Ash River Trail is the central entrance to Voyageurs National Park and is centrally located to a number of
Northwood's attractions & sites to see. Listed below are just a few of the exciting things to do and places to
visit
VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK
3131 Highway 53
International Falls, MN. 56649-8904
(218) 283-9821
Voyageurs National Park tour boat trips into Voyageur Country (218) 875-2111
ELLSWORTH ROCK GARDEN
Voyageurs National Park
VINCE SHUTE BEAR SANCTUARY
P.O. Box 77
Orr, MN. 55771
BOGWALK at the Voyageurs National Park and Orr area Information Center.
Open daily, year 'round
(218) 757-3932
The center offers the chance to walk through a bog without getting your feet wet! Access from HWY 53 in Orr, MN.
GRAND MOUND HISTORY CENTER
A place of mystery and beauty, Grand Mound has a visitor center with exhibits, audio-visual programs, and hands on activities for the visitor.
Over two miles of nature trails and a picnic area. The building, trails,
and picnic area are all handicap accessible. Owned and operated by the
Minnesota Historical Society, the site is located 17 miles west of
International Falls on HWY 11. Opened May thru Labor Day. Admission is
free. For additional information or to make reservations for a special
school program or group tour phone(218)285-3332.
HISTORIC KETTLE FALLS HOTEL & DAM
Visit the Kettle Falls Historic District where you can look south into
Canada from the international border, visit the dam, the 1912 dam tenders
cabin, the site of a blind pig and the 1912 Kettle Falls Hotel. "Sight-Sea-Er" Boat Tours offer a cruise to Kettle Falls Hotel. For information and reservations call 218-875-2111.
ECHO BAY TRAIL
Wander through aspen forests, rocky pine-covered ridges and past beaver
ponds.
A trail guide provides a new view on plant life on this 2.3 mile
Access from Northern Lights Road in Kabetogama Community.
KOOCHICHING COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM & BRONKO NAGURSKI MUSEUM
State of the art facility will preserve and educate all visitors about the
history of Koochiching County with well-researched and exciting exhibits.
Over 10,000 items are exhibited in the museum and cover other topics including Native American artifacts,geology,homesteading
era, early settlement, farm equipment antique cars, toy and dolls, and much much, much
more!
The Bronko Nagurski Museum is a lasting tribute to an outstanding man,
athlete and citizen. It is the first modern museum in America dedicated
to an individual football player.
Both museums are opened May thru September. For more information call
(218)283-4316
BOISE CASCADE PAPER MILL TOURS
218-285-5011
The art and craft of papermaking is as old as recorded history, and, in International Falls, the growth of the papermaking industry and the growth of the city have gone hand in hand. Tours are offered June through August.
INTERNATIONAL BORDER & BRIDGE
30 miles drive north on HWY 53. Let's you visit Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada.
ASH RIVER VISITOR CENTER
Meadwood Rd Ash River Trail Orr, MN 55771
(218)374-3221
Open daily May 7-September 30 9-5. Visit the center and enjoy
hiking trails filled with pine and spectacular views of Kabetogama Lake.
RAINY LAKE VISITOR CENTER
International Falls, MN 56649
(218)286-5258
ASH RIVER COMMERCIAL CLUB
ASH RIVER TRAIL
ORR, MINNESOTA 55771
800-950-2061
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