Forest History Center to Host Fall Scavenger Hunt

Visitors of all ages can put their smarts and skills to the test for a chance to win prizes

For immediate release

Dated: October 5, 2026

Contacts: Nick Jungheim, 651-259-3060, nick.jungheim@mnhs.org or Allison Ortiz, 651-259-3051, allison.ortiz@mnhs.org

Location: Forest History Center

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. (October 5, 2026) – A new fall event at the Forest History Center will encourage visitors to put their problem-solving skills to the test. The Great Fall Forest Scavenger Hunt will be a day of friendly and fun competition outdoors in the north woods.

On October 17, 2026, from 11am to 3 pm, guests can complete a series of tasks around the Forest History Center, including at the logging camp, the waterfront, and many other areas on our 200-acre site. Teams of two to six people can solve clues and complete tasks. This program is suitable for visitors of all ages.

Maps with activities will be distributed starting at 11 am. The fastest team to complete the Scavenger Hunt wins the grand prize; all other teams that complete the Scavenger Hunt will have their team entered to win hundreds of dollars in prizes.

The Great Fall Forest Scavenger Hunt is sponsored by Mt Itasca, Zorbaz on Pokegama, North In Bloom, Children’s Discovery Museum, and Wildflower Bookshop.

What:
The Great Fall Forest Scavenger Hunt
When:
Saturday, October 17, 2026
11 am–3 pm
Where:
Forest History Center
2609 County Road 76, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Cost:
Included with regular site admission. Free for MNHS members.

More information is available at mnhs.org/foresthistory.

About the Minnesota Historical Society
The Minnesota Historical Society is a non-profit educational and cultural institution established in 1849. MNHS collects, preserves, and tells the story of Minnesota’s past through museum exhibits, libraries and collections, historic sites, educational programs, and book publishing. Using the power of history to transform lives, MNHS preserves our past, shares our state’s stories, and connects people with history.

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