Vast expanses of deep blue lake shimmer right up to forested shores in Voyageurs National Park, a watery retreat favored by boaters, houseboaters and paddlers alike.
This site is devoted to the business and the peoples of the fur trade, which was key in Minnesota history.
Highlights • Reconstructed 1804-era fur post & Ojibwe encampment • Museum exhibits on the fur trade & the cultures it brought together • Demonstrations about hide preparation, birch bark, cattails & wild rice processing • Guided tours every 1/2 hour • Snake River heritage trails • Shop with gifts related to the fur trade, Ojibwe history & natural history
Special Programs(Details at events.mnhs.org) • Summer day camps • Birthday parties - fur trade themes • Events throughout the year
Rentals • Wedding/reception & corporate rentals
Hours + Fees
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Year-Round
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Other Date Information Additional Date Information: Memorial weekend - Labor Day: M 10-5, Th–Sa 10–5, Su 12–5 Including holidays. Sept.–May by reservation. Green Practices Waste Reduction/Reuse/Recycling Energy Efficiency/Conservation Eco-Friendly Landscape/Facility Design Attraction Attributes Accessible to Disabled Can Accommodate Groups of 45 or more Native American Heritage
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