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Ely is home to the International Wolf
Center's flagship interpretive facility, a multi-million dollar complex
that examines one of the most elusive and misunderstood animals in the
world. The Center is just four miles from Pine Point, and is "a must" for
Ely area visitors!
Center visitors learn about the natural
history of wolves by touring the "Wolves and Humans" exhibit and observing
the resident pack of three Eastern Grey Timberwolves and two Artic Wolf
yearlings. Program participants can go on evening howling expeditions, or
track wolves like researchers do. Videos, talks, demonstrations, family day
programs and other adventures round out your visit to the International Wolf
Center.
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Do You Feel Lucky?
Well, have we got a spot for you! Fortune Bay Casino
is where you can change nickels into $100s, and singles into $1,000s! Now,
we did say "can", not "will". There is a certain amount of risk involved ...
but just as certainly ... there's a whole lot of fun involved, too! The
casino is owned and operated by the Bois Forte Band of the Chippewa Tribe,
and is a quick 25-minute drive from your cabin. And after your visit take
your winnings (or your last dollar) and visit the "Y Store" just as you turn
back on to Highway 169 heading for Ely. They have some of the best ice cream
cones around ... perfect to cool down a hot streak or ease a bruised ego.
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About a half-hour from Ely is the
Tower/Soudan Underground Mine State Park, featuring the area's first and
deepest underground iron mine. One-hour guided tours travel 2,400 feet to
the bottom of Minnesota's first iron mine. Visitors are then treated to a
3/4 mile ore train ride back to the face of the mine's last producing iron
vein.
Be sure to dress warmly, the mine is a
cool 54-degrees year round. This is a perfect activity should you experience
a rainy day during your stay at Pine Point Lodge.
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