Sharing a Large Minnesota Resort Cabin

SHARING A LARGE MINNESOTA RESORT CABIN I have always believed that vacations are important. That is why my husband and I owned and operated our resort for 17 years. We provided a great vacation spot for so many families. Through the years we have seen it all and I would like to share some of…

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New Vacationers to Minnesota Resorts

NEW VACATIONERS TO MINNESOTA RESORTS It may come as a surprise to many of you, but there are people that have never vacationed at a Minnesota Resort before! Yes, it is true. With Covid restrictions this year people couldn’t or didn’t take some of the vacations that they had planned. They didn’t go to Mexico…

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Can’t Stay a Full Week at the Perfect Minnesota Resort?

CAN’T STAY A FULL WEEK AT THE PERFECT MINNESOTA RESORT? So, you don’t think you can take a full week of vacation. What can you do? You have options! Below are some things to consider when trying to plan your perfect Minnesota resort vacation with a limited amount of vacation days. The amount of time…

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5 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…

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Last 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…

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Minnesota 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…

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Try a Short Stay at a Minnesota Resort

TRY A SHORT STAY AT A MINNESOTA RESORT With all that is going on in our world these days, a Minnesota Resort Vacation could certainly be what you need to relax. Perhaps you cannot get away for a full week. That is OK. Just getting away to spend time up north can be just what…

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I’ve Been Looking Forward to this Vacation All Year!

I’VE BEEN LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS VACATION ALL YEAR! Owning and operating a resort for 17 years, we heard lots of stories. Some of the ones that I cherish are the ones where they have been looking forward to their vacation ALL Year. Perhaps you have said some of these things and can relate. If…

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What to do in Minnesota, By Region

WHAT TO DO IN MINNESOTA, BY REGION We are known for our 10,000 lakes! Well, actually 11,842 (10+ acres) lakes, but we don’t need to get technical. And all that water makes Minnesota a perfect vacation destination.  So while you are planning your Minnesota vacation take a look at what each region has to offer.…

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Fall Vacations at a Minnesota Resort vs Hotel

FALL VACATIONS AT A MN RESORT VS HOTEL   There is nothing nicer in the fall than a quaint lakeside cabin, which is exactly what Minnesota lake resorts offer. So when planning your up north getaway this September, why not book a cabin rather than a hotel room? If you love the outdoors and you plan…

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