This is my favorite vacation. For us it is a week of rest and solitude. We sleep, hammock, read,…read morehot tub, explore our campsites, play games, swim, and make ourselves really good food. We've had Kyle be our excellent fishing guide, bringing back and cleaning a Walleye feast. And, we know that there is still more to explore and do. The Soudan mine. The casino. Hiking trails. More. We will be back again and again. The boats: We've experienced 4 different boats. They're all clean and comfortable. Each has its strengths. They are easier to drive and park than you think. Kyle makes navigating the lake a breeze with good maps and easy to use GPS units. The campsites: Vary pretty wildly. Some are groomed. Others are pretty wild. Some remote. Some very near civilization. Some are rocky. Others are beach. Some are shoreline. Others are island(our favorite!). The people and the service: Kyle and Joy are the best. As mentioned above, we've hired Kyle as a fishing guide twice. One time he had to coordinate another guide and he was awesome. Scheduling responses are fantastic. Service to the boat is timely and efficient. And, emergency response is immediate and thorough (a very long story I'll tell you over a beer!).

we rented boat # 20 which was perfect for 4 adults and 5 kids , but when we arived the boat was not…read moreclean . Mouse poop in the cupboards and fridge. the windows were filthy, and the water pump quit half way through our trip. No hot water ! The second we left the dock I texed him the toilet was leaking in the back back bathroom , with no response. the owner tried to make like it was my fault because we didn`t tell him right away at the dock. we asked him for more cleaning products because of the mouse poop and we left the dock and cleaned all the dishes ,cupboards fridge and counter tops. Bottom line he should have inspected the boat before we arived and made sure that it was clean and everything in working order. we did everything he had asked for ,down payment presign the agrement ,credit card on file and arrivel time. My suggestion for you would be to ask for a writen guarantee with 50 % off if it is not sea worthy .

Awesome experience! If dog sledding is on your bucket list, then this is the place for you!…read more Kathleen Anderson and Chris Heeter are marvelous hostesses and teachers. Kathleen has lived off the grid for many, many years. She clearly loves her dogs and they love her. Took the day trip with my cousin and there was never a dull moment. Covid is taken very seriously and every precaution is taken for the safety of the guests and the hosts. Guests have the opportunity to not only take a memorable sled ride but also help with feeding and preparing the dogs for the run. They live to run and are clearly some of the healthiest and happiest dogs I have ever encountered. If you are thinking about a new adventure, do this! You will not be sorry. It is sure to be one of the most memorable experiences of your life! Go....mush!

I was looking for a quiet getaway in the north woods when I got a recommendation from another…read moremusher. I am soooooooo glad I came! If you want to be truly immersed into the mushing, off-grid, subsistence lifestyle, this is it! I've been to a few outfitters in my long life, and this one takes the cake. Kathleen is so warm and inviting; incredibly knowledgeable about the Lake Superior/Boreal region; current issues, culture and history. She is the true outdoors woman. You will not be disappointed! Make sure you indulge in the Saturday night sauna!! ahhhh Heaven!

Drove 4 hours to get there and SO WORTH IT! After a fun morning of ice fishing, we went on a 50…read moremile snowmobile adventure with Jim and it was EPIC! Very highly recommend.

We Rented Snowmobiles from Lossing's in Babbitt. The staff was great to work with, they answered…read moreall of our questions. In addition, we got basically brand new snowmobiles. They told us they order new ones every year. The trail started right across the street from their store, and we were able to spend a full day on the trails in the area. There wasn't a lot of snow, so the trails were a little bumpy, but we just slowed down a little and our family had a blast.

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.

What an absolutely beautiful Minnesota state park. The dense woods and lakes are really amazing to…read morebe a part of. We did the norberg lake trail and I've done the blueberry lakes trail in the past as well. Definitely bring good shoes or boots for these trails. There is a fair amount of up and down throughout and lots of rocks and roots. I am excited to come back here in the future.

In our quest to visit all MN state parks, Bear Head Lake was next on our list. We stuck with the…read moreHiking Club trail or Norberg Trail. It was a three mile loop that took you past a couple of lakes. It involved walking on some uneven ground (roots and stones) but it was relatively flat and very woodsy. We visited in mid July and it was quite buggy so make sure you are covered or sprayed to minimize the bites. Minnesota parks are so beautiful. I get so worries about where I'm stepping, I sometimes forget to look up and all around to enjoy the beauty.

The Laurentian Environmental Center (LEC) is many things to different groups…read more For some it is a conference center, for some it is a training or team building location, for others LEC is a retreat location. For most LEC is an escape from city/suburban life and a chance to learn about, and interact with, nature. For me LEC is serenity. LEC is also a place for school groups (elementary middle and high school) to experience environmental education. The LEC staff is great and includes naturalists, teachers and story tellers. Students hike, geocache, canoe, fish, learn outdoor and survival skills, play games, learn team building skills, and learn about nature (plants animals weather and more). The cooks and food are fantastic. The cabins are comfortable (bunk beds) place to roll out your sleeping bag and relax after a long day of adventure. Cabins are heated and cozy any time of year.