Hovland to Grand Portage
For the final leg of our tour we continue eastward towards the Canadian border. First, we come to the small creative community of Hovland. Hovland is located 18 miles east of Grand Marais - a beautiful drive along the shores of Lake Superior. Grand Portage is another 17 miles east of Hovland. Home of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Grand Portage is one of the earliest Ojibwe settlements in Minnesota.
This area is known for its rugged, breathtaking beauty. Check out some of our recommendations for things to do below! You will likely lose cell reception along the way, so make sure you preload directions onto your device.
September 27 - October 6, 2024
10am-5pm Daily
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2024 Tour Stops: Hovland to Grand Portage
24. Neil Sherman 4194 County Rd 69/North Road, Hovland
neilshermanart.com | @nasherman
Neil’s artistic goal is to reveal beauty where it often goes unseen or overlooked. He paints representational oil paintings on location and in the studio and also creates original etchings.
25. Dan & Lee Ross 4678 East Highway 61, (Mile Marker 127, Lakeside), Hovland
danross-leeross.com
Dan and Lee collaboratively create stone, clay, glass, and monoprints on Lake Superior.
Come enjoy their work in the landscape that inspired it, which includes a sculpture walk.
26. Nancy Carlson 4718 Chicago Bay Road, Hovland
nancycarlson.com | @nancycarlsonstudios
Nancy is an accomplished children’s book author and illustrator. Her studio is the first cabin on Chicago Bay Road with a pretty view of the Hovland Dock. Park on the side of the road and enter through the garage. All are welcome!
Guest Artist: Susan Hayes
thayes@frontiernet.net
Susan works in batik, a unique wax resist process using dye on cotton fabric.
27. Gina Adams | Little Red Studio 219 Arrowhead Trail, Hovland
birdsonacup.com | @gina.adams.art
The Little Red House/Studio is home to a family of three, as well as a full time studio space (with a light switch!) where birds-on-a-cup paintings come to life.
Guest Artist: Katy Attleson
etsy.com/shop/ebenezerstonedesigns | @ebenezerstone.katy
Katy from Ebenezer Stone draws inspiration for her jewelry from nature - the created world as a catalyst for creativity. Whether foraged or salvaged, each piece is handmade to capture the unadulterated, raw beauty of each material.
28. Lou Pignolet | Lou Pignolet Bowls 20 Tamarack Trail, Hovland
loupignoletbowls2.com | pignolet@umn.edu | @lpignolet
Lou makes artistic bowls from local wood. His lathe-turned bowls have unusual grain patterns and asymmetrical shapes. Many are made from burls. Visit his shop to experience the bowls and live woodturning demonstrations.
29. Marcie McIntire | Ningii Ozhitoomin 103 Store Road, Grand Portage
aandegosikwe@gmail.com
Marcie creates beadwork and leatherwork including jewelry, clothing, accessories, and beaded paintings.
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Things to do:
Visit Judge C.R. Magney State Park and view the Devil’s Kettle
Check out the historic Nanaboujou Lodge (call ahead to see if they are offering lunch!)
Visit the visitor center, Ojibwe Village, and fort at Grand Portage National Monument
Take the paved trail/boardwalk to view High Falls at Grand Portage State Park
Test your hiking legs on the Mt. Josephine hike for stunning views of the Susie Islands
Eat at the Island View Dining Room at Grand Portage Lodge
Visit Grand Portage Casino
This event is managed by Cook County Creatives
