Welcome to the Cross River Heritage Center

Gateway to Cook County

Superior National Forest

and the

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Welcome to Schroeder, Cook County, the 1854 Ceded Territory, and Minnesota’s Arrowhead Region. Here you have endless recreational opportunities to explore the North Shore and experience our vibrant culture, history, and people.

We are an Explore Minnesota Affiliate Welcome Center with Visit Cook County visitor information and maps. Operated by the Schroeder Area Historical Society, the Cross River Heritage Center serves as a community and regional hub by representing many area businesses and organizations.

Tour the Heritage Center’s history museum with feature art exhibits, educational displays, and an artisan gift shop!

Enjoy exploring this beautiful region in all four seasons!

Please help keep the campsites, forests, trails, and waters clean for our future generations.

Please be careful with fire. Respect nature, wildlife, & other visitors. Leave only footprints.

Thank you from all of us in beautiful Cook County!

 Our Vision is to “Draw from the Past, Bring to Life in the Present, and Preserve for the Future”