Minnesota outdoors
November 13, 2019
Big Bog State Recreation Area has two parts: a northern unit and a southern unit. The peat bog is the largest peat bog in the lower 48 states, covering 500 square-miles, and is located in the northern unit. A mile-long boardwalk in the northern unit allows visitors to enjoy the unique plants and animals, including Yellow-eyed…
October 30, 2019
You rise well before the sun, pack your supplies, bundle up, sling your gun over your shoulder, and head out into the crisp fall air. As soft as you try to step, the leaves still crunch beneath your boots. Whether you’re coming in for a midday meal or after a full day of hunting, it’s…
October 9, 2019
Fall is here, the leaves are changing, and hunters are packing up and heading into the woods. When it comes to hunting, it doesn’t get much better than the Minnesota Northwoods. Whether you are after ducks, deer, or even a bear, this is the perfect place for your fall hunting trip. The Minnesota Northwoods is…
September 18, 2019
Lady Slipper Scenic Byway goes the Mississippi River, where it passes out of Cass Lake as a wilderness stream, close to the beginning of its long journey and through the woods where the pines, aspen, and birches of the Chippewa National Forest, which covers a wide expanse of north central Minnesota. This rustic route is…
September 11, 2019
Pimushe Lake covers approximately 1,365 acres. It is seven miles end to end, and it reaches depths of 40 feet. Long and narrow, its shoreline is undeveloped and irregular, with many small bays and islands. Pimushe has a diverse fish community, and a reputation for producing mixed stringers of quality size fish. Species range from…
August 21, 2019
Visiting Camp Rabideau allows you and your family to step back in time and explore some history of the Minnesota Northwoods. In the 1930s, there were 2,650 Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camps in America. These camps were built in 1935 as a result of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “New Deal.” Camp Rabideau is one of three…
August 7, 2019
Around the United States, finding public land that’s great for hunting can be difficult. Luckily, Minnesota is a state that seems like it’s made for hunters. Minnesota boasts well-managed state forests, national forests, and state wildlife management areas (WMA), all abundant with wildlife. For big game hunting, the Minnesota Northwoods and Chippewa National Forest provide…
July 31, 2019
Lake Bemidji State Park offers activities for everyone! The park has 14 miles of hiking, 5 miles of biking, 9 miles of skiing and snowshoeing for visitors in this popular vacation spot. Hikers can explore the unique boardwalk into the quiet, mysterious world of a spruce-tamarack bog. It offers visitors a rare chance to view…
July 24, 2019
Unfortunately, the end of summer is near, but make the most of it by spending it in the Minnesota Northwoods with family and friends. Your options for adventures are endless. Whether you just want to sit back and relax or explore the area, there’s something here for everyone. Summer is in full swing, and our…
July 10, 2019
While everyone else is doing boring things like basking in the sun and relaxing, your mind is on adventure! Your friends call you an adrenaline junkie because you’re most comfortable when the stakes (and your heart rate!) are high. Mountain Biking No mountains? No problem. Grab your bike and head to Movil Maze. It’s just a…
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…
June 5, 2019
When is the last time you truly relaxed and disconnected from the stresses of your life? With the abundance of adventurous and recreational things to do in the Minnesota Northwoods, perhaps we tend to overlook the sanctuary of solitude you’ll discover upon arrival. If you appreciate a chance to stop and smell the wildflowers, then…