The Day
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Full Schedule
11:00 am
Hikers depart Canal Park
Drive south to the Little Manitou parking lot, then hike a ~4-mile loop down to Big Manitou Falls and back (about 2 hours total). Pack snacks and water.
1:00 pm
Drivers depart Canal Park
30-minute drive south on I-35 / WI-35 to Pattison State Park.
1:30 pm
Everyone gathers — Little Manitou Falls
Ash scattering ceremony at the falls. About 45 minutes together.
◊ Ash scattering
2:15 pm
Depart the falls
Drive back to Canal Park (~30 minutes).
2:45 pm
Free time in Canal Park
Explore, grab a bite, or head back to the hotel to freshen up.
5:10 pm
Board the Vista Queen
Sips on Superior — departs 5:25 pm sharp, 1 hour on the lake. 21+ only.
7:00 pm
Dinner — The Boat Club
600 E Superior St, Duluth — lakeside dining at Fitger’s.
Cruise
Sips on Superior
Vista Queen · July 18, 5:25 pm
1-hour cruise · 21+ only
Board by 5:10 pm. Not wheelchair accessible.
Dinner
The Boat Club Restaurant
600 E Superior St, Duluth
Dinner 7:00 pm · lakeside dining, local seafood & steaks
Located in the Fitger’s complex · free validated parking