Watery wilderness and paddlers' paradise, Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is best known for its long-distance water trails, though there is also a selection of land routes on hand for aspiring hikers.
Step aboard an air conditioned, handicapped accessible bus and begin your descent into Minnesota's rich history of natural iron ore mining. As you travel past the mines operation area and vintage equipment, hear about the immigrants whose determination and dedication etched a place in local, Minnesota, US and World history. Nature too has made her mark on the ever-changing appearance of the Hill Annex Mine pit. A museum, gift shop and fossil hunting tours are also available.
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Year-Round
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Other Date Information Additional Date Information: Open Friday and Saturdays Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. Group tours available by appointment April through September. Attraction Attributes Accessible to Disabled Can Accommodate Groups of 45 or more
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