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
Redhead Mountain Bike Park in Chisholm with Bridgit Maruska
Join the conversation as Lacey chats with her new friend and regional neighbor, Bridgit Maruska. Bridgit is the Parks, Trails, & Recreation Director at the City of Chisholm. Her work involves fostering vibrant recreational environments and public spaces to increase community participation and volunteer mobilization. Specifically, Bridgit is here to tell us all about the Redhead Mountain Bike Park adjacent to the MN Discovery Center.
Lastly, 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 pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. It’s also a vibrant community with an engaging schedule of events that are open to tourists. There is truly alway is 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.”
- Visit Ely Autumn Adventure Guide
- What’s Up Ely Facebook Group
- Forest North Podcast
- Redhead Mountain Bike Park
- Reclaimed Film
- Minescapes, Pete Kero Tuesday Group presentation
- Minnesota Discovery Center
- Hello Range!
- 30 West Bike Shop
- Functional Fitness
- Ely’s 100+ Women Who Care
- Ely's Alliance for Braver Angels
- Something to Stand For trailer
- NLAA’s Ely’s Got Talent
- NLAA’s Call of the Wild Poetry Podcast
- November Call of the Wild Poetry Night
- Game Night
- Ely Folk School Meat Raffle at Zaverl’s
- 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)
