# Event Details - **Event Name**: Loon Research Tour - National Loon Center - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 am – Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 am (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join us on our Loon Pontoon, "The StewardShip" to survey loon territories across the Whitefish Chain!About this EventJoin the National Loon Center aboard our pontoon, “The StewardShip,” for a special research program, where we'll document loon territories and sightings across the Whitefish Chain!From June through mid-August, we'll survey a different lake of the chain each week, documenting nesting success, chick hatching, band resights, and loon behavior.At the end of August through September, the research tours will primarily visit Lower and Upper Whitefish Lakes to search for and observe groups of loons rafting up before the fall migration.These 3 hour tours are offered every other week on Wednesdays from 8:30-11:30am. After the tour, stop by our visitor center, The Nest, to view exhibits, learn about our new facility, and shop some loony merchandise!To learn more about national research programs studying loons and their habitats, please visit: www.nationallooncenter.org/researchBecause of the longer duration of this program, the minimum recommended age for participants is 14 years old. But if you know a budding young biologist who would enjoy the full program, they are certainly welcome to join!Sign up for our other pontoon programs:Loon Pontoon ToursJunior Loon Biologist https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/5e6dbac0-a5b1-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1200-h675-dc486878-gmir.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrltcJJGgdw - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/crosslake/loon-research-tour-national-loon-center/100001329951884889 - **Event Categories**: music, trips-adventures, entertainment - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Cross Lake Recreation Area - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Crosslake - **state**: MN - **country**: United States - **location**: Cross Lake Recreation Area - **lat**: 46.6710396 - **long**: -94.1021983 - **full address**: Cross Lake Recreation Area, 35507 County Road 66, Crosslake, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Loon Research Tour - National Loon Center - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/688034693e9565de3d643b16322a901c0d2646b797fe829bca6d760fc421835a-rimg-w1200-h600-dc90a9bd-gmir.jpg?v=1777806077 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Loon Research Tour - National Loon Center being held? - **A:** Loon Research Tour - National Loon Center takes place on Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 am to Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 am at Cross Lake Recreation Area, 35507 County Road 66, Crosslake, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Loon Research Tour - National Loon Center? - **A:** Loon Research Tour - National Loon Center is organized by National Loon Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Loon Research Tour - National Loon Center is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Crosslake, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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