Excellent staff service in preparing me for a truly enjoyable excursion in the great xx skiing…read morewonderland of Grand Marais, Lutsen, Pincushion, George Washington Ski area & Sugarbush. They have the skis, boots, wax, poles and all the equipment you need and instructional courses and tours available. You need something? Come here! You'll be glad you did.

This store is tucked away from the main street, but within easy walking distance of East Bay Suites…read more(where we were staying). Despite the apparent size from the building exterior, they offer a myriad of options and everything you might want for an expedition into the wilderness... though not as many options as a larger store probably. Also a couple of nice gift options for those left at home. Staff were very helpful, and I wouldn't hesitate to come here again to stock up on last-minute supplies or to browse for that item I didn't know I needed. Prices were a big higher than you'd find online or in a mega-store, but nobody should be surprised or outraged by that, considering where you are.

The hosts are very nice. They have a cute black dog! Price is great. We played the sea kayak all…read moreday and rent a dry suit which only cost about 40 d everyone. By the way, the grandsons are nice and cute.

Kayaking, Skiing, Fishing, Canoeing or Snowshoeing, Bear Track Outfitting Co. has all your outdoor…read moreneeds covered! Why Bear Track Outfitting Co.? -Family owned and operated by people who are involved in the community. Bear Track is passionate and cares about every single customer. -Excellent customer service. Bear Track truly goes above and beyond the call of service. The staff is knowledgeable and will take time to show newbies what they need, don't need and or how to properly use any rental equipment and or items purchased from the store. They will happily offer detailed and accurate directions when needed. -Great discounts for active military members, families with children 12 and under, college students with ID and more. -Competitive and fair pricing on retail, cabins, equipment rentals, day trips/ guides etc. -Conveniently located in the town of Grand Marais. Bear track is easy to get to and locate. -Great For: Families, newbies, youth groups, outdoor enthusiasts, locals, tourists and pet lovers. -Tip: For day trips, plan accordingly and make reservations in advance.

First time on a charter and it was amazing! We had fish on within minutes of being on the water…read more Captain was very knowledgeable. Fish on all day! We will be back again

Spending time along the north shore is always a joy. It's a hike to get to from the cities, but the…read moredrive is worth it. I appreciate the camping location off the highway but a quick walk to the lake from the campgrounds. Listening to the waves crash from the campsite is such a calm and relaxing experience. It is a little strange to have parking outside of the actual park for people to visit the two sections on either side of the river. A little inconvenient if you're in the park and want to walk over that way, in my opinion. This is one difficult locations to book for camping if you're looking for a weekend. There is no dump station at this park, so we usually have to drive about 40 min to another park with one.

I almost don't want to disclose how much I adore this state park and it's campgrounds because the…read moremore people talk, the greater attraction it becomes. For a newbie camper, I couldn't have asked for a better entry point to experiencing the great outdoors. The bathroom facilities are modern and very clean/well maintained. If you score a campsite right along Lake Superior, consider yourself super lucky because there is no better spot to camp at Temperance. Even with needing to cart in, the brief walk is worth the proximity to water and waking up to the sound of waves.

Get there early to secure a spot or wait until about after lunch time. This is usually when campers…read moreare heading out for the day/leaving from their stay! Super easy to set up, however to get spots along the lake, you need a reservation scheduled at least 1 week in advance. 2-3 vault toilets for both male and female and no shower. They have a fire pit and most have picnic tables at each spot. Definitely recommend bringing your own wood, toilet paper, wipes, and hand sanitizer in case the site manager isn't around.

This was the one-time when it paid-off not to plan ahead. It was a rare July weekend when my…read morepartner & I both didn't have plans so we decided to go "up north" camping. In MN, reservable campingsites fill up fast, sometimes a year in advance so when we looked, everything was booked. Luckily, there are many campgrounds in the state that are walk-in or first-come-first-serve only. We chanced it and drove up north 4 hrs from the Twin Cities on a late Friday morning. When we arrived, all the lake-view campsites were taken but there were plenty of other drive-up sites available. We picked campsite #8 since it was one of the more spacious ones. It also felt far enough away from others and was a decent ways from the toilets (which I learned the hard way you shouldn't be too close to). The toilets are just like an outhouse but they were clean and included TP & hand sanitizer which was nice. The campgrounds have a boat access area to the lake with a dock that made for a good star-gazing spot. We walked over here at about 11pm and saw a brilliant night sky with layers of stars and the Milky Way was visible. I'm just sorry that I can't share any photos of the night sky to prove it. Believe me, I tried but my iPhone looks like I took a picture of a black rectangle -__- OVERALL TIPS: - This campground is located in Superior National Forest and has a small hiking trail near the campsites to check out. It's ok, but I recommend spending most of your time exploring the nearby George H Crosby Manitou State Park for more exciting and varied hiking paths. - Bring cash & small bills! You'll need the cash to pay for your campsite using small envelopes available when you enter. There's no onsite staff & unless you're ok writing down your credit card info or paying over the amount, bring plenty of $5 dollar bills and $1s. You'll want cash for the state park fees as well. - Get here as early as you can to get the best campsites. Look at all the empty ones before settling. I wanted to jump on the first open one I saw, and when I kept looking, they got better and better. There were still open sites at 11pm on the weekend after Fourth of July so shouldn't be too hard to find one. - Don't count on wood to be available. They were all our of wood bundles to purchase on-site. We had to drive back in town a ways to purchase wood for $7 at a gas station. - Drive a car you don't mind getting dirty. There are only dirt roads near here. It kicks up a lot of dust & makes for one bumpy ride. - Try to time your visit when there isn't a moon & you'll be able to see amazing layers of stars. - Remember to be a good camper & leave the campsite as-good if not better than you found it! Each campsite has a picnic table & firepit. We lucked out with the previous folks leaving a bunch of kindling for us & the firepit was nice and clean with no garbage in it like I've seen at other campgrounds. I was pleasantly surprised by Ninemile Lake campgrounds! It made me a believer in the goodness of impromptu trips. Overall, I loved the huge pine trees, how quiet & dark it got at night, & folks were pretty friendly. We were the only POC campers though. I'd definitely recommend staying here, as long as you're ok not having showers and flush-toilets. It's pretty rustic but doesn't "roughing it" make it more exciting?! -Says the person with a queen-size air mattress in her tent, wuhaha :)

This must be my favorite store in Grand Marais. Canoeing/camping gear, shoes, clothing, stickers,…read moretoys, crafts, books. Two stories of fun. Helpful staff. Free parking...hard to find on busy days.

Great selection of quality merchandise representing Lake Superior's north shore. Also has hiking…read moreand camping supplies.

This is a nice little general store. They have a little bit of everything, including DVD rentals…read morefor local vacation rentals and hotels. A rarity these days. They have some fresh produce. Groceries. Fishing bait and tackle. Unfortunately, the day I want the coffee machine was not functioning. And the coffee shop next-door was not open mid week. It's a gas station too. Located right next to the post office in Lutsen. There's not much else around. They have some cold sandwiches that you can heat up in a microwave, but no grab and go hot food. No fresh pastries, or donuts, everything is premade and packaged. A decent store with some nice variety.

Great collection of things you need and gifts you want. From local sourced makers to standard…read moreproducts it is hard to leave. They have dvd rental and fishing gear too. Dog toys? Yes.

Tuscarora Outfitters rented us a canoe for 6 days, a great hassle free setup they run. Everyone is…read moresuper friendly and helpful . The hot showers ( included in the boat rental) are very clean and up to date. A great place to exit coming out from a BWCA trip. THANKS!

We have brought our own canoes, and done the bunkhouse, breakfast and a tow to American Point…read more Twice. Can't be beat. The bunks are clean (bring a sleeping bag and pillow), the breakfast is outstanding, and the tows were on-time. The tow guys do your heavy lifting. I think the tow is well worth the price. Cuts off several hours of paddling, often into a headwind. The best part has the new bathrooms/showers. Separate unisex rooms for each, but really functional. Plenty of hot water in the showers, which is much appreciated after a week in a canoe! Can't recommend this place enough.

Doesn't get any better then, local and family owned…read more My cousin from Ely had previously bought a outfit for her grand baby and realized it was too small. We went in to exchange it and they could have not been more accommodating. She did not have the receipt and had removed the tags. They knew it was their product and were happy to make the swap for a larger size. As she made the swap, I browsed through the store with my other cousin. Oh my, the variety of merchandise was mind blowing. They had everything you'd need for a camping trip. They even sell camping packages for the boundary waters and when you check-in on Yelp they offer a 15% off coupon. If you're a fisher, they also offer live bait to help you catch that big fish. That way your "big fish" story will be truth instead of a made up one. My other cousin who was traveling with us, caught so much fish during our trip, that when we left Ely, we had to stop at Spirit to buy dry ice. When in Ely, I highly recommend that you shop, Spirit.

Best outfitter in Ely. Knowledgeable friendly staff. Would recommend them especially for people…read morenew to the BWCA.