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May 2022
Blessing of the Bikes
Free barbecue, live music and prayers for safety during the motorcycle season.
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One event on Jun 10, 2022 at 10:30 am
One event on Jun 12, 2022 at 1:00 pm
Why are the Rocks Tilted?
One event on Jun 4, 2022 at 10:30 am
One event on Jun 10, 2022 at 10:30 am
One event on Jun 12, 2022 at 1:00 pm
The tilted rocks on the St. Louis River have caused people to wonder and marvel at them for centuries. Join this naturalist program geology walk near the river to discover what powerful forces from the past shaped the tilted rocks. The event involves a 1/4-mile walk on a level, grassy surface. All naturalist programs at Jay Cooke State Park are free, but a Minnesota State Park vehicle permit is needed to park a vehicle in the park. Permits can be…
Find out more »Thomson Cemetery Tour
Learn about the history of the people buried at Thomson Pioneer Cemetery on the northwest edge of Jay Cooke State Park on Highway 210 near Carlton. The group will meet at the cemetery parking lot. All naturalist programs at Jay Cooke State Park are free, but a Minnesota State Park vehicle permit is needed to park a vehicle in the park. Permits can be purchased upon arrival. The cost is $7 for a single day or $35 for a year.…
Find out more »Campfire Program: Owls of Minnesota
Discover silent hunters of the night and learn how nature built a better mousetrap during this naturalist program. Participants are encouraged to bring a blanket or camp chair for comfort or social distancing. Bench seating is available. Meet at the amphitheater behind the park office. All naturalist programs at Jay Cooke State Park are free, but a Minnesota State Park vehicle permit is needed to park a vehicle in the park. Permits can be purchased upon arrival. The cost is…
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Monday, repeating until Aug 15, 2022
Outdoor Endurance Training
An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Monday, repeating until Aug 15, 2022
This 45-minute endurance class combines intervals of strength and cardio exercises to target the entire body. Each class will be different from the last, which will assist in creating more defined muscles, increasing endurance and burning calories.
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An event every week that begins at 6:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until Aug 17, 2022
Outdoor Endurance Training
An event every week that begins at 6:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until Aug 17, 2022
This 45-minute endurance class combines intervals of strength and cardio exercises to target the entire body. Each class will be different from the last, which will assist in creating more defined muscles, increasing endurance, and burning calories.
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until Jun 29, 2022
Beer Garden at Glensheen
An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until Jun 29, 2022
Each Wednesday night in June a different local brewery is featured at Glensheen Mansion. Guests have the opportunity to sip beer and chat with the brewers. Brewers give a short talk about their brewery and beer at 7 p.m. Beer Garden Lineup June 1 - Earth Rider Brewery June 8 - Castle Danger Brewery June 15 - Ursa Minor Brewing June 23 - Bent Paddle Brewing June 29 - Hoops Brewing Also: yard games like bags and ladder golf on…
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 6:00 am on Thursday, repeating until Aug 18, 2022
Virtual Yoga for Outdoor Enthusiasts
An event every week that begins at 6:00 am on Thursday, repeating until Aug 18, 2022
These sessions are meant to increase stabilization and create a foundation to progress one's overall performance. Build strong joints, tendons and ligaments, all while strengthening major and minor muscle groups.
Find out more »Campfire Program: Minnesota Timber Wolves
Learn about the daily live of wolves in Minnesota and how they work together as a pack for survival. No registration required. Bench seating. Bring a blanket or camp chair for comfort or social distancing. Meet in amphitheater behind park office. All naturalist programs at Jay Cooke State Park are free, but a Minnesota State Park vehicle permit is needed to park a vehicle in the park. Permits can be purchased upon arrival. The cost is $7 for a single…
Find out more »Lady’s-slipper Walk
This 2-mile, moderate hike across the St. Louis River leads to a scenic hillside of yellow lady’s-slipper flowers. Along the way, participants will discover other spring flowers in bloom. The group meets at the River Inn Interpretive Center. All naturalist programs at Jay Cooke State Park are free, but a Minnesota State Park vehicle permit is needed to park a vehicle in the park. Permits can be purchased upon arrival. The cost is $7 for a single day or $35…
Find out more »Birdsong Walk
Participants in this naturalist event will walk along a 1.5-mile paved trail to discover what's making chirps and twitters. The walk is designed for beginning birders. Binoculars are provided. The group will meet at the visitor center parking lot. All naturalist programs at Jay Cooke State Park are free, but a Minnesota State Park vehicle permit is needed to park a vehicle in the park. Permits can be purchased upon arrival. The cost is $7 for a single day or…
Find out more »Junior Naturalists: Monarchs are Art
The wonders of the monarch’s life are a natural work of art. Learn about the life cycle, migration and special roles of the monarch, and take home a creative caterpillar made during the program. The group will meet behind the River Inn Interpretive Center. All naturalist programs at Jay Cooke State Park are free, but a Minnesota State Park vehicle permit is needed to park a vehicle in the park. Permits can be purchased upon arrival. The cost is $7…
Find out more »Campfire Program: Black Bears of Minnesota
Although people rarely see them at the park, black bears are one of the most asked about animals. This campfire program invites participants to discover the world of the Minnesota black bear and how to make outdoor adventures more "bearable." Participants meet at the amphitheater behind the park office. There is bench seating. Attendees can bring a blanket or camp chair for comfort or social distancing. All naturalist programs at Jay Cooke State Park are free, but a Minnesota State…
Find out more »Discovery Table: Geology Rocks!
Stop in front of the River Inn Interpretive Center at Jay Cooke State Park between 1 and 3 p.m. to hear ongoing mini-talks about the rocks of the park. Discover the many stories left behind in stone that trace the natural and historical events that happened there. All naturalist programs at Jay Cooke State Park are free, but a Minnesota State Park vehicle permit is needed to park a vehicle in the park. Permits can be purchased upon arrival. The…
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