Grand Portage National Monument is modifying operations to implement latest health guidance

Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Grand Portage National Monument is increasing recreational access and interpretive services. The National Park Service (NPS) is working service-wide with federal, state, Tribal, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis.

Beginning June 15, 2020, Grand Portage National Monument will reopen access to the Mount Rose Trail and Grand Portage Trail.

Beginning June 22, 2020, Grand Portage National Monument will reopen limited access to its’ historic buildings.

With public health in mind, the following facilities remain closed at this time: The Heritage Center.

The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners continue to be paramount. At Grand Portage National Monument, our operational approach will be to examine each facility function and service provided to ensure those operations comply with current public health guidance, including the State of Minnesota Stay Safe Plan and Grand Portage Tribal Council Public Health Orders, and will be regularly monitored. We continue to work closely with the National Park Service Office of Public Health using CDC guidance to ensure public and workspaces are safe and clean for visitors, employees, partners, and volunteers. While these areas are accessible for visitors to enjoy, a return to full operations will continue to be phased and services may be limited. When recreating, the public should follow local area health orders, practice Leave No Trace principles, avoid crowding and avoid high-risk outdoor activities.

The CDC has offered guidance to help people recreating in parks and open spaces to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. We will continue to monitor all park functions to ensure that visitors adhere to CDC guidance for mitigating risks associated with the transmission of COVID-19, and take any additional steps necessary to protect public health.