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

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January

February

Michigan Ice Fest
Held annually in February.
downwindsports.com/mainSite

Fireside Chats
7 p.m. at the Munising Falls Interpretive Center (1505 Sand Point Road, Munising) or Alger Heritage Center (1496 Washington Street, Munising)
The lakeshore hosts a series of Fireside Chats each winter. Stay tuned for the current year's schedule.
2011 schedule

March

April

National Park Week  
Held annually each April.
April 16-24, 2011
www.nps.gov/npweek

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.
2010 news release

June

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

Summer Transportation to Au Sable Light Station   
On select Saturdays in June, July and August, the Lakeshore partners with the Munising-based public transportation company Altran for van transportation to the Au Sable Light Station.  Altran transports people with mobility limitations on the hour for a $5 round trip fee. The van will be available from 11 a.m. 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.

July

Lake Superior Day
Held annually on the third Sunday in July.
www.superiorforum.org
May require a search for "Lake Superior Day"

Great Lakes Sea Kayak Symposium 
An annual July event for over 20 years.
http://www.greatlakesseakayaksymposium.com/

August

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

September

Artist in Residence Program 
The Lakeshore hosts an Artist in Residence reception annually, typically in September. 
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

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

October

November

December

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