Schedule

Friday 6:30pm: Karl's Birthday Bash!
Recreation, snacks, and socializing outdoors at a friend's house/yard on Barr's Lake (~20 minute drive northwest of downtown Duluth). Email Kstoerz@gmail.com or text (612) 860-2909 to let us know you'll be joining and get the address/directions. We'll have all the fixings for Chicago Style hot dogs (all beef) please bring a snack and a beverage to share, and a chair if you have one. Dress for the weather.

10/14 update: We'll probably shift things a bit more indoors than we originally planned due to the weather. Do reach out if you would like to join us and haven't gotten the info yet! -Karl

Saturday 5:00pm: The Coupling (Ka-Chunk)

5:00pm Aim to arrive at the museum around 5pm to have time to get seated. See Locations page for info about where to park and which entrance to use.

5:30pm Ceremony at Lake Superior Railroad Museum in downtown Duluth, MN
6:00-7:00pm Train ride with snacks and drinks hosted by the happy couple

7:00-8:30pm Dinner Buffet featuring a blend of German and Mexican dishes including: Vegan and GF Sopes with a variety of toppings. Vegan, GF Tofu Schnitzel , Chicken Schnitzel with a cilantro lime sauce, Beef Empanadas, Potato Empanadas, Elote Spätzle, Chips and Salsa, Roasted Vegetables.

7:00-end of evening: Cash Bar

8:30-end of evening: Enjoy the museum exhibits, conversation, and music!

9:00pm Piñata smash!

10:30-11:00pm we'll start cleaning up/wrapping up. (we love you, but need to sleep)

Sunday 12:00pm: Jay Cooke State Park - River Inn Visitor Center
Join us for an afternoon of exploration at Jay Cooke State Park. We can't rent the shelter because it's still Fall Color season, however the park assured us that the shelters are open to the public. We'll post up at the River Inn Visitor Center. We'll have a choose your own adventure, with folks who want to chill and snack, guarding the snacks from Luci's beloved Pine Martens (yes, we know they are crepuscular), and those who want to hike and wander branching out. There are a few paved accessible paths, some short grassy routes, and more rugged hikes. The Swinging Bridge has been rebuilt and offers beautiful views of the St. Louis river and all of her rapids.

Jay Cooke State ParkTrailblazers: this park is a must! Park trails link up to the Willard Munger State Trail at the north edge of the park; perfect for backpackers, bikers (both mountain and tour), hikers, horseback riders, and skiers. Check out the wildflowers in the spring, and the vivid colors in the fall. Walk on the swinging suspension bridge high above the raging St. Louis River. Visit the historic cemetery and the gorge at Thomson Dam.