Join former governor Mark Dayton for a signing of his memoir Perseverance with a foreword by Hillary Rodham Clinton. In his own words, Perseverance: A Memoir details Dayton’s life story, including his childhood in a dysfunctional household, his political awakening, his early life in politics, and his friendship with Senator Paul Wellstone, whose call, “We […]
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September at the Rock celebrates the wonder of Lake Superior—by day, by night, and under the stars. We are proud to feature Shawn Malone, a landscape photographer and visual artist whose work has been inspired by the Lake Superior region for more than 25 years. After moving from Chicago to Marquette, Michigan, Shawn found both […]
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Four days a year, the Minnesota Historical Society will provide FREE admission to its historic sites and museums! Take this opportunity to learn more about our state's history, at no cost to you. Please check the seasonal hours for each site at mnhs.org/visit. Funding for free admission is provided by the State of Minnesota's Legacy Amendment, […]
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August at the Rock is about scale, detail, and the art of seeing the landscape in full. We are proud to feature Ryan Cairl, a landscape photographer whose work is inspired by a lifelong connection to the outdoors and a desire to capture the same sense of wonder found in the places we explore. Ryan’s […]
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August at the Rock is about scale, detail, and the art of seeing the landscape in full. We are proud to feature Ryan Cairl, a landscape photographer whose work is inspired by a lifelong connection to the outdoors and a desire to capture the same sense of wonder found in the places we explore. Ryan’s […]
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Celebrate the incredible dark skies above Split Rock Lighthouse during Dark Sky Night, presented in partnership with the Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium as part of their annual Dark Sky Caravan. Join us on Tuesday, August 11, from 8–10 pm for an evening of stargazing and exploration. Look through telescopes to observe celestial objects, take part […]
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Join author Meg Gorzycki for a signing of her new book, Remember the Main: The Gay Bar that Started a Movement in the Northland. Remember the Main tells the story of a generation who found their cause and their community at Bob Jansens, The Main Club. Their activism bridged the gap between the relatively closeted […]
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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 […]
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Join author Michael Risku for a signing of his new book, Following the Fish: A History of Commercial Fishing Along Minnesota’s North Shore. The first comprehensive history of commercial fishing and fishing settlements along Minnesota’s North Shore shares new conclusions regarding the fishery from 1650 to the present day. Michael Risku offers a full picture […]
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Join Park Naturalist Mic on a slow walk through the Shipwreck Creek campground, which has been seeded with native flowers found throughout the state of Minnesota. On this hike, less than a mile in length on flat ground, you will gain appreciation for how flowers are perfectly designed to interact with the world around them. […]
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July’s Photography and Art at the Rock flows with light, color, and the rhythm of water. We are proud to feature Lisa Webskowski, an acrylic painter whose work is deeply inspired by the landscapes and wildlife of Minnesota’s North Shore along Lake Superior. Boats, shoreline, wildlife, and open water frequently appear in Lisa’s paintings — […]
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What makes the rocks so unique along the North Shore of Lake Superior? Their age! Did you know that the bedrock forming the cliffs under the lighthouse and the pebbles along Pebble Beach are 1.1 Billion Years old? Pop by the table outside of the ranger station to learn how the ancient bedrock and the […]
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July’s Photography and Art at the Rock flows with light, color, and the rhythm of water. We are proud to feature Lisa Webskowski, an acrylic painter whose work is deeply inspired by the landscapes and wildlife of Minnesota’s North Shore along Lake Superior. Boats, shoreline, wildlife, and open water frequently appear in Lisa’s paintings — […]
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June at the Rock is a celebration of creativity, community, and place. We are proud to feature Voyageur Artists, a collective of local artists from Two Harbors whose work reflects the beauty and character of Minnesota’s North Shore. This group exhibit brings together a diverse range of styles, perspectives, and mediums — all rooted in […]
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June at the Rock is a celebration of creativity, community, and place. We are proud to feature Voyageur Artists, a collective of local artists from Two Harbors whose work reflects the beauty and character of Minnesota’s North Shore. This group exhibit brings together a diverse range of styles, perspectives, and mediums — all rooted in […]
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June at the Rock is a celebration of creativity, community, and place. We are proud to feature Voyageur Artists, a collective of local artists from Two Harbors whose work reflects the beauty and character of Minnesota’s North Shore. This group exhibit brings together a diverse range of styles, perspectives, and mediums — all rooted in […]
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June at the Rock is a celebration of creativity, community, and place. We are proud to feature Voyageur Artists, a collective of local artists from Two Harbors whose work reflects the beauty and character of Minnesota’s North Shore. This group exhibit brings together a diverse range of styles, perspectives, and mediums — all rooted in […]
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Photography and Art at the Rock is a study in place, perspective, and connection. For the month of May, we are proud to feature Stephanie Anderson, the artist behind The Hillside Creative, whose work explores the harmony between architecture, travel, and the natural world. Inspired by Minnesota’s North Shore and the Lake Superior region, Stephanie’s […]
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Join peregrine falcon researcher, Jackie Fallon, and her live birds for an up-close look at a peregrine falcon and other raptor species. Learn about the wildly successful recovery program that brought these amazing predators back from the brink of extinction. Make sure to bring a camera! Cost is $8-15!
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Photography & Art at the Rock is a monthly exhibit at Split Rock Lighthouse highlighting local artists and photographers whose work celebrates the natural beauty of Minnesota’s North Shore—and beyond. For the month of April, we are proud to feature Jane Dierberger, whose exhibit By the Shining Big-Sea-Water presents a collection of paintings inspired by […]
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