Ready or not . . . .
. . . HERE WE COME!
To be fair, we’re more than ready for the grand opening this Sunday. This morning, we had a great cleaning/trail maintenance crew in to get the museum sparkling and the trails ready for hiking. Chris from Split Rock Studios has been up putting the final touches on the exhibits. The party tent is up. Now we just have to wait until Sunday. . .
We’re so excited that so many people are expressing interest in the museum and nature center. We thank all new agencies and organizations who saw fit to print news about the museum’s opening:
North Shore Hwy 61, WTIP for a feature news story and an interview with Chik-Wauk Event Coordinator Judy Edlund.
If you plan to attend the festivities on July 4th please be advised:
* Allow driving, parking, and shuttle time of 2 or more hours from Grand Marais. (Gates open at 11 AM)
* Car-pooling is strongly recommended. Parking Flaggers in orange vests will be stationed at County Rd 81 (Moose Pond Drive), County Rd 11 (Sag Lake Trail) and Trail’s End Campground, giving instructions for parking and shuttles.
* Drivers should watch for ‘Flagger Ahead’ signs, slow down, stop, listen to and carefully follow directions.
* Each parking area will be filled completely in a pre-determined order.
* Shuttle vans and buses will move people from the parking areas to the special event tent at Chik-Wauk.
Special accommodation is provided for anyone with a disability or impaired mobility.Please ask a flagger for instructions.
July 4 Schedule
* 11 AM Gates open – attendees will be assigned a “tour number”
* To avoid traffic we suggest you arrive early and & bring a picnic lunch. Picnic tables are available.
* 1PM Ceremony begins “under the big top”
* Key note speaker: Jim Sanders, Superior National Forest Supervisor, USDA Forest Service
* Ribbon-Cutting
* Museum tours in small groups
* Cake & beverages
* Hike the trails
We’ll see you soon!