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 […]
Animal Signs of the Forest at Gooseberry State Park
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
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 […]
Painting Under the Pines at Gooseberry State Park
October 7, 2024 @ 3:15 pm – 4:30 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 […]
Guided Tree Hugging at Gooseberry Falls State Park
October 8, 2024 @ 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm – Guided Tree Hugging at Gooseberry Falls State Park: 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. You will learn basic meditation techniques in 30 mins. We will be taking a short walk to […]
Painting Under the Pines at Gooseberry State Park
October 9, 2024 @ 2:30 pm – 3:45 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 […]
Fifth Falls Guided Hike at Gooseberry Falls State Park
October 10, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 11:45 am – Fifth Falls Guided Hike at Gooseberry Falls State Park: Enjoy a beautiful hike with a Naturalist, who will take you to see 5th falls. As we walk along the river, we will enjoy the fall colors and breeze. Bring water and wear appropriate shoes for moderately rugged terrain. There are a few steep uphill sections […]
