Tours
Scenic Drives and Byways
North Shore Scenic Drive
Running for a total of 154 miles between Duluth and the Canadian border, Highway 61 is a spectacular stretch of road skirting Lake Superior.
Superior National Forest Scenic Byway
The Superior National Forest Scenic Byway, designated as Forest Highway 11, runs from the taconite town of Silver Bay to the logging town of Aurora.
Discovery Auto Tour
The Discovery Auto Tour is a self-guided driving tour that includes two routes on the LaCroix and Kawishiwi Ranger Districts of the Superior National Forest.
Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway
The runs approximately 57 miles along the Gunflint Trail from Grand Marais to Trail's End Campground and the Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center.
Canoe Routes
Circle Route
This 10 lake, 2 river back country canoe route has campsites similar to those in the wilderness.
Island River Canoe Route
This eight mile stream route provides a different experience than the standard lake-to-lake canoeing.
Timber-Frear Canoe Route
The Timber-Frear Canoe Route (named for Timber and Frear Lakes) links seven lakes with seven portages.
Twin Lakes Canoe Route
Six lakes linked by four portages make up the Twin Lakes Canoe Route.
Hunting Shack River Route
Put your canoe in the Hunting Shack River on the south side of the Echo Trail.
Hogback Lake Area
Miles of trail, backcountry camping and four different lakes to fish in.
Fall Color Tours
Laurentian Fall Color Tour
The Laurentian Fall Color Tour takes travelers down both larger state and county highways as well as smaller Forest Service roads.
Sawtooth Mountains Fall Color Tour
The Sawtooth Mountains Fall Color Tour in the Tofte Ranger District is made of four linked routes: Beaver Dam, Moose, Maple Leaf and Mountain View Drives.