Day 1We arrived in Minneapolis today and went straight to the Mall of America. Wow! It was amazing. The indoor amusement park was awesome. We visited ...
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Day 1We arrived in Minneapolis today and went straight to the Mall of America. Wow! It was amazing. The indoor amusement park was awesome. We visited Minnehaha Park and Falls in Minneapolis and then headed north on the St Croix Byway. Near Stillwater as we traveled through the countryside in the distance we saw a black mass crossing the road. As we got closer we were astonished to see a full grow black bear amble across the road. Unfortunately we were too slow to pull out the camera. The town of Stillwater on the St Croix River deserved a stop but we were eager to get to our destination Moose ...
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After months of planning and many bleary eyed nights in front of the computer and pouring over AAA books we're in countdown mode. With Memorial Day ...
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After months of planning and many bleary eyed nights in front of the computer and pouring over AAA books we're in countdown mode. With Memorial Day weekend behind us, it's now a flurry of oil changes, packing, mail stopping, getting someone to care for the cat and the what have I forgotten fears. Four more days and we'll be on the road! Ok We made it we actually got on the road around 10:30 and after being stuck on I40 for half hour due to a car accident and helicopters landing on the highway we pulled into Laughlin at around 2:30. Registration was a breeze, I found a strawberry marguerita wit...
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this is a family owned resort that definitely cares for its patrons. A small resort with a personal feel to it! Food was fantastic at the cafe! Most ...More
What a wonderful experience we were given to stay at Timber Trail. We come from Belgium and stayed at Timber Trail for more then 2 weeks.On our ...More
Very few services offered at all. You many miles to the small town for a few dining choices. The so called resort is not willing to offer anything in ...More
rustic northwoods with great accomodations including food, outstanding staff at a price that anyone can afford. Good fishing in entry lake to Boundry ...More
If you want a 'wilderness' experience, yet close to 'town'(restaurants, bars, even a casino nearby) this is the place. The cabins are comfortable - ...More
Kawishiwi Lodge is located at the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. We stayed in one of their bunkhouses before setting out on our trip. It was ...More
This was a fantastic place to stay. I stayed in a small Motel Cabin for about $58 a night. Very close to the town. Not much to the resort itself, but ...More
I've stayed here many times. The people are friendly and accomodating. The locaion is within walking distance of downtown restaurants and bars. ...More
A wonderful small resort on Burntside Lake. Very quiet!, private, low key. Cabins are very clean and fully equipped. Have stayed there multiple times ...More
I have been here more than 20 times, out of my 35 years. Never gets old, can't wait to get back. I am chomping at the bit to go in 3.5 weeks. The most ...More
Nice lobby area however the hotel is along ways from the lake. The room was ok however the view is very distant. We waited a long time for our dinner ...More
Kids had a blast X-C skiing, and snowshoeing thanks to the helpful staff showing them how. We loved the modern pine interior of the cabin and the ...More
Wilderness Bay Lodge has 8 cabins on Snowbank lake. The only way to get there is by boat. The cabins are always spotless, and the area is very pretty ...More
We thought we were going to a fun place not a stuffy place with an attitude. They have a restaurant where everything is ala carte and dinner for 2 ...More
Our family just stayed at White Iron Beach Resort for a great week of vacation in Ely. This is the classic Northern Minnesota family resort with a ...More
We expected a lake resort and found the blue heron to be located in a swampy area. There was swamp and muddy areas all around it. We also think the ...More
We had A wounderfull time. Great cabins, very clean. We have been going back every year since 1997. Its great to see newer cabins in the Ely area. ...More
We reserved a chalet that was advertised as having "outstanding lake and forest views" with "privacy and serenity" and a queen bed. The chalet we ...More
I always use Canoe Country Outfitters when i go up to Ely, Mn for a fishing trip. The family that owns the business is very helpful and make you feel ...More