Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - Special Events (U.S. National Park Service)

January	April	July	October
February	May	August	November
March	June	September	December

January

February

Michigan Ice Fest
Held annually in February.

Fireside Chats
7 p.m. at the Munising Falls Interpretive Center
The lakeshore hosts a series of Fireside Chats each winter. Stay tuned for the current year's schedule.
2008 news release

March

April

National Park Week
Held annually each April.
2007 news release

May

Adopt-a-Trail / Adopt-a-Campsite Orientation
Volunteer individuals or groups who enjoy hiking and camping in the park can adopt a section of trail or a backcountry campsite. An orientation is held each spring.
2007 news release

June

National Trails Day
Held annually on the first Saturday in June.
www.americanhiking.org/events/ntd

July

Lake Superior Day
Held annually on the third Sunday in July.

Great Lakes Sea Kayak Symposium
An annual July event for over 20 years.

Summer Transportation to Au Sable Light Station
On select Saturdays in July and August, 2006 and 2007, the Lakeshore partnered with the Munising-based public transportation company Altran for van transportation to the Au Sable Light Station. Altran transported people with mobility limitations on the hour for a $5 round trip fee. The van was be available from noon to 5 p.m. Visitors met the driver in the picnic area parking lot. Please email the visitor center for the current year's schedule.
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August

Alger County Women of Honor Observance - August 28, 2008
Held annually in August.
2007 news release
Alger Women of Honor

September

Artist in Residence Program
The Lakeshore hosts an Artist in Residence reception annually, typically in September.
News release - 2006
Artist in Residence

Au Sable Day
The Lakeshore often hosts an Au Sable Day in September, which includes a shuttle service for those with mobility challenges. To find out if Au Sable Day is planned for the current year, please contact us by email or telephone park headquarters at 906-387-2607.
Au Sable Light Station
News release - 2007

National Public Lands Day
Held annually on the last Saturday in September.

October

November

December

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