REGIONS: NORTHEAST WHERE WATER MEETS WILDERNESS Also known as the Arrowhead region, Northeast Minnesota is a land of rugged beauty unlike any other. Up in the northernmost reaches of the lower 48, plan a houseboat escape at Voyageurs National Park, a 218,000-acre park that’s more than one-third water. Or head out for a week in the famed Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, where you can canoe and portage between more than 1,000 lakes in one of America’s most remote settings. Both spots off er stellar stargazing and opportunities to see the northern lights. Hockey Hall of Fame in Eveleth and see the world’s largest hockey stick. For an unforgettable road trip, follow the North Shore of Lake Superior between the bustling port city of Duluth and the U.S.-Canada border. Along the way, you’ll fi nd some of the state’s most iconic scenery and natural beauty, eight state parks with tumbling waterfalls and lakefront trails, and charming waterfront towns. Nearby, the Mesabi Iron Range is the heart Whether you want rugged wilderness of Minnesota’s mining country or a cozy lakeside lodge, you’ll fi nd it in and home to some of the state’s best ATV Northeast Minnesota. and bike trails. Visit the United States Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, photo by Paul Vincent 98 | EXPLORE MINNESOTA .COM
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