Northern Wilds - Events

Celebrate Spring At Mission Marsh

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:23:28 UT

A special waterfowl viewing day will be held at the Mission Marsh Conservation Area in Thunder Bay. Situated at the mouth of the Kaministiqua River, this nature area includes wetlands and forest habitat supporting a variety of wildlife. Late April is typically the peak of the spring duck migration.

Sled Dog Racing Returns to Ely

Paul Caspers — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 20:50:16 UT

A group of volunteers is bringing sled dog racing back to Ely. The Wolftrack Classic Sled Dog Race Committee has been meeting in Ely for months putting this together.

Paws: Sports For Every Northland Athlete

Beth Erickson — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 20:42:05 UT

January marks the 25th Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon. While the Beargrease struggled financially for a short time, it is now running in the black, and even though last year’s race was canceled because of no snow, by this fall the race was full with musher entries from all around the world--one of many indicators that dog sled racing continues to be popular sport.

Events

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 15:17:20 UT

Crossing Borders Studio Tour

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 19:00:00 UT

North Shore • Sept. 27–Oct. 7 The Crossing Borders Studio Tour is now in its 11th year. The annual event brings a variety of different artists together along the North Shore to share their work with you.

North Shore Commercial Fishing

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 19:00:00 UT

Tofte • September 29 Celebrate and educate yourself about the past during a joint Open House between three, relatively unknown North Shore gems.

Edmund Fitzgerald Beacon Lighting

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 19:00:00 UT

Split Rock • Nov 10-11 On the weekend of November 10, the annual commemoration of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald will take place.