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Grand Portage National Monument - Grand Portage, MN | |
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For over 400 years Ojibwe families of Grand Portage have tapped maples every spring on a ridge located just off Lake Superior. During the summer, Ojibwe fishermen harvest in the same areas their forefathers have. Before the United States and Canada existed, the trading of furs, ideas and genes between the Ojibwe and French and English fur traders flourished. ... |
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Mississippi National River & Recreation Area - Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, MN | |
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Used by Native Americans for trade, food, and water supply long before Europeans visited the "New World," the Mississippi River and its watershed have shaped the continent and its cultures. Today, the "Father of Waters" is still a powerful force of nature. It is used by millions of people for drinking water, a playground, a shipping lane, and a political boundary. Although it is heavily influenced ... |
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North Country National Scenic Trail - Seven States-New York to North Dakota , MI,MN,ND,NY,OH,PA,WI | |
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Hiking Adventures in Seven States The North Country National Scenic Trail links scenic, natural, historic, and cultural areas in seven states. When completed, through the efforts of many people, the trail will be the longest continuous hiking trail in the United States. The trail allows hikers to experience a variety of northern landscapes. Come and experience your America, at a walking pace. |
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Pipestone National Monument - Pipestone, MN | |
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Pipestone National Monument offers an opportunity to explore American Indian culture and the natural resources of the tallgrass prairie. Established by Congress in 1937 to protect the historic pipestone quarries, the site is considered sacred by many American Indians. Spanning centuries of use, American Indians continue to quarry pipestone which they carve into sacred pipes. |
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Voyageurs National Park - International Falls, Kabetogama, Ash River, and Crane Lake, MN | |
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Nearly 200 years ago voyageurs paddled birch bark canoes full of animal pelts and trade goods through this area on their way to Lake Athabaska, Canada. Today, people explore the park by houseboat, motorboat, canoe and kayak. Voyageurs is a water-based park where you must leave your car and take to the water to fully experience the lakes, islands and shorelines of the park. |