Splash-in at Grand Marais!

Splash-in 2016 by Footsore Photography

Splash-in 2016 by Footsore Photography

The 25th annual Grand Marais Splash-in on the Bay happens June 13-16th at the Lake Superior village that’s the eastern gateway to the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. In 2024 they will debut a Seaplane Poker Run on Friday, and Saturday competitions include a Balloon Target Drop and Take-off & Landing contests. Add a potluck, cookout & the natural beauty of Grand Marais & the Superior Coast and it’s a recipe for a great weekend!!

Gary is our unofficial Splash-in reporter, and you can follow Footsore Fotography on Facebook for all kinds of UP magic! View & purchase his work on his website.

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Splash-in Sunrise: Annual Grand Marais Fly-in

Splash-in 2016, photo by Gary McCormick

June 16-18, 2017 the Grand Marais Pilots Association will host the 17th Annual Splash-in on Grand Marais Bay on behalf of the National Seaplane Pilots Association. Seaplanes from all over the US and Canada are invited to attend this three day festival with arrivals on Friday, activities and competitions throughout the day on Saturday and departures on Sunday morning. Click the link for details on events including the Water Balloon Bomb, Spot Landing, & Short Takeoff Contests!

View the photo background bigtacular and see more in Gary’s Sea Planes slideshow.

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