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General Information
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 Camping in Voyageurs National Park
Camp by motorboat, houseboat or canoe in beautiful Voyageurs National Park at any of the 200 water accessible campsites. Campsites, free of charge and on a first come, first-served basis, offer picnic tables, fire rings and tent pads – to name a few items. Permit required (free). Call (218) 283-6600 or (218) 286-5258..
Boat Cruises -Several different boat cruises. See bald eagles, osprey, loons and other wildlife commonly seen.
For more information call (800) FALLS-MN or (888) 381-2873. Limited cruises available. To check out one of the fun tours, visit
http://www.squidoo.com/rainy-lake-gold-mines.
Naturalist-Guided Activities
Kabetogama, Ash River and Rainy Lake visitor centers offer canoe voyages, nature walks and a “Kids Explore Voyageurs” program Call (218) 286-5258.
Kettle Falls Experience
Historic Kettle Falls Hotel, in existence since 1913, is accessible only by boat or ferry service. Experience the crooked floor in the bar, good food or a scenic view from the dam which controls the lake levels. Your stay, whether it is a day or weekend, will be a pleasurable experience. Contact the Chamber of Commerce (800) 325-5766.
Fishing
Walleye, smallmouth bass, northern pike and crappie are all prized game fish in Rainy Lake, and it is an excellent fishery. An update is posted weekly at http://www.rainylake.org
Museums
The Koochiching Museum and Bronko Nagurski Annex are open daily and admissions vary. The museums are located in Smokey Bear Park on 6th Avenue at 3rd Street. 283 4316
Beaches
The International Falls City Beach and Ranier Beach are great places to catch some sun and take a swim, both are accessible by taking county road 20 through the village of Ranier.
Fall Colors
Forestry roads in Koochiching County offer scenic color tours, expect colors to change from mid September to Mid October. Touring Rainy Lake by boat will provide some stunning scenery as well. To learn more about a fun fall color trip, visit http://www.squidoo.com/daytriptothelost40
 Hunting
Koochiching County is a popular area for Bear Hunting and there are guide services available. Small game season provides an opportunity to hunt ruffed and spruce grouse, plus it’s possible to hunt woodcock waterfowl and whitetail deer. To check out some info on hunting, go to http://www.squidoo.com/grouse-hunting
Things to Do
There are many things to see and do in the area, and a website that has tons of photos and fun information can be found at http://www.squidoo.com/things-to-do-RL
What About Winter?
Snow brings the opportunity to snowmobile, cross country ski or snowshoe to experience the northland beauty. Rainy Lake is great for ice fishing, especially with portable gear, however, there are ice roads plowed in many areas for larger ice houses and several resorts offer ice fishing packages.
Icebox Days in January each year offers quite a variety of family oriented fun events and features the “Freeze Yer Gizzard Blizzard Run” an over 30 year old race event that draws well over 200 hardy runners each year. For the truly hardy, the Arrowhead 135 starts in International Falls and ends 135 miles away near Tower. Participants can bike, hike or ski the trail and need to prove they are prepared for this event.
Wildlife Observation
Enjoy the sightings of such wildlife animals as the bald eagles, osprey, loons, gulls, blue herons, moose, beaver, wolves, deer and more.
Paper Mill Tours
Boise Paper offers interesting hour-long tours June through August, Monday through Friday, 8:30am., 11:00am., and1:30pm., No Admission fee, no children under 10 and reservations are appreciated. 218 285 5011.
Wildlife Museum
Located at Sportsman’s Service on highway 53, the exhibits include over 100 birds and 50 animals. Admission is $1.00 adults and .50 children.
Falls Country Club
An 18-hole championship course situated on the Rainy River with spectacular views into Canada. PGA golf professional, pro shop, practice range, bar and grill. Information, 218 283 4491.
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April
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May
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April 20-21, 2012
Sports Home and Recreation Show, Kerry Park Arena, Fri 5-9pm, Sat 9am-5pm 218-283-3481
April 28, 2012
A Cause for Paws Dinner/Auction, Lenard's Americinn, 4:30pm, Humane Society 218-324-2313
April 28, 2012
National Park Week Open House, Rainy Lake Visitors Center, 2pm, 218-286-5258
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May 3, 2012
Annual Chamber Banquet and Awards, Thunderbird Lodge, 5:30pm, 800-325-5766
May 5, 2012
Folk Concert, Lorenz Schwarz, Backus Community Center, 218-285-7225
May 11, 2012
Hooked on Talent (talent show), Backus Community Center, 7pm, 800-325-5766
May 12, 2012
Minnesota Fishing Season Opens - statewide
May 14, 2012
Border Concert, Metales M5, Backus Community Center, 218-285-7225
May 28, 2011
Memorial Day, Convetion and Visitors Bureau Offices Closes
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June
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July
July 1, 2012
Grand Tour (Nat'l Park Boat Tour), Rainy Lake Visitor Center, 1pm, 218-286-5258. This 2.5 hour tour includes a stop at Little American Island to explore the defunct gold mine and is offered Saturday, Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursday for the remainder of July
July 1, 2012
Canada Day, Fort Frances, Ontario, all day, 800-325-5766, Kicks off the International celebrations of Indepedence, there will be parades, entertainment and fireworks
July ,1 2012
Ethno-botanical Garden Walking Tour, Rainy Lake Visitor Center, 12pm noon, 218-286-5258. This tour is offered Tuesday-Sunday for the remainder of July.
July 2, 2012
Pulling for Peace, Oberstar Riverside Complex, 11am-2pm, 800-325-5766. The International Tug of War is a fun event on both sides of the border. In Fort Frances, this will take place at the Sorting Gap Marina.
July 3, 2012
Explore by Canoe, Rainy Lake Visitor Center, 2pm, 218-286-5258. The Park Service will provide the equipment and lead a two hour exploration, the tours are offered evert Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in July.
July 4, 2012
Independence Day, International Falls/Ranier, all day, 800-325-5766. International celebrations conclude with the 4th of July fireworks on the US side, there are also parades and entertainment.
July 4, 2012
6th Annual Bronco 5k/Fun Run, Fall High Track, 9-10am, 218-324-0221
July 4, 2012
Music in the Parks (free evening concert), Smokey Bear Park Bandshell, 7pm, 800-325-5766. The music in the Parks will feature a different performance each Wednesday evening in July.
July 4, 2012
Discovery Cruise (Nat'l Park Boat Tour), Rainy Lake Visitor Center, 1pm, 218-286-5258. This tour emphasizes areas where you are likely to spot a variety of wildlife and will be repeated Wednedays and Fridays in July.
July 6, 2012
North Canoe Voyage (Nat'l Park Boat Tour), Rainy Lake Visitor Center, 218-286-5258. This opportunity to paddle with rangers is offered every Friday and Saturday in July.
July 6, 2012
Ross Memorial Golf Tournament, Falls Country Club, 218-283-4491.
July 7-8, 2012
Smokey Bear Golf Tournament, Falls Country Club, 218-283-4491.
July 20, 2012
Starry, Starry Night, Rainy Lake Visitor Center, 9pm, 218-286-5258. 2 hour interpretive program that explores the life and death of stars and what it means to us.
July 25, 2012
Crazy Days, International Fall Area, all day, 800-325-5766. Traditional Summer Sale with often exceptional bargains as merchants clear out storerooms.
July 28, 2012
Star Light, Star Bright, First Star..., Rainy Lake Visitor Center, 8pm, 218-286-5258. Join Arrowhead Astronomical Society members in exploring the night sky using high powered telescopes.
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June 6-15, 2012
Summer Arts for Youth featuring Prairie Fire Theatre, Backus Community Center, 218-285-7225
June 15, 2012
North Canoe Voyage (Nat'l Park Tour), Rainy Lake Visitor Center, 10am, 218-286-5258. This opportunity to paddle with the rangers is offered again June 16, 22, 23, 29 and 30
June 15, 2012
Art Exhibit/Drama Performance, Backus Community Center, 218-285-7225
June 15, 2012
Starry, Starry Night, Rainy Lake Visitor Center, 9pm, 218-286-5258. Interpretive program that explores the life and death of stars. Binoculars provided if necessary.
June 17, 2012
Ethno-botanical Garden Walking Tour, Rainy Lake Visitor Center, 12pm noon, 218-286-5258. This tour is offered Tuesday-Sunday for the remainder of June.
June 17, 2012
Grand Tour (Nat'l Park Boat Tour), Rainy Lake Visitor Center, 1pm, 218-286-5258. This 2.5 hour tour includes a stop at Little American Island to explore the defunct gold mine and is offers again June 19, 21,23, 24, 26, 28 and 30.
June 20, 2012
Discovery Cruise (Nat'l Park Boat Tour), Rainy Lake Visitor Center, 1pm, 218-286-5258. This tour emphasizes areas where you are likely to spot a variety of wildlife and will be repeated June 22, 27 and 29.
June 20, 2012
Music in the Parks (free evening concert), Smokey Bear Park Bandshell, 7pm, 800-325-5766
June 23, 2012
Star Light, Star Bright, First Star..., Rainy Lake Visitor Center, 8pm, 218-286-5258. Join Arrowhead Astronomical Society members in exploring the night sky using high powered telescopes.
June 23, 2012
Explore by Canoe, Rainy Lake Visitor Center, 2pm, 218-286-5258. The Park Service will provide the equipment and lead a two hour exploration, the tours are offered again June 26, 27 and 28.
June 23, 2012
Holenko Memorial Golf Tournament, Falls Country Club, 218-283-4491.
August 1, 2012
Discovery Cruise (Nat'l Park Boat Tour), Rainy Lake Visitor Center, 1pm, 218-286-5258. This tour emphasizes areas where you are likely to spot a variety of wildlife and will be repeated Wednesdays and Fridays through August 24, 2012.
August 1, 2012
Explore by Canoe, Rainy Lake Visitor Center, 2pm, 218-286-5258. The Park Service will provide the equipment and lead a two hour exploration. The tours are offered every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through August 24, 2012.
August ,1 2012
Ethno-botanical Garden Walking Tour, Rainy Lake Visitor Center, 12pm noon, 218-286-5258. This tour is offered Tuesday-Sunday for the remainder of August.
August 2, 2012
Grand Tour (Nat'l Park Boat Tour), Rainy Lake Visitor Center, 1pm, 218-286-5258. This 2.5 hour tour includes a stop at Little American Island to explore the defunct gold mine and is offered Saturday, Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays through August.
August 2, 2012
Pete Peterson Senior Tournament, Falls Country Club, 218-283-4491.
August 3, 2012
North Canoe Voyage (Nat'l Park Boat Tour), Rainy Lake Visitor Center, 10am, 218-286-5258. This opportunity to paddle with a ranger is offered every Friday and Saturday through August 24, 2012.
August 4, 2012
Budweiser Tournament, Falls Country Club, 218-283-4491.
August 10, 2012
Night Sky Wonders, Rainy Lake Visitor Center, 8pm, 218-286-5258. 1.5 hour program to help you learn how and where to spot constellations, mixed with family friendly facts and information.
August 11, 2012
Ranier Days, a parade, food booths, games and history tours are all part of Ranier Days in the quaint lakeside village two miles east of International Falls. Information 1-800-325-5766
August 12, 2012
Kettle Fall Cruise (Nat'l Park Boat Tour), Rainy Lake Visitors Center, 10am, 218-286-5258. A great day trip to a fun point of interest and historic site, stand on US soil and look South into Canada! This tour will be repeated on Sunday, August 26, 2012.
August 12, 2012
Meteor Showers over Voyageurs, Rainy Lake Visitors Center, 9:30pm, 218-286-5258. A park service program to observe the annual Perseid meteor shower, bring a blanket, binoculars and bug spray.
August 18, 2012
Backus Triathalon, Backus Community Center, 218-285-7225
August 23-25, 2012
Arts and Crafts Festival, Backus Community Center, 218-285-7225
August 23, 2012
International Falls Bass Championship, Smokey Bear Park, 6pm, 800-325-5766. This annual fishing tournament kicks off with a boat parade and evening of entertainment.
August 23, 2012
Backus Community Center Arts & Crafts. Backus/City Parks, all day, 281-825-7225. This festival will continue through August 25, 2012.
August 24, 2012
International Falls Bass Championship, Rainy Lake/River, all day, 800-325-5766. Two person teams fish the lake one day and the river the other in this two day catch-and-release tournament.
August 24, 2012
International Falls Bass Championship, Smokey Bear Park, 4pm, 800-325-5766. The first day weigh-ins will kick off the evening entertainment, food booths and fun.
August 25, 2012
International Falls Bass Championship, Rainy Lake/River, all day, 800-325-5766. The final day of fishing for the teams.
August 25, 2012
International Falls Bass Championship Weigh-in Awards, Entertainment, Smokey Bear Park, 4pm, 800-325-576. Lots of great entertainment follows the final weigh-ins and awards ceremonies.
August 25, 2012
Star Light, Star Bright, first Star...Rainy Lake Visitor Center, 8pm, 218-286-5258. Great opportunity to some night sky viewing with high powered telescopes. (Ages 10 and up please)
August 31, 2012
Blue Moon Hike, Rainy Lake Visitor Center, 8pm, 800-325-5766. An hour-and-a-half exploration by the light of the "Blue Moon" no flasthlights, ages 10 and up please.
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September
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October
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September ,1 2012
Ethno-botanical Garden Walking Tour, Rainy Lake Visitor Center, 12pm noon, 218-286-5258. This tour is offered Tuesday-Sunday through September 28, 2012.
September 1, 2012
Grand Tour (Nat'l Park Boat Tour), Rainy Lake Visitor Center, 1pm, 218-286-5258. This 2.5 hour tour includes a stop at Little American Island to explore the defunct gold mine and is offered Saturday, Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursday through September 8, 2012
September 2, 2012
Kettle Fall Cruise (Nat'l Park Boat Tour), Rainy Lake Visitors Center, 10am, 218-286-5258. A great day trip to a fun point of interest and historic site, stand on US soil and look South into Canada! This tour will be repeated on Sunday, September 16, 2012.
September 3, 2012
Labor Day Observed
September 8, 2012
Frostbite Falls Scramble, Falls Country Club, 218-283-4491.
September 15, 2012
Small Game Season, Statewide. Koochiching County has extensive habitat excellent for ruffed and spruce grouse and most is open to public hunting.
September 15, 2012
Minnesota Arhcery Deer Season, Statewide. Koochiching County has large tracts of public lands available to archery deer hunters.
September 29, 2012
Border Concert, Music of John Denver, Backus Community Center, 218-285-7225
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Coming Soon...
End of October to Early November
Waterfowl Hunting
The waterfowl season is the least predictable due to the fact that they are federally controlled. Could be 45-60 days long. For details call (218) 286-5434
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November
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December
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November 13, 2012
Border Concert, Two on Tap, Backus Community Center, 218-285-7225
November 24, 2012
Holiday Arts and Crafts, Backus Community Center, 218-285-7225
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Coming Soon...
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January
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February
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Coming Soon...
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Questions? Contact Us:
Pete Schultz
Director
International Falls, Ranier and Rainy Lake
Convention and Visitors Bureau
301 2nd Ave.
International Falls, Mn 56649
1 800 FallsMN
(1 800 325 5766)
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