Erika Ternes and Paul Jacobson perform at last year’s concert. | COURTESY GTHS
Gunflint Woods, Winds & Strings August 16
The Gunflint Trail Historical Society will hold a benefit concert at 4 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Mid-Trail Fire Hall (No. 1). A “Meet the Artists” social hour will follow the concert. “Our classical chamber music concert in a Northwoods setting last summer was so exciting for everyone—the performers, as well as the audience,” noted GTHS Events Chairperson Sally Valentini. “There are some very talented musicians in our area who will entertain us on a summer Saturday afternoon while supporting the work of the Gunflint Trail Historical Society. It’s a win-win!” Among the scheduled performers are Bill Beckstrand (harpsichord and key-
board), Philis Anderson (oboe), Kathy Bolstad (clarinet), Keitha Herron (violin), Paul Jacobson (baroque flute), Barb LaVigne (flute), Laura Popkes (vocal), Judy Ranheim (flute), and Erika Ternes (vocal & keyboard). Tickets are $20 each for adults; $5 for children under 18, including the reception, and are very limited. The 2013 concert was a sold out event so those wishing tickets should reserve as early as possible. Tickets may be purchased at the Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center. Ticket orders will be taken by phone on 218-388-9915 and online at www.GunflintTrailHistoricalSociety.org.
Minnesota Hiking Celebration August 21-23
The North Shore is full of scenic hikes. | RUDI HARGESHEIMER
The four Minnesota Chapters of the North Country Trail Association (NCTA) are partnering with the Superior Hiking Trail Association and the City of Duluth’s Parks & Recreation Department to host a Minnesota Hiking Celebration event at Spirit Mountain in Duluth. Join other hiking and outdoor enthusiasts and be inspired to learn about hiking opportunities in Minnesota.
The free event will feature numerous guided hikes on the Superior Hiking Trail in the Duluth area, numerous speakers and presentations, family hikes and activities, a full-day hiking and outdoors exposition, and evening entertainment. The 14 guided hikes range from an easy 0.9 mile hike from Chester Bowl downhill to Burrito Union with Duluth Mayor Don Ness to an 18.7 mile challenge hike from Jay
Cooke State Park’s visitor center to Spirit Mountain’s Grand Avenue Chalet with 2013 NCT thru-hiker Luke “Strider” Jordan. Some hikes will feature local naturalists, while others are out-and-back hikes geared specifically to families. Speakers will offer presentations on the Superior Hiking Trail, Border Route Trail, Kekekabic Trail, PowWow Trail (and other hiking trails in the BWCAW), a 2013 thru-hike of the NCT,
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building the Superior Hiking Trail across Duluth, lightweight backpacking, recovery from the 2012 flooding at Jay Cooke, and Northwood’s phenology. Saturday, August 23 will feature the first-ever Duluth Hiking & Outdoors Expo to be held from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the Grand Avenue Chalet. Learn more about the event and register at http://northcountrytrail.org/duluth.
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