Winter
Will the ice be off the lakes for Minnesota Fishing Opener?
will the ice be off the lakes for Minnesota Fishing Opener? This time of year we are all ready for spring-like weather. But, mother nature sure seems to be playing a trick on many of us in Northern Minnesota. This bring up the question, “Will the ice ever go off the lake?” The answer is…
Read MoreSnowmobile Trails, They Do Vary
SNOWMOBILE TRAILS, THEY DO VARY I have been snowmobiling for 23 years and have seen many different trails. We usually go with a group of friends and we start out in the Grand Rapids, Marcell and Bigfork areas. But we have gone up the north shore and other areas too. One thing is for sure.…
Read MoreOHV Trails in the Winter
OHV TRAILS IN THE WINTER Winter. Yes, it is here. For me, it is easier to “find things to do” in the summer than it is in the winter. But, if you have some 4 wheelers or side-by-sides, you can use the on some trails in the winter as well as the summer. Snowmobiles are…
Read MoreA Minnesota Snowmobile Vacation
A MINNESOTA SNOWMOBILE VACATION Minnesota offers over 22,000 miles of groomed snowmobile trails for you to explore. And there are many Minnesota resorts that are open in the winter. Below are some things to consider when selecting your perfect winter snowmobile resort vacation. Click here to see which Minnesota resorts are open in the winter. 1. Proximity…
Read MorePlan Now for a MN Snowmobile Vacation
PLAN NOW FOR A MN SNOWMOBILE VACATION Yes, snowmobile season will be here before you know it. There are somethings that can be done now to get ready for and plan that snowmobile vacation this winter. I have been snowmobiling many years and enjoy it. If you are lucky to be able to snowmobile from…
Read MoreNew 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 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 MoreWhy You Should Take a Kid Ice Fishing
WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE A KID ICE FISHING There are many reasons that you should take kids ice fishing. But, if you are looking for some reasons, read below. Make memories:. Kids grow up very fast. Spending time with them, teaching them something that not every other kid has done, is what some memories are…
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…
Read MoreHolidays at a Minnesota Resort
HOLIDAYS AT A MINNESOTA RESORT Once Labor Day passes it seems to be a race to the holidays. The logistics can be hard, stressful, and sometimes just not even fun. Whose year is it to go where? Where will everyone sleep at mom and dad’s house at Thanksgiving now that they’ve downsized? How am I…
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