Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center

08/18/2025

This week Gifty will be sharing her experiences at the Center on quite a few topics, including the Emerald Ash Borer, our newest deer exhibit, and the archives! Stay tuned!

08/14/2025

Kids 6 to12 years old can join us for a FREE Nature Day Camp at the Visitor Center!
When: August 22nd, 9am-2pm
What: Experiments, crafts, fishing!

Space is limited. Please register your kiddo(s) here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-day-camp-at-the-northern-great-lakes-visitor-center-tickets-1591435579659?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/09/2025

Smokey Bear turns 81 today! For more than eight decades, he’s reminded us that only you can prevent wildfires. Celebrate Smokey’s legacy by practicing fire safety and sharing his message with the next generation. Happy birthday, Smokey Bear!

08/09/2025

Eighty years ago, on August 6, 1945, Major Richard (Dick) Ira B**g, Ace of Aces, took his last flight.
Learn about his legacy at the B**g Center in Superior.

08/05/2025

07/29/2025

07/23/2025

Join us Saturday July 26th for a Pop-Up Nature Journal table with Master Naturalist Jennie Beck!

Jenny will be stationed in the Whittlesey room of the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center from 10am to 12pm where she will provide information and materials for folks interested in learning about and trying out Nature Journaling! All ages and experience levels welcome! Since this is a Drop-In event, no registration or fee is required. Bring your own materials if you like or borrow ours, but most importantly, bring your enthusiasm and curiosity! We hope to see you on Saturday!

07/16/2025

The 65th Annual Lumberjack World Championships® is set to make history this summer in Hayward, Wisconsin, as it welcomes the largest field of female competitors the event has ever seen. In a landmark year for the storied competition, 46 professional women will take to the stage to showcase their strength, skill, and spirit in events traditionally dominated by men.

The 65th Annual Lumberjack World Championships® is set to make history this summer in Hayward, Wisconsin, as it welcomes the largest field of female competitors the event has ever seen. In a landmark year for the storied competition, 46 professional women will take to the stage to showcase their strength, skill, and spirit in events traditionally dominated by men.

This milestone reflects a growing trend in competitive lumberjack sports, where female athletes are carving out their place and inspiring new generations. From chopping and sawing to logrolling and boom running, women will compete at elite levels in events that test balance, precision, and raw power.

“This is more than just a milestone — it’s a moment of evolution for the sport,” said Sam LaSalle, Executive Director of the Lumberjack World Championships, “We’ve watched women’s participation steadily grow over the years, and this year, the numbers speak for themselves. These athletes are powerful, precise, and deserve the spotlight.”

Founded in 1960, the Lumberjack World Championships has become a beloved tradition in the Wisconsin Northwoods, drawing top athletes from around the globe and tens of thousands of fans to the historic Lumberjack Bowl on the shores of Lake Hayward. This year’s competition, scheduled for July 16-19, promises a high-energy atmosphere filled with thrilling action and meaningful milestones.

📸: Lumberjack World Championships

07/15/2025

The Visitor Center will be closing at 2pm today. If you need Wisconsin Historical Archival assistance, please call Linda at 715-685-2649 or Pam at 715-685-2647.
Also, if you were a visitor that lost a credit card here today, please call Linda or Pam and they can assist you.

07/10/2025

The NGLVC will be closing early today at 2 pm due to a staffing shortage. If you need to reach the Wisconsin Historical Society History Center and Archives for a research request this afternoon, please call 715-685-2649.

07/10/2025

Here’s a couple of items recently found at the center. If you’ve lost an item, stop by the front desk to claim.

07/09/2025

https://www.miwp.org/calendar/2025/7/9/bears-of-the-northland
Bears of the Northland, Tonight (July 9) at the Madeline Island Museum

Free and open to the public! Location: Madeline Island Museum Have you ever encountered a black bear?  Did it spark fear or wonder?  Learn fascinating bear information that may cause you to rethink your relationship with bears. Speaker:  Jane Weber, retired Master Natura