Northwoods Blog

November 7, 2018

The temperatures are dropping, and the hustle and bustle of the holidays are already upon us. While you’re beginning to plan for the holidays, perhaps the warm thoughts of summer lurk in the back of your mind. As the snow begins, to fall you’re either wanting to fast forward or rewind to a time of…

October 26, 2018

Although the archery season for deer hunting is already in full-swing, the rifle opener is just around the corner! The firearm season runs from November 3 to November 18 in the Minnesota Northwoods. Make sure you know your zone & permit areas, as they aren’t all the same. The permit areas in the Minnesota northwoods…

October 18, 2018

The Ruffed and Spruce Grouse season in Minnesota runs along with the Hungarian Partridge season from mid-September to the end of the year.   What else do you need to know? Aside from your boots, some blaze orange, and a shotgun, all you need is a valid small game license which you can purchase online here. As far…

October 11, 2018

Why do we love fall in the Minnesota Northwoods? The cooler temperatures make it easier for us to enjoy some of our favorite outdoor activities just a little bit more. Fishing, bonfires, and hayrides are just a few of our favorite activities, but in the fall, there are little to no mosquitos! In the summer,…

October 3, 2018

Cass Lake is home to Big Tap, a bar & grill. They have a number of dinner specials that they offer, and they have the “best burgers in town.” Not only to they have an outdoor seating area, but they occasionally host bands under the pavilion. The Hillcrest Supper Club in Blackduck is located on the beautiful Blackduck…

September 26, 2018

Fall is one of the most beautiful times of year in the Minnesota Northwoods, and there are so many ways to enjoy it. Some of our favorites are hiking and biking, fall fishing, and taking in the best colors of the Minnesota northwoods. With the temperatures dropping, we bring back some of our favorite seasonal foods and drinks….

September 20, 2018

Leaves in the Minnesota Northwoods are beginning to change, and the beautiful fall colors are starting to show! But where in the Northwoods is the best place to see them? Lake Bemidji State Park is centrally located in the Northwoods, and it has 11 miles of trails to help you immerse yourself in the fall colors,…

September 12, 2018

Just as our routines and lives adjust to the cooling temperatures, so do those of fish. Different fish prefer cooler temperatures rather than the warm waters of summer. Those fish tend to stick to the bottom of the lake during those warmer months. As fish become more active in the fall as they look for…

September 5, 2018

As the temperatures start to drop, we start to think about the warm days of summer and all of the fun we had and memories we made. Summers in the Minnesota Northwoods are made for fishing, swimming, biking, and anything and everything else outside. There are many places for outdoor adventures in the region, including…

August 29, 2018

Fall is the ideal time for biking and hiking in the Minnesota Northwoods. It’s beginning to cool down outside, the leaves are changing and creating a beautiful landscape, and because of the temperature changes, you can start to enjoy your favorite warm beverages. There are cycling trails all around the area. From paved or dirt…

August 22, 2018

Some people come to the Minnesota Northwoods to relax, and some come for the rush. And an adrenaline junky can definitely find something they want to do in the Northwoods! For starters, there’s numerous ways to be pulled behind a boat at high speeds: kneeboarding, water skiing, tubing, and barefoot skiing. On top of that, there’s jet…

August 15, 2018

Minnesota might be home to 10,000 lakes, but did you know that Minnesota Northwoods is also home of over 50 great places to eat? From Chinese to Mexican to American to Thai, we have so many different kinds of restaurants, pubs, and buffets for you to try. Cass Lake Canal House Restaurant 371 Cafe Big…