Date July 30, 2011Comments
After our loon chicks hatched two weekends ago, we were afraid we might have run out of “newness” at the museum and nature center. After all, how to you follow-up a pair of fluffy little loon chicks getting feed by Mom and Dad, taking rides on their parents’ backs, and trying their hardest to dive underwater?
But just when the loon family became infrequent visitors to the bay, just we thought we were out of tricks for 2011, the temporary exhibit arrived.
The exhibit space behind the fireplace in the museum’s main room is a designated temporary exhibit space whose content is swapped out annually. Last year’s exhibit focused on the evolution of the Gunflint Trail from a footpath to a two-lane, paved National Scenic Byway. This year, the exhibit is devoted to the history of Chik-Wauk Lodge.
Although many museum visitors are well aware of the museum building and property’s “past”, many visitors don’t realize that the building which now houses the museum was once the main lodge building of Chik-Wauk Lodge. Now museum visitors can learn about Chik-Wauk Lodge, which operated from 1934-1980. The exhibit details the ownership history, the construction of the building and resort and everyday life at the lodge.
There’s always something new to see at Chik-Wauk!
Date July 15, 2011Comments
Maybe you’ve been up to Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center recently and you’re wondering if it might be the right time to join the Gunflint Trail Historical Society. Or maybe you haven’t made it up to Chik-Wauk yet, but are planning to head up this season. Either way, now’s a great time to join the Historical Society. Why?
The Gunflint Trail Historical Society is a private non-profit who operates Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center. Formed in 2005, the Historical Society devoted its first five years to developing, refurbishing, and opening Chik-Wauk. Now the Historical Society manages the museum, collects historical data, conducts oral history interviews, and plans and develops future exhibits for the museum. Members of the GTHS are invited to play in active role in the society by volunteering at the museum or attending monthly meetings during the summer season. Perhaps most importantly, Gunflint Trail Historical Society members and their guests receive free admission to the Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center.
The Gunflint Trail Historical Society has recently made it even easier to join the society: Now you can join online. You can opt to pay in full, or you can set up a recurring payment that can occur weekly, monthly, or annually. We hope people will find this new system easy to use and will appreciate more flexible payment options. Your feedback is welcomed at info@gunflinttrailhistoricalsociety.org.
Your contribution is tax-deductible and helps keep Chik-Wauk and the GTHS strong! We so appreciate your support.
Date July 2, 2011Comments
Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature is OPEN this Fourth of July weekend. Although many historical and cultural sites run by the state government are closed due to the state shutdown, Chik-Wauk is the joint project of the U.S. Forest Service and the Gunflint Trail Historical Society and is not affected in the least by the shutdown. We remain open everyday from 10-5. Admission charge is $2 for an individual or $5 for a family.
If you need a break from the sticky July heat; we’re air-conditioned! Come enjoy our presentation of Gunflint Trail history (complete with hands-on exhibits, video displays, and a reading library) and our network of hiking trails this Fourth of July weekend.
