Iron Range Tour

Description

The Iron Range Audio Tour of Minnesota follows highway 169 through the heart of iron ore mining country. This tour starts near Elk River and takes you all the way up to Ely, at the mouth of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Learn how the mining industry came to be, the unique history of the people and places related to mining and the natural history of this beautiful and interesting area. This tour is perfect for those heading up to the BWCAW looking for some peace and relaxation. Your audio tour will notify you of some of the more interesting and out of the way places most travelers miss. Let our audio guide you to a better vacation.

01 – Introduction
02 – Elk River
03 – Princeton
04 – Rum River
05 – Onamia, Vineland, Lake Mille Lacs
06 – Aitkin
07 – Jaques Museum
08 – Side trip to Aitkin Bog
09 – The Lumber Industry
10 – Grand Rapids, Blandin Paper
11 – Judy Garland Home
12 – Forest History Center
13 – Lost Forty White Pine Stand
14 – Scenic State Park
15 – Hill Annex Mine State Park
16 – The iron Range Background
17 – Hibbing
18 – Bob Dylan
19 – Mountain Iron
20 – Virginia
21 – Tower
22 – Lake Vermillion and Voyagers National Park
23 – Bear Head Lake State Park
24 – Ely