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8 01, 2025

The History of the Gunflint Mail Run

2025-01-08T18:28:44+00:00Activities & Attractions, Animals, Gunflint Trail/BWCA, History|

The Tradition of Dog Sledding on the Gunflint Trail In winter, the boreal forest along the Gunflint Trail transforms into an enchanting wonderland. Towering pines and spruce stand cloaked in shimmering snow, their heavy branches bowing gracefully under its weight. The forest floor lies beneath a flawless white blanket, and the snow-covered landscape exudes a hushed stillness. This tranquility is occasionally broken by the distant calls of wildlife or, in the early months of the year, the energetic sounds of sled dogs launching eagerly into the trails. This is the land in which the Gunflint Mail Run was born [...]

8 01, 2025

Trail Center Lodge

2025-01-08T18:02:45+00:00Activities & Attractions, Dining and Food, Gunflint Trail/BWCA, Local Businesses|

Located on the stunning shores of Poplar Lake, Trail Center Lodge has been a beloved landmark on the Gunflint Trail since 1938. Originally built as a logging camp, this versatile destination has transformed over the decades into a hub for adventurers, locals, and visitors alike. Today, it serves as a restaurant, gas station, gift store, grocery shop, and information center—a one-stop shop for anyone exploring the Northwoods. Under the ownership of sisters Anna and Sarah Hamilton, Trail Center Lodge has gained a reputation for its delicious home-style cooking, warm hospitality, and rustic Northwoods charm—and I have to say, their [...]

22 10, 2024

Best Coffee Shops on the North Shore

2024-12-30T17:39:28+00:00Activities & Attractions, Grand Marais, Gunflint Trail/BWCA, Local Businesses, Lutsen, Schroeder/Tofte|

Discovering the Best Coffee Shops on the North Shore If you’re heading to Northern Minnesota along Lake Superior, either for skiing at Lutsen Mountains or to explore the breathtaking North Shore of Lake Superior, one thing’s for sure: You’ll need a good cup of coffee to fuel your adventures. This scenic area may be known for its outdoor beauty, but it also boasts some fantastic local coffee spots. Whether you’re looking for a cozy cafe after a day of exploring or simply want to experience local Minnesota coffee, this guide will introduce you to some of the best coffee [...]

8 06, 2022

North Shore Summer Camps

2022-06-14T14:48:39+00:00Activities & Attractions, Duluth, Grand Marais, Gunflint Trail/BWCA, Lutsen|

Are you looking for kid-friendly entertainment on your next vacation? Did you know that the North Shore is home to many great day camps and residential camps? In recent years, local day camps have reported more and more attendance by out-of-area kids. Families have learned how to incorporate north shore summer camps into their vacation. It can be a great way for kids to have a unique North Shore experience. And, for adults to have some kid-free time. Taking Advantage of Local Day Camps The North Shore, primarily in the Duluth area, has many summer camp offerings. Exploring the North [...]

26 05, 2022

Gunflint Trail Canoe Races

2023-12-08T15:36:27+00:00Events & Holidays, Gunflint Trail/BWCA|

In 1976 a group of friends and neighbors on the Gunflint Trail gathered together and organized the first Gunflint Trail Canoe Races as a fundraiser for numerous programs and causes on the Gunflint Trail. For the past 40+ years, the area has hosted the races every year - with one exception. In 1999 the catastrophic Boundary Waters Blowdown storm caused the cancelation. This was due to most of the Trail residents participating in the rescue efforts. In 2020 and 2021 the races were cancelled due to COVID-19. Besides those summers, the races have been a community staple every July [...]

1 12, 2021

The Dark Sky Festival

2023-12-08T15:45:22+00:00Events & Holidays, Grand Marais, Gunflint Trail/BWCA|

December is the darkest month of the year, and towns along Lake Superior's North Shore have some of the clearest night skies in the world. To celebrate the wintertime darkness, Visit Cook County presents The Dark Sky Festival. An annual event celebrating the stars, the moon, Northern Lights, and the area's dark skies. Cook County, home to the towns of Grand Marais, Lutsen, Schroeder, Tofte, Hovland, and Grand Portage, has one of the darkest skies in the entire world! Thanks to the absence of large cities and light pollution from our small northern county, visitors can enjoy clear views [...]

4 02, 2021

Experience the BWCA

2022-06-22T21:25:39+00:00Activities & Attractions, Gunflint Trail/BWCA|

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA) is a 1 million-acre wilderness area located within the Superior National Forest. This pristine area is accessible only by hiking or paddling your way in, there are no motorized vehicles are allowed. It's a great way to experience the incredibly beautiful (and peaceful) Northwoods without the distractions of modern technology. In this guide, we will help you experience a day trip or overnight trip into the BWCA with Cascade Vacation Rentals. There are three ways you can explore and enjoy the BWCA: Take a Day Trip by Canoe Free day passes allow you [...]

11 01, 2021

Loon Lake

2024-01-24T16:59:34+00:00Gunflint Trail/BWCA|

Loon Lake is located 42 miles north of Grand Marais, MN up the Gunflint Trail.  The lake is 1,095 acres in size. It is approximately 202 feet deep at its deepest point.  When fishing, anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish including Bluegill, Green Sunfish, Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Splake. Loon Lake had one public boat launch located off of CR 12 on the SE shore. This is a concrete trailer launch with limited parking spaces. Getting There: From downtown Grand Marais take a right onto 5th street and continue [...]

11 01, 2021

Devil Track Lake

2024-08-01T15:29:00+00:00Gunflint Trail/BWCA|

Devil Track Lake is located about 13 miles north of Grand Marais, MN on the Gunflint Trail. The lake has a maximum depth of 50 feet and water clarity down to 8.6 feet. A surface area of 1,867 acres. When fishing, anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish including walleye, northern pike, green sunfish, smallmouth bass, and yellow perch. This lake is also where Birch Hollow, Cedar Cove, Blue Loon, Devil Track 211, 215, and 219 are located. Devil Track Lake has two boat launches located on the north side of the lake.  The first boat launch located [...]

11 01, 2021

Birch Lake

2024-01-24T16:57:57+00:00Gunflint Trail/BWCA|

Birch Lake is 34 miles north of Grand Marais, MN up the Gunflint Trail, This lake is 236 acres in size, approximately 69 feet deep at its deepest point with water clarity up to 17 feet. Anglers can expect to catch Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and Splake. There is one public boat launch on this Lake on the south shore off the Gunflint Trail. Located at the Laurentian Divide Scenic Overlook. The boat launch is a dirt carry-in access with parking for about five vehicles. Getting There: From downtown Grand Marais turn right onto [...]

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