One of the most cataclysmic natural events of the last 100 years in the BWCAW occurred on July 4, 1999 when a straight-line windstorm caused incredible damage across this area. This storm, known as a derecho, was one of the most intense and long-lived derecho’s on record. This presentation will explore the meteorology of derecho’s, […]
E.W. (Bill) & Grace Boissenin came to the Gunflint Trail in 1938, commence purchase of land on Trout Lake and started erecting cabins for Trout Lake Resort. Became full-time residents in 1943. Bill & Grace sold Trout Lake Resort to George and Charlotte Krataska in 1946. They then purchased land on Clearwater Lake to build […]
Cook County is home to one of the darkest skies in the world. Every year, explorers, adventurers, artists and photographers from around the world travel to Cook County to experience the northern lights. The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) has been named as one of only 15 certified International Dark Sky Sanctuaries in the […]
photo courtesy of Duluth News Tribune Minnesota's state-record walleye is home! LeRoy Chiovitte's state record walleye was donated by his family to the Gunflint Trail Historical Society. Chiovitte's, big walleye was caught on the Seagull River where it enters Saganaga Lake. The walleye was caught on May 13, 1979, on the Seagull River, at the […]
The Museum & Interpretive Cabin will be open daily through October 23, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Nature Center will be open daily through October 23, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Watercraft Exhibit Building will be open daily through October 23, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. See you this season!
Chief Jim Morrison, of the Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department (GTVFD) and President of the Board of Trustees for the GTVFD Michael Valentini, will be available to help answer any questions you may have about how to Fire Wise your property or how a Sprinkler Protection System can help protect your property in case […]
Mark your calendars - Kids’ Day is back! Children under the age of 18 can visit the Chik-Wauk Campus free of charge. Chik-Wauk staff will offer a variety of hands-on activities all related to the unique history and nature of the Gunflint Trail, as well as stories, hikes, journal making, and craft projects. A parent […]
Mark your calendars - Kids’ Day is back! Children under the age of 18 can visit the Chik-Wauk Campus free of charge. Chik-Wauk staff will offer a variety of hands-on activities all related to the unique history and nature of the Gunflint Trail, as well as stories, hikes, journal making, and craft projects. A parent […]
Every weekend naturalist/operations assistant Emma Adams will dive into the nature and history of the Gunflint Trail by highlighting a different topic. All presentations/hikes begin on the front porch of the Chik-Wauk Museum. This weekend Emma is taking about Wondrous Wildflowers: Explore all types of flowers found on the Chik-Wauk Campus. How they can be […]
Every weekend naturalist/operations assistant Emma Adams will dive into the nature and history of the Gunflint Trail by highlighting a different topic. All presentations/hikes begin on the front porch of the Chik-Wauk Museum. This weekend Emma is talking about Wondrous Wildflowers: Explore all types of flowers found on the Chik-Wauk Campus. How they can be […]
Every weekend naturalist/operations assistant Emma Adams will dive into the nature and history of the Gunflint Trail by highlighting a different topic. All presentations/hikes begin on the front porch of the Chik-Wauk Museum. This weekend Emma is talking about Wondrous Wildflowers: Explore all types of flowers found on the Chik-Wauk Campus. How they can be […]
Meeting held at A. Paul & Carol Schaap Community Center - 7401 Gunflint Trail The July meeting features a special remembrance of Gunflint Trail friends and neighbors who passed away in the last year. The meeting begins promptly at 1:30 p.m. with a brief overview of GTHS business followed by a video tribute Treats and […]
