The water of Lake Superior is cold even on the hottest summer days. So it is an extreme challenge to take part in the Lake Superior Storm Festival Wave Dash. Hardy souls do take the plunge however, dashing into—and quickly out of—the lake at Lutsen Resort. This year’s Wave Dash will be at noon on November 7.
Storm lovers will gather in Cook County Nov. 6 to 8 for the Lake Superior Storm Festival to enjoy cool weather events, including a history lesson on transit on the Big Lake, a fashion show, wave dash, musical performances and more.
“Treat yourself to a storm-season retreat before the bedlam of the holidays begins,” said Linda Kratt, executive director of Visit Cook County. “This event honors the power and wild beauty of the Big Lake.”
Watch as a few brave souls shed their fall clothes before the annual “Wave Dash,” which takes place at noon Nov. 7 at Lutsen Resort. This quick and chilly dash into Lake Superior supports the Cook County Community YMCA member scholarship fund and rewards its participants with bragging rights, and a logo fleece beanie. Participants in “Wave Dash” can often be seen at a roaring fire, sipping warm cocoa after this bone-chilling event.
Those who have visited the North Shore during the fall months know that it requires weather-appropriate clothing, as the North Shore’s storm season can get a bit chilly. Stone Harbor in Grand Marais is hosting “Taking Fashion by Storm,” featuring the latest fall-inspired outdoor and lifestyle fashion trends at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 6.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the shipwreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald on Lake Superior, and Split Rock Lighthouse near Two Harbors will commemorate the loss of the ship during the 40th anniversary beacon lighting ceremony on Nov. 10 from noon to 6 p.m.
To learn more about the shipwreck, join historian Jim Shinners at the East Bay Suites Community Room in Grand Marais at 3 p.m. Nov. 7 as he speaks about the Edmund Fitzgerald and the loss of its 29 crew members during the big storm that took it down.
Before the shipwreck talk on Nov. 7, stop by the Cook County Senior Center, where Girl Scout Troop 4109 is embracing the storm with an Art and Bake Sale. The girls are raising money to take part in “Overnight with the Otters” at the Great Lakes Aquarium. They will be selling delicious treats and storm-themed art.
For more information about the Storm Festival contact Visit Cook County at (218) 387-2788.
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