Plein Air Grand Marais is an outdoor painting festival that has been happening for 16 years! This year the event will be held September 6-13 and has been organized by the Outdoor Painters of Minnesota and the Cook County Historical Society’s Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery.
The annual Plein Air event brings outdoor painters of all ages and abilities to Minnesota’s North Shore. In addition to the competition of 75 juried painters, the event also includes workshops for kids and adults, demos, daily activities, mini-workshops, and public art activities.
In addition to all of the artsy fun happening in Grand Marais, we are excited to host a daily ‘Paint-Out’ and Artist Social here at Bluefin Bay Family of Resorts. On Saturday, September 7th artists will spread out around the resort properties during daylight hours to paint. The public is invited to stroll around and watch these talented artists paint along the beautiful Lake Superior shoreline.
Find the full Plein Air Grand Marais schedule here.
It’s that time of year! The Lake Superior Magazine has posted results from their annual Best of the Lake contest. Votes came in from 23 U.S. States and 3 Canadian provinces! Thank you to the loyal readers who voted for Bluefin Bay Family of Resorts. Because of these votes, we are thrilled to have won in three Minnesota categories:
In addition, our favorite trail – the Superior Hiking Trail – won for Minnesota’s Best Accessible Trail! We are also excited that Grand Marais’ Lake Superior Trading Post and Drury Lane Books won for Best Gift Shop/Bookstore. Two great places to visit on your day trip into Grand Marais. Check out the entire Best Of awards for a complete list of winners and categories from Michigan, Minnesota, Ontario, and Wisconsin. We guarantee you’ll be inspired to plan your next Lake Superior getaway!
Have you heard about the Japanese practice called Forest Bathing? Basically, it’s the act of being in nature with an awareness of the sights, sounds, and smells that are all around us in order to benefit our well-being. In other words, we allow ourselves the time to unplug, relax, and recharge in nature. Interested in learning more about this ancient practice? This article is a nice starting point.
Here among the forests of Minnesota’s North Shore we have almost unlimited opportunities to immerse ourselves in nature. Hiking is the #1 favorite activity of our guests! Because of this, the Bluefin Bay Family of Resorts activities department strives to make access to our incredible surrounding forests easy, inspiring, and fun. We offer many complimentary guided hiking opportunities year-round. In addition, all of our hikes include a shuttle to and from the hiking destination and are led by an experienced guide.
We’ve listed just a few of our favorite late-summer hikes:
Visit the resort activity schedule for more hikes and other fun outdoor adventures to enjoy during your getaway.
Remember… ‘Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.’ ~John Muir
Make the most of the last days of summer with a visit to the North Shore. During the late summer months, the possibilities are endless for fun and adventure on and off the resort properties. Lake Superior kayaking, inland lake kayaking, biking, canoeing, hiking, golfing, fishing, complimentary guided activities and events, distinct onsite dining options, ultimate relaxation at Waves of Superior Spa, and enough resort amenities to satisfy every traveler. Let the summer fun continue!
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