Activities
New to Ice Fishing? Give it a Try
NEW TO ICE FISHING? GIVE IT A TRY Ice Fishing is really a big “thing” on Minnesota Lakes and Rivers. If you haven’t gone ice fishing before, why not think about experiencing it this winter? I have lived in Northern Minnesota for 20 years and have been coming “up-north” for 40 years. This past week…
Read More5 Campfire Recipes
5 CAMPFIRE RECIPES Tired of the same old hot dogs and burgers on the grill? Try one of our favorite lakeside recipes that can be made right over your campfire, in one pot or less. Camping Breakfast Sandwich Difficulty: Easy! Time: 25 minutes Adapted from The Adventure Bite https://theadventurebite.com/camping-breakfast-sandwich/ Ingredients: 4 English muffins 2…
Read More8 Things to do on a Rainy Day at a Northern Minnesota Cabin
8 THINGS TO DO ON A RAINY DAY AT A NORTHERN MINNESOTA CABIN We are often asked, “What is there to do if it rains?” There are always things that you can do off the resort (shopping, movies, attractions, restaurants etc.), but it also nice to know that there are things to do in your northwoods cabin…
Read More4 Distinct Loon Calls: Crazy as a Loon!
4 DISTINCT LOON CALLS: CRAZY AS A LOON! If you are going to a resort in Minnesota, you will most likely be hearing and seeing loons. They are a big attraction for many vacationers. But, do you know very much about the Common Loon (Gavia Immer, if you want to be scientific)? When we hear…
Read MoreLast minute stays? Yes, they are OK!
LAST MINUTE STAYS? YES, THEY ARE OK! Sometimes life just gets too busy. We find that planning ahead for a northern Minnesota get away just cannot be done in advance. We understand. It is much better to try to do it last minute then not at all! To answer the question if last minute stays…
Read MoreVacation WITHOUT Flying Somewhere
VACATION WITHOUT FLYING SOMEWHERE We are hearing this more and more. “I want a vacation with my family, but right now I don’t want to fly.” Some people have never enjoyed flying and even more are reluctant to fly during this Covid-19 pandemic. That doesn’t mean that you cannot go on vacation. Vacationing at a…
Read MoreMinnesota Mosquito – Surviving the Bite on Your Minnesota Vacation
MINNESOTA MOSQUITO – SURVIVING THE BITE ON YOUR MINNESOTA VACATION Three Survival Suggestions! You’re packed, checking that list for your Minnesota Outdoor Vacation. Sunscreen-Check! Beach Towels-Check! Tackle Box-Check! Bug spray? Yep we aren’t going to sugar coat it. We have mosquitoes. But, here are times of the day or year that are certainly better than…
Read MoreSunsets are a Minnesota Resort Amenity
SUNSETS ARE A MINNESOTA RESORT AMENITY So you’ve decided to take your family vacation at a Minnesota resort. Congratulations! And it could be that you’ve already decided what amenities your family would probably enjoy at a resort. Which means you are probably doing a thorough Google search using terms like “Minnesota resorts with water trampoline”…
Read MorePracticing Hygge-A Minnesota Winter Vacation
PRACTICING HYGGE – A MINNESOTA WINTER VACATION Winter vacation in Minnesota? BRRRRRR! Not so fast, we see it as a perfect opportunity to practice and reach total Hygge! Hy who? Hygge, pronounced “hoo-ga” or “hue-guh” this concept is not just a word but a feeling of coziness and happiness. We can thank the Danish for…
Read MoreVillages on Water – Minnesota Ice Fishing
VILLAGES ON WATER – MINNESOTA ICE FISHING There is a place where the landscape changes each season and when this season turns frozen new towns appear. Sound magical? Almost, it’s just a Minnesota winter and people enjoying the sport of ice fishing. Everyone knows that people have been traveling for +150 years for a Minnesota…
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