 Amidst
this natural beauty many families have made the
Grand Rapids area their Minnesota vacation choice.
Sandy beaches decorate shorelines as eagles glide
overhead. Whatever your preferences, there's
a Minnesota family vacation waiting for you.
As if we need more reasons to have fun, special
events run throughout the year in the Grand Rapids
area. Your family can enjoy the singing and
dancing of a Showboat performance or celebrate the
rich history of the logging industry during Tall
Timber Days. From culture to community
get-togethers, it's easy to have a great family
vacation in Grand Rapids! The opportunity to be
together with family away from the rigors of the
daily routine in such a natural setting is what a
Minnesota family vacation is all about. |
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 Chippewa National Forest
1037 Division Street
Deer River, MN 56636
Phone: (218) 246-2123
Marcell Office: (218) 832-3161
Nature's finest awaits in the towering pines, diverse wetlands and pristine waters of the Chippewa National Forest. Catch of glimpse of bald eagles soaring in flight in this, the home of the largest breeding population of bald eagles in the lower 48 states. Hike into the Joyce Estate and see a Chicago millionaire's vast wilderness hideaway. The Lost Forty also awaits, a majestic stand of old-growth white pine ignored by lumber companies during the logging era. The Chippewa National Forest is also home to a portion of the Edge of the Wilderness National Scenic Byway and Suomi Hills, a semi-primitive non-motorized recreation area. Suomi Hills features miles of hiking, biking and Nordic skiing trails running through rolling forests and calm lakes. |
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 Edge of the Wilderness National Scenic Byway
49554 State Highway 38
Marcell, MN 56657
Phone: (218) 832-3161 Fax: (218) 832-3164
Northern Minnesota's Edge of the Wilderness National Scenic Byway will reward and excite your senses! Awarded the status of National Scenic Byway in 1996, the 47-mile winding drive from Grand Rapids north to Effie on State Highway 38 shows off spectacular scenery and historic sites. The byway also gives access to a variety of outdoor recreational experiences such as hiking, biking, Nordic skiing,
canoeing, fishing, birding, wildlife viewing and more. Interpretive sites give insight to the natural, scenic and historical qualities of the route.
Enjoy the breathtaking colors of Mother Nature with a
spectacular Fall Colors Driving Tour. A Discovery Tour brochure is available to guide visitors on their journey.
Open year
round, however winter travel warrants
discretion |
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 Grand Rapids
Gun Club
723 Peterson Road
PO Box 911
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Phone: (218) 326-3348
Open to the
public, mid-April through September. The Grand
Rapids Gun Club has expanded to
accommodate eight trap fields, four skeet
fields, a duck tower, and a Hunter's
Clays five stand course.
Shooters of all skill levels are welcome.
New shooters can find on-site instruction by
certified instructors; youth and women's
classes; and loaner firearms available for
use. The club offers a large welcoming
clubhouse and friendly atmosphere for
league, individual, and tournament shooting.
Ammunition, clothing and accessories
available for sale on site. A unique
alternative to a golf scramble during your
next convention or group function.
Registered skeet
shoots; call for dates and times. Check the calendar of events for
additional tournaments and events.
Cost: $7.50 per round of 25 targets.
(Reduced prices with membership, but
membership is not required.) Visitors
welcome.
Hours:
Tuesday & Thursday, 4:00pm -
8:00 pm
Sunday: 11:00am - 5:00 pm |
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 Mount Itasca Ski
Area
200 Mount Itasca Drive
Coleraine, MN 55722
Phone: (218) 259-7726
State of the art snowmaking and grooming
capabilities, and recently updated rental
and proshop featuring new ski and snowboard
rental. The facility offers a unique
combination of new tubing park, terrain
park, ski jumping, alpine skiing,
biathlon, cross country and snowboarding in
one location. Located five miles east of
Grand Rapids in neighboring Coleraine.
Call for open skiing/snowboarding times. |
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Pheasants Plus Hunting Preserve & Sporting
Clays
14893 Sago #4
Warba, Minnesota
Phone: (218) 492-4450
Pheasants Plus
offers a fun and challenging 50 target
Sporting Clays course and new five stand
course. Friendly atmosphere and handicapped
accessible clubhouse welcome shooters of all
skill levels. Clothing, ammunition, and
supplies available on site. Guided pheasant
hunts are a popular outing and should be
booked in advance to ensure availability.
Dogs available on site, or you are welcomed
to bring your own dog.
Open to the
public, hours vary by season.
Summer Hours: Wednesday 4
p.m. to dark, Sunday from 10
a.m. to 4pm, and Saturday by appointment. |
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