“I happened to come across this insanely huge bear today while out photographing wildlife. What a brute.”
📸: @ericshermanimages
#blackbear #elymn #visitelymn #superiornationalforest #wildlifephotography
The nights may be cold, but the camping is already amazing. Nothing beats waking up to loons calling at dawn and a hard-earned campfire. Stay warm out there! ⛺️
#camping #campfire #elymn #visitelymn #loons
Our latest blog, An Investigative Report on Fish Culture, dives into the unspoken rules of underwater etiquette- how to respect local customs, steer clear of faux pas, and discover which fish is quietly judging you.
Check it out here: /blog/post/investigative-report-on-fish-culture/
#fishopener #fishetiquette #fishing #elymn #visitelymn
Minnesota fish opener is this Saturday- we made it! Let the long days on the boat or along the shoreline begin. Here's to early mornings, calm waters, and that first tug on the line. 🎣
📸: @wolvenwood for @visitelymn
#visitelymn #exploreminnesota #fishopener #elymn #fishinglife
May Day marks the midpoint between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice, a moment to breathe deeply and feel that lighthearted shift toward warmth, sunshine, and beauty. Take a moment to be mindful of the wider world and the stunning nature all around you.
📸: @wolvenwood for @visitelymn
#mayday #beautyofnature #elymn #visitelymn #sunshine
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: WEBSITE REDESIGN
The Ely Area Tourism Bureau and the Ely Chamber of Commerce are seeking proposals from qualified web designers/developers for a website redesign.
Proposals are due 5/11/26. Visit /rfp for full submission requirements.
Questions can be directed to Whitney Woods at [email protected].
Ely made the cover of Lavender Magazine! The article highlights how our community is becoming an increasingly welcoming and inclusive place for the LGBTQ+ residents and visitors. From our growing arts scene to outfitters and organizations committed to belonging. It's good to see Ely recognized for the heart we are building together. 🌈
📸: Dorothy Molter Museum
#inclusivitymatters #lgbtqia #elymn #visitelymn #natureforall
"You know me, I think there ought to be a big old tree right there. And let's give him a friend. Everybody needs a friend." Bob Ross
Happy Arbor Day! 🌳
📸: Cindy Smyka
#arborday #trees #elymn #elyminnesota #visitelymn
"For those who have experienced the joy of being alone with nature, there is really little need for me to say much more." Jane Goodall
Ely is lucky to be surrounded by so much wild beauty, from our pine-lined trails to the serene magic of the Boundary Waters. Living here is a gift we all get to experience. Happy Earth Day! 🌎
#EarthDay #elymn #visitelymn #bwca #nature #boundarywaters
