Here, too, are numerous tribal institutions, including the College of the Menominee Nation and the Veterans War Memorial, which lists the Menominee who served their country in wartime. The annual Menominee Nation Competition Pow-wow in August offers visitors some of the finest dance competition in Indian Country. Head east on State Highway 55 and travel a short distance to historic Keshena Falls. The beautiful falls is a revered spot to the Menominee. Built in 1960, the museum houses the world's largest collection of artifacts from Wisconsin's logging era- 20,000 items.
Visitors can see everything from saws and axes to cooking utensils and musical instruments.
After the museum, follow winding County Highway VV through a mixed forest of pines, poplars, hardwoods and birches. There are black bears in the forest, but it's unlikely that any can be seen from the road. Drivers may see a wild turkey or two and need to keep a sharp watch for deer and logging trucks. There's an abrupt change upon leaving the Menominee Reservation, as forest quickly gives way to farms with silver-capped silos and red barns. After five miles, County Highway VV becomes County Highway G, heading for Gresham.