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Facts about (Grand Portage State Park):
Overview of Grand Portage State Park - Facts, Trivia, and Historical Information :
Git-che-O-ni-ga-ming and Grand Portage are Ojibwe and French words for "a great carrying place" Grand Portage State Park and the surrounding area is rich in Indian and fur trade history To American Indians voyageurs and fur traders in the 1700s the natural features of the area were an awesome sight Travelers and traders were faced with a 120-foot waterfall the thundering rapids of the Pigeon River cliffs and rocky terrain that was impossible to cross The only option was to go around these obstac
Services, Activities, Amenities, Attractions in (Grand Portage State Park):
Park Offers Picnic Area,Picnic Shelter,Volleyball,Horseshoes,Golf Course,Warming House,Water Source,Fishing,Swimming Beach,Boat Access,Boating Restrictions,Handicapped Accessible,Self Guided,Hiking,Paved Bike,Mountain Bike,Horse,Cross Country Skiing,Snowshoe,Winter Hiking Trail,Park Office,Visitor Center,Interpretive Exhibit,Gift Shop,Groceries,Firewood,Ice Sales,Restaurant,Public Phones,Backpack Sites,Canoe Sites,Group Camp,Flush Toilets,Vault Toilets.
Contact Information:
Address:Grand Portage State Park9,393 E. Highway 61, Grand Portage, Minnesota 55605-3000.
Phone No:(218) 475-2360
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