Edge of the Wilderness
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Skiing the Edge of the Wilderness

Winter brings beauty and tranquility to the Edge of the Wilderness in Minnesota’s Chippewa National Forest. Bring your friends and family on a cross-country skiing trip through this historic mining country of undulating hills, pine forests, and icy lakefronts with...
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Aquatic Adventures along the Edge of the Wilderness

With over 1,300 lakes, 925 miles of streams, and 400,000 acres of wetlands to choose from, the Edge of the Wilderness is a water-lover’s paradise. Whether you’re into sailing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, water skiing, swimming or fishing, this byway has something for...
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History of Logging on the Edge of the Wilderness Scenic Byway

The Edge of the Wilderness Scenic Byway is not just a fantastic place full of lakes and landscapes -- it is also rich in logging history, complete with real-life lumberjacks. Come visit the Forest History Center in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, where men put their lives on the line...
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The Edge of the Wilderness Scenic Byway Overview

Celebrate northern hospitality, hometown pride, and the treasures of our natural heritage. Minnesota, midway between America's East and West Coast, is the home to 12,000 lakes. It is filled with beautiful country and all the pleasures of the four seasons. The Edge of the...
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