Santa, his reindeer, and “Eskimo” helpers delighted thousands of Minnesotans of all ages with Christmas parades and holiday extravaganzas in the late 1920s and early 1930s. Learn about Santa’s adventure-filled journeys to Duluth, St. Cloud, St. Paul, and other cities and towns. Meet the reindeer and the colorful characters who were the stars of this...
Knot-tying is a useful skill, and it can be a lot of fun too! From tying your tent to a stake, a hook on your line, or a canoe on your car, knowing how to tie knots can prepare you for a variety of situations you may encounter. Drop by the visitor center theater to...
Come learn from northern lights enthusiast, Beth Miller, about the aurora borealis phenomenon. This presentation will focus on understanding the science behind the northern lights and dispelling misconceptions. Beth will also share information about several popular and lesser-known aurora apps. Hopefully, this newfound knowledge will boost your chances of witnessing the awe-inspiring northern lights. Visitor...
Join Park Naturalist on a hike to the lake along the Gooseberry River. We will be looking and listening for birds as we walk a section of the River View trail and along the Gichi Gummi State Bike trail (approximately 1.75 mile round trip) In early spring, we will be on the lookout for migrating...
Learn about Silver Bay history and the dangers of navigation on Lake Superior with presenter Albertjan Planten Van Afton.
Explore spring bird migration along Minnesota’s North Shore in this Master Naturalist advanced training. From waterfowl to warblers, birders of all skill levels will visit diverse habitats, build identification skills, and connect with fellow learners as summer species arrive. Register for 1 or multiple sessions.
Explore spring bird migration along Minnesota’s North Shore in this Master Naturalist advanced training. From waterfowl to warblers, birders of all skill levels will visit diverse habitats, build identification skills, and connect with fellow learners as summer species arrive. Register for 1 or multiple sessions.
Join us for the latest program in the monthly series, Naturalist Notes with Kurt Mead, Tettegouche State Park Interpretive Naturalist. Without matches, lighters, or other modern tools, most of us would be in big trouble if we needed a fire. Learn traditional and historic fire-starting technologies and try them out. We’ll be playing with flint-and-steel,...
Knot-tying is a useful skill, and it can be a lot of fun too! From tying your tent to a stake, a hook on your line, or a canoe on your car, knowing how to tie knots can prepare you for a variety of situations you may encounter. Drop by the visitor center theater to...
Come learn from northern lights enthusiast, Beth Miller, about the aurora borealis phenomenon. This presentation will focus on understanding the science behind the northern lights and dispelling misconceptions. Beth will also share information about several popular and lesser-known aurora apps. Hopefully, this newfound knowledge will boost your chances of witnessing the awe-inspiring northern lights.
Join Superior National Forest Archeologist Lee Johnson for The Forest Through the Trees: A Historical Overview of the Superior National Forest by Lee Johnson, Forest Archaeologist. Johnson received an undergraduate degree in Anthropology and History from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a Masters of Anthropology from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Lee has worked as...
Explore spring bird migration along Minnesota’s North Shore in this Master Naturalist advanced training. From waterfowl to warblers, birders of all skill levels will visit diverse habitats, build identification skills, and connect with fellow learners as summer species arrive. Register for 1 or multiple sessions.
