Mississippi River Paddling Adventures at the Forest History Center

Guests can explore the river with guided kayak tours throughout the summerStay up to date about all things MinnesotaÂ History.

For immediate release

Dated: May 31, 2023

Contacts:

Contacts

Allison Ortiz, 651-259-3051,Â allison.ortiz@mnhs.orgÂ
Nick Jungheim, 651-259-3060,Â nick.jungheim@mnhs.org

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. (May 31, 2023) â This summer, visitors to theÂ ForestÂ History Center can get a close-up look at the Mississippi River with guided kayak tours.

Whether you have never paddled, paddle occasionally or are on the water extensively, these tours will be fun and informative for anyone who wants to learn more about how the river has helped shape the geography and history of Minnesota. Forest History Center guides will lead the tours which focus on topics including river and forest history, local wildlife, wild rice, and more.

Mississippi River Paddling Adventures will begin June 7 with tours operating twicer per day Wednesday through Saturday. The first tour will run each day from 10 amâ12 pm with the second tour running from 1 pmâ3 pm. The final date of regularly scheduled tours will be September 2. Tours will then be available each Saturday in September.

The cost of a tour is $25 per person. MNHS members receive a discounted price of $20 per person. Two tandem kayaks and six single kayaks are available, with a maximum capacity of 10 people per tour. Tours are available for ages 10 and up. Pre-registration is preferred and walk-ups are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information about summer programming, please visit the events calendar atÂ mnhs.org/foresthistory/.

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TheÂ Minnesota Historical Society is a non-profit educational and cultural institution established in 1849. MNHS collects, preserves, and tells the story of Minnesotaâs past through museum exhibits, libraries and collections, historic sites, educational programs, and book publishing. Using the power of history to transform lives, MNHS preserves our past, shares our stateâs stories, and connects people with history.

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Mississippi River Paddling Adventures at the Forest History Center