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Dark Sky Caravan 2024 – August 9 & 10 on the Gunflint Trail

Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center 28 Moose Pond Drive, Grand Marais, MN, United States

   We are on a journey to celebrate and preserve Northeast Minnesota’s dark sky window to the universe. The Dark Sky Caravan will begin on August 5 and will end on August 10 in the footprint of the darkest night sky in the US east of the Mississippi. Each day brings the caravan to a […]

Anna Hennessy – Completing her first Iditarod race

Seagull Lake Community Center

Update: The presentation will be held at the Seagull Lake Community Center located at 7 Seagull Lake Access Road, Grand Marais, MN Born a winter lover, Anna first stepped on the runners of a dogsled on a blustery lake in northern Minnesota and knew that her life was forever changed. She began working with sled […]

August Gunflint Trail Historical Society Membership Meeting

Seagull Lake Community Center

Please note the time change membership meetings will begin promptly at 1:00 p.m. - attend in person at the Seagull Community Center (7 Seagull Lake Access Road – GTVFD Hall #3) or online. A Zoom invitation will be sent out to all members by email on Sunday, August 11. The GTHS Board of Trustees will […]

Kids’ Day Every Tuesday, from June 25 to August 20

Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center 28 Moose Pond Drive, Grand Marais, MN, United States

Don’t miss out on the FUN!!! Mark your calendars – Kids’ Day is returning. One of the most popular days at Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center. Children 18 and under can visit the Chik-Wauk Campus free of charge. Every Tuesday, starting June 25 – August 20 Chik-Wauk staff will offer a variety of hands-on activities […]

U.S.D.A. Forest Service Nature Presentation at Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center

Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center 28 Moose Pond Drive, Grand Marais, MN, United States

The USDA Forest Service naturalists present a different Northwoods-themed topic each week. The presentation will be located outside on the front porch of Chik-Wauk Museum or if in-climate weather the presentation will be moved inside Chik-Wauk Nature Center (masks will be mandatory if held indoors). The presentation is free and family-friendly – donations are always […]

Dark Sky Pano Shows

Chik-Wauk Nature Center 28 Moose Pond Drive, Grand Marais, MN, United States

Thursday, join the Chik-Wauk staff as they take you to view the night sky and travel the cosmos from inside the Chik-Wauk Nature Center. Showings start at 3 pm and run every 20 minutes until 4 pm. Each week is a different-themed topic. You can view the schedule here. Donations are always appreciated. Take your […]

Guided Nature Hike

Chik-Wauk Nature Center 28 Moose Pond Drive, Grand Marais, MN, United States

Every Friday from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. bring yourself, a friend, or the family and take a guided nature hike on the Chik-Wauk trail system with Emma Adams. Rain or shine Emma will introduce you to the flora and fauna at Chik-Wauk. You can view the hike topics here. Donations are always appreciated. Take your […]

Rita Walaszek Arndt – Indigenous History of Minnesota as it relates to Dakota and Anishinaabe

Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center 28 Moose Pond Drive, Grand Marais, MN, United States

Rita Walaszek Arndt is a citizen of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe and of Polish descent. Rita began working for MNHS as a cataloger in the collections department and soon supported the NAAIR program. Rita moved to the Native American Initiatives Department in 2020 where she continued to support NAAIR and other programming and […]

Kids’ Day Tuesday, August 20

Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center 28 Moose Pond Drive, Grand Marais, MN, United States

Don’t miss out on the FUN!!! This is the last Kids' Day for the season. Children 18 and under can visit the Chik-Wauk Campus free of charge. • Journal Making • Craft projects • Storytelling • Nature hikes A parent or guardian must always accompany children at the Nature Center. Donations are appreciated to cover […]

U.S.D.A. Forest Service Nature Presentation at Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center

Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center 28 Moose Pond Drive, Grand Marais, MN, United States

The USDA Forest Service naturalists present a different Northwoods-themed topic each week. The presentation will be located outside on the front porch of Chik-Wauk Museum or if in-climate weather the presentation will be moved inside Chik-Wauk Nature Center (masks will be mandatory if held indoors). The presentation is free and family-friendly – donations are always […]

Guided Nature Hike

Chik-Wauk Nature Center 28 Moose Pond Drive, Grand Marais, MN, United States

Every Friday from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. bring yourself, a friend, or the family and take a guided nature hike on the Chik-Wauk trail system with Emma Adams. Rain or shine Emma will introduce you to the flora and fauna at Chik-Wauk. Each week is a different topic, you can view the list here. Donations […]

Ozzie Reif – Journey Through Nature: Crossing the Wilderness Using Hand-Made Gear

Chik-Wauk Nature Center 28 Moose Pond Drive, Grand Marais, MN, United States

Ozzie Reif fell in love with the BWCAW on his first canoe trip at the age of 16. Hailing from Delaware, he has been fortunate enough to call Ely, MN home for the past five years. He has found a passionate and vibrant community in Ely, which also happens to provide a great base for […]