Nature & Outdoors

Nature & Outdoors

The People and the Place

From budget-friendly family activities to hidden waterfalls to recommendations from locals, check out our blog for trip ideas and to learn more about what makes Duluth so special. 

Families enjoying a stop at a pumpkin patch during a train ride with the north shore scenic railroad, based out of duluth, mn

The Great Pumpkin Train

All aboard for a fall adventure like no other — the Great Pumpkin Train! Once a year, a magical pumpkin field appears along the tracks, and the only way to reach it is by train. Everyone gets a pumpkin! Admission to the Lake Superior Railroad Museum is included, so when you’re done pumpkin-picking, you can explore trains, history, and plenty of indoor fun at the Depot like balloon twisting, ventriloquist, magic, and more. It’s a Duluth tradition that’s equal parts festive, cozy, and a little bit quirky — just like autumn itself. When your train pulls into the pumpkin patch, every ticketed passenger gets to claim their very own pumpkin to haul home. The ride lasts about 90 minutes round trip, giving you just enough time to soak in the fall colors, snap too many photos, and debate which pumpkin has the best “front porch face.” Back at the Depot,…

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Families enjoying a stop at a pumpkin patch during a train ride with the north shore scenic railroad, based out of duluth, mn

The Great Pumpkin Train

All aboard for a fall adventure like no other — the Great Pumpkin Train! Once a year, a magical pumpkin field appears along the tracks, and the only way to reach it is by train. Everyone gets a pumpkin! Admission to the Lake Superior Railroad Museum is included, so when you’re done pumpkin-picking, you can explore trains, history, and plenty of indoor fun at the Depot like balloon twisting, ventriloquist, magic, and more. It’s a Duluth tradition that’s equal parts festive, cozy, and a little bit quirky — just like autumn itself. When your train pulls into the pumpkin patch, every ticketed passenger gets to claim their very own pumpkin to haul home. The ride lasts about 90 minutes round trip, giving you just enough time to soak in the fall colors, snap too many photos, and debate which pumpkin has the best “front porch face.” Back at the Depot,…

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Families enjoying a stop at a pumpkin patch during a train ride with the north shore scenic railroad, based out of duluth, mn

The Great Pumpkin Train

All aboard for a fall adventure like no other — the Great Pumpkin Train! Once a year, a magical pumpkin field appears along the tracks, and the only way to reach it is by train. Everyone gets a pumpkin! Admission to the Lake Superior Railroad Museum is included, so when you’re done pumpkin-picking, you can explore trains, history, and plenty of indoor fun at the Depot like balloon twisting, ventriloquist, magic, and more. It’s a Duluth tradition that’s equal parts festive, cozy, and a little bit quirky — just like autumn itself. When your train pulls into the pumpkin patch, every ticketed passenger gets to claim their very own pumpkin to haul home. The ride lasts about 90 minutes round trip, giving you just enough time to soak in the fall colors, snap too many photos, and debate which pumpkin has the best “front porch face.” Back at the Depot,…

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Families enjoying a stop at a pumpkin patch during a train ride with the north shore scenic railroad, based out of duluth, mn

The Great Pumpkin Train

All aboard for a fall adventure like no other — the Great Pumpkin Train! Once a year, a magical pumpkin field appears along the tracks, and the only way to reach it is by train. Everyone gets a pumpkin! Admission to the Lake Superior Railroad Museum is included, so when you’re done pumpkin-picking, you can explore trains, history, and plenty of indoor fun at the Depot like balloon twisting, ventriloquist, magic, and more. It’s a Duluth tradition that’s equal parts festive, cozy, and a little bit quirky — just like autumn itself. When your train pulls into the pumpkin patch, every ticketed passenger gets to claim their very own pumpkin to haul home. The ride lasts about 90 minutes round trip, giving you just enough time to soak in the fall colors, snap too many photos, and debate which pumpkin has the best “front porch face.” Back at the Depot,…

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Arrowhead Ice Fishing & Winter Show

Eskimo / Ion proudly present the Arrowhead Ice Fishing & Winter Show! This show only comes once a year and it features a wide variety of new products and accessories. Whether you need an upgrade, or are totally new to the ice fishing scene, you will find what you are looking for at the biggest sale of the year! Bring the entire family and enjoy all of the festivities that the show has to offer. Dates & Hours Friday, December 12, 2025: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm Saturday, December 13, 2025: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm Sunday, December 14, 2025: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Online Ticket Pricing Ages 18 & Older: $10 Ages 6-17: $6 Ages 5 & Under: Free At the Door Ticket Pricing Ages 18 & Older: $12 Ages 6-17: $7 Ages 5 & Under: Free Return for Free If you can’t fit all the fun in on one…

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November gales on lake superior with waves crashing against rocky shoreline and autumn trees in the background.

Gales of November

The Gales of November is a two-day educational, fundraising and networking event. The event brings together the entire Lake Superior community to learn about underwater exploration, Great Lakes lighthouses and shipwrecks, maritime history and diving technology. Gales of November also includes a maritime trade show and exciting silent auction. Funds collected at Gales of November go to help maintain and preserve the Lakes Superior Maritime Visitor Center. Thursday, Nov 6, 2025: Marshall Performing Arts Center on the UMD campus Friday, Nov 7, 2025: The Garden Event Center Saturday, Nov 8, 2025: The DECC – Harborside Convention Center For more information and to register, visit lsmma.com. Thursday Schedule: Time: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Cost: $25 adult | $20 senior/UMD Faculty/Staff/Veteran | $15 student/child | $10 UMD student Location: Marshall Performing Arts Center on the UMD campus. Thursday “Gales of November” Special Concert Event: Kevin Kling, Prudence Johnson, Ruth MacKenzie and…

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