Discover: Wolves & Bears of the Upper Midwest Bus Tour

Discover: Wolves & Bears of the Upper Midwest Bus Tour

Ely, Minnesota

September 26th-29th, 2024

Get ready for a 4-day adventure packed with howling excitement as you journey to the International Wolf Center and the North American Bear Center! Join other wildlife enthusiasts in special programming to learn more about these incredible creatures. This trip will also include siteseeing along the scenic highway to Twin Harbors, additional visitor centers, time for shopping in Ely, and more!

Cost Per Person:

Single Occupancy Fee: $870

Double Occupancy Fee: $640

Triple Occupancy Fee: $560

Quad Occupancy Fee: $530

Trip fee includes motorcoach transportation, lodging, entrance fees, tours, breakfast, & tips. Participants will be responsible for lunches & dinners.

Rodgers Fall Family Fest

Rodgers Fall Family Fest

September 27th, 7PM at Rodgers Park - Enclosed Shelter

On Friday, join us for the 3rd Annual Rodgers Fall Family Fest at Rodgers Park. BCC will have s'mores ingredients for those with a sweet tooth. There will be yard games set up for all ages and a warm campfire to enjoy. A self-led moonlight scavenger hunt on the trail starts at 7:30pm. Call Ranger Hach at 319-560-9803 with questions about this event. Registration not required.

Rodgers Fall Family Fest

Rodgers Fall Family Fest

September 28th, 6:30PM at Rodgers Park - Campground

On Saturday, Trick-or-Treating will be from 6:30pm-7:30pm. Traffic will be restricted to lower drive only, while park goers can take note of their favorite decorated site and vote for them at the host site! The winner will be announced shortly after 7:30pm. Prizes are the following: 1st place: 3-night camping certificate, 2nd place: 2-night camping certificate, 3rd place: 1-night camping certificate. Traffic at the campground will be reopened once trick-or-treating has ceased. Call Ranger Hach at 319-560-9803 with questions about this event. Registration not required.

Nature Knowledge Day: Orienteering & Archery

Nature Knowledge Day: Orienteering and Archery

October 3rd, 9:30AM - 11:30AM at Rodgers Park; Geared for 4th-12th grade

Discover the art of using a compass to unravel a riddle, and practice your archery skills in this two-hour session. Due to the nature of this program, it is best suited for kids in 4th grade and up. Participants MUST REGISTER in advance by visiting www.mycountyparks.com. Participants do not have to be in a homeschool group to participate. Please note that youth under 4th grade will not be able to shoot archery.