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June 19, 2019
Itasca State Park is the oldest and most popular park in Minnesota. During your summer getaway in the Minnesota Northwoods, you’ll find the headwaters of the Mississippi River, 6,000 acres of old-growth pines, including the largest red pine and the largest white pine in the state, and miles of hiking and biking trails. The park…
May 22, 2019
Nothing compares to summers spent in the Minnesota Northwoods with family and friends! The possibility for adventure is endless. Whether you want to explore the outdoors or check out some of the entertainment options in the area, the Northwoods has something for everyone. Our summers are perfect for a variety of outdoor recreation activities, especially…
April 24, 2019
Experience some of Cass Lake’s history in Lyle’s Logging Camp: a historically accurate museum of logging artifacts. Scaled-down replicas of equipment once used by loggers are on display, and each building is furnished as it would have been in the early days. The six building sites were made by retired forester, Lyle Chisholm, who started…
April 17, 2019
Cass Lake, Minnesota is a wonderful community to make a part of your Minnesota Northwoods summer vacation! As you explore the lakes in the area, you’ll soon learn that there’s actually two different lakes and they are just part of the eight-lake system of Mississippi navigable lakes. The main lake is 15,996 acres with a…
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…
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…
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 8, 2018
Looking to explore Northern Minnesota in a new and adventurous way on your family-friendly vacation? Just looking to try something new? Geocaching is a great way to get the whole family outdoors and exploring! Surrounded by lakes and forests, geocaching in northern Minnesota is unlike anywhere else! Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunt. Participants are given…
August 1, 2018
Summer is the perfect time of year for family members from near and far to gather in one place for days’ worth of fun. A Minnesota Northwoods resort has everything you need to make your family reunion a success! Toddlers, grandparents (and even that crazy aunt) will enjoy what our family-friendly resorts offer! Our resorts…
July 25, 2018
There’s lots to do in the Northwoods of Minnesota. Here’s a list of some events around the area in August! Date City Start Time What Cost All month long Bemidji Bemidji Sculpture Walk Free Every Sunday Bemidji All Day Hoppy Hour & Beer + Board Games Free 2nd Sunday Every Month Bemidji Sign up at…
July 10, 2018
“Grilled” is the flavor of summer. Here in northern Minnesota, we grill anything and everything. Vegetables, desserts, pizza – you name it, someone has cooked it on the grill. Minnesota Northwoods is offering some of the best, basic grilling tips, so whether you’re grilling with your family in one of our summer cabin rentals, or…
June 13, 2018
The best part about Minnesota Northwoods is we are made up of 14 different resorts in 3 communities. Each resort offers their own activities and amenities that teenagers will love. Before deciding which resort to choose have your teenager take our Travel Style Quiz to see what type of vacation that would interest them the most. Use…