Leaf color: 75-100% |
Flower color: past peak |
Grass color: past peak |
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Where to go: The maple trees (which primarily reside inland from Lake Superior) are at their peak color this week. The rest of the trees that have color (birch, aspen, etc.) should be reaching their peak color sometime in the next week or so. The Lake Superior shoreline is getting more and more colorful with each passing day!
What you'll see: As you hike around the area you will likely notice trees with a lot of clumps of bright red berries in them. These are Mountain Ash trees and the berry crop of these trees is exceptional this year! We have also been noticing quite a few mushrooms popping up along the park trails thanks to some recent rainfall and humid nights.
Also of interest: Hike the Middle Falls Trail! This trail is a 5 mile round-trip hike that includes High Falls and Middle Falls of the Pigeon River, as well as some beautiful ridge-top overlooks from the high point on the trail. CCM (Conservation Corps Minnesota) crews have been working hard to improve this trail over the past year. Stairs have been constructed on the steepest parts of the trail, and several benches have been built in strategic locations along the trail to help visitors rest and enjoy the beautiful views of the Minnesota north woods.
Last updated: October 3, 2013Can’t decide between a one-day or year-round park permit? The DNR has a special offer that can help. Start by purchasing a one-day permit for $5 and visit as many state parks as possible. After visiting the state parks, trade in the one-day permit by the end of that day and get $5 off the purchase of a year-round permit. Year-round permits, which cost $25, provide unlimited access to all 76 Minnesota state parks and recreation areas for a full year from the month of purchase.
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Getting there9393 East Highway 61
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ContactPhone: 218-475-2360 Email: grandportage.statepark@state.mn.us Best time to contact the park: Daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. If no one is available, please leave a message. |
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