Adventure in the north woods
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Forest History Center
Adventure in the north woods
Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 10:00 am–4:00 pm |
| Sunday – Friday | Closed |
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| Adults | $10 |
| Seniors (65+) Veterans Active military College students 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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History-Connects (Reduced Admission)
Getting here
Experience the stories of the north woods and learn about the lumberjacks who called these forests home. Explore Minnesota’s forests of yesterday and today through exhibits and nature trails.
What to see and do
What to see and do
Discover at the visitor center
Explore the history and ecology of the north woods and shop for unique gifts and souvenirs to take home.
Climb the fire tower
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!
Tour the logging camp
See how the lumberjacks lived and worked at a recreated 1900-era logging camp.
Get back to nature
Enjoy hiking, biking, skiing, and snowshoeing on 5 miles of maintained trails through forests, wetlands, and grasslands that abound with wildlife.
Mississippi River Paddling Adventures
Mississippi River Paddling Adventures
Join Forest History Center staff on a kayak adventure exploring the natural history of the Mississippi River.
We'll be on the lookout for beaver, birds, bugs, bulrushes and so much more. Learn how the river has impacted our landscape and our history.
Come get your feet wet and have some fun on a guided tour of our little stretch of the Mighty Mississippi.
This 90-minute guided tour is for ages 10 and up.