Fire Restrictions & Temporary BWCAW Entry Point Closures July 2026

Fire Restrictions & Temporary BWCAW Entry Point Closures July 2026

Updated: 7/16/2026

There are currently active wildfires in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Canada. The closest fire impacting the area is near the end of the Gunflint Trail and the businesses and homes around Sea Gull and Saganga Lakes are currently at SET status. However, the majority of the region remains open. The current impact to the area is air quality, which changes rapidly. The air quality forecasts are expected to improve after Friday. 

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Events In Cook County

Looking for things to do in Cook County, Minnesota? You’ve come to the right place! There’s always something happening here. From adrenaline-packed races to guided hikes, art classes to live music, family-friendly festivals to cultural events –and everywhere in between– your stay in Cook County can be as jam-packed or leisurely as you’d like it to be. The choice is yours.

Use the calendar below to explore events and happenings throughout the year in the unique Cook County communities of Lutsen, Tofte and Schroeder, Grand Marais, Grand Portage and the Gunflint Trail. For a month by month view of marquee events, visit our Festivals & Events page. 

Rendezvous Days & Pow Wow Celebration in Grand Portage

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There’s always something happening here. From adrenaline-packed races to guided hikes, art classes to live music, family-friendly festivals to…

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Sports & Outdoor Events

All year round, Cook County hosts races and events that encourage competitors to push their limits and achieve more than they ever thought possible.

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Live Music

There’s no shortage of fun things to do in Minnesota—especially in Cook County. It’s no wonder this amazing location also inspires…