Northwoods Blog

March 13, 2019

Big Rice Lake covers 618 acres and has a maximum depth of 13 feet. It is a calm lake that supports a wide variety of fish, including: Sunfish Crappie Bluegill Yellow Perch Walleye Northern Pike Largemouth Bass Rock Bass In 2011, Big Rice Lake was stocked with 675,000 walleye. It is part of the Turtle…

March 6, 2019

From walleye to bluegill to northern pike, you’ll find a variety of species while fishing the lakes of the Minnesota Northwoods. These aren’t all you’ll find while fishing here. You might set your hook into a largemouth bass and get ready for the fight of your life. Looking for some faster action? Go after panfish…

February 27, 2019

The Minnesota Northwoods is far-removed from everyday traffic and noise. The uniquely remote location and proximity to the heart of the Chippewa National Forest provides an abundance of wildlife. There are four major areas that the Chippewa National Forest takes the most pride in: lakes and wetlands, heritage resources, bald eagles, and forest ecosystems. Each…

February 20, 2019

Bemidji is a community full of fun entertainment, outdoor recreation, and parks and forests to explore. No matter the season, you’re sure to find fun for the whole family! Bemidji has fun indoor entertainment options for those rainy days you and your family are stuck inside. The Headwaters Science Center can provide a spark to…

February 6, 2019

The Minnesota Northwoods is filled with fun activities for the whole family! The options for outdoor recreation are seemingly endless, there are 10 parks and forests to explore, and an array of other entertainment options available. Summer in the Northwoods is great for fishing, water activities, and biking! Each of our lakes offer a wide…

February 3, 2019

Big Lake, like other lakes in the Minnesota Northwoods, is an ideal fishing lake. It offers a variety of fish, including: Bluegill, Bass, Northern Pike, Muskie, and Walleye. There are quiet by areas west of the island in the lake that allow for good fishing no matter what Mother Nature has in store for you…

January 30, 2019

On a beautiful winter weekend, what’s better than packing up all of your gear, bundling up, and making your way out onto the ice of a frozen lake in the Minnesota Northwoods for some ice fishing? There are many ways to enjoy our lakes, even in the winter! Ice fishing can be a fun activity…

January 23, 2019

Do you know the history behind the Lost Forty? In the original Government Land Survey of the area in 1882, this area of land was marked as a part of Coddington Lake. This error allowed the virgin pine of the area to be left alone by the loggers of that time. the Lost Forty actually…

January 16, 2019

Do you know all of the lakes the Minnesota Northwoods has to offer? Well this one is Lake Andrusia. This is on the Cass Lake chain of lakes and is home to two of our fourteen resorts; Finn’n Feather and Joe’s Lodge. The lake covers 1,510 acres with 10 miles of wooded shoreline. The deepest point of the lake…

December 13, 2018

Are you looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Give the gift of memories! The Minnesota Northwoods has so much potential to be filled with so many unique memories. Start planning your family’s next summer getaway and make it the best one yet! The Minnesota Northwoods has 14 different resorts, each with different amenities to meet…

November 21, 2018

We’ve all got something that we’re thankful for. What we’re thankful for is the beautiful Minnesota Northwoods. We are a part of three beautiful communities here in northern Minnesota. Each has its own unique qualities that provide one-of-a-kind experiences for those who visit the area. The nature that surrounds us is stunning. There are too…

November 15, 2018

Each of us have our own reasons for loving the Minnesota Northwoods. These are some of our favorite reasons to visit the Minnesota Northwoods (in no particular order). Lakes: There are 10 lakes in the immediate area with adjacent resorts. In actuality, there are so many more lakes that visitors have access to throughout the…