Pinewood Fire Tower, Forestry Education Center open June 16

2661679+071016.N.BP_.FAIR_.jpg — The Pinewood Fire Tower sits adjacent to the Forest Education Center on the Beltrami County Fairgrounds. Both the tower and the building will be be open to the public from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 16.

By Pioneer Staff Report

June 11, 2024 at 10:31 AM

BEMIDJI 鈥� The Pinewood Fire Tower and Forestry Education Center at the Beltrami County Fairgrounds will be open from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 16, weather permitting.

"Did you get tired of waiting in line to climb the Forest Fire Tower at the fairgrounds during fair week?" a release asked. "The tower will open early for one day only on June 16."

In the case of inclement weather, the tower will be closed but the FEC building will be open for attendees to see the new displays.

The Beltrami County Fair is set for Aug. 7-11 this year. Those interested in working at the fire tower during fair week should call (218) 766-9692 and ask for Dave Quam.

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