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      Minnesota's Mesabi Trail: Gateway to Mining, Hockey and the Boundary Waters 

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      Jaimie Bruzenak
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      Published on 08-02-2011 12:02 AM
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      96 miles - 8-12 hours

      Follow the eastern portion of the Mesabi Trail through northern Minnesota. The eastern half takes you through the Iron Range with its vast reserves of iron ore, to the Hockey Hall of Fame and to Ely, the gateway to the Boundary Waters where you can howl with the wolves! Bob Dylan grew up in Hibbing, on the western end of this stretch. Minnesota's mining history is visible in its open pit mine overlooks, museums, and a journey one-half mile underground at several points along the way. ...
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      Duluth, Minnesota to Grand Portage on the North Shore Scenic Drive 

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      Jerry Kendrick
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      Published on 07-30-2010 09:27 AM
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      154 miles - about 4 hours

      Visit a tropical paradise, seven state parks, one national monument, several lighthouses, many beautiful rivers and waterfalls (including the highest one in Minnesota), and see some spectacular views of Lake Superior. The North Shore Drive ...
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      Minneapolis to Austin, Minnesota: The Great River Road and Beyond 

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      Published on 07-02-2010 11:15 PM
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      250 miles, 8 hours

      A famous cave, a couple of old-time breweries and a visit to the world's only SPAM museum are hallmarks of this trip along the historic US Highway 61. US-Hwy-61 used to be the main highway linking New Orleans with ...
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