Wow, August already. It isn’t too late to plan an end of the summer Minnesota family vacation. Once the 4th of July is over, many resorts get a number of calls for reservations because people realize, “Wow, where did summer go? We haven’t made a plan to take our family vacation yet!” Then the panic […]
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 […]
The Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener has been a state tradition since 1948. It was initially designed to help improve Minnesota’s economy through the development and promotion of the state’s recreational opportunities—particularly fishing. Traditionally, it is held Mother’s Day weekend, when the ice has gone out and the snow has melted. The first fishing opener was […]
Avid fishermen have an innate ability that tells them which lures to use for different types of fish. Let me tell you, this isn’t a skill a run-of-the-mill recreational fisherman has. I’m not a great fisherman, but I’ve always been of the mind that the pink sparkly, slightly slimy, wormy-type lures are the only ones […]