Lake Superior Day is celebrated every 3rd Sunday of July around the lake in both the U.S. and Canada.
Here were some Lake Superior Day 2011 Events for Minnesota:
| Event or Activity |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Website |
Notes |
| Display |
Month of July |
Two Harbors Public LibraryTwo Harbors | Related display | ||
| Dance |
July 8 |
7 pm – 9 pm |
Lake Place ParkDuluth | ‘Dances on the Lakewalk’ returns with choreography by Cathy Podeszwa, Juliana Bertelsen, Rebecca Katz Harwood and Erin Tope. Guest arts from the Twin Cities will be included: Christopher Watson & Sarah LaRose. | |
| Display |
July 14 thru July 17 |
10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m |
Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center | Come celebrate with us! Displays and literature conveniently located in the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center offer information about Lake Superior’s natural history, regional culture and aquatic invasive species. Stop by and visit, gather details on upcoming LSMMA events and programs and take advantage of the opportunity to purchase a Cruise of a Lifetime raffle ticket! | |
| Walking Tour |
July 14 |
1-2:30 p.m. |
Western Lake Superior Sanitary DistrictDuluth | Walking tours open to the public, ages 13 and older. Learn about the biological process that cleaned wastewater to the St. Louis River each and every day. Pre-registration requested. 218-722-3336. | |
| Book Signing |
July 15 |
1 pm – 3 pm |
Duluth Pack StoreDuluth | Andrew Slade, author of Hiking the North Shore: 50 Fabulous Day Hikes in Minnesota’s Spectacular Lake Superior Region (There & Back Guides, will be signing his books. | |
| Walking Tours & Rummage Sale |
July 15 July 16
|
11:00 am & 1:00 pm |
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation Duluth, | We will offer tours of our building and grounds to the public during our annual rummage sale that weekend. The walking tour will highlight the improvements to the quality of the water flowing into Chester Creek and then into Lake Superior. Location: 835 W College St. Duluth MN 218-724-0308 | |
| Guided Hiking Trip |
July 17 |
Contact Park Naturalist |
Gooseberry Falls SPTwo Harbors |
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Cancelled: Do to MN State shutdownGeology guided hike. |
| Kids Program |
July 17 |
10 am – 9 pm |
Gooseberry Falls SPTwo Harbors | Cancelled: Do to MN State shutdown Kite making & flying, Nature Carts, hands-on activities & much more. | |
| Lighthouse |
July 17 |
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
|
Split Rock Lighthouse Historic SiteNear Two Harbors |
More Information on Split Rock More Information on SLSA |
Cancelled: Do to MN State shutdownLearn about our Great Lake with information tables staffed by Save Lake Superior Association. |
| Tall Ships |
July 15 thru July 18 |
All Day |
Duluth Waterfront | The 2011 Duluth Music and Maritime Festival features three of America’s historic Tall Ships®, paired with three days of music, food and family fun. Watch three tall ships arrive and depart the harbor several times each day, family activities and educational programs during the day all amongst the beautiful backdrop of Lake Superior. Music from nationally known bands at the 6th Annual Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival (July 16 & 17). Dates, costs and details can be found @ www.visitduluth.com. | |
| Free Film Showing |
July 17 |
5 pm |
Zinema 2 TheatreDuluth | “Grandmothers Gathering for Gitchigaaming”The film features scenes at the gathering of 13 grandmothers and their thoughts on Lake Superior. The film was created by Erin Dewitt, Lorraine Norrgard and Dan Fitzpatrick of Duluth. Afterward, filmmakers and some grandmothers will be there for discussion. | |
| Boat Cruise |
July 17 |
All Day |
Vista FleetDuluth | On the Vista Fleet cruises, there will be special narrations relating to Lake Superior Day and issues surrounding Lake Superior. | |
| Family Friendly Activities |
July 17 |
All Day |
Great Lakes Aquarium Duluth | A variety of special activities planned throughout the days during regular hours. Admission fee for visitation, but some events free. | |
| InformationFamily ActivitiesHiking |
July 17 |
9 a.m.-2 p.m. |
Sugarloaf – The North Shore Stewardship Association |
Flyer |
Turn at mile marker 73 on Highway 61Start the day with a discussion on the future of North Shore forests.Fun family activities from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.A 2 p.m. program will be ‘Lake Superior Rocks!’ about the geology of the North Shore and the birth of Lake Superior. Trails available for hiking all day. |
| Church Service & Film Showing |
July 17 |
9:30 am |
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd | 1325 N. 45th Ave. E., DuluthOn July 17, a showing of the documentary “Flow – For the Love of Water”. A showing of “Troubled Waters: Mississippi River Story” will be July 20 at the church. Both shows are free. |
