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Spirit Mountain Ski Resort is open with most runs available for downhill skiers....only a few miles from the city of Duluth.

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Explore the natural and cultural history of the Lake Superior region.

The geologic story of the Lake Superior region is rooted in fire and ice. Ancient lava flows emerged from a mid-continental rift. As this molten rock cooled, its weight pushed down on the earth’s crust creating a bowl shape that would one day be Gitchi-Gummi. Glaciers scoured the landscape and their melting filled the bowl with water to form Glacial Lake Duluth. Water levels in modern day Lake Superior are hundreds of feet below the level of this ancient lake.

Early fish residents of the region included paddlefish and arctic grayling. These prehistoric fish are now found only in the western states and territories. You can see both in the origins exhibit at the aquarium in downtown Duluth. Paddlefish are known for their long flat noses, physical similarities to sharks and reliance on plankton for food. Arctic grayling dazzle with their metallic colored scales.

Learn more about the origins of Lake Superior at the Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth!

http://www.glaquarium.org/index.php

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WALKING WITH DINOSAURS - The Arena Spectacular


WALKING WITH DINOSAURS - The Arena Spectacular is now on tour in North America and will perform 6 performances only at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. It's 17 dinosaurs up to 36 feet tall and 56 feet long doing a theatrical arena show produced by BBC that's been seen by 5.2 million people worldwide.

Ten species are represented from the entire 200 million year reign of the dinosaurs. The show includes the Tyrannosaurus Rex, the terror of the ancient terrain, as well as the Plateosaurus and Liliensternus from the Triassic period, the Stegosaurus and Allosaurus from the Jurassic period and Torosaurus and Utahraptor from the awesome Cretaceous. The largest of them, the Brachiosaurus is 36 feet tall, and 56 feet from nose to tail.

The show depicts the dinosaurs' evolution, complete with the climatic and tectonic changes that took place, which led to the demise of many species. With almost cinematic realism, WALKING WITH DINOSAURS has scenes of the interactions between dinosaurs, and the audience sees how carnivorous dinosaurs evolved to walk on two legs, and how the herbivores fended off their more agile predators.

WALKING WITH DINOSAURS - The Arena Spectacular will perform 6 performances; Friday, August 6 at 7 pm; Saturday, August 7 at 11 am, 3 pm and 7 pm; Sunday, August 8 at 1 pm and 5 pm. Tickets are available at the DECC Box Office and Ticketmaster Outlets.

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The longest freshwater beach is located in Duluth.  It is a 10 mile expanse that begins at the Duluth Lift Bridge and then meanders toward Wisconsin for 10 miles.  Best news, you are welcome to walk the whole beach.  This beautiful Minnesota treasure is also known as Park Point. 

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/288997/fsIcon.jpg http://posterous.com/users/36uh4E7UAkX7 William Weller Flagship Rentals William Weller Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:57:09 -0700 Duluth Homegrown Music Festival http://blog.flagshiprentals.com/duluth-homegrown-music-festival http://blog.flagshiprentals.com/duluth-homegrown-music-festival

May 2nd- May 9th: 12th Annual Homegrown Music Festival
Time: varies with each event
Duluth is a hotbed of original live music. Homegrown Music Festival is an annual community celebration of the talent found right here in Duluth. The festival features eight days of events, concerts, and even a locally produced film festival. The celebration culminates in a weekend (May 7-8) featuring 100 bands at a dozen different venues in downtown Duluth. The festival features everything from teenage punk bands, to garage bands, to nationally and internationally touring acts like Low, Charlie Parr, Trampled by Turtles, and the Alrights. From folk to rap to punk to plain old "rawk and/or roll," Homegrown is an authentically Duluth experience, from local talent, to local venues, to locally brewed beer on tap, to the DTA trolleys that carry festival attendees from venue to venue-Homegrown is an experience like you won't find anywhere else. Held at various locations throughout Duluth.
Call (218) 666-1666
www.duluthhomegrown.com

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Duluth in USA TODAY Travel Tips


Duluth is getting play as one of America's best getaway destinations in USA TODAY online Travel Tips. There's a full page dedicated to the area's attractions and natural beauty. From Lake Superior to Canal Park, Glensheen, the Railroad Museum, Tall Ships Duluth 2010, The Edge Waterpark and Spirit Mountain, you can see it all by clicking here: http://traveltips.usatoday.com/tourist-attractions-duluth-minnesota-4850.html.

USA TODAY reaches an estimated 6.1 million daily readers.

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Duluth can be an economical getaway.  Here are a few free things to do:

Watch the Sun Rise over Lake Superior.  Drive Skyline Parkway or Scenic Highways 61.  Kiss the top of Enger Tower. Watch Ships. Walk the five mile beach. Hike the lighted trails at Lester Park.

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This summer, I'd like to invite you to join us for Tall Ships® Duluth 2010, a once-in-a-lifetime experience on Duluth's shores. Beginning July 28, Duluth welcomes eight tall ships for a full week of spectacle and events, giving residents and visitors alike a singular opportunity to catch a glimpse, or set foot aboard some of the most heralded ships of yore. We anticipate it will be the biggest week ever in Duluth.

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The Duluth Playhouse is in its 95 year.  “The Secret Garden” will be playing from Feb 18th-28th.

Go to www.DuluthPlayhouse.org for details.

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Beginning July 28th  Duluth’s Harbor will welcome eight grand tall ships.  There will be a wide variety of activities at Bayfront Park including the performances of “The Pirates of Penzance” .   Visitors can also you’re the ships.  Be sure to find a place to stay soon for this popular event.

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Just returned from Stony Point in Knife River on Lake Superior.  Yesterday was a blue day, no clouds, no ice on the lake – shades of blue everywhere. It felt like a spring day – ice was melting.  I even witnessed the springs first seagull -  followed a few minutes later by a Bald Eagle.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/288997/fsIcon.jpg http://posterous.com/users/36uh4E7UAkX7 William Weller Flagship Rentals William Weller Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:01:11 -0800 Interesting facts you might not know about Lake Superior. http://blog.flagshiprentals.com/interesting-facts-you-might-not-know-about-la http://blog.flagshiprentals.com/interesting-facts-you-might-not-know-about-la Did you know that Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world? It's deepest point is over 1,250 feet! It also have 3 quadrillion gallons of water which means it is large enough to contain all the other great lakes. Lake Superior agates are beautiful and it is a real treat to have such a natural wonder in the great state of Minnesota.

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