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 11 and will end on August 16 in the footprint of the darkest night sky in the US east of the Mississippi. Each day brings the caravan to a new […]
The Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium is gearing up to hit the road again for the 8th annual Dark Sky Caravan, August 11th - 16th! Minnesota is home to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW), the second-largest International Dark Sky Sanctuary in the world. To celebrate our dark skies, Planetarium staff will be traveling along […]
Mark Ellis is a retired research chemical engineer from 3M Company and has nurtured a lifelong creative outlet through nature photography. Beginning at age 12, and armed with a manual 35 mm camera, Mark studied the fundamentals of the craft and began photographing the natural world at his family’s northern Minnesota lakeside cabin. Later, with […]
On Saturday, August 30, at 1:00 p.m., an unforgettable afternoon awaits as Mark Hansen takes attendees deep into the history and lore of the Gunflint Trail. With vivid storytelling and striking images, Mark brings to life the legendary “old timers” who shaped this rugged corner of the Northwoods. The presentation will be held at the […]
Ryan has spent the last decade living on Minnesota’s North Shore of Lake Superior. As a wildlife professional working for county and federal governments for the last 8 years, he has had the privilege of being involved with wildlife monitoring efforts, exciting research, and implementing habitat improvement projects. He's explored his wildlife and nature photography […]
Martin Kubik, who guided in the BWCAW out of Gunflint Trail, was a US Forest Service firefighter and survived capsizing in an open canoe on Lake Superior. A lifelong advocate for hiking trails in the BWCAW, Martin is a recipient of several outdoor volunteer awards. He is the founder of the Kekekabic Trail Club, the […]
David Hakensen is a communications consultant and the immediate past president of the Minnesota Historical Society. He is the author of "Her Place in the Woods: The Life of Helen Hoover." The biography of one of Minnesota’s most beloved nature writers, from her career in the city to her rustic cabin on Gunflint Lake David […]
Storytelling from the back roads is the collaborative work of the Historical Alliance of Cook County, which includes; Cook County Historical Society - Margaret Hedstrom will deliver a presentation concerning the history and ongoing preservation efforts related to the historic fishing tug, the Nee-Gee. Gunflint Trail Historical Society - David Hakensen talks about his new […]
The Gunflint Trail Historical Society is proud of all the special events, presentations, and ongoing efforts to share the rich history and culture of the Gunflint Trail region. Your generous donation to Give to the Max Day helps preserve the legacy of this remarkable area and provides essential support for our educational programs, exhibits, and […]
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