driving along the Gunflint Trail. Wildlife is abundant in these parts, and it is not uncommon to see deer, moose, fox, bear, and assorted smaller critters crossing the road. In the winter, take your time. Moose often come up to the road to lick the salt, and the sight of a kneeling moose or two in the midst of the Gunflint Trail is a marvelous sight - and perhaps a great photo.
Minnesota Canoeing Vacation 
Northern Minnesota is home to the famous Boundary Waters
Canoe Area Wilderness -- the largest canoeing wilderness
in the United States. There are over 1,000 clear water lakes
in this million-plus acre wilderness. It makes up the finest
canoeing area available. With the immense Boundary Waters
and Quetico out your front door you will have thousands
of miles of waterways to explore.
The Boundary Waters is part of the National Wilderness Preservation System, maintained by the U.S. Forest Service.
The Quetico Provincial Park is operated by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. The BWCA is in the Laurentian Highlands, with hundreds of deep rocky lakes scoured out by the glaciers centuries ago. Some of the waters flow to the Atlantic and some to the Arctic. This area has the finest lake trout fishing in mid America and is home to a significant moose population. Many of our vacationers prefer to combine lake trout fishing and canoeing for a real wilderness adventure.
Summer Activities
Hiking - When the snow melts our cross-country ski trails are perfect for hikers
Biking - There are miles of back roads to explore for bikers of all abilities
Fishing - Families can cast right off their private dock or hop into a boat and paddle to a 'lucky' spot
Boating - We have 16 foot fishing boats or enjoy a family outing on the pontoon boat
Wildlife Viewing - One of the last strongholds of the timber wolf you're also in prime moose, fox, loon, beaver and bald eagle territory
Nature and Children's Programs - Your young ones will stay busy all day with a variety of programs tailored just for kids
Winter Vacations
Cross-Country Skiing - 77 km of marked trails are groomed and tracked by our state of the art Piston Bulley groomer
Night Skiing - 1.5 km of lighted trails offer ski buffs the chance to keep going after sundown
Snowshoeing - To venture into the back-country or get off the beaten path strap on a pair of traditional snowshoes
Broomball - All the fun of hockey without bulky equipment and contact - fun to play or just watch
Ice skating - The lake that we paddle in the summer provides a perfect surface to skate for winter fun
Year Round Amenities
 Main lodge and gift shop - our lower-lounge features a massive stone fireplace. The gift shop features fishing tackle and outdoor clothing. Dairy goods and other groceries are also available.
Massage therapy - relax as a massage enriches circulation, muscle tone, and respiration.
Private hot tub - after a vigorous day, totally relax and rejuvenate your body in the swirling water of our eight person hot tub Jacuzzi bath.
Private sauna - sweat your worries away in our steamy sauna.
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