Grand Portage Print - More Info - By: Mark Herman - Format:
Lithographic print on acid free paper - Usually ships in: 2 to 4
business days Torrents of wild water plummet 120 feet over the
High Falls down to the Pigeon River in this park on the U.S. -
Canadian border. The falls, the highest in the state, presented
a serious obstacle to river travel, so a "carrying place," or
portage, was necessary. American Indians created the ancient
nine-mile trail from Lake Superior to bypass the falls. This
trail became known as "The Grand Portage." Today, visitors of
all abilities can take a one-half mile trail and boardwalk to
the falls overlook area. The park is designed for day use only
and contains mixed hardwood-conifer forests and hiking trails
along the banks of the Pigeon River. The spectacular scenery
sets the stage for recreational opportunities that include
hiking, photography, and picnicking. The park lies within the
Grand Portage Indian Reservation and is bordered by Canada on
the north and east. Lake Superio