Forest History Center

Adventure in the north woods

Adventure in the north woods

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

Visitor center.

Discover at the visitor center

Explore the history and ecology of the north woods and shop for unique gifts and souvenirs to take home.

Fire tower.

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.

Trails.

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.

Upcoming events

Stillwater's Last Lumber Baron Lecture with Bill McGrath
Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
Sat., Apr 8, 2023, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Regular site admission
"Making the Carry" by Timothy Cochrane Author Event
Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
Sat., Apr 22, 2023, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Regular site admission