Forest History Center

Adventure in the north woods

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Hours

January 1 – June 4, 2024 

Closed for the season except for horse-drawn ride reservations and special events.

Accessibility

All hours

Admission

Adults: $12 
Seniors (65+), veterans, active military, college students: $10 
Children ages 5-17: $8
Children age 4 and under: Free 
MNHS members: Free 
Blue Star Families (Armed Forces Day–Labor Day): Free (On-site only)

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Getting here

2609 County Road 76
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
foresthistory@mnhs.org
218-327-4482

Free public parking is available on site.

Map and directions

What to see and do

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    Explore the history and ecology of the north woods and shop for unique gifts and souvenirs to take home.
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    See how the lumberjacks lived and worked at a recreated 1900-era logging camp.
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    Join Forest History Center staff on a kayak adventure exploring the natural history of the Mississippi River.
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    Two strong and gentle draft horses will pull a wheeled trolley on a narrated tour of the Forest History Center.
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    Discover the moored river wanigan, a floating cook shack and bunkhouse used by river drivers when moving logs.
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    Climb a 100-foot fire tower for a spectacular view of the Mississippi River and the forest canopy. You may even experience a bald eagle soaring by!
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    Enjoy hiking, biking, skiing, and snowshoeing on 5 miles of maintained trails through forests, wetlands, and grasslands that abound with wildlife.
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    Discover the past, present, and future of Minnesota’s forests through action-packed environmental learning programs.