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Chester Bowl’s 42nd Annual Fall Fest is on Saturday, September 19th, 2026 from 9:30-4:30. Fall Fest is all about building community with friends and neighbors in the park! At this regional craft event you will enjoy music, food, crafts, locally grown fresh produce, vendors, and informational booths about local programs. This annual event hosts 135 vendors selling locally made crafts and art, a great line up of music, fifteen food trucks (if you go home hungry you are doing Fall Fest wrong), and activities for children and families. In addition, Chester Bowl branded clothing and other items are always sold at our tent just inside the front gate. Fall Fest is a fundraising event for Chester Bowl’s scholarship fund. Suggested donations of $5 per person or $10 per family will be accepted at the entrance to support the scholarships we will award in the coming year. Last year our community…
Part adventure race, part scavenger hunt, the Hartley Adventure Challenge is a fun race that will have teams of hikers or bikers race to solve clues and find hidden checkpoints along the trails of Hartley Park. Complete the challenge by finding as many checkpoints as you can before time runs out. Teams that find the most checkpoints in the shortest amount of time will be declared the winners. Prizes will be awarded to winning teams in each category. Teams that finish all checkpoints will also receive a small award. Familiarity with the park will help, but clues may consist of a mix of Hartley park knowledge, Hartley history, nature knowledge, trail knowledge, general knowledge, and more. Whether your goal is to be competitive or just spend some time outdoors, you’re bound to have a great day exploring some of our favorite locations in Hartley Park. Date: Saturday, August 29th Race…
Join us in the woods at the Cloquet Forestry Center for an evening of information exchange and community building. We will have a community social hour which will include an alumni gathering. There will also be a variety of information tables from Extension, Fond du Lac Natural Resources, and Bemidji State University to name a few! During this time Room at the Table will have their food truck on site ready to simplify your dinner plans. After the social hour we will host a few wagon tours showcasing some ongoing projects out in the forest, and presentations centered around climate ready woodlands. You are welcome to stick around until the end of the evening when we will draw our raffle prize winner, though you need not be present to win.
Master the waters of the inland sea! From buying the right MN fishing license and tracking trout limits to discovering the best shore-casting hotspots and booking deep-water Lake Superior fishing charters, our comprehensive guide covers everything you need for a successful Duluth fishing trip.
Animals & Prints – Nature-Inspired Block Printing Night Friday July 10th, 2026 | 5:30-8:00 PM at the Lake Superior Zoo Looking for a creative night out? Whether you’re hoping to connect with other nature and craft lovers, plan a cozy girls’ evening, enjoy a unique date night, or just want to make something awesome without the sweat of carving and cleanup?We’ve got you covered! Join Anna from Wild Kidd Design for a fun and relaxed DIY block printing session paired with your favorite local animals at the beautiful Lake Superior Zoo. Cost: $30 per person (includes one bandana OR tote & access to all block prints) $5 for each additional bandana or print project Pay $30 here to reserve your spot, any additional projects will be paid for at the door. What to Expect: Drop in anytime between 5:30-6 PM (event wraps up at 8:00 PM) Choose from 60+ hand-carved…
Her Place in the Woods: The Life of Helen Hoover by David Hakensen is the first complete biography of nature writer Helen Hoover, detailing her unconventional life from a successful Chicago metallurgist to a celebrated author living off-grid on Minnesota’s Gunflint Trail. The book explores her transition from a professional career to a rustic, primitive lifestyle, chronicling her struggles, her deep connection with the wilderness, and her eventual success as a writer, all while defying convention in a male-dominated world.
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