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 .

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.

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.

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.

What an amazing experience! I swear everyday is an amazing learning opportunity. Today my wife and…read moreI came to the Aurora Shooting Range to take a Permit to Carry Class. During the class we were taught the requirements to obtain a permit, locations that you're not allowed to carry, when you have the right and option to use your handgun, how to handle home defense, how to respond after discharging your weapon, events to follow after use of your weapon, being aware of surroundings, differences between open and conceal carry, etc. The class brings lots of insight and knowledge and I know anyone who takes the class will be thankful that they did. The instructor, Gyle Swentik, has a vast knowledge of how to train people the ways of carrying a weapon. If your interested in getting your Permit To Carry, I strongly suggest Gyle as an instructor because he will make sure your ready by the time the class is over. Thanks for reading guys "Schroyer Family Daily." Take care and be safe. #schroyerfamilydaily #permittocarry #guns #shootingrange #auroramn #minnesota #gunsafety #safety #arrenschroyer #cassieschroyer

What I really enjoy about Mesabi Fit is that I can go work out from a range of different exercise…read moreequipment from treadmills, to the bikes, to a arrangement of leg machines or even upper body workout machines. They have a large pool that you can use for either family time or doing regular laps. If you want to work on your basketball skills, guess what, they have a court you can use to brush up and get better. On certain days that have exercise instructors you can workout with, do yoga, and other areas with instructors. Yes, if you're trying to lose weight then the Mesabi Fit is the place for you. And the price to work out here is reasonable. For my family and I we ar repaying $80 a month, which isn't bad when you think about it. Thanks for reading #schroyerfamilydaily #exercise #arrenschroyer

The programs at this YMCA are poorly run and disorganized. The locker rooms are small and the staff…read moreare not helpful. Definitely would not recommend wasting your time or money in this facility.