Great Northern Forest History Tour – Grand Rapids, MN

Great Northern Forest History Tour – Grand Rapids, MN

 

Take a 90-minute, horse-drawn trolley tour!

Learn with our narrated interpreters presenting a robust historical story of our site. Some of the topics covered are the transformation of the Mississippi River, logging and forest management, and early people of the region including native groups as well as early European settlers. Other cultural and environmental history stories of the Northwoods are presented.

Event

Great Northern Forest History Tour

Starting Wednesday, June 5th, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m

Continuing through each Wednesday,Thursday, Friday thru July 18th.

Get Tickets

$25/MNHS members, seniors, and children ages 5-17 save 20%

Children ages 4 and under are free. Admission to the site is included.

Memorial Day: “Decoration Day” in Minnesota during WWII – St. Paul, MN

Memorial Day: “Decoration Day” in Minnesota during WWII – St. Paul, MN

Memorial Day: “Decoration Day” in Minnesota during WWII

Brooklyn Big Band will perform at 12:30 and 2:30pm. The flyover time is estimated between 10 -11am.

Come out to spend Memorial Day at Historic Fort Snelling and experience how Minnesota celebrated “Decoration Day” in the 1940s during WWII. Decoration Day became commonly known as Memorial Day after WWII.

The site will host programming across the entire twenty three acres from the new prairie landscape to inside the Plank Museum and Visitor Center, and of course within the historic reconstructed Fort.

Hear the Brooklyn Big Band perform on the Klas Overlook, witness WWII era military demonstrations and ceremonies inside the historic fort, marvel at a historic plane flyover, and learn about how Fort Snelling figures prominently in Minnesota and American history.

Event

Memorial Day: “Decoration Day” in Minnesota during WWII

Monday, May 27th, 10:00am – 4:00pm

Regular Site Admission

Tickets

Location

Historic Fort Snelling

200 Tower Avenue

Saint Paul, MN

Adventure Awaits in Ely, Minnesota

Adventure Awaits in Ely, Minnesota

Welcome to Ely! With nearly 20 entry points into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW)—over one million acres of pristine forest and waterways—the Ely area is your headquarters for adventure. Experience the magic of the Northwoods as you hike or ski through towering pine forests, enjoy a sunset paddle complete with a loon serenade, and sleep under the stars in the world’s largest International Dark Sky Sanctuary. You may even catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights!

Ely is the perfect place to reconnect with family and friends. Expand your knowledge by visiting our museums and educational centers, indulge in delicious food, shop for locally-made goods, and prepare for an expedition into the wild with one of our many outfitters.

Discover the magic of Superior National Forest: thousands of pristine lakes, hundreds of miles of trails, abundant wildlife, and the iconic Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Plan your visit today—click here to sign-up for your free Spring & Summer Guide.

Location

Duluth Airshow & Aviation Expo – Duluth, MN

Duluth Airshow & Aviation Expo – Duluth, MN

The Duluth Airshow

Don’t miss this chance to witness their incredible skills firsthand at Minnesota’s largest airshow.

Minnesota’s largest airshow returns to the Duluth International Airport. The Duluth Airshow, presented by Essentia Health features the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the U.S. Navy F-18 Rhino Demonstration! The Duluth Airshow will also feature Randy Ball and his MiG-17, Skip Stewart in a Pitts biplane, the P-35 Lightning presented by the Bong Veterans Historical Center, Britt Lincoln presented locally by Super One Foods and many more! In addition to the performances in the sky, don’t miss one of the most expansive displays of military aircraft in the Midwest!

F-16 Fighting Falcon > Air Force > Fact Sheet Display

The Thunderbirds aren’t just pilots – they’re aerial rockstars, showing off the Air Force’s top-notch F-16 Fighting Falcon. Flying individual machines, as a team, they create spectacularly synchronized stunts that will leave you breathless. From gravity-defying twists to thrilling side-by-side maneuvers, the Thunderbirds will leave you breathless with their perfect blend of grace and power.

Event

The Duluth Airshow & Aviation Expo

Saturday, May 18th & Sunday, May 19th

Premium, upgraded and general admission tickets here!

Location

Duluth International Airport

Minnesota Scientific & Natural Areas 7 hour Road Trip

Minnesota Scientific & Natural Areas 7 hour Road Trip

White pine trunks in the old-growth forest at Lost 40 SNA.

ow about a road trip?

 
Minnesota Scientific & Natural Areas: Get lost in the beauty of MinnesotaSNAs with this route – literally! There are four SNAs with the word “lost” in their names, and this seven-hour route connects them all. The route starts up north with Lost Lake Peatland SNA and Lost River Peatland SNA. After that, take a short drive south to the old growth pines at Lost 40 SNA and round the trip out at Lost Valley Prairie SNA in southeast Minnesota. A word of caution though, peatlands are largely inaccessible by road, and extremely challenging to traverse on foot. Prepare wisely, as this route is a challenging adventure!

Scientific and Natural Areas are public lands open to recreational activities that do not disturb natural conditions, such as birdwatching, nature photography, and hiking. SNAs are established for their outstanding ecological features, which we want people to enjoy. You may see management activities such as prescribed burns and control of invasive species. Research equipment is also sometimes seen on sites.

A teardrop island in the Red Lake Peatland SNA

Please read and follow these visiting guidelines as well as the specific recreational opportunities provided at individual SNAs (things you can do and rules). Working together, we can keep these unique places healthy and available for everyone to visit and enjoy.

Duluth Homegrown Music Festival – Duluth, MN

Duluth Homegrown Music Festival – Duluth, MN

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