Monthly art exhibits join the permanent collection at the Johnson Heritage Post Gallery. There is easy access to many trailheads along the Superior Hiking Trail. Three fabulous Minnesota State parks with their waterfalls and trails are within easy driving distance. Golf, sport fishing, and canoeing can attract enthusiasts outdoors from May through October. When the snow covers the ground Nordic and Alpine skiing can fill the days with fun and challenge on many trails and runs through the forest.
New experiences can be available on snowshoes and dog sledding.
This can be at the overlook on Pincushion Mountain with the expanse of Lake Superior sparkling to the horizon. It can be while sitting on the rocky and wooded peninsula of Artist Point viewing the waves of Lake Superior and the hills surrounding the town. It can be in the sunshine of the downtown park along the quaint harbor watching birds and people enjoying the day. The Superior Hiking Trail winds its way along the ridgeline, with numerous access points and parking areas for long or short hikes. Pincushion Mountain offers spectacular views from Pincushion Rock, and a descent into Minnesota's deepest canyon along the Devil Track River.