minnesota northwoods

March 7, 2017

We believe people should be outside. Staying at Minnesota resorts, you can enjoy so much of nature. You can ride bike, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, just sitting on the beach by the lake… Minnesota Northwoods offers so much beauty for people to enjoy. So… what memories will YOU make this year?

February 22, 2017

Photo by Bart-Flentje This is the Land of 10,000 Lakes, or 15,291 lakes according to a 1968 state survey. The prevalence of lakes in Minnesota has generated many repeat names. For example, there are more than 200 Mud Lakes, 150 Long Lakes, and 120 Rice Lakes. So how did the lakes end up with duplicate…

January 11, 2017

Outside the snow is falling, covering the earth with a fresh, frigid white blanket. The forest critters have taken cover or flown south to warmer climates. The lakes are frozen and the wind is howling outside the windows. It’s January in the Minnesota Northwoods. The days are consecutively getting longer, and although it’s been a…

December 16, 2016

It has been an amazing year up North! The joyous laughters of children ringing across the lake, families reuniting and reminiscing their favorite childhood memory, seasoned fishermen hauling in their daily catch… Northwoods is truly a magical place, and we’re lucky to call it home. After an exceptionally long summer, Minnesota’s Winter Wonderland is finally…

October 4, 2016

There’s a place where people spend vacation days and weekends in November sitting in a tree, quiet, cold, and still for hours on end. Sounds crazy, right? That place is the Minnesota Northwoods. November marks the beginning of firearm deer hunting in Minnesota, and call us crazy, but we’ve caught buck fever! The whitetail deer firearm…

September 16, 2016

Autumn is an amazing time in the Northwest Minnesota area: Bemidji, Blackduck, and Cass Lake. The air becomes crisp, fallen leaves rustle underfoot, and the lakes grow serene under a trinity of color set against the clear, blue sky. This is the time to plan that get-away and enjoy the glimpse of color before the…

September 2, 2016

As summer nears its end and the leaves begin to change, the Minnesota Northwoods transforms into a hunter’s haven. We’ll trade in our orange life vests and the 10,000 lakes for blaze orange hunting vests and millions of acres of designated hunting areas. Ruffed grouse season begins September 17 and even if you aren’t an experienced hunter, small…

August 23, 2016

OFF THE BEATEN PATH Where History Comes to Life Not very deep into the Northwoods you’ll discover a bounty of wildlife and nature undisturbed by humans. The Minnesota Northwoods is especially unique in that it doesn’t take long to escape the sights and sounds of the city and step back in time. There are plenty…

August 12, 2016

Relax in Nature’s Wildlife Sanctuary at Northwoods It feels like the summer is flying by and somehow the stresses of the day have kept you from accomplishing all the things you planned to do this summer. If this sounds like you, don’t worry. A relaxing vacation in the Minnesota Northwoods is just what you need….

August 3, 2016

DISCOVER THE SECRET TO GREAT FISHING IN MINNESOTA NORTHWOODS Kitchi Lake Is A Great Place To Begin Your Lake Expedition Located at the northeastern most part of the Cass Lake chain of eight lakes, Kitchi Lake is known both for its accessibility and its remoteness. The Kitchi Creek and Turtle River channels carving through Kitchi Lake give…

July 14, 2016

DAYS OF REST & RELAXATION July not only marks the anniversary of our nation’s independence, it also means that summer is in full swing and the Minnesota Northwoods are alive with the sights and sounds of vacationing! Whether you spend your days fishing and swimming on one of our pristine lakes , hiking in the…