Interpretive Sites
Lady Slipper Scenic Byway Interpretive and Rest Areas
There are two rest and interpretive areas along Beltrami County 10/39, the Lady Slipper Scenic Byway. These areas are a place to take a break from traveling and learn about the rich culture and history, explore and learn about nature on our accessible boardwalk, and view the natural beauty and scenery along the Byway including Showy Lady’s Slippers.
These areas were constructed through a cooperative effort between the Lady Slipper Scenic Byway, Beltrami County, and the Chippewa National Forest.
We hope you enjoy visiting our Byway and our new places to explore!
Native Plants at Interpretive Sites

The boardwalk at the northern interpretive site displays the Pink Showy Lady’s Slipper and the White Variant Lady’s Slipper. Both interpretive sites are home to many native Minnesota plants. Some of the native plants you may find are shown here. Please take caution of some of the not so friendly plants like Wild Parsnip and Poison Ivy.
Free app to download: Minnesota Wildflower Search
Scientific Name, Common Name and Ojibwe Names (if known)
Rosa acicularis (Prickly Rose) oginii-waabigwan
Fragaria virginiana (Wild Strawberry) ode'min
https://webapps15.dnr.state.mn.us/restore_your_shore/plants/plant_detail/161
Monarda fistulosa (Bergamot)
https://webapps15.dnr.state.mn.us/restore_your_shore/plants/plant_detail/239
Zizia aurea (Golden Alexander)
https://webapps15.dnr.state.mn.us/restore_your_shore/plants/plant_detail/402
Heliopsis helianthoides (Ox-eye Sunflower)
https://webapps15.dnr.state.mn.us/restore_your_shore/plants/plant_detail/178
Aquilegia canadensise (Columbine)
https://webapps15.dnr.state.mn.us/restore_your_shore/plants/plant_detail/35
Solidago canadensis (Canada Goldenrod) ajidamoowaanow
https://webapps15.dnr.state.mn.us/restore_your_shore/plants/plant_detail/344
Symphyotrichum lanceolatum (Aster)
https://webapps15.dnr.state.mn.us/restore_your_shore/plants/plant_detail/57
Rubus strigosus (Wild Raspberry) miskomin
https://webapps15.dnr.state.mn.us/restore_your_shore/plants/plant_detail/308
Unfriendly plants to avoid:
Scientific Name, Common Name and Ojibwe Names (if known)
Pastinaca sativa (Wild Parsnip)
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/terrestrialplants/herbaceous/wildparsnip.html
(Looks very similar to Golden Alexander - Zizia aurea)