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Franconia Sculpture Park Art and Artists Celebration 2010

Sep 24, 2010 5 Comments
Franconia Sculpture Park

art and artists fest

14th Annual Franconia Sculpture Park Art and Artists Celebration
Saturday · September 25th · 10:00am to 9:00pm · Rain or Shine

. . . is a day-long festival celebrating the artists, the new sculpture installations, and our amazing community. A full day’s entertainment with artist-led tours, live music, dance, poetry, kids’ activities, and great food.

This year’s Franconia Fellowship and Intern Artists will be exhibiting their new sculpture installations – some interactive, some climbable, most simply amazing. There will be artist-led tours of the exhibition for those who like to get the inside scoop on the artists and their work.

Franconia Web Site

Facebook Link


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Wednesday night at Hartley Nature Center

Sep 22, 2010 No Comments

Adult Night Out at Hartley Nature Center:

This week, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m.- Fabulous Ferns! Learn to identify our areas “top ten” most common ferns and which work well in home gardens. Speakers include Carol Andrews, President of the Arrowhead Chapter of Wild Ones, and Clayton Oslund, author of What’s Doin’ the Bloomin’?

Free for Wild Ones and Hartley members, $4 donation for non-members


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Minnesota North Shore Fall Colors Report 2010

Sep 17, 2010 5 Comments


Typical MN Fall Color Peaks

The Duluth/Minnesota North Shore fall colors are expected to be great this year! Typically the peak happens sooner if you go inland from the shore. The colors right on or near the shores of Lake Superior tend to peak a little bit later.

See the the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources website for more info.


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Friends of the Boundary Waters Seeks Submissions

Sep 15, 2010 No Comments

The Boundary Waters has a long literary tradition. From the works of Sigurd Olson to Paul Gruchow to Helen Hoover, many writers have tried to capture the adventure, solitude and beauty of canoe country.

Now, it’s your turn.

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Leaf it up to Wisconsin

Sep 13, 2010 2 Comments

Is anyone else as excited about fall colors as I am? Probably. So for those headed toward Wisconsin in pursuit of your “fall color fix” check out the Wis. Department of Tourism’s interactive fall colors report.


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Winter Camping Symposium 2010

Sep 09, 2010 1 Comment

The 12th Annual Winter Camping Symposium is taking registrations. The purpose of the Winter Camping Symposium is to educate, collaborate and celebrate everything Winter!

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Sled dogs for sale

Aug 29, 2010 1 Comment

My friend Megan is a musher up in Alaska and is looking to downsize her dog team. She has five trained, awesome dogs that she is trying to find good homes for. They would be great for someone wanting to mush, ski-jour or just looking for a companion. Check out her website for photos of Bess, French Fry, Chopper, Little Bear and Dylan. Megan will be back in Duluth on Sept. 12 and will bring the dogs with her if people are interested. Call her at 507-269-8110 for more details.


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Hartley Nature Trax Trail Run

Aug 25, 2010 No Comments

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Events, Outdoors

First Thursday Motorcycle Ride

Aug 24, 2010 3 Comments

We ride again! Bring your jacket, it’ll officially be September. Last month’s ride was great. If you missed it, you missed out. Prepare for about 60-70 miles, and maybe a beer afterward!


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Duluth Parks and Recreation Master Plan

Aug 19, 2010 2 Comments

PDFs of the most recent draft:
Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 3 | Chapters 4-5

There will be a public meeting to review the draft plan on Monday, Aug. 23, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Parks and Recreation Offices, 12 E. Fourth St. It’s your chance to talk to consultants, city staff, and the Parks and Recreation Commission and tell them what you think.


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“Habitat Here!” Festival is for the Birds …

Aug 17, 2010 No Comments

… as well as birders and non-birders alike who enjoy Laura Erickson’s “Speaking For the Birds” program on KUMD (Laura will be speaking at the festival!). The event is an essential for gardeners or non-gardeners interested in native landscaping; and/or all your friends and neighbors!

*Wild Ones Arrowhead Chapter and Hartley Nature Center invite you to the second annual:

Habitat Here! Festival and Native Plant Sale
Sunday, Aug. 22, 10-3
Hartley Nature Center, 3001 Woodland Ave. Duluth, MN 55803
A free, open-house style festival to celebrate habitat and learn to create a haven for nature in your own yard; featuring:

  • Garden Tours
  • Speakers
  • Native Plant Sale
  • Expert Advice
  • Kid’s Activities

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The Great Hawk Chase

Aug 14, 2010 1 Comment


Events, Outdoors, Sports

Lightning?

Aug 13, 2010 19 Comments

3:31 am — Single flash of light and a long rolling thunder… or was it the ship coming to a stop? Keep your eye out for cover-ups.

Anyway, it just seemed strange without any other lightning that I can tell.

Nevermind, there’s the second one, and I saw it too. That’s some huge creepy lightning I tell ya. Hope Lakeside is still there in the morning. Or do I? Yeah I guess I know some people out there.

Good story.

-A


Outdoors

Chester Creek Artist

Aug 12, 2010 1 Comment

Can anyone tell me anything about the beautiful artwork under the Ninth Street Bridge on the east side of Chester Creek?  I’m going back with a camera today!


Art, Outdoors

Favorite Duluth Area Swimming Holes

Aug 10, 2010 23 Comments

I have a simple question. Seeing as summer is about to draw to a close, what is your favorite Duluth area swimming hole? The deeps, the shallows, the Lester River train bridge, Lester Park, Twin Ponds and the spot beneath the bridge crossing the St. Louis river on the Willard Munger trail all come to mind. Does anyone have any other favorites aside from spots along Lake Superior?


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