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August 2019
Summer Naturalist Program June 18 - August 24, 2019 Start a family tradition at a Forest Service Naturalist Program! Everyone is invited, you don't need to be staying at a particular location to join the program. These programs are provided free to all by the Superior National Forest and Visit Cook County. Click Here to view an ADA Section 508 Compliant Schedule Black and White Brochure Color Brochure Tuesdays: 12:30 - 2 pm | Tour Hedstrom Lumber Mill | Hedstrom's…
Find out more »Summer Naturalist Program: Tour Hedstrom Lumber Mill
- 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Tuesday August 20
- Hedstrom Lumber Mill, 1504 Gunflint Trail Grand Marais, MN 55604 United States
Summer Naturalist Program June 18 - August 24, 2019 Start a family tradition at a Forest Service Naturalist Program! Everyone is invited, you don't need to be staying at a particular location to join the program. These programs are provided free to all by the Superior National Forest and Visit Cook County. Click Here to view an ADA Section 508 Compliant Schedule Black and White Brochure Color Brochure Tuesdays: 12:30 - 2 pm | Tour Hedstrom Lumber Mill | Hedstrom's…
Find out more »Summer Naturalist Program: Becoming a Boundary Waters Family
- 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Tuesday August 20
- Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center, 28 Moose Pond Drive Grand Marais, MN 55604 United States
Summer Naturalist Program June 18 - August 24, 2019 Start a family tradition at a Forest Service Naturalist Program! Everyone is invited, you don't need to be staying at a particular location to join the program. These programs are provided free to all by the Superior National Forest and Visit Cook County. Click Here to view an ADA Section 508 Compliant Schedule Black and White Brochure Color Brochure Tuesdays: 12:30 - 2 pm | Tour Hedstrom Lumber Mill | Hedstrom's…
Find out more »Summer Naturalist Program: The Stars Above
- 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Tuesday August 20
- Lutsen Resort on Lake Superior, 5700 W. Highway 61 Lutsen, MN 55612 United States
Summer Naturalist Program June 18 - August 24, 2019 Start a family tradition at a Forest Service Naturalist Program! Everyone is invited, you don't need to be staying at a particular location to join the program. These programs are provided free to all by the Superior National Forest and Visit Cook County. Click Here to view an ADA Section 508 Compliant Schedule Black and White Brochure Color Brochure Tuesdays: 12:30 - 2 pm | Tour Hedstrom Lumber Mill | Hedstrom's…
Find out more »Summer Naturalist Program: Minnesota Bears
- 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Tuesday August 20
- Eagle Ridge Resort, 445 Ski Hill Rd. Lutsen, MN 55612 United States
Summer Naturalist Program June 18 - August 24, 2019 Start a family tradition at a Forest Service Naturalist Program! Everyone is invited, you don't need to be staying at a particular location to join the program. These programs are provided free to all by the Superior National Forest and Visit Cook County. Click Here to view an ADA Section 508 Compliant Schedule Black and White Brochure Color Brochure Tuesdays: 12:30 - 2 pm | Tour Hedstrom Lumber Mill | Hedstrom's…
Find out more »Summer Naturalist Program: Carnivorous Plants! Life in a Bog
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am Wednesday August 21
- Caribou Highlands Lodge, 371 Ski Hill Rd Lutsen, MN 55612 United States
Summer Naturalist Program June 18 - August 24, 2019 Start a family tradition at a Forest Service Naturalist Program! Everyone is invited, you don't need to be staying at a particular location to join the program. These programs are provided free to all by the Superior National Forest and Visit Cook County. Click Here to view an ADA Section 508 Compliant Schedule Black and White Brochure Color Brochure Tuesdays: 12:30 - 2 pm | Tour Hedstrom Lumber Mill | Hedstrom's…
Find out more »Summer Naturalist Program: Minnesota WILD!
- 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Wednesday August 21
- Grand Marais Recreation Park and Campground, Highway 61 and 8th Ave. W. on the Harbor Grand Marais, MN 55604 United States
Summer Naturalist Program June 18 - August 24, 2019 Start a family tradition at a Forest Service Naturalist Program! Everyone is invited, you don't need to be staying at a particular location to join the program. These programs are provided free to all by the Superior National Forest and Visit Cook County. Click Here to view an ADA Section 508 Compliant Schedule Black and White Brochure Color Brochure Tuesdays: 12:30 - 2 pm | Tour Hedstrom Lumber Mill | Hedstrom's…
Find out more »Summer Naturalist Program: Logging in the Days of Paul Bunyan
- 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Wednesday August 21
- Lutsen Resort on Lake Superior, 5700 W. Highway 61 Lutsen, MN 55612 United States
Summer Naturalist Program June 18 - August 24, 2019 Start a family tradition at a Forest Service Naturalist Program! Everyone is invited, you don't need to be staying at a particular location to join the program. These programs are provided free to all by the Superior National Forest and Visit Cook County. Click Here to view an ADA Section 508 Compliant Schedule Black and White Brochure Color Brochure Tuesdays: 12:30 - 2 pm | Tour Hedstrom Lumber Mill | Hedstrom's…
Find out more »Summer Naturalist Program: Explore the Shore
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am Thursday August 22
- East Bay Suites, 21 Wisconsin Street Grand Marais, MN 55604 United States
Summer Naturalist Program June 18 - August 24, 2019 Start a family tradition at a Forest Service Naturalist Program! Everyone is invited, you don't need to be staying at a particular location to join the program. These programs are provided free to all by the Superior National Forest and Visit Cook County. Click Here to view an ADA Section 508 Compliant Schedule Black and White Brochure Color Brochure Tuesdays: 12:30 - 2 pm | Tour Hedstrom Lumber Mill | Hedstrom's…
Find out more »Summer Naturalist Program: Nature of Oberg Mountain
- 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Thursday August 22
- Oberg Mountain Trailhead, Onion River Road Lutsen, MN 55612 United States
Summer Naturalist Program June 18 - August 24, 2019 Start a family tradition at a Forest Service Naturalist Program! Everyone is invited, you don't need to be staying at a particular location to join the program. These programs are provided free to all by the Superior National Forest and Visit Cook County. Click Here to view an ADA Section 508 Compliant Schedule Black and White Brochure Color Brochure Tuesdays: 12:30 - 2 pm | Tour Hedstrom Lumber Mill | Hedstrom's…
Find out more »Summer Naturalist Program: A Superior North Shore
- 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Thursday August 22
- Bluefin Bay Resort, 7192 West Highway 61 Tofte, MN 55615 United States
Summer Naturalist Program June 18 - August 24, 2019 Start a family tradition at a Forest Service Naturalist Program! Everyone is invited, you don't need to be staying at a particular location to join the program. These programs are provided free to all by the Superior National Forest and Visit Cook County. Click Here to view an ADA Section 508 Compliant Schedule Black and White Brochure Color Brochure Tuesdays: 12:30 - 2 pm | Tour Hedstrom Lumber Mill | Hedstrom's…
Find out more »Summer Naturalist Program: Tour Hedstrom Lumber Mill
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am Friday August 23
- Hedstrom Lumber Mill, 1504 Gunflint Trail Grand Marais, MN 55604 United States
Summer Naturalist Program June 18 - August 24, 2019 Start a family tradition at a Forest Service Naturalist Program! Everyone is invited, you don't need to be staying at a particular location to join the program. These programs are provided free to all by the Superior National Forest and Visit Cook County. Click Here to view an ADA Section 508 Compliant Schedule Black and White Brochure Color Brochure Tuesdays: 12:30 - 2 pm | Tour Hedstrom Lumber Mill | Hedstrom's…
Find out more »Summer Naturalist Program: Make a Dreamcatcher
- 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Friday August 23
- Eagle Ridge Resort, 445 Ski Hill Rd. Lutsen, MN 55612 United States
Summer Naturalist Program June 18 - August 24, 2019 Start a family tradition at a Forest Service Naturalist Program! Everyone is invited, you don't need to be staying at a particular location to join the program. These programs are provided free to all by the Superior National Forest and Visit Cook County. Click Here to view an ADA Section 508 Compliant Schedule Black and White Brochure Color Brochure Tuesdays: 12:30 - 2 pm | Tour Hedstrom Lumber Mill | Hedstrom's…
Find out more »Summer Naturalist Program: Howls in the Night: Wolves!
- 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Friday August 23
- Cascade Lodge, 3719 W/ Highway 61 Lutsen, MN 55612 United States
Summer Naturalist Program June 18 - August 24, 2019 Start a family tradition at a Forest Service Naturalist Program! Everyone is invited, you don't need to be staying at a particular location to join the program. These programs are provided free to all by the Superior National Forest and Visit Cook County. Click Here to view an ADA Section 508 Compliant Schedule Black and White Brochure Color Brochure Tuesdays: 12:30 - 2 pm | Tour Hedstrom Lumber Mill | Hedstrom's…
Find out more »Summer Naturalist Program: Fire! The Frenemy of the Forest
- 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Friday August 23
- Chateau LeVeaux, 6626 W. Highway 61 Tofte, MN 55615 United States
Summer Naturalist Program June 18 - August 24, 2019 Start a family tradition at a Forest Service Naturalist Program! Everyone is invited, you don't need to be staying at a particular location to join the program. These programs are provided free to all by the Superior National Forest and Visit Cook County. Click Here to view an ADA Section 508 Compliant Schedule Black and White Brochure Color Brochure Tuesdays: 12:30 - 2 pm | Tour Hedstrom Lumber Mill | Hedstrom's…
Find out more »Summer Naturalist Program: Wildflower Walk
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am Saturday August 24
- Cascade Lodge, 3719 W/ Highway 61 Lutsen, MN 55612 United States
Summer Naturalist Program June 18 - August 24, 2019 Start a family tradition at a Forest Service Naturalist Program! Everyone is invited, you don't need to be staying at a particular location to join the program. These programs are provided free to all by the Superior National Forest and Visit Cook County. Click Here to view an ADA Section 508 Compliant Schedule Black and White Brochure Color Brochure Tuesdays: 12:30 - 2 pm | Tour Hedstrom Lumber Mill | Hedstrom's…
Find out more »Summer Naturalist Program: Nature of the Point
- 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Saturday August 24
- Artists’ Point Parking Lot, Grand Marais, MN 55604 United States
Summer Naturalist Program June 18 - August 24, 2019 Start a family tradition at a Forest Service Naturalist Program! Everyone is invited, you don't need to be staying at a particular location to join the program. These programs are provided free to all by the Superior National Forest and Visit Cook County. Click Here to view an ADA Section 508 Compliant Schedule Black and White Brochure Color Brochure Tuesdays: 12:30 - 2 pm | Tour Hedstrom Lumber Mill | Hedstrom's…
Find out more »Summer Naturalist Program: Minnesota WILD!
- 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Saturday August 24
- Sawbill Lake Campground, 4620 Sawbill Trail Tofte, MN 55615
Summer Naturalist Program June 18 - August 24, 2019 Start a family tradition at a Forest Service Naturalist Program! Everyone is invited, you don't need to be staying at a particular location to join the program. These programs are provided free to all by the Superior National Forest and Visit Cook County. Click Here to view an ADA Section 508 Compliant Schedule Black and White Brochure Color Brochure Tuesdays: 12:30 - 2 pm | Tour Hedstrom Lumber Mill | Hedstrom's…
Find out more »Summer Naturalist Program: Wildcats of the Woods
- 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Saturday August 24
- Bluefin Bay Resort, 7192 West Highway 61 Tofte, MN 55615 United States
September 2019
Art Along the Lake Fall Studio Tour Fall in Cook County is a time of tumultuous beauty, so take some time to explore the colors and meet artists during the Fall Studio Tour! Stops include home studios as well as galleries with guest artists. All locations will be open daily, from 10am-5pm, with a few special Fall Studio Tour events scheduled outside of these hours. The Art Along the Lake Fall Studio tour is the second of two seasonal Art…
Find out more »Art Along the Lake: Fall Studio Tour
- All Day Friday September 27 - Monday October 7
- Around Cook County,
October 2019
Oct
18
Moose Madness Family Festival The Moose Madness Festival is a family-focused celebration of all things moose. Here's a breakdown of events for the festival in 2018, check back closer to the 2019 festival for more up to date details. Throughout Moose Madness weekend, there are events for everyone. Activities range from the athletic to the artistic with the weekend centered on earning and spending “moose bucks.” Kiddos can earn moose bucks by participating in scavenger hunts, races, and arts activities…
Find out more »Moose Madness
- All Day Friday October 18 - Monday October 21
- Grandma Ray’s, 19 W. 1st Ave. Grand Marais, MN 55604 United States
Oct
22
Celebrating Cook County's momentum in the areas of tourism, community and economic development. It's our TENTH Gala! Hosted by Visit Cook County. Featuring Cook County Chamber of Commerce Business Awards and Canoe Raffle Drawing. Location: Papa Charlie's at Lutsen Mountains Enjoy complimentary roundtrip Gondola rides from 5 - 6 p.m. Festivities kick off at 5:30 p.m. inside Papa Charlie's with music, socializing, cash bar and buffet. Program starts at 7 p.m. with Business Award winners announced and drawing the winning…
Find out more »Annual Fall Gala
- 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm Tuesday October 22
- Papa Charlie’s, 467 Ski Hill Rd. Lutsen, MN 55812 United States
November 2019
Nov
08
Lake Superior Storm Festival is held annually along the icy shores of Lake Superior. There’s nothing quite like a November gale — wind howling, icy waves lashing the rocks, a shiver of awe running down your spine. Treat yourself to a storm-season retreat before the bedlam of the holidays begins. This event honors the power and wild beauty of the Big Lake. Why not hop in the car and join us for the Lake Superior Storm Festival this year. Events are…
Find out more »Lake Superior Storm Festival
- All Day Friday November 8 - Monday November 11
Oh Ole Night A quirky small-town Christmas parade, with our Scandinavian heritage on display: the ‘Oh Ole Night’ Christmas Parade in Grand Marais. This is Ole, as in Sven & Ole, a parade throw-down challenge to all those of Nordic descent. Do you have the most Christmas spirit? Enter the parade to win the travelling Gnome trophy and bragging rights for a year! Who will prevail – Norwegians, Swedes, Finns or another hearty folk? Cash prizes for the winners of…
Find out more »Oh Ole Night Parade, Tree Lighting and Fireworks
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Friday November 29
- Downtown Harbor Park, Wisconsin St. Grand Marais, MN 55604 United States
December 2019
Dec
13
Dark Sky Festival Cook County is home to one of the darkest skies in the nation. Every year, explorers, adventurers, artists and photographers from around the world travel to Cook County to experience the northern lights. Help us to celebrate this darkest season of the month at the first annual Dark Sky Festival! 2018 Schedule of Events: PLEASE CHECK BACK CLOSER TO THE EVENT FOR 2019 DETAILS! Friday, December 14th: 5 pm - 9 pm | UMD Marshall W. Alworth …
Find out more »Dark Sky Festival
- All Day Friday December 13 - Sunday December 15
- MN United States
July 2020
The Gunflint Trail's Biggest Blueberry Contest The wild Minnesota blueberry is a sought after commodity. Come pick your own on the Gunflint Trail! 2019 Contest Winners: 1st Place Winner: 1.28 grams--picked by Wendi and weighed at Gunflint Pines Resort and Campground 2nd Place Winner: 1.23 grams--picked by Tom and weighed at Gunflint Pines Resort and…
Find out more »The Gunflint Trail’s Biggest Blueberry Contest
- All Day Friday July 17 - Monday August 10
- The Gunflint Trail, County Road 12 Grand Marais, MN 55604 United States
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