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(TTY relay service dial 711). Summer schedule from mid-May through mid-October open daily (hours vary). Winter schedule from mid-October through mid-May open weekends only. $15-9 (kids under age 3 free).
The International Wolf Center (IWC) is a research and educational organization based near Ely, Minnesota, United States focused on wolves and their ecology. The Wolf Center operates an interpretive center in Ely open to the public, where visitors can view captive "ambassador wolves" in natural surroundings through large windows, and can learn about wolves through a variety of exhibits and programs. This organization lies within Superior National Forest. It also sponsors research symposia and offsite educational programs, publishes International Wolf magazine, and provides information about wolves via its website.
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Pioneer Mine
Retired iron ore mine with tours operated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Descend half a mile below the surface on an elevator to the 27th level of the mine, where the tour begins. See how ore was produced and how the miners worked.