Leather Buckets, Free images of New Mexico
Two leather buckets filled with water near a fire ring.
Leather Buckets, Free images of New Mexico
Leather buckets made by sewing the pail and handle and connecting them together using metal rings.
Buckets Made of Leather? - A couple of black boots sitting on top of a...
The pails and handles of the leather buckets have been stitched and assembled into one using metals rings.
Mackinaw Boat, Free images of New Mexico
The Paul LaPlante is a replica Mackinaw sailboat used by fishermen on Lake Superior in the mid-late 1800 and early 1900s.
Northmen's Encampment, Free images of New Mexico
Voyageurs often slept under an overturned canoe with a canvas awning to cook and socialize.
Making a Sail - National Parks Gallery
Three maritime reenactors work on a sail in the voyageurs encampment.
Flint and Steel Fire Starting Contest
Tinder held by a contestant burns while other reenactors watch closely.
Tourist Attraction - People on the Dock
People on the monument dock with the stockade and great hall behind.
National parks: Cooking - public domain image
Reenactors prepare meals around encampment fires.
National parks: Cooking - public domain image
These structures are set up in the "Pines."
Antoine - Booshway's Aide - National Parks Gallery
Antoine assists in the Encampment. Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Birch Bark Canoe With A Mast - A group of people standing around a woo...
Reenactors watch an event in the historic encampment. Behind them is a birch bark canoe with mast and sail. Sailing canoes were used on Lake Superior in favorable winds to increase speed and give the voyageur... More
National parks: Reenactors - public domain image
Reenactors (adult and kids) in the historic encampment enjoying a swing.
People Disembarking, Free images of New Mexico
People getting off the Voyageur after their trip to see the Mist of Avalon.
Under Sail, Free images of New Mexico
"Mist of Avalon" sails from Grand Portage toward Duluth, Minnesota to participate in the Tall Ship Festival.
Encampment Booshways, Free images of New Mexico
Karl and Steve, the historic encampment booshways, talk with reenactors to make Rendezvous Days as enjoyable to everyone as is possibles.
The Voyageur II Motor Vessel Arrives
The Motor Vessel the Voyaguer II took people to see the Mist of Avalon and returned them to the dock numerous times during the day.
Fire Starting Contest - National Parks Gallery
Reenactors participate in the popular flint and steel fire starting contest in the historic encampment.
National parks: Swinging - public domain image
Kids enjoy swinging in the Pines.
Grand Portage Bay - National Parks Gallery
Motor vessel Sea Hunter turns towards schooner Mist of Avalon anchored near Hat Point. Mackinaw boat Paul LaPlante close to dock.
Decorated Tanned Bison Hide - A group of people laying on top of a lus...
Bison hide with hair side on the ground. Tanned skin has been painted with black and red triangles in circles. A red line outlines the skin with triangles in corners.
Painted Hide, Free images of New Mexico
Buffalo (bison) hide with triangles in a central circlular pattern and at the corners of an outlined box.
Stored Sails, Free images of New Mexico
Interesting figure on the bowsprit of the Mist of Avalon.
Preparing to Come Aboard - A group of people standing on a dock next t...
People lined up on the monument dock to board the Sea Hunter III moored at its end. The Paul LaPlante a replica Mackinaw boat sails away from the dock.
Tanned Hides, Free images of New Mexico
Whole bison (buffalo) and beaver hides (one sown together) on the ground.
Paul LaPlante Sails Toward the Tall Ship
Paul LaPlante sails toward the "Mist of Avalon" near Hat Point in Grand Portage Bay (Lake Superior).
Birch Bark Canoe - National Parks Gallery
A Montreal canoe with a mast attached to enable attaching a sail.
National parks: Stern - public domain image
Mist of Avalon stern view. Public domain photograph of a ship, sailing ship, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Reenactors and Booshways at Encampment "Headquarters"
Karl and Steve, the historic encampment booshways, talk with reenactors in the main tent.
Mist of Avalon - National Parks Gallery
Stern of the Mist of Avalon with forested Mount Josephine in the background.
Grand Portage Footpath Through Northmen's Camp
The Northmen's Encampment is located along the beginning of the Grand Portage footpath near the depot front gate.
Northmen's Encampment, Free images of New Mexico
The Grand Portage cooridor goes through the Northmen's Encampment.
Northmen's Encampment, Free images of New Mexico
Northmen, voyageurs arriving from the west, camped apart from the Porkeaters, from Montreal.
Ojibwe Village, Free images of New Mexico
Reenactors walk through the Ojibwe Village on a gravel path.
Stored Birch Bark Canoes - A group of canoes sitting on top of a lush ...
Four birch bark canoes stored upside down in the monument's historic encampment.
Motor Vessel Near Schooner - A boat and a boat in the water
Sea Hunter under power near Mist of Avalon.
National parks: Reenactors - public domain image
Reenactors enjoy Rendezvous in the historic encampment.
Great Hall, Free images of New Mexico
Park staff in the great hall are prepared for "Gentlemen Conduct a Business Meeting" reenactment.
National parks: Hides - public domain image
Whole and stitched buffalo and other animal hides next to a checked fabric.
People Wait to Board - A group of people standing on a dock next to a ...
People wait in line to board the Voyageur. Mackinaw boat Paul LaPlante nearby under sail.
People Watch Contest - National Parks Gallery
The Flint and steel fire starting contest is held next to a birch bark canoe and canvas tents overlooking Grand Portage Bay.
Reenactor in the Historic Encampment
Man wearing striped workmen's cap, maroon wavy print shirt and black silk scarf in the monument's historic encampment.
Sea Hunter III and Mist of Avalon
The powerboat Sea Hunter III leaves the Mist of Avalon and returns to the monument's dock.
Rendezvous Days Ojibwe Village - A group of people sitting on top of a...
Vistitors and reenactors near birch bark lodges and gardens in the Ojibwe Village.
Mist of Avalon at Anchor - A large sail boat floating on top of a body...
Starboard (right) side of the "Mist of Avalon" at anchor in Grand Portage Bay.
Repairing Canvas Sails - National Parks Gallery
Reenactors repair a canvas sail in the monument's voyageur encampment.
Staff of Life - National Parks Gallery
Upon arrival from the west, northmen feasted on raised bread a rare pleasure made by a baker from the east.
Mist of Avalon at Anchor - A sailboat with a sail in the water
The Tall ship "Mist of Avalon" anchored near Grand Portage or Pete's Island.
Paul LaPlante Sailing - National Parks Gallery
Ojibwe boatbuilder Paul LaPlante constructed Mackinaw sail boats near the mouth of Grand Portage Creek for local fishermen.
Birch Bark Canoe - National Parks Gallery
Eight voyageurs take a break from paddling while a sail propels the canoe.
Partners Arrival Ceremony - National Parks Gallery
The "Partners Arrival Ceremony" on the dock is popular with visitors, park staff and reenactors.
Flint and Steel - National Parks Gallery
Colorfully dressed park staff and reenactors prepare the fire starting contest.
Reenactore, Visitors and, Park Staff on Dock
Colorfully dressed reenactors and visitors wait in line for the next boat ride.
Historic Depot and Encampment - A large house sitting on top of a lush...
The short walk to Mount Rose overlook provides spectacular views of the depot and Lake Superior.
Blacksmiths and Tinsmiths - National Parks Gallery
Blacksmith and tinsmith workshops are popular for reenactors and visitors.
Birch Bark Canoe Under Sail - A group of people on a boat in the ocean
Bark canoe with eight voyageur reenactors under sail with a flag at stern.
National parks: Fire - public domain image
A reenactor has started fire with flint and steel and the tinder burns above her hand.
Historic Encampment, Free images of New Mexico
Two rows of white canvas tents with reenactors gathered near an awning. The "Pines" are too the left with Mount Josephine just visible in the clouds.
Renedzvous Days Participant - National Parks Gallery
A man wearing a workman's cap and brightly printed shirt stands near a canvas tent in the monument's historic encampment.
Loaves of Bread - National Parks Gallery
Raised bread was a special treat for voyageurs arriving to Grand Portage.
Canvas Tents in the Historic Encampemet
The historic encampment is set up near a forested Mount Rose.
Birch Bark Canoe With Mast and Sail
On big bodies of water like Lake Superior, bark canoes could be made to accommodate a mast and sail to ease paddling and save energy of the voyageurs aboard. Reenactors watch the 18th century puppet show.
Throw the Dough Contest - A group of people standing on top of a lush ...
In the 1790s, while preparing to eat in the great hall, a clerk threw a loaf of bread at a NWCo partner kocking his beaver hat off. This disagreement is commemorated as visitors try to knock the dummy partner'... More
Motor Vessel Approaches Dock - A group of people standing on a pier ne...
Voyageur arrives at the dock to unload passengers then load the people waiting.
Mist of Avalon - National Parks Gallery
Mount Josephine looms over the schooner Mist of Avalon Public domain photograph of a ship, sailing ship, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
People Wait to Board - A group of people standing on a dock next to a ...
People wait for the motor vessel to unload its passengers so they can board.
Entry of Net-no-kwa - A group of people standing around a table
Odawa leader Net-no-kwa arrives to the gentlemen's meeting in the great hall.
Northmen's Encampment, Free images of New Mexico
The Grand Portage corridor goes through the Northmen's Encampment.
Partners Arrival, Free images of New Mexico
Visitors watch North West Company partners arriving at Grand Portage. The "Mist of Avalon" is anchored near Hat Point.
West Gate, Free images of New Mexico
Reenactors gather and visitors look at a wayside panel on a ghosted building site near the west gate and path.
Fire Contest, Free images of New Mexico
The flint and steel fire starting contest is popular with park staff, reenactors and visitors.
Reenactors and Grand Portage Bay
Reenactors watch an 18th century puppet show near a birch bark canoe with a mast to allow use of a sail.
Gentlemen Conduct a Meeting - A group of people sitting around a wood...
Five reenactors in gentlemen's attire simulate a North West Company meeting in the great hall.
Visitors in the Ojibwe Village - A group of people sitting on top of a...
Visitors seated near the Ojibwe Village's Three Sisters Gardens. Other visitors look at the lodges constructed from white birch bark panels.
People Visit the Ojibwe Village
A staff reenactor talks about paper birch in the monument's Ojibwe village.
Voyageur II Arrives at the Dock
The Voyageur II arrives to drop people at the monument dock and take another group to see the tall ship Mist of Avalon.
Birch Bark Canoe - National Parks Gallery
In ideal conditions, birch bark canoes could be sailed on Lake Superior to conserve energy.
NWCo Partners Welcome Ojibwe Woman
Gentleman stand as Anishinnabe Ojibwe woman leader enters the great hall.
Throw the Dough - National Parks Gallery
Throw the Dough is based upon an argument in the great hall in the 1790s.
Powwow Ring, Free images of New Mexico
The Grand Portage Powwow is a traditional celebration for Ojibwe and other Native people from North America.
Grand Portage Band Flag - A white flag with a blue and red flag on it
Mist of Avalon proudly flies the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa's flag.
Staff Reenactor, Free images of New Mexico
Park staff member Jeremy in a striped vest holds a tinder box.
Grand Portage Bay - National Parks Gallery
Mount Rose looms over (l-r) Heritage Center, Historic Depot and Reservation Office above the Historic Encampment
Heritage Center, Historic Depot, Reservation Tribal Office
Three buildings at the foot of Mount Rose with hills in the background. Scene from Grand Portage Bay.
Throw the "Dough" Contest - A group of people standing on top of a lus...
The Throw the "Dough" contest is based upon bread being thrown by a clerk in the original great hall during a meal.
National parks: Reenactors - public domain image
Reenactors enjoying Rendezvous Days and Powwow
Mist of Avalon - National Parks Gallery
Mist of Avalon at anchor Public domain photograph of a ship, sailing ship, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Flint & Steel Fire Starting Contest
A contestant holds burning tinder while other reenactors watch closely.
Throw the Dough Contest - A group of people standing on top of a lush ...
Visitors enjoy throwing bread at a dummies hat to try and knock it off his head. This contest reenacts a similar historic event when a clerk threw bread at a NWCo. partner during a meal in the great hall.
Grand Portage Band Flag Flies on "Mist of Avalon"
Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (Anshinaabe Ojibwe) Flag attached to shroud lines on sailing ship "Mist of Avalon."
Motor Vessel Voyageur - National Parks Gallery
Voyageur at dock to take people to the Mist Of Avalon and return them.
Birch Bark Canoes - National Parks Gallery
Four upturned canoes stored in the historic encampment
In Camp, Free images of New Mexico
Reenactors sitting inside tent awning. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Rows of Canvas Tents - A group of people standing around tents in a fi...
Reenactors socialize with people along two rows of canvas tents in the historic encampment.
Sea Hunter III Departs Mist of Avalon
Sea Hunter III departs Mist of Avalon to return to the monument's dock.
Northmen's Encampment - National parks scenic trails
The Grand Portage Trail goes through the Northmen's (voyageurs from the west) encampment.
Visitors Enjoy the Ojibwe Village
Visitors have the option to sit or walk around the Ojibwe Village and Three Sisters Garden.
Schooner Mist of Avalon - A large sail boat floating on top of a body ...
Mist of Avalon's bow and starboard side. Public domain photograph of a ship, sailing ship, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Mist of Avalon - National Parks Gallery
Mist of Avalon passes Grand Portage (Pete's) Island (Lake Superior) on its way to Tall Ships Duluth 2016.
National parks: Workshops - public domain image
Basic blacksmithing and tinsmithing workshops are given for kids, men and women at different times during Rendezvous Days.