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May-October
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 Camping in Voyagers National Park
Camp by motorboat, houseboat or canoe in beautiful Voyageurs National Park at any of the 200 water accessible campsites. Campsites, free of charge and on a first come, first-served basis, offer picnic tables, fire rings and tent pads – to name a few items. Permit required (free).
Call (218) 283-6600 or (218) 286-5258..
Boat Cruises -Several different boat cruises. See bald eagles, osprey, loons and other wildlife commonly seen.
For more information call (800) FALLS-MN or (888) 381-2873. Limited cruises available. To check out one of the fun tours, visit
http://www.squidoo.com/rainy-lake-gold-mines. Tours to Kettle Falls September 5 and 12 are the only two remaining scheduled.
Naturalist-Guided Activities
Kabetogama, Ash River and Rainy Lake visitor centers offer canoe voyages, nature walks and a “Kids Explore Voyageurs” program Call (218) 286-5258.
Kettle Falls Experience
Historic Kettle Falls Hotel, in existence since 1913, is accessible only by boat or ferry service. Experience the crooked floor in the bar, good food or a scenic view from the dam which controls the lake levels. Your stay, whether it is a day or weekend, will be a pleasurable experience. Contact the Chamber of Commerce (800) 325-5766.
Fishing
Walleye, smallmouth bass, northern pike and crappie are all prized game fish in Rainy Lake, and it is an excellent fishery. An update is posted weekly at http://www.rainylake.org
Museums
The Koochiching Museum and Bronko Nagurski Annex are open daily and admissions vary. The museums are located in Smokey Bear Park on 6th Avenue at 3rd Street. 283 4316
Beaches
The International Falls City Beach and Ranier Beach are great places to catch some sun and take a swim, both are accessible by taking county road 20 through the village of Ranier.
Fall Colors
Forestry roads in Koochiching County offer scenic color tours, expect colors to change from mid September to Mid October. Touring Rainy Lake by boat will provide some stunning scenery as well. To learn more about a fun fall color trip, visit http://www.squidoo.com/daytriptothelost40
 Hunting
Koochiching County is a popular area for Bear Hunting and there are guide services available. Small game season provides an opportunity to hunt ruffed and spruce grouse, plus it’s possible to hunt woodcock waterfowl and whitetail deer. To check out some info on hunting, go to http://www.squidoo.com/grouse-hunting
Things to Do
There are many things to see and do in the area, and a website that has tons of photos and fun information can be found at http://www.squidoo.com/things-to-do-RL
What About Winter?
Snow brings the opportunity to snowmobile, cross country ski or snowshoe to experience the northland beauty. Rainy Lake is great for ice fishing, especially with portable gear, however, there are ice roads plowed in many areas for larger ice houses and several resorts offer ice fishing packages.
Icebox Days in January each year offers quite a variety of family oriented fun events and features the “Freeze Yer Gizzard Blizzard Run” a 30 year old race event that draws well over 200 hardy runners each year. For the truly hardy, the Arrowhead 135 starts in International Falls and ends 135 miles away near Tower. Participants can bike, hike or ski the trail and need to prove they are prepared for this event.
Wildlife observation
Enjoy the sightings of such wildlife animals as the bald eagles, osprey, loons, gulls, blue herons, moose, beaver, wolves, deer and more.
Annual Art Shows
Held at the Coffee Landing in International Falls. Call (218) 283-8316 for more information.
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May
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June
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May 13, 2011
Hooked on Talent, Backus Community Center 218-285-7225
May 14, 2011
Minnesota Inland Fishing Opener - Statewide
May 26, 2011
Brown Bag Luncheon, Chamber of Commerce 218-283-9400
May 30, 2011
Memorial Day, Convetion and Visitors Bureau Offices Closes
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June 2, 2011
Soup Supper, Backus Community Center 218-285-7225
June 6, 2011
Backus Kids Club Programs Start 218-285-7225
June 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 2011
Grand Tour - Voyageurs National Park Boat Tour 877-444-6777
June 13-17, 2011
Backus Youth Art and Drama Programs 218-285-7225
June 15, 2011
Moonlight Madness, Community Wide Evening Sales Specials 218-283-9400
June 17, 24, 2011
North Canoe Voyage - Rainy Lake Visitors Center 218-286-5258
June 18, 2011
Backus Youth Art Show 218-285-7225
June 22, 29, 2011
Gold Mine Tour - Voyageurs National Park Tour Boat 877-444-6777
June 22, 24, 29, 2011
Discovery Cruise - Voyageurs National Park Tour Boat 877-444-6777
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July
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August
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July 1, 2011
Canada Day Celebration - Events in Fort Frances, Fireworks on the Waterfront
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011
North Canoe Voyage - Rainy Lake Visitor Center 218-286-5258
July , 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 31, 2011
Grand Tour VNP 877-444-6777
July 2, 2011
Riverfront Celebrations Including "Loverboy" Concert 218-283-9400
July 2, 2011
Pulling for Peqace "Internationl Tug-of-War" 11:00 am Pat Roche Access 218-283-9400
June 2, 2011
Bronco 5k Run/Walk, Fundrasing Walk/Run for Kids 218-283-4900
July 4, 2011
4th of July Parades, Celebration in Smokey Bear Park, Fireworks, West End
July 6, 13, 20, 27, 2011
Gold Mine Tour - Voyageurs National Park Tour Boat 877-444-6777
July 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 24, 29, 2011
Discovery Cruise - Voyageurs National Park Tour Boat 877-444-6777
July 7, 2011
Soup Supper, Backus Community Center 218-285-7225
July 11, 25, 2011
Kettle Falls Cruise - Voyageurs National Park Tour Boat 877-444-6777
July 21, 2011
Rainy Lake Medical Center 9th Annual Golf Classic 218-283-9400
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August , 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 18, 20, 21, 23, 25, 27, 2011
Grand Tour Voyageurs National Park 877-444-6777
August 3, 10, 2011
Gold Mine Tour - Voyageurs National Park Tour Boat 877-444-6777
August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2011
North Canoe Voyageurs-Rainy Lake Visitors Center 218-286-5258
August 8, 2011
Kettle Fall Cruise - Voyageurs Nation Park Tour Boat 877-444-6777
August 13, 2011
Ranier Summer Festival 218-286-4900
August 25-27, 2011
International Falls Bass Championship 218-283-9400
October
October 1, 2011
Tentative Waterfowl Season Opens
October 1, 2011
North East Season Moose
October 10, 2011
Columbus Day
October 16, 2011
Rocking for a Reason Fund Raiser, Chamber 218-283-9400
October 31, 2011
Halloween
End of October to Early November
Waterfowl Hunting
The waterfowl season is the least predictable due to the fact that they are federally controlled. Could be 45-60 days long. For details call (218) 286-5434
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September
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December
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September 1, 2011
Bear Season Opens
September 5, 2011
Labor Day, CVB Office Closed
September 3, 10, 17, 2011
Kettle Falls Cruise Voyageurs National Tour Boat 877-444-6777
September 10, 2011
Frostbite Fall Golf Scramble, Fall County Club 281-283-4491
September 17, 2011
Small Game/Grouse Season Opens
September 17, 2011
Archery Deer Season Opens
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December 22, 2011
Winter Begins
December 25, 2011
Christmas Day
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November
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January
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November 4 & 5, 2011
Diva Days Fun and Fundraiser, Chamber 218-283-9400
November 5, 2011
Firearms Deer Season
November 11, 2011
Veteran's Day
November 24, 2011
Thanksgiving
November 25, 2011
Twas the Lights before Christmas parade, Chamber 218-283-9400
November 26, 2011
Movies with Santa, Chamber 218-283-9400
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 January 1, 2012
New Year's Day
January 18-22, 2012
Ice Box Days 32
January 21, 2012
Freeze Yer Gizzard Blizzard Run
February
February 28, 2012
Inland Waters Walleye Season Closes
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Questions? Contact Us:
Pete Schultz
Director
International Falls, Ranier and Rainy Lake
Convention and Visitors Bureau
301 2nd Ave.
International Falls, Mn 56649
1 800 FallsMN
( 1 800 325 5766)
cvb@rainylake.org
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