Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway
Historic Fire Tower, MN

The Department of Natural Resources Fire Tower is listed on the Register of National Historic Lookouts and is one of the few that is still open to the public. The Historic Fire Tower is open to the public, accessible through a walking path followed by a steep climb. The tower provides an excellent view of the surrounding forest for sightseeing and photography, and it is also tied to the history of the region, playing a role in the forest fire of 1958. The area includes a parking area and picnic site at the bottom of the hill where the tower stands.