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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids, MN

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Forest History Center

Minnesota Historical Society site in Grand Rapids covering north woods forests and logging history.

2609 County Road 76, Grand Rapids, MN 55744 · Grand Rapids, MN

About Forest History Center

Run by the Minnesota Historical Society, this site on wooded land beside the Mississippi River explores how people and forests have shaped each other. Visitors can tour exhibits, walk through a recreated early logging camp, see a river wanigan, and climb a historic fire tower. Nature trails, seasonal horse-drawn rides, and school programs round out the visit.

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  • #north woods
  • #living history
  • #fire tower
  • #nature trails

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