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  • Fall Migration Tour SSP

    THIS TOUR HAS A LOT OF WALKING L.A.R.K. Toy’s in Kellogg, MN for self-serve coffee and muffin (included). Look around the toy store with specialty items and books. Meet your Wildlife Tour Interpreter, Jim Nissen. Each year migration patterns change depending on food sources and weather conditions. Jim will make adjustments to the route in order to view species of waterfowl, raptors and shorebirds moving from their northern summer nesting areas to warmer southern wintering grounds. Spectacular tundra swans, majestic eagles, ducks and geese use this migration corridor. Stops along the route may extend into the La Crosse area. Bring your binoculars. Lunch at the Blue Moon Restaurant in Onalaska, WI Sample Menu: Soup & Sandwich Special - A Cup of Soup and Club Sandwich - Thinly sliced Turkey, Ham and Bacon with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion and Mayonnaise on Sourdough Bread, Homemade Potato Chips, Beverage, Cookie. Onalaska Upper Mississippi River National Fish & Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. There is information about the seasonal sights and sounds on the refuge. View some interactive exhibits about the diverse wildlife and habitats. The River Walk exhibit allows you to “walk on water” and see what lies below the surface of the river. Another activity is to walk to the nearby Lake Onalaska Overlook. Thursday, October 30, 2025 $108.00 Depart TPAC 7:30am / Return 6pm Depart SSP 7:45am / Return 5:45pm Depart IGH 8am / Return 5:30pm Register by Friday, September 26
  • Folsom Prison Experience St Cloud SSP

    Arrive for lunch at Coyote Moon Grille Restaurant overlooking the Territory Golf Club in St. Cloud. Menu: Entrée, Popover, Salad, Side Dish, Beverage, Dessert. Paramount Theatre in St. Cloud. Step into the shoes of an inmate at Folsom Prison in 1968 and participate in the electrifying Johnny Cash show. Feel the palpable tension as the watchful Warden and his guards keep a vigilant eye, while Johnny Cash, June Carter, and the Statler Brothers ignite the stage with their timeless music. Be part of the historic performance! Friday, January 16, 2026 $120 Depart IGH 9am / Return 6:15 pm Depart SSP 9:15 am / Return 6 pm Depart TPAC 9: 30am / Return 5:45pm Register by Friday, Dec 5
  • Gull Lake Cruise SSP

    The boat departs from the dock at Cragun’s for an unmatched view of the Brainerd Lakes area. The beautiful landscape makes this the perfect way to experience true Northwood’s. Glide through the scenic waters of Gull Lake - one of the area’s largest lakes in Cass County. A luncheon is served buffet style. Menu: Grilled Chicken Pasta Primavera, Vegetarian Lasagna, Mediterranean Vegetable Blend, Parmesan Cheese, Caesar Salad, Caprese Tomato Salad, Garlic Bread sticks, Lemon Bars, Coffee, Water. [There is a cash bar in the Main Salon level, and one on the Upper Deck.] Explore Brainerd Lakes Welcome Center & Gift Shop. Use the washroom facilities and get a picture of the Paul Bunyan statue. This statue is 11.5-foot-tall and depicts Paul Bunyan sitting down on a stump with one hand on his knee and the other raised in the air waving to all of the area’s visitors. The new fiberglass statue was donated by Dutch and Irma Cragun for the Brainerd Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center, created by local artist Josh Porter. Tuesday, August 19 $125 Depart IGH 7:45am / Return 6pm Depart SSP 8 am / Return 5:45pm Depart TPAC 8:15am / Return 5:30pm Register by Friday, July 11
  • Orchestra Hall Coffee Concert SSP

    Classical Coffee Concert Dvořák New World Symphony - This concert provides four reasons with Haydn’s Sinfonia concertante, which allows a quartet of players to shine. To set the scene, Caroline Shaw riffs on one of Haydn’s quartets, and we close with Dvořák’s Ninth Symphony, partially inspired by his time in the Upper Midwest. Lunch will be at Brit’s Pub & Eating Establishment located on the Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis. Menu: Fish and Chips Luncheon with a Beverage “Brit’s bestseller…Cod Save The King.” Register by: Fri, Oct 31 Location Departure Return Registration TPAC 10:00 am 3:30 pm XXXX-WSP-W26 SSP 9:45 am 3:45 pm 1670-SSP-W26 IGH 9:30 am 4:00 pm www.ighmn.gov/register Thursday, December 4th, 2025 $107.00
  • People Places and Events with a Norwegian Foundation SSP

    Set out on a riding tour with a tour guide, to discover the works of Norwegian entrepreneurs, architects, athletes and educators in the Twin Cities. Pass statues created by nationally known sculptors and view imposing structures created by famous architects. The tour will weave in other significant contributions by those whose roots reach back to Norway. Learn about the Anderson Library, colleges, medical breakthroughs and prominent statesman. Go inside the Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church “Minderkirken” - one of the last Norwegian speaking church congregations in the U.S. The Pastor will talk about the churches significance in the celebration of the first Norwegians to sail to America and the 2025 Bicentennial Celebration. Walk next door to Norway House for coffee and a light lunch (included) at The Kaffebar Café. The Norway House is dedicated to connecting contemporary Norway and the United States through education and partnership. Take time to visit the small museum, the gift area and the exhibits throughout the building. Continue the tour this afternoon and conclude at Nordic ware to do some shopping. Thursday, September 25, 2025 $91.00 Depart TPAC 9:30am / Return 4pm Depart SSP 9:15am / Return 4:15pm Depart IGH 9am / Return 4:30pm Register by Friday, August 22
  • St. Paul Tales of Hauntings Tour SSP

    Join your entertaining Victorian ghost guide through historic Saint Paul to hear thrilling tales of haunting. Designed to give you a bit of a tingle, a shiver or a laugh while learning some interesting history of our capital city. Locations include Saint Paul's historic Summit Avenue ( considered one of the most beautiful streets in the country), charming Rice Park which is older than Central Park in New York City and surrounded by several haunted buildings plus more! There are over a dozen sites on this tour and a brief stop or two. Arrive at The St. Paul Hotel. In 1910 “St. Paul’s Million-Dollar Hotel” opened. The guest list included James J. Hill, Lucius P. Ordway and John Ireland. Have a light lunch in the St. Paul Grill. Menu: The Market Street Sandwich: Grilled Chicken Breast, Thick-Cut Bacon, Swiss and Cheddar with Sriracha Mayo, Hand-Cut Fries, Coffee or Tea. Thursday, November 6, 2025 $97.00 Depart TPAC 10:15am / Return 2:45pm Depart SSP 10am / Return 3pm Depart IGH 9:45am / Return 3:15pm Register by Friday, October 3