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Facts about (Schoolcraft State Park):
Overview of Schoolcraft State Park - Facts, Trivia, and Historical Information :
The park was named for Henry Rowe Schoolcraft who with Anishinabe guide Ozawindib charted the headwaters of the Mississippi River Schoolcraft was a long-time agent for the Chippewa Indians at Sault Saint Marie During his term as Indian agent he wrote several volumes of customs legends and history about the Indians It was from his writings that Longfellow gathered the material for "The Legend of Hiawatha" From studies of Schoolcrafts diary it is believed he camped in this area on his trip to the
Services, Activities, Amenities, Attractions in (Schoolcraft 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:Schoolcraft State ParkP,.O.Box 376, Calumet, Minnesota 55716
Phone No:(218) 247-7215
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