Instead of following the suggested route following the river we all took Hwy 2 so we could arrive at the Forest History Centre in Grand Rapids in time for a presentation. Actually, we are retracing part of the route we took to Bemidji!
We arrived at the Centre at 9:00 and viewed the amazing exhibits and videos until it was time for the tour of the logging camp. It was very COLD and windy!
Discover the past, present and future of Minnesota's forests through guided tours of a 1900s era logging camp and hands-on environmental learning programs. Board the moored river "wanigan," a floating cook shack, take a seat on the porch of a 1930s Minnesota Forest Service patrolman's cabin, climb a 100-foot fire tower and explore the site's self-guided trails.
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| We started our tour in the "sleep camp" where 75 men slept. |
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| Long tables set for a meal |
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| The cookhouse where meals for 80 men were prepared 3 times a day |
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| Blacksmith shop - the only warm place! |
Take a guided tour of the recreated logging camp where story themes change often. Meet the blacksmith, saw filer, bull cook, clerk and lumberjacks. See draft horses demonstrate feats of strength during cross-hauling and jammer shows as lumberjacks load logs onto sleighs. After the tour, take a short walk to the moored river "wanigan," a floating cook shack and bunkhouse used by river drivers when moving logs downriver to the mills. During the summer, 60 minute guided tours are offered daily.
After the tour, we had lunch then decided to take a detour to Aldi's which was nearby. When we completed our shopping, couldn't find the suggested route which followed the river, so went straight to the Crow Wing Campground.
The Wagon Masters & Tail-gunners provided a Campground cookout for supper. We had grilled brats, chicken brats, carrot salad, green beans with lemon squares for dessert. Delicious!
Thanks Carole for the updates. We'll live through your travels vicariously.
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