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Drive 56
Northern Minnesota Circle
The tug of a walleye on the line, the spicy scent of countless pines, a crackling
campfire on the shore of a secluded lake—life's little pleasures abound in the wa-
tery, wooded reaches of northern Minnesota.
Length:
About 140 miles
When to go:
Year-round, but best from late spring through fall; winter brings frigid
temperatures.
Words to the wise:
Bring insect repellent; mosquitoes and other pests thrive in these
woods.
Nearby attraction:
Itasca State Park, featuring Lake Itasca, the source of the Missis-
sippi River, about 20 miles north of Park Rapids on Rte. 71
Further information:
Explore Minnesota Tourism
Grand Rapids Convention & Visitors Bureau
1.
Grand Rapids
Situated on the banks of the Mississippi River, the city of Grand Rapids has long served as
a gateway to the surrounding forests and lakes. Scandinavian and German immigrants came
hereinwavesduringtheloggingboomofthelate1800s,thenheadednorthtonearbylumber
camps. Today visitors passing through are more likely to be heading for resort cabins and
campgrounds. But many also pause to enjoy the attractions of Judy Garland's hometown.
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