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201 South Gunflint Lake
Grand Marais, MN 55604
218-388-0876






The Gunflint Trail Historical Society

"A LEGACY OF THE NORTHWOODS"

The Gunflint Trail Historical Society members are area residents - past and present - visitors, travelers, neighbors and friends. All have joined together with a common goal, "to preserve the history of the Gunflint Trail and its early settlers for residents, guests, travelers, and future generations."

Members are currently working to restore and open Chik-Wauk Lodge as Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center in 2010.

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You are invited to join The Gunflint Trail Historical Society.

Next Events:

A Taste of the Gunflint Trail!
Mark September 13, 2008 on your calendars. The Gunflint Trail is hosting a fund-raiser for the Gunflint Trail Historical Society. The event includes taste treats from the Gunflint Trail cookbook, tours of historic lodges, and the premiere of the film, "A Taste of the Gunflint Trail." Featured historic lodges this year are Chik-Wauk, Nor'wester, and Clearwater. Other participating businesses are selling the cookbook, providing taste treats, and collecting donations.
All members are invited the regularly scheduled Gunflint Trail Historical Society meetings, as well as anyone else who has an interest in the history of the "Trail" and its varied residents throughout the years. The meetings are always interesting and followed by refreshments and a chance to visit and ask questions about our Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center project. If you would like more info, please call Kathy Lande 388-2261 or Sue Kerfoot 388-0876.

2008 Meeting Schedule
May 26 1:30 PM Gunflint Lodge Conference Center
June 30 1:30 PMAnnual Meeting
July 281:30 PM
August 25Noon Annual picnic at Chik-Wauk
September 291:30 PMGunflint Lodge Conference Center
October 271:30 PMGunflint Lodge Conference Center



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The Gunflint Trail, located in northeastern Minnesota, is rich in history. The granite foundation of the land and lakes is some of the oldest geological structure. The history of humans dates back thousands of years. More recent human history begins with Ojibwe populations. Mining was attempted, and the area logged over extensively 100 years ago. Today the area supports numerous resorts and canoe outfitters, and residents enjoying living "on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness."

Map of historical sites produced by the 1985-86 Fiftieth Anniversary of the Gunflint Trail Association.

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Gunflint Pines
Gunflint Trail "Pines"
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