Artist Demonstration and Talk with Artist in Residence – Sofia Vanderlan
Grand Portage National Monument and the Grand Marais Art Colony invite the public to two upcoming events with artist-in-residence Sofia Vanderlan.
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Travel Archive
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2026-08-26
1 STORIES2026-07-27
2 STORIESGrand Portage National Monument to Host Night Sky Event
Grand Portage National Monument invites the public to discover the mesmerizing wonders of the night sky during a special Star Party, offered in partnership with the National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation on Thursday, Aug. 6.
Official NPS sourceGrand Portage National Monument Announces 2026 Annual Rendezvous Days: “Games & Entertainment of the Fur Trade Era”
Grand Portage National Monument invites visitors to experience the sights, sounds, and stories of the 18th-century fur trade during the annual Rendezvous Days, taking place Aug. 7-9, 2026. This year’s theme, “Games & Entertainment of the Fur Trade Era,” highlights the lively contests, traditional pastimes, and cultural exchanges that once filled the summer gathering at Grand Portage.
Official NPS source2026-07-20
1 STORIESFort Charlotte Campground Temporarily Closed Due to Wildfire Conditions
Grand Portage National Monument is temporarily closing the Fort Charlotte Campground effective immediately due to high fire danger and active wildfires across northeast Minnesota.
Official NPS source2026-05-11
1 STORIESGrand Portage National Monument Announces Summer Hours Beginning May 23, 2026
Grand Portage National Monument will implement Summer hours beginning on Saturday, May 23, 2026. The Heritage Center will be open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and the Historic Depot will be open from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. The historic depot will be open seven days a week through Monday, October 12.
Official NPS source2026-04-24
1 STORIESGrand Portage National Monument Receives National Award for Partnership & Interpretation
Grand Portage National Monument received the Charles S. Marshall Unit Award in March 2026 from Eastern National, a not-for-profit cooperating association that promotes the public’s support of America’s national parks and other public trust partners. The award recognizes Grand Portage National Monument’s excellence in partnership, education, and interpretation across the National Park Service.
Official NPS source2025-05-12
1 STORIESGrand Portage National Monument Announces Summer Hours Beginning May 24, 2025
GRAND PORTAGE, Minn. – Grand Portage National Monument will implement Summer hours starting May 24, 2025. The Heritage Center will be open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and the Historic Depot will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Official NPS source2021-10-07
1 STORIESGrand Portage Flag Now Flies at Isle Royale National Park
The Grand Portage Honor Guard stands attention next to the Grand Portage Tribal flag and the United States of America flag.
Official NPS source2021-01-15
1 STORIESWinter Research Activities at Isle Royale National Park Postponed until 2022
Following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local officials, and to support the nation's effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, NPS personnel and researchers will not be conducting research on Isle Royale this winter. Researchers from Michigan Technological University, State University of New York College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Minnesota, Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and the NPS planned to conduct various aspects of ecosystem research this winter as part of a long-term research program and assess the ecological impacts of restoring wolves to the ecosystem.
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