What's Up Ely
Ely, Minnesota is a small town on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness -- the most visited Wilderness in the United States and a hub for outdoor recreation. But Ely is not merely a gateway to the Boundary Waters; it is a vibrant community with a rich history and a dynamic arts and cultural scene, as evidenced by a plethora of events that are actively welcoming of visitors.
Indeed, all roads lead to Ely, Minnesota, a delicious little slice of Americana. This What’s Up Ely Podcast helps people near and far deepen their connection to this special little town.
There is truly always something fun to do and so many places to find belonging in Ely! With an abundance of opportunities for social engagement and adventure in Ely, how is one to know where to start? Let us help!
New episodes of the What's Up Ely Podcast air twice a month. Each episode features an engaging conversation about 'what's up' in Ely, whether that be an upcoming event or a lifestyle. Each episode also includes an event round up -- a list of upcoming events that are relevant to tourists and locals alike.
What's Up Ely
Tales from the Trail with Ozzie Reif
While walking 70 miles through the BWCAW on the Kekekabic and Border Route Trails, Ozzie Reif had the opportunity to test the gear he made from natural materials. Along the way he learned a lot about this gear and spent a significant amount of time thinking about how he and other humans interact with our outdoor spaces.
Listen in on the conversation about what went well, what he learned, and what went poorly!
And, of course, this episode includes a round up of upcoming events in Ely, Minnesota, because – as you know – there’s always something to do in Ely!
Show Notes
Ely, Minnesota is not merely a gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. It’s also a vibrant community with a dynamic schedule of events that are open to tourists. There is truly always something fun to do in town! We encourage listeners to consult the resources below for additional details.
If you’d like to have your event featured on the What’s Up Ely Podcast, a great place to start is by submitting your event via email to tourism@ely.org with the subject line “Event for What’s Up Ely Podcast Promotion.”
- What’s Up Ely Facebook Group
- Forest North Podcast
- Ely Mitten Project
- North Country Trail Association
- Tuesday Group: Update from Ely Northwoods Chapter of the North Country Trail Association
- Fire in the Village Event featuring Annie Humprhey and David Huckfelt (with bonus fashion show)
- Creative Kids Sew: Holiday Gifts
- NLAA Presents: Brooke Pasmick in Concert
- Apply for a 2025 Tofte Lake Center artist residency
- Great Nordic Shakespeare Festival (January 10 - February 2, 2025)
- Ely Dark Sky Festival (January 10-11, 2025)
- Ely Winter Festival (February 6-16, 2025)
- Ely Film Festival (March 13-16, 2025)
- Ely for Ely Playlist
