A
small,
friendly community with a population of 264 nestled in the
Northern
Minnesota wilderness, alongside the scenic Bigfork River, 40 miles
south of
International Falls. Big Falls
is part
of the K-12 education system of the Littlefork-Big Falls school
district 362.
The
main industry in the community
is logging which supplies the local forest products company, Page
&
Hill, and
other area mills in International Falls, Grand Rapids, Bemidji and
surrounding
areas.
Their
main street district
offers a variety of essential services including: TruStar
Federal Credit Union, Northland
Medical Clinic, Dr. Taylor DDS and a library all located in the
Community
Building, L.B. Foods Grocery, Gorden's Hardware
and Gifts, the Big
Falls
Municipal Liquor Store, the 671 Café and Promersberger's
Convenience store. High speed
internet is
available.
Recreational
amenities
include the
Big Falls City Campground
and Horse Camp located on
the
Big Fork River. This
full service
campground has hot showers and bathroom facilities, electrical and
water
hookups available. While there take time to explore the Big Fork River
by
contacting Rivers
North Outfitters
who have kayaks and canoes available for rent.
Try some
fishing or just relax listening to the therapeutic sounds of rushing
water on
day trips or overnight at a number of river campsites. The community is
conveniently connected to The Blue Ox
ATV
trail system, as well as a regional snowmobile trail.
Please
visit their website at www.bigfalls.govoffice.com
