July 2025
Split Rock Night & Twilight Photography
Scheduled to coincide with optimum visibility of the milky way, this workshop will give you the skills to capture the twilight and night sky. The workshop begins on Saturday at 1 pm with a classroom session at Tettegouche Park. The classroom session will cover the skills and camera settings for an optimum twilight and night sky photo shoot. At 9 pm, we will meet at Split Rock Lighthouse and State Park for the field portion of the workshop. We will…
Find out more »Author Event: “Rings of Heartwood” with Molly Beth Griffin
Molly Beth Griffin, author of Rings of Heartwood: Poems on Growing, will be at Split Rock Lighthouse for a book signing.
Find out more »“Perpich: A Minnesota Original” with Ben Schierer
Ben Schierer, author of Perpich: A Minnesota Original, will be at Split Rock Lighthouse for a book signing. Rudy Perpich was one of a kind. As Minnesota’s longest-serving governor, he built bridges where others saw impassible divides: between rural and urban life, labor and business interests, local politics and international trade. Perpich: A Minnesota Original explores the life and legacy of one of the state’s most consequential political figures. Get your copy of the book signed and meet Ben Schierer.…
Find out more »August 2025
Photography & Art at the Rock: Eric Klepinger
Photography & Art at the Rock is a monthly exhibit in the lobby of the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center, showcasing the work of local artists and photographers who capture the beauty of our landscape and wildlife. For the month of August, we’re proud to feature the work of Eric Klepinger, a North Shore-based artist whose deep connection to nature shines through in his art. Artist Bio: Raised in the mountains of Colorado, Eric developed an early love for the…
Find out more »Split Rock Lighthouse Sunrise Photography
This workshop begins with a welcome meeting at Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center to orient the photographers to the next day’s events. Time of meeting: 8 pm. August 9 our sunrise photoshoot begins at 5:30 am at the Trail Center in the Split Rock State Park. From there we will shoot on the ledge rock and pebble beach area. At 8:30 am we will break for breakfast. Then from 11 am until 2 pm we will meet in the classroom…
Find out more »Author Event: “The War at Home” with Greg Gaut
Greg Gaut, author of The War at Home: Minnesota During the Great War 1914-1920, will be at Split Rock Lighthouse for a book signing.
Find out more »Dark Sky Night at Split Rock Lighthouse
In partnership with The Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium for their yearly Dark Sky Caravan, Split Rock Lighthouse is hosting Darky Sky Night. To celebrate our dark skies, the evening will begin with a presentation by John Gregor, owner of Coldsnap Photography. John will share his approach to night sky photography, covering the Milky Way and Aurora. He will discuss how he prepares for a shoot, including selecting locations, timing, and the apps he uses for planning. Additionally, he will explain…
Find out more »September 2025
Split Rock Lighthouse Bell Museum Star Party
Explore the Galaxy at Split Rock Lighthouse – A Bell Museum Star Party Wednesday, September 18 | Split Rock Lighthouse Historic Site Join us for an unforgettable evening under the stars at one of Minnesota’s most iconic landmarks! In partnership with the Bell Museum, we’re hosting a Star Party at Split Rock Lighthouse—a night of stargazing, storytelling, and astrophotography along the stunning North Shore. Astronomy Highlights with Bob King: We’re thrilled to welcome Bob King, longtime Sky & Telescope contributor,…
Find out more »Split Rock Lighthouse Black & White Photography
September 19, This workshop is designed to teach the best technique for Black & White Landscape Photography, it begins with a welcome meeting at 8 pm to orient the photographers at the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center to the next day’s events. September 20, our sunrise photoshoot begins at 6:30 am at the Trail Center in the Split Rock State Park. From there we will shoot on the ledge rock and pebble beach area. At 9 am we will meet…
Find out more »Split Rock Lighthouse Black & White Photography
September 19, This workshop is designed to teach the best technique for Black & White Landscape Photography, it begins with a welcome meeting at 8 pm to orient the photographers at the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center to the next day’s events. September 20, our sunrise photoshoot begins at 6:30 am at the Trail Center in the Split Rock State Park. From there we will shoot on the ledge rock and pebble beach area. At 9 am we will meet…
Find out more »October 2025
Split Rock Lighthouse Fall Color Photography
October 10, this workshop begins with a welcome meeting to orient the photographers to the next day’s events at the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center. Time of meeting: 8 pm. October 11, our sunrise photoshoot begins at 7 am at the Trail Center in the Split Rock State Park. From there we will shoot on the ledge rock and pebble beach area. At 10 am we will meet for breakfast at Rustic Inn in Castle Danger. Then from 11 am…
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