Hear the word, ‘spring.’ A mental collage fills your head; tinkling sounds of ice-out, bird songs so familiar, quiet hum of awakening earth, easy drift of neighboring voices, glimpse of a robin, morel hunting, still long evenings, perennials poking through. Others have a different reel running in their memories. But spring is undeniably an evocative […]
People get ready and enjoy their vacations very differently. Through the years of owning and operating a resort, I heard it all and it was fun to hear it. I made a list of some of what I have heard of how people prepare for their Resort Vacation. Some of them made me feel pretty […]
When choosing your summer vacation destination, there are many member resorts to choose from. You may have grown up going to a Minnesota resort in Bemidji, but have seen other resorts that you’re interested in. Do you book your vacation at the resort you know or try somewhere new? Repeat guests create lasting memories at […]
When you hear the word “camping” different thoughts may come to mind. You may think of tents, being outside, campfires, sitting in a fancy camper/RV, being outside…. The list goes on. No matter what you have to “camp” in or what the word camping means to you, there are things to consider when choosing the […]
Your Minnesota resort vacation is fast approaching and it’s time to start packing. It might be the first time you and your family are spending a week at a lakeside resort or it could be the fifth time you’ve visited. Either way, packing for your upcoming stay can seem daunting. Odds are you will probably […]