event: Tree ID Walk
August 17, 2024 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm – We are surrounded by forest on the North Shore, but how many of its trees do we know by name? Come join a park naturalist for a tree identification activity. You will learn how to easily identify some of the trees on the North Shore in a hands-on manner and have fun in the process! […]
Gooseberry Falls event – Get Hooked on Flies
August 18, 2024 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm – Get hooked on the intricate art of fly tying and even make a fly you can test out the next time you go fishing. Learn how flies mimic the natural prey of fish and how you might mimic these creatures dances below and above the water. Join Park Naturalist for an introductory level fly tying […]
Split Rock Lighthouse event: Moose-sterious Mammals
August 18, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Stop on by the nature cart as we uncover and discuss one of North America’s most elusive and moose-sterious creatures found in our neck of the woods, the moose. Explore the habitat and behavior of these gentle giants, discover their unique adaptations and characteristics, and uncover the secrets of their elusive nature. Located near Pebble […]
Split Rock Lighthouse event: Tenacious Trees Walk
August 18, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Join us on a leisurely guided nature walk as we learn to identify 5-10 common trees found along the North Shore. We’ll explore the remarkable ways in which these trees have evolved to overcome harsh conditions, from scorching summers to frigid winters, and from drought to disease. You’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for the […]
Split Rock Lighthouse event: Day Hill Interpretive Hike
August 18, 2024 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm – Join Interpretive Park Naturalist on a guided hike up Day Hill. The hike takes visitors up a mass of anorthosite, an unusual igneous rock of the North Shore, to view Lake Superior from a beautiful vista. Meet at Pebble Beach parking lot. This ~1mile hike includes steep inclines on dirt trails.
Photography & Art at the Rock: Featuring Stephanie Irwin
September 1, 2024 – September 21, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Photography & Art at the Rock, a monthly exhibit in the lobby of the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center that showcases local artists, landscape and wildlife photographers of the area. For the month of September our featured photographer is Stephanie Irwin. Stephanie is a hobbyist maritime and landscape photographer who has called Duluth, Minnesota, home […]
Guided Tree Hugging at Gooseberry State Park
September 6, 2024 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm – Have you ever actually hugged a tree? Experience the benefits of Tree Hugging, which include lower stress hormone levels that can positively influence circulation, immune system function and overall mood. Try this form of meditation with Park Naturalist, Michaela. She will teach you some basic meditation techniques in 30 mins. We will be taking a […]
Guided Tree Hugging at Gooseberry State Park
September 7, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Have you ever actually hugged a tree? Experience the benefits of Tree Hugging, which include lower stress hormone levels that can positively influence circulation, immune system function and overall mood. Try this form of meditation with Park Naturalist, Michaela. She will teach you some basic meditation techniques in 30 mins. We will be taking a […]
Guided Tree Hugging at Gooseberry State Park
September 12, 2024 @ 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Have you ever actually hugged a tree? Experience the benefits of Tree Hugging, which include lower stress hormone levels that can positively influence circulation, immune system function and overall mood. Try this form of meditation with Park Naturalist, Michaela. She will teach you some basic meditation techniques in 30 mins. We will be taking a […]
Split Rock Lighthouse event: Bob’s Stairs guided hike
September 13, 2024 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Join us on a guided hike down Bob’s Stairs to a beautiful cove on Lake Superior. The hike takes visitors through boulders of anorthosite, an unusual igneous rock of the North Shore, to view Lake Superior from a superb angle. This is a beautiful trail for seeing fall colors. Expect uneven walking surfaces. Steep stairs, […]
Painting Under the Pines at Gooseberry State Park
October 2, 2024 @ 2:45 pm – 4:00 pm – Painting Under the Pines at Gooseberry State Park: Join Naturalist Mic for a 15-minute walk to a cedar grove along the East side of the Gooseberry River, where we will spend some time painting in the shade of the cedars! Listen to the water gently gurgle and relax with some art. Watercolor supplies will be […]
