Kick off the summer with your family and friends during the first weekend in June. Throughout the weekend, visitors can plan a wilderness trip to the Boundary Waters Expo, and on Saturday, June 8, everyone is invited to run the streets of Grand Marais during the Voyage North 5k/10k, and then enjoy the retail, dining and entertainment of the Grand Marais Block Party.
Cook County offers more extensive access to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) than any other place in Minnesota. The Boundary Waters Expo will give first-timers and experienced outdoor travelers who have already explored the multimillion-acre region both a variety of information on planning a trip to the BWCAW.
The Boundary Waters Expo is Saturday, June 8 – Sunday, June 9 at Bearskin Lodge on the Gunflint Trail. The expo features nature-wise presenters, hands-on demonstrations from lodges and outfitting exhibitors located along the Gunflint Trail and throughout Cook County, activities, tips and tricks, as well as new equipment exhibits.
For more info on the Boundary Waters Expo, visit: www.bwcaexpo.com/
Cheer on runners and walkers at the Second Annual Voyage North 5k/10k, Saturday, June 8 at 11 a.m. in the streets of Grand Marais. Participants and spectators will enjoy the scenic beauty of Lake Superior, surrounding Sawtooth Mountains and the quaint harbor town of Grand Marais.
For more info on Voyage North 5k/10k visit: www.visitcookcounty.com/event/voyage-north-5k-10k/.
The Second Annual Grand Marais Block Party will include live music, games, vendor booths and more Saturday, June 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be stand-up paddleboard demonstrations in the harbor, woodblock print demonstrations by well-known artist Betsy Bowen, winery and brewery samples, and kite making.
For more info on the Grand Marais Block Party visit: www.visitcookcounty.com/event/ grand-marais-block-party/.
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