Grand Portage NM
- Minnesota
photo: National Park Service
Why go there?
Grand Portage National Monument preserves a vital fur trading post and the historic 8.5-mile Grand Portage trail. It is located within the ancestral homeland of the Grand Portage Anishinaabe people. For centuries, this community has been the homeplace and center of tribal government for the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (Ojibwe). In addition to donating approximately half of the land for the monument, the Band also provides critical support for park operations and programming. This site celebrates the rich cultural exchange between Ojibwe people and European fur traders during the 18th and 19th centuries. Visitors can explore reconstructed buildings, learn about indigenous traditions, and hike the scenic trail, immersing themselves in a pivotal era of North American history.
