Minnesota’s Bob O’ Hara is a name known to many experienced canoeists and explorers. In fact, he may be the most well traveled Arctic canoeist of all time. O’Hara has canoed 27 “far north” rivers, many above the Arctic Circle. In his spare time he has spent portions of the last 52 years paddling the Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness […]
Set sail on the Hjordis
The sight of the burgundy sails of North House Folk School’s Hjordis is a welcome sign of summer for North Shore residents. It is a treat to see the big ship sailing in the harbor from any vantage point—at the east or west breakwalls, on the cobblestone beach or while enjoying a cup of coffee at Java Moose or lunch […]
Simula speaks
Eric Simula will be one of the featured speakers at the 13th annual North House Wooden Boat Show & Summer Solstice Festival. Simula, a birch bark canoe historian and Grand Portage Monument interpreter (and parttime North House instructor) will share his expertise with enthusiasts and fans beginning Friday at 3 p.m. “The intrigue of building a birch bark canoe lies […]
A chowder experience
TheLake Superior Chowder Experience, formerly known as the Chowder Chowdown or Chowder Challenge, is taking place Saturday, June 19 from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. Wooden Boat Show attendees are invited to stop by and for $10 sample a variety of chowders brought to North House by a talented cadre of cooks and chefs. The Cook County News-Herald chatted with […]
Ciscoes and the census at Solstice Pageant
One of the highlights of the weekend festivities is the Summer Solstice Pageant featuring Good Harbor Hill Players and members of GAMEPALAJ. According to Betsy Bowen, GAMEPALAJ (an acronym for Gospel and Mother Earth and Peace and Love and Justice) is “a group of local musicians who play eclectic music on a wide variety of musical instruments for festivals and […]
There’s something for everyone at the boat show
From noon to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday there will be traditional craft workshops located all over the North House Folk School campus. This is your chance to meet the instructors, to taste, touch, feel, and witness techniques and traditions of these crafts. This is your chance to try your hand at making something you can’t make without professional […]
Schedule of Events
Friday, June 18 Noon – 7:00 pm Waterfront Wooden Boat Display Noon – 5:00 pm Wooden Boat Speaker Series Noon – 5:00 pm Community of Crafters 5:00 – 7:00 pm Opening Ceremony – Harborside Barbecue ($5-$10 at the door) 5:00 – 7:00 pm Live “On Campus” Radio – WTIP Roadhouse Show 5:00 – 8:00 pm On The Harbor games Traditional […]
Support North House
With more than 6,000 visitors expected to attend the threeday Wooden Boat Show and Summer Solstice, this event has become one of the biggest attractions the North Shore has ever seen. And admission is free. But, of course, it costs a great deal to set up and run such a large production. And that’s where you can help. Consider purchasing […]
Cook County Law Enforcement briefs
It is the policy of the Cook County News-Herald to withhold the identities of individuals in Cook County Law Enforcement briefs. When court proceedings are complete, the Cook County News-Herald publishes a complete accounting of names and penalties in its Matters of Record. Monday, May 31 2:25 a.m., Lutsen: Caller wanted to speak to a deputy regarding a person who […]