George Washington State Forest
| George Washington State Forest | |
|---|---|
Western Great Lakes Forests | |
| EPA Classification | Northern Lakes and Forests |
| Disturbance | Wildfire |
The George Washington State Forest is a state forest located in Itasca, Koochiching, and Saint Louis counties, Minnesota. The forest was established and named after George Washington in 1931, the first President of the United States, to commemorate the bicentennial of his birth. The forest borders the Chippewa National Forest and completely environs the Scenic State Park to the west, and borders the Sturgeon River State Forest and McCarthy Beach State Park to the east. The Taconite State Trail passes through the forest.
History
campground construction, road-building, and soil and water conservation projects. The popularity and breadth of outdoor recreation
in the forest are attributed to the work done by the CCC.
Recreation
These outdoor recreational activities include
snowmobiling.[1]
See also
- List of Minnesota state forests
- Scenic State Park
- Taconite State Trail
- McCarthy Beach State Park
- Chippewa National Forest
References
- ^ "George Washington State Forest". Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. 2010-09-10. Retrieved 2010-09-13.