Gooseberry Falls event: Flowers and Fruit of the Forest

spring waterfalls gooseberry

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

pincic table on shore of lake superior with small island just off shore

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

lower gooseberry falls

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

pincic table on shore of lake superior with small island just off shore

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

pincic table on shore of lake superior with small island just off shore

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

pincic table on shore of lake superior with small island just off shore

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

lower gooseberry falls

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

lower gooseberry falls

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

lower gooseberry falls

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

pincic table on shore of lake superior with small island just off shore

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

lower gooseberry falls

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 […]

Animal Signs of the Forest at Gooseberry State Park

lower gooseberry falls

October 3, 2024 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am – Animal Signs of the Forest at Gooseberry State Park: On this leisurely walk, a park naturalist will identify fall animal activity as we encounter them. Activity includes; caching by squirrels or birds, beaver cuttings, or woodpecker holes. We will be discussing what animals are busy doing before winter arrives. Meet outside visitor center. All ages […]

Artist Reception: Katherine Boyce

rainbow over tettegouche state park visitor center

October 4, 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 we are showing artwork by Katherine Boyce. Meet the artists. Eat some snacks. It’ll be fun. learn more about Tettegouche State Park

Photography & Art at the Rock: Featuring Kris Kieper

October 5, 2024 – October 19, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 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 October our featured artist is Kris Kieper. Kris is a needle felting fiber artist and wilderness enthusiast inspired to capture and […]

sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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