Last updated: July 25, 2023
Place
Meadow on the Grand Portage
![Wetland grasses in front of dense forest.](/common/uploads/cropped_image/primary/A09A05EA-CD3B-C754-47002BA9C3F2FAEC.jpg?width=1600&quality=90&mode=crop)
NPS photo / G.M. Spoto
Quick Facts
Location:
Grand Portage Trail
Amenities
2 listed
Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Scenic View/Photo Spot
During the 18th century fur trade, this was a grassy wetland. Today it is known as The Meadow. Many walked the trail in knee-deep mud, with only moccasins to protect their feet. Beaver activity in the area creates ponds and wet conditions, necessitating a boardwalk for contemporary portagers.