Northwoods Blog
April 3, 2017
“The best moments are when younger kids get the experience of catching their first big fish and seeing their excitment!” Building memories to last a lifetime is what the Minnesota Northwoods experience is all about. Get hooked on fishing with us this spring and summer! We’ve got 10,000 lakes to make 10,000 memories! So… what memories…
March 28, 2017
Seemingly overnight northern Minnesota transforms from the colorless dead of winter to colorful ecosystems brimming with life. As green blossoms appear on trees and early bloomers add bursts of color to the ground, we also welcome bursts of color to the skies overhead along with bursts of song to the forests. If you’re into birding…
March 21, 2017
If you listen closely you’ll hear it. It’s the steady drip of melting snow trickling down icicles from the cabin rooftops. It’s the tinkling of thousands of shards of lake ice pushing against each other, bringing the frozen lakes back to life. It’s the sound of gentle rain promoting new green life where once was…
March 13, 2017
Northern Minnesota offers great fishing for anglers of all skill levels. Seasoned fishermen can catch a wide variety of species, from walleye to largemouth bass, and kids fishing for the first time can learn quickly and safely on one of the many Minnesota fishing lakes the area has to offer. When planning for your fishing…
March 7, 2017
We believe people should be outside. Staying at Minnesota resorts, you can enjoy so much of nature. You can ride bike, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, just sitting on the beach by the lake… Minnesota Northwoods offers so much beauty for people to enjoy. So… what memories will YOU make this year?
March 1, 2017
No matter what age your children are, there’s one struggle plenty of parents have in common: How do I get my children to unplug from their electronic devices? As a collaboration of resorts in Minnesota, we have a solution for you! Plan a family vacation in Minnesota Northwoods and watch your kids develop a love…
February 22, 2017
Photo by Bart-Flentje This is the Land of 10,000 Lakes, or 15,291 lakes according to a 1968 state survey. The prevalence of lakes in Minnesota has generated many repeat names. For example, there are more than 200 Mud Lakes, 150 Long Lakes, and 120 Rice Lakes. So how did the lakes end up with duplicate…
February 14, 2017
Up in Northern Minnesota, a resort is much more than a place to sleep. It’s a place where memories are born; that little something that makes life meaningful. This is the land of 10,000 memories; a place where grandparents pass on family tradition to grandchildren; a place where stressed-out businessmen exchange neckties for fishing poles;…
February 6, 2017
Welcome to the land of 10,000 memories. Whether you enjoy spending your vacation fishing for walleye, laying on a sunny beach, or taking in area activities with your family, Minnesota Northwoods offers a variety of resorts to meet your needs. So… what memories will YOU make this year?
February 3, 2017
List after list after list; Articles confirm what we already know: Minnesota is one of the coldest states in the United States. Bone-chilling, teeth-chattering cold. But does that make Minnesota the most “miserable” place to live in the winter? We politely disagree. Winter in Northern Minnesota is actually beautiful like none other. Watching the snow…
January 25, 2017
If you’re traveling to Northern Minnesota with little ones in tow, you’ll have no problem finding ways to entertain them. This is the magical land where kids choose to play outside over watching TV. It is a place like no other, a place you can call home away from home, the moment you arrive. Here…
January 19, 2017
One thing that seems to be on everyone’s bucket list? “See the Northern Lights”. And no wonder; the lure of Aurora Borealis, or the Northern Lights, is timeless. While Scandinavia is best known for Northern Lights, the stunning view can also be observed in Northern Minnesota. As shown in the beautiful film Voyageurs, and the time-lapse…