Bearskin Lodge

09/02/2026

If you’ll be at Bearskin this weekend, consider attending the Briand Morrison concert at nearby Schaap Community Center, just a short distance away from Bearskin. The event is part of the Gunflint Trail Historical Society’s “Artist in Residence” program.

Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, held at the A. Paul & Carol Schaap Community Center

Acclaimed guitarist Briand Morrison returns to the Gunflint Trail Historical Society’s Artist-in-Residence Program following his winter residency this past March, bringing his incredible ability to bridge modern jazz mastery with the rugged, remote beauty of the Northwoods landscape.

Known for his vibrant, highly visual, and engaging “composing on the fly,” Briand creates rich melodic improvisations deeply rooted in his Anishinaabe heritage. Despite being a solo guitarist on stage, the audience won’t just hear a sparse acoustic set. By utilizing a unique blend of his live playing and modern technology, Briand builds complex, layered rhythmic patterns and harmonic backdrops in real-time, giving this performance the full, rich weight of a complete jazz ensemble.

Briand said of his residency experience, “I was able to practice, record, and evaluate my playing and direction… I’m going to take this place with me when I leave… It’s changed my playing.”

Join us for this free community event to:

• Hear original tracks and learn about the songwriting process
• Gain deep insights into the composition of pieces throughout the performance
• Enjoy beautiful vocal collaborations with his partner, Roxann Berglund
• View photos from his winter residency and see how the Northwoods inspires his art

Light snacks and beverages will be available during breaks.

Admission is free, with a suggested donation of $10 per person to support the Gunflint Trail Historical Society’s Artist-in-Residence Program.

Whether you’re a musician, artist, nature enthusiast, or simply curious about the creative process, this is a wonderful opportunity to experience fine art up close and discover how patience, observation, and technical skill come together to create compelling works inspired by the natural world.

Community support makes this program possible. Your gift helps bring artists to the Gunflint Trail and share their work with our community, keeping these inspiring experiences accessible to everyone.

08/29/2026

If you have questions about cycling, training or preparing for The Gunflint Scramble make sure to post them here and coach Sam of Elson Endurance will give you all the answers you need.

Have a burning question about your training leading up to The Gunflint Scramble? Not quite sure how you're going to be the first rider to the top of the Bearcub hill? Lucky for you we're partnering with Elson Endurance for an online training AMA August 29-30th! Put your questions in the comments on either the Gunflint Scramble Facebook or Instagram page, and Sam will do his best to answer all of them on the 29th-30th.

08/26/2026

As the saying goes, “Summer should get a speeding ticket.” Our beautiful Minnesota weather zooms by so fast!

If you wish you could get one last blast of one of the best summers ever, Bearskin has a few openings left before Labor Day. Swimming has been awesome, we haven’t seen a mosquito for weeks so hiking and canoeing are bug-free and beautiful, and our activity program continues through Thursday, September 3rd.

Check the chart here to find a few last available dates that might fit your schedule, and wrap up Summer 2026 with fun last minute summer memories. Call us at (218)388-2292 or email [email protected]. More info www.bearskin.com

08/25/2026

Such good news and timing is terrific. We have almost every canoe out, every day, because this is a perfect time of year to be here. The nights can get a little chilly now, so a campfire under the starlit sky will be appreciated.

08/25/2026

We are wrapping up Summer 2026 at Bearskin Lodge, a summer we will remember as one of the nicest summers ever. This was such a fun group last week and wow, did they ever show up for Annette’s foraging class — and everything else, but the foraging group was a record-breaker. Lots of fizz in the White Pine Sprite this time!

We are in the midst of our last full week of classes now, but we will offer a partial schedule next week. If you are wishing you hadn’t missed our “all-time best summer,” we have scattered openings for the last half of this week and during next week. Give us a call! 218-388-2292

08/20/2026

Do you have a summer job that’s coming to an end — but you wish you could stay up here a little longer? Bearskin Lodge on the Gunflint Trail is in the process of hiring new long-term housekeeping staff, but meanwhile we have a busy September gap to fill. EDITED TO NOTE: we did find a fantastic person to fill in for September, but *might* have the same short-term need for one month in October.

We have an available house and we have a fun short-term job for an individual who is a good worker, who likes to clean cabins or has housekeeping experience, and who fits in well with the rest of our very nice, young staff. September is our favorite month on the Gunflint Trail; you’ll love being here! Biking, canoeing, hiking— the best season to enjoy all the outdoor fun the Gunflint Trail offers. Email [email protected] for more info. (No phone calls please— email works best.)

08/19/2026

Another lively week of family activities at beautiful Bearskin Lodge on Minnesota’s historic Gunflint Trail. This summer has been unbelievably perfect during most weeks. The lack of bugs is astonishing— we are all loving this! Two more weeks of free summer activities. We have a few openings, so you can still join us for an “end of summer” getaway.

08/14/2026

Have you seen the beavers at Bearskin this year? It's been a particularly busy summer for beavers in our bay, and we would love to see any photos or videos you've taken of them.

Our latest blog post is all about beavers and how they affect the ecosystem, even helping to prevent fires!

https://bearskin.com/busy-beavers-of-bearskin-all-about-our-ecosystem-engineers/

08/10/2026

What a gorgeous, fun week at Bearskin. Such lovely weather, such fabulous people, and so much creativity. ♥️

You still have time to join us for an end of summer trip. We have a few days open in one cabin next week, and several cabins open for the week before Labor Day. It’s been warm, it’s been great swimming weather, and we haven’t seen a bug for weeks. Wrap up this summer with one last trip to the Northwoods.

08/08/2026

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