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Join us for a vertical adventure during Zenith Basecamp’s Great Glamping Get-Together with a guided climbing experience at Ely’s Peak, led by the pros at Climb Forged. Whether you’re trying climbing for the first time or chasing your next route, this is your chance to scale Duluth’s iconic rock faces with expert instruction and a focus on safety and support. Ely’s Peak offers something for every climber — grippy basalt, stunning views, and the chance to push your limits in a beautiful Northwoods setting. Learn new techniques, build confidence on the wall, and meet fellow outdoor lovers along the way. After your climb, head back to Zenith Basecamp, your home base for comfort and connection. Kick back in our cozy, adventure lodge, swap stories, and soak in the vibes of a weekend built for exploration. This isn’t just climbing — it’s the full Basecamp experience.
Free Air Life Co. is hosting a sunrise trash pick-up as part of Zenith Basecamp’s Great Glamping Get-Together Weekend. Meet at Brighton Beach (by the playground/picnic area near the exit of the park). If you want to watch the sunrise before the pickup, come at 5am. All participants will be entered into giveaways! Giveaways will be announced after.
THIS is your official invite to the Great Glamping Get Together at Zenith Basecamp – June 13-15th! Stay wild. Glamp comfortably. And YES — the whole community is invited. Come for the vibes, stay for the lineup. Get 20% off adventure lodging rooms at Zenith Basecamp 6/13-6/15 with the code GREATGLAMPING. FRIDAY, JUNE 13 50% off Zenith Adventure Paddleboard Rentals all weekend with pick up right here at Basecamp! Use code: BASECAMP25 (1/2 or full day rentals) New Menu Drop at Altitude Cocktails SATURDAY, JUNE 14 5:30AM Sunrise Trash Pickup at Brighton Beach with Free Air Life Co. (giveaways + good karma included) 8AM Rock Climbing @ Ely’s Peak w/ Climb Forged 2PM Forest Bathing Guided Hike w/ Abundant Wellness Burger Joint Food Truck (YES, you can now have cocktails and burgers together!) Free Air Life Co. Samples + In-Store SALE SUNDAY, JUNE 15 10:30AM Free Yoga Class at Wild…
Join Black Bear and Blueberries Publishing authors: Art Coulson, Kiki Garcia, Dee Sweet, Roxanne Gould, Kent Estey, Melonee Montano, and Evan Larson for a special author event. Event activities include, author readings, question and answer, and book signings. Snacks and refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome and families are encouraged to attend!
Join us in welcoming Deborah Winchell & Renee Andriani, author and illustrator of Rocky’s Lighthouse Adventure. Deborah Winchell was inspired to write about Rocky while interviewing a former lighthouse keeper for an article in Lake Superior Magazine. The man revealed that a dog lived on Rock of Ages in the 1970s. Deborah has camped, paddled, and hiked all along the North Shore and Keweenaw Peninsula of Lake Superior, including Isle Royale National Park. She retired from Cornell University and serves on the board of Rock of Ages Lighthouse Preservation Society. She’s been a freelance writer for over 20 years, has written for Boreal Community Media out of Grand Marais, MN, and runs women’s retreats. Her most valuable contribution to society is her children and grandchildren. She lives on a lake in northern Minnesota. Renée Andriani’s illustrations have appeared in numerous picture books and on cards for Hallmark’s Shoebox Greetings line….
Join us for Yoga by the Lake, set on the beautiful grounds of Glensheen Mansion, overlooking the shores of Lake Superior. This mindfully paced practice will guide you through a dynamic sequence, warming the body, building strength, and deepening the connection between breath and movement. All are welcome – whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner. Come share in the beauty of movement and community, Sundays in June. Where: Carriage House Lawn at Glensheen When: Sunday evenings in June. June 8, 15, 22, 29th from 4-5pm What to bring: your own mat, water, and an optional blanket. Don’t forget layers, temperatures can shift by the lake! We can’t wait to move with you! Tickets are sold online and in the Ticket House! Please note that tours are not included with this experience at Glensheen. $20 Tickets: $20 per session June Package: $75 for the whole month
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