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MINNESOTA

editor — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 18:44:00 +0000

BEST AREAS FOR WILDERNESS CAMPING SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST Stretching for 150 miles along the U.S.-Canadian border, in northeastern Minnesota, Superior National Forest is considered to offer some of the finest canoeing territory in this countrywith over 2,000 lakes, countless rivers and streams, and wetlands. There are also bluffs, ledges, rocky ridges, and small mountains, including 2,301-foot Eagle Mountain, highest point in Minnesota. Forests are of pine, spruce, and fir. Moose, bear, white-tailed deer, timber wolf, and fox are among the wildlife. This National Forest has an enormous designated wilderness area: the 1,000,000-acre Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, one of the

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Minnesota Vacations

editor — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 01:20:00 +0000

GRAND PORTAGE NATIONAL MONUMENT This National Monument in the northeast corner of Minnesota protects a historic 8.5-mile portage route from Lake Superior to the Pigeon River on the Canadian border. A portion of the path passes through an Indian Reservation. Activities: The 8.5-mile trail is open to backpacking, hiking, and cross-country skiing. Bikes are not allowed. Camping Regulations: Camping is restricted to one primitive area at the far end of the trail, near the Pigeon River. Campfires are allowed. A free backcountry camping permit must be obtained before starting out. For Further Information: Grand Portage National Monument, P.O. Box 666,

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