Guided Tree Hugging at Gooseberry Falls State Park
October 10, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am – 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 […]
Gitchi Gummi Guided Hike at Gooseberry Falls State Park
October 10, 2024 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Gitchi Gummi Guided Hike at Gooseberry Falls State Park: Enjoy a beautiful hike with a Naturalist, who will take you around the Gitchi-Gummi hiking club trail loop. You will see wonderful views of the Big Lake. Bring water, wear appropriate shoes for moderately rugged terrain. Meet outside visitor center. The hike from the visitor center […]
Fifth Falls Guided Hike at Gooseberry Falls State Park
October 14, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – 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 […]
Gitchi Gummi Guided Hike at Gooseberry Falls State Park
October 15, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Gitchi Gummi Guided Hike at Gooseberry Falls State Park: Enjoy a beautiful hike with a Naturalist, who will take you around the Gitchi-Gummi hiking club trail loop. You will see wonderful views of the Big Lake. Bring water, wear appropriate shoes for moderately rugged terrain. Meet outside visitor center. The hike from the visitor center […]
Bobs Stairs Guided Hike at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park
October 19, 2024 @ 2:15 pm – 3:45 pm – Bobs Stairs Guided Hike at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park: 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 […]
Artist Reception: Gailyn Holmgren
November 1, 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 Gailyn Holmgren. Meet the artists. Eat some snacks. It’ll be fun. learn more about Tettegouche State Park
Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Beacon Lighting
November 10, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm – The Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Beacon Lighting 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 building, and visitor center […]
Gooseberry Falls event – Legacy of Lava
November 20, 2024 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Gooseberry Falls State Park may be known for its beautiful waterfalls, but many less see the ancient lava flow known as the Picnic Flow; a magnificent view that has been 1.1 billion years in the making. As we walk across bedrock and a grassy lawn to the river, we will travel through time to learn […]
Gooseberry Falls event: Moose-sterious Mammals
November 22, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm – Moose-sterious Mammals: 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 […]
Gooseberry Falls event: Create Nature Art Open House
November 29, 2024 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm – Create Nature Art Open House: Stop in the Gooseberry Falls State Park theater in the visitor center to make a nature craft. An array of art materials will be available to use. Come and go as you please. Free and no registration required. Park in the wayside rest, the main lot, for free parking and […]
Gooseberry Falls event: White-tails and What They Say
November 29, 2024 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm – White-tails and What They Say: Why do white-tailed deer have a white tail? Have you ever seen deer scraping their heads on trees or heard them snort? Why do fawns hide? Stop by the nature cart to learn about deer behavior and what it means! Located inside the Visitor Center
Chasing Waterfalls at Gooseberry State Park
November 29, 2024 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Chasing Waterfalls: 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 […]
Chasing Waterfalls at Gooseberry State Park
December 13, 2024 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Chasing Waterfalls: 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 […]
Gooseberry Falls event: Fantastic Feather Facts
December 18, 2024 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm – Fantastic Feather Facts: Have you ever wondered about all the shapes, sizes, and colors feathers come in? How do birds fly, anyway? How are owls so silent? Stop by the nature cart in the visitor center to learn about the amazing features of bird feathers! Free parking is available in the wayside rest, the main […]
Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks
January 20, 2025 @ All Day – Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks 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 […]
