Grand Rounds Scenic Byway signage
April 2009 — Ground Rounds Scenic Byway sign on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis. 2009
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Boats locked up
June 2012 — Boats on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.
Minikahda Club in Minneapolis
May 2017 — Minikahda Club golf course in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
West Bde Maka Ska Blvd Fog
August 2018 — Foggy evening in park near W Bde Maka Ska Blvd in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis skyline and lakes during a full moon
October 2018 — Full Moon rising over Minneapolis. As seen from the West Calhoun neighborhood.
Fog Over Bde Maka Ska with the Minneapolis Skyline
May 2019 — The illuminated Minneapolis skyline rises behind a fog-covered Bde Maka Ska, its towers mirrored in the lake’s still surface. Buildings like the IDS Center, Capella Tower, and Wells Fargo Center shine through the mist, their neon accents reflecting off the calm water. Captured at night, the photograph contrasts the cool, modern glow of downtown with the serene, natural quiet of the city’s largest lake—a reminder of how Minneapolis balances its urban form with its deep connection to water and landscape.
Lake of the Isles and Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis
July 2019 — Lake of the Isles and Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.
Bde Maka Ska sunset and sail boats
September 2019 — Sunset over Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis, MN. Formerly named Lake Calhoun.
The Minneapolis Skyline view from Lake of the Isles
April 2020 — Downtown Minneapolis skyline as seen from Lake of the Isles.
Taberna Restaurant in South Minneapolis
April 2020 — Taberna restaurant near Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.
St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church
May 2020 — St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church as seen from across Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.
A bench at Bde Maka Ska and the city skyline
May 2020 — A bench at Bde Maka Ska in South Minneapolis. The Minneapolis skyline seen across the lake.
Bde Maka Ska Danger Sign During Snowstorm
December 2021 — A December snowstorm over Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis skyline as seen from Bde Maka Ska May 2022
May 2022 — Minneapolis as seen near Thomas Beach on Bde Maka Ska.
Bde Maka Ska
June 2022 — A sailboat on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis during sunset.
Sunset Skating at Bde Maka Ska
September 2022 — Temporary skate park on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.
Sailboats on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis
May 2023 — Sailboats on Bde Maka Ska in South Minneapolis in May 2023.
Spring at the Minneapolis Lakes
May 2023 — Fish being caught in the channel between Lake of the Isles and Bde Maka Ska.
Grand Rounds Scenic Byway in Minneapolis
August 2023 — Above part of the 51 mile Grand Rounds Scenic Byway in Minneapolis.
Sailboats and a colorful sunset
August 2023 — Sailboats on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis during sunset. Lake of the Isles seen in the distance.
November Volleyball
November 2023 — A volleyball game on Bde Maka Ska on an unusually warm mid November day.
Joggers at Bde Maka Ska in November 2023
November 2023 — Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis on a warm mid November day.
Bde Maka Ska Pavilion during sunset
November 2023 — New rebuilt Bde Maka Ska Pavilion in Southwest Minneapolis on a mild fall day.
Lake of the Isles and Bde Maka Ska June 2024
June 2024 — Downtown Minneapolis as seen from Southwest Minneapolis. Lake of the Isles and Bde Maka Ska in the foreground.
Dock and boats at Bde Maka Ska
June 2024 — Boats on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis in June 2024.
Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis
June 2024 — People watch the susnet from Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.
Sailboats on Bde Maka Ska June 2024
June 2024 — Sailboats on Bde Maka Ska tonight as storms just missed the city - but brought some wild clouds. Minneapolis June 2024
Thunderstorm over Downtown Minneapolis
August 2024 — Clouds break up following severe thunderstorms in Minneapolis on August 26, 2024.
Bde Maka Ska Pavilion at Night — Minneapolis, Minnesota
October 2024 — The modern pavilion at Bde Maka Ska glows softly under evening light, its signage prominently honoring the lake’s Dakota name — “Bdé Óta Othúŋwe,” meaning “Many Village Place.” This site, located in southwest Minneapolis, holds deep historical and cultural significance as part of Dakota homeland, long before it was renamed “Lake Calhoun” in the 19th century. After years of advocacy by Indigenous groups and community leaders, the lake officially reclaimed its Dakota name in 2018, marking a shift toward recognizing Minnesota’s original peoples and languages. The illuminated pavilion stands today as both a gathering space and a statement of cultural restoration, blending modern urban design with respect for ancestral land and history.
Richfield Drive and Bde Maka Ska Parkway
October 2024 — Biker stops in front of Bde Maka Ska in South Minneapolis. As seen from 36th Street.
Snowkiting in Minneapolis
February 2025 — Someone snowkiting in Minneapolis on Bde Maka Ska during a February 2025 snowstorm.
Canoes and kayaks in the snow in Minneapolis
February 2025 — Canoes and kayaks stacked up in the snow around Bde Maka Ska.
Hammocking on Bde Maka Ska Minneapolis
March 2025 — A couple in a hammock on the lake on the first 60 degree day of the year in Minneapolis.
Top 10 Weather Week and Lake Volleyball in Minneapolis
May 2025 — What a beautiful top 10 weather week it's been in Minneapolis! Feel like next time we see these temperatures it'll be with the humidity? People squeezing in a few more games of volleyball at Bde Maka Ska before tomorrow's rain.
What if we kissed on Bde Maka Ska?
May 2025 — A couple on Bde Maka Ska with the Minneapolis city skyline behind
The Minikahda Club on Bde Maka Ska
July 2025 — The Minikahda Club golf club that looks over Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.
Sunset watching at Bde Maka Ska
July 2025 — Sunset from outside the Minneapolis Sailing Center on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.
Sunset picnic at Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis
July 2025 — Watching sunset at Bde Maka Ska in South Minneapolis.
July 2025 Thunderstorm in Minneapolis
July 2025 — Thunderstorm rolling in over Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis on July 27, 2025.
Fishing and Sailboats in Minneapolis
August 2025 — People fishing off the shore of Bde Maka Ska, with sailboats on the water.
Pimento on Bde Maka Ska with Fall Colors
October 2025 — Exploding maple trees outside Pimento restaurant on Bde Maka Ska.
The Lakes around Cedar Lake Trail
October 2025 — The new rails of the Metro Transit Southwest LRT green line extension. Lake of the Isles, Bde Maka Ska and Cedar Lake.
Lake Street over Bde Maka Ska Channel
November 2025 — Lake Street bridge over the channel between Lake of the Isles and Bde Maka Ska on a fall day.
Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis Fall 2025
November 2025 — Sunset at Bde Maka Ska in South Minneapolis in November 2025.
Sunset over the Minikahda Club in Minneapolis
November 2025 — A early November sunset over The Minikahda Club in Minneapolis.
Visible Northern Lights in Minneapolis Metro
November 2025 — Northern lights visible over a walking path in South Minneapolis. Seen around Bde Maka Ska.
Frozen Bde Maka Ska Dog Walk
December 2025 — A woman walks her dog on a freshly frozen Bde Maka Ska in South Minneapolis.
Jogger during susnet at Bde Maka Ska, Minneapolis
January 2026 — they can't take the sunsets