This was a highlight of our vacation! We visited last week and everyone there was amazing. With the…read morecurrent wildfire conditions the staff and volunteers were extra busy with questions and phone calls but they never seemed overwhelmed and we felt very safe while visiting. The interns were all very knowledgable and I really like that they each give an educational talk about topics that interest them and relate to the bears in different ways. I would highly recommend a visit if you are in the area. The gift shop is great too, lots to pick from and it is all very reasonable priced. We would love to go back someday!

We were told it would be open memorial day weekend. That was not true. We drive five hours and stay…read morein a hotel -- after confirming it's open multiple times. And it's closed Sunday. And Monday. This is the second year this happened. First Miss last year was our fault. Missed it by a few days. But this time they screwed us. Not going to try again.

We stayed in the resort over several days. Our room was nice. It was decorated with a cabin theme,…read morelots of log furniture, pine and birch tree wall art, and a few moose decor items. Everything was clean. The room came with a fully stocked kitchenette which is nice if you want to do some cooking but we ate out. No stove but there is a hot plate, dishwasher and refrigerator. It's nice to have a couch and TV separate from the bedroom. We golfed at The Legend and The Quarry. They were beautiful courses Fairways and greens were well maintained. Legend was a little less than 5100 from the forward tees which was very fair. Quarry was closer to 5200, so longer and much more narrow. Don't forget to look for the giant bear claw on The Legend. Lots of driving between some holes but enjoy the scenery while you are cruising. Great courses. I struggled to rate this. I loved the golf but the accommodations had some pros and cons. Lodging pros - separate bedroom and living area - kitchenette - close to everything we wanted to do - Two TVs Lodging cons - the shower water never got really hot to that end the jacuzzi in the room was never used because we couldn't get it hot enough to want to sit in it - separate rooms are nice but controlling the temp was hard as air conditioning was in bedroom but thermostat was in living room. There are fans to help but in the end the bedroom was usually very cold - the TV in the bedroom was hit or miss on displaying channels. - WiFi was hit or miss. - rooms are owned by individuals so it's like renting a vrbo. To that end, no housekeeping. Not sure if you could request it. We didn't stay long enough for it to be a major issue.

Best boarding and skiing in northern Minnesota hands-down. Jeff is the man he took care of my board…read morewaxed it polished it, and I've went the fastest I've ever gone in my life. Couldn't leave a better review. You should go to giant Ridge seriously.

As you may have noticed, my family and I are definitely adventures even in our own backyard. Today…read moremy family and I decided to take a trip to Tower and visit the old Train Museum. Trains have always been a fascinating thing for me because at one point that was our way for transportation, and the history of the tracks forming from the East to the West is a phenomenal tail. This particular train that sits here permanently in Tower, MN was a former passenger train that ran from Duluth to the Iron Range. Looking inside the the old engineering area is a little eerie looking at all the original speedometers, the compartment for the coals, where a piece of rope once was to help ring the bell on top of the engine. You could almost imagine the puffs of smoke roaring overhead, the whistle blowing, a conductor yelling, "All aboard!" It all feels so real. From Wikipedia it states, "Tower station, often called the Tower Passenger Depot, is a former passenger railroad depot in Tower, Minnesota, United States, that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1916 by the Duluth and Iron Range Railroad, it provided passenger train service until 1951." It's a fun place to bring the whole family. Come check it out, you won't be disappointed. Thanks for reading Schroyer Family Daily! #towermn #tower #trainmuseum #museum #trains #historic #history #explore #minnesota #arrenschroyer #cassieschroyer

Okay, it was not exactly what I had envisioned. It seems to be more of a fishing destination for…read moreguys who dont need any modern conveniences and don't mind sleeping in unlevel cabins with poor plumbing and no air conditioning (another family reported mice in their cabin). Now it was cool at night but during the day, very hot at the end of July. The penthouse accommodations were nice with AC and TV but we were in one of the cabins. I do get that if you're on this type of vacation you'll spend a lot of time outside; however, if you are a mother, cooking and tending to kids, you'd at least appreciate an AC at times. One last thing, realize that you are on a peninsula with no trails extending into land, so it feels like you're on a small island. I started to feel very closed end, I like to run and hike and this was not available unless I took a boat to another area. I hate being negative but I do want people to realize exactly what to expect. On a positive note, the owners, Jeff and Kathy were amazing! They were so accommodating and just plain nice. Also, if you do visit and are given an opportunity to fly on a plane to see the sights, do it! It was the best part of the trip!

I love Pine Point Lodge great dock boys and great owners. I do agree with others AC would be nice…read morebut your on a fishing trip expect it. I love how secluded it is great view and fun for kids.

Prison Writings by : Leonard Peltier is a must read. Homeschoolers, the museum makes an excellent…read morefield trip, a fun way to gain an education.

State park with the best beach in the Midwest! Sand and pines, family and pet friendly!read more

Best state Park in Minnesota, with best swimming beach anywhere. The sand soft and u can walk out…read morelike 2 and a half blocks. The water is like bath water on a warm day. They have new shower building and new beach dressing house.

Small town fun, the parking lot was packed! It was ladie night and i guess they had a few of the…read moretheathers rented out for this ladies night, the ladies were having a wine tasting and some other things, as for the movie i saw the chair were comfy and they rocked. The screen was nice and hurred only the movie. Kick Ass go watch it, better then i thought it was going to be. The bathrooms are been remodeled and looks like they might be doing some other stuff there as well.

Rented the nicest pontoon. The guy was so knowledgeable, gave us a quick tutorial and off we went…read more Had an engine hiccup that the guy figured out right away. Would 1000% recommend this place! 5 stars LOVE