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EVENTS
There are lots of things happening in Minnesota's Arrowhead. Below are some specific events and links to websites with events. Spend the day visiting our trails and attending a nearby event.
To access websites for the items below, click on the item and a web link will appear. Click on that to get to the website.
Blueberry Arts Festival, Ely Minnesota, July 25-27
Come to Whiteside Park and experience artists, crafters along with the food court, beer tent and let's not forget Kiwanis Blueberry Pie! There is something for everyone at this amazing event! Friday and Saturday 9-5, Sunday 10-4.
September 5-7, 2025. This festival showcases an array of artists and crafters, including one-of-a-kind art, pottery, woodcrafts, and more. The food court offers delicious items ranging from pulled pork and oriental offerings to fresh baked pie and other treats.
North Shore Events
Lake County Events (Lovin' Lake County)
Festivals and Events in Cook County
Explore Minnesota - Events in Northeast Minnesota
From eclectic small-town celebrations to music and craft beer festivals, you'll find a diverse lineup of exciting events in northeast Minnesota. Discover fun ways to celebrate the seasons, holidays, food, culture, music and more.
NEWS
FLATHORN-GEGOKA TRAIL NEWS
January 18 Ribbon Cutting
The January 18 ribbon cutting is history and was a huge success, despite the sub-zero weather. While the weather limited the outdoor activities, it didn't dampen the energy and spirit. Congratulations to everyone who worked hard to get this trailhead established. Without it, there would be no easy access point for the trails. Look for more information about the event in the next newsletter.
See pictures from the event below.
Rain Event of June, 2024
In summer, 2024, a 1-in-300 year rain event damaged the bridges round Flathorn Lake (See photo on right). Two bridges cannot be used for skiing in their current condition. Since Flathorn Lake is the only access point to the ski trails, the Friends of Flathorn-Gegoka ski trails worked feverishly with the U.S. National Forest Service to establish a new access point on Jensen Road. Through the summer and autumn, we obtained the necessary permissions, lined up contractors, cleared an area for parking, and completed improvements on Jensen Trail from Highway 1 to the new access point parking area. The trail was completed a couple weeks before the first snow and has been used by exuberant skiers since the first snowfall (see trail conditions). We are hosting a ribbon cutting event on Saturday, January 18, to celebrate the completion of this trailhead. See Events above for more information about the ribbon cutting event.
About that rain event. As stated above, the rainfall over much of the Arrowhead approximated a once in 300 year rain event. Most of the region received at least inches of rain, with locations reporting more than 7 inches. But more importantly, this rain fell over a relatively short time of about 6 hours. The result was widespread flooding and considerable damage to infrastructure in the area. Below are some interesting links concerning this storm.
Bridge between Flathorn and Gegoka lakes following the storm. Note the extensive flooding.
On October 8, Nancy Schultz, George Lokken, and Jeremy Pischke shared the history and their personal views of the ski trails and the Lake Gegoka area in a Forest North podcast. Click on the link above to listen to the podcast. The home page for Forest North podcasts is found at this link. These podcasts focus on activities, events, resources, and more for the Arrowhead Region of Minnesota.
NE MN UPDATES
This is a new section to which we will be adding information that may be of interest to people who use and support the ski trails and the Arrowhead region in general. We have been updating our web page to keep it more up to date and to provide interesting information. Examples of updated pages include this page and the new tab called Our Trails, including updates to Ski Conditions. Check them out.
Current Conditions
April 15: The ski season is more or less over. It was an excellent year for skiing, despite well below normal snowfall. We'll post more information on this in the coming weeks. One of the implications of the low snowfall is the effect on the wonderful waterfalls of northern Minnesota. It is waterfall visiting season. Even with the low snow totals to date, this is the time of year to visit the falls. Here is a link to information on the wonderful waterfalls along Minnesota's North Shore.
Improved portion of Jensen Road from Highway 1 to the new ski access parking area, and the trails right off the parking area.
Damaged bridge on the trail around Flathorn Lake
It's waterfall season!!!
It's waterfall season. Photo along the Temperance River near Tofte, Minnesota. Link here for more information.
Gooseberry Falls. Link here for more information.
These are photos from the BWCAW, but nonetheless, they are Minnesota waterfalls. Curtain Falls on Crooked Lake, Stuart Lake falls, and Rose-Duncan Lake falls.
Photos from the Jensen Road trailhead ribbon cutting event, January 18, 2025
Thanks to everyone who worked hard on maintaining the trails this past year. The trails are in great condition heading into ski season, aside from the two damaged bridges on Flathorn Lake.
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