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Lake Superior Ecology
BIOL 328, LASC 10
Course description: Join Bee and Brian Wisenden (Biosciences Dept) on an exploration of the north shore of Lake Superior from Duluth MN to Thunder Bay Ontario. Along the way, students will camp at state parks and discover the political, historical, economic and natural significance of this region. Students will soon discover that one does not have to go to distant lands to experience incredible natural beauty. We have it right here in our own back yard! Moreover, these locations tell a tale of the history and cultural heritage of North America from the first peoples to inhabit this region, the European settlers, important trade routes for fur, timber and minerals, and sociopolitical events that have shaped the human geography we see today.
Registration is limited to 18 and is by instructor approval only. Please email Bee Wisenden (wisendenp@mnstate.edu) or Brian Wisenden (wisenden@gmail.com) if interested in taking this course or for more information.
Itinerary for August 2014:
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Day 1: Monday Aug 4
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Drive to Gooseberry Falls SP
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Drive is approximately 6 hours
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Stop in Duluth along the way to pick up
groceries for 3 nights
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Spend time exploring Gooseberry Falls SP
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Stay night at Gooseberry Falls SP
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Day 2: Tuesday Aug 5
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Visit fish hatcheries of French River
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Logging industry and the importance of reserving
state parks
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Stay 2nd
night at Gooseberry Falls SP
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Day 3: Wednesday Aug 6
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Pick up camp at GFSP
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Visit Silver Bay aquaponics
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Explore Split Rock Lighthouse
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Set up camp at Split Rock Lighthouse SP
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Day 4: Thursday Aug 7
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Visit Wolf Ridge Learning Center
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Stay 2nd night at Split Rock Light
house
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Day 5: Friday Aug 8
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Rent Kayaks and explore riparian vegetation on
north shore
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Snorkel or scuba dive along shore line of Lake
Superior
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Stay 3rd night at Split Rock
Lighthouse
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Day 6: Saturday Aug 9
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Pick up camp at Split Rock Light house
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Drive approximately 2 hours to Judge C Magney
State Park
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Visit Grand Marais – pick up groceries for Day
6; 7 and 8
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Lunch at Nanabijou on the way
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Hike Devil’s Kettle at JCM SP
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Stay night at Judge C Magney SP
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Day 7: Sunday Aug 10
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Pick up camp at Judge C Magney Park
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Drive to Grand Portage to catch ferry to Isle
Royale
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Set up camp at Isle Royale
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Day 8: Monday Aug 11
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Explore Isle Royale (Minnesota side)
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Stay 2nd night at Isle Royale
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Day 9: Tuesday Aug 12
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Pack up camp at Isle Royale and catch Ferry to
mainland
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Drive over US/Canada border to Thunder Bay
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Visit Lake Shebandowan
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Free time – boating, fishing, swimming, relaxing
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Stay last night at Lodge in Lake Shebandowan,
Ontario |
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Day 10: Wednesday Aug 13
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Drive back to Moorhead |
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