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 17, 2018

Do It Yourself projects have become very popular in the craft community and Minnesota Northwoods wants to be apart of it! DIY inspiration is all around and what better tools to use than nature? For this DIY found on Pinterest all you will need is Sticks & Twigs Vase of any size Hot glue Rope,…

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 30, 2018

The Fourth of July celebration in the Minnesota Northwoods is anything but ordinary this year. Not only does the Bemidji Jaycees host their 74th annual Water Carnival, but Sunday, July 1st features a Hockey Day MN announcement at the Paul Bunyan Park in Bemidji. Merriam’s Midway will be open everyday, June 29-July 4, with each day featuring its…

June 27, 2018

Taking a step away from your everyday life is something most people need to do once in a while. But, it can be stressful to some people not able to do maintain their everyday routine, like heading to the gym. They may want to continue some version of the workout. If you want to maintain…

June 20, 2018

Celebrations, festivals, warm weather and making memories with family and friends. Check out some of the events listed below while you’re in the area! 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…

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…

June 6, 2018

You want your furry little friend to come with you on vacation and we totally understand! After all, pets are family too and a family vacation would not be complete without them. Luckily Minnesota Northwoods has 6 member resorts that allow pets and we want to make sure you get to your destination safely. Prep your pet…

May 30, 2018

Building a sandcastle with your children could be frustrating, but always very rewarding at the end. Building a sandcastle requires creativity, teamwork, and a few tools. All you need is Multiple spade/ Lightweight shovels 2 or more buckets Sand Water And if you want to you can bring Paintbrush Straws Butter knife Once you have…

May 23, 2018

Summer is finally here, time to explore and try something new! Check out the list below to see what’s happening this month in the Minnesota Northwoods. Date City Start Time What Cost All month long Bemidji Bemidji Sculpture Walk Free Every Sunday Bemidji All Day Hoppy Hour & Beer + Board Games (Bemidji Brewing) Free…