Minnesota North Shore Lake Superior, fishing, golfing, hiking, camping, kayaking, canoeing, biking, ski, skiing, xcski, cross country ski, outside, snowshoeing, dog sledding

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Things to do on the North Shore!!

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	Fall bird migration at Hawk Ridge in Duluth, Minnesota is a big hit!
	Like to hike, check out our hiking guide or the Lodge to Lodge Hiking Program
	Play golf at Superior National Golf Course
	Experience the spectacular colors of fall on the North Shore
	Take a canoe trip in the BWCA, Boundary Waters Canoe Area or Quetico Park.
	Take a horse drawn winter sleigh ride!
	Buy a north woods sweatshirt for those cool nights
	Wet your line at any of the 1000s of fishing holes, excellent fishing guides are available.
	Try kayaking on Lake Superior, for a day, weekend or a longer excursion
	Let the big lake's waves lull you to sleep
	Admire original North Shore artwork
	Roast marshmallows over a campfire
	Try locally made maple syrup
	Locate Polaris, the North Star
	Pick and savor wild blue berries and raspberries
	Jig, cast or troll for walleye or trout, just about every lake has em'
	Take lots of pictures
	Spot as many different birds as you can, September is the best time for migration numbers along the big lake.
	Find a wildflower or plant, you've never seen before. Do you know what fireweed looks like?

	Relax as much as you can!
	Sit and sip a coffee or hot chocolate by the harbor
	Fish the big lake on a charter or go out to Isle Royale National Island
	Marvel at the Northern Lights and the Milky Way, they are much brighter here!
	Check out stunning coastal ice formations or watch the ice climbers at Cascade River.
	Get sprayed by crashing waves from the big lake!
	Worship at the church of your choice
	Cross country ski the 600+K of xcski trails
	Snowshoe through the north woods
	Mountain bike the great trails and logging roads!
	Do some Christmas shopping
	Sample the freshest smoked fish
	River ski the state parks
	Take a nap
	Go for a scenic snowmobile ride, rentals are available! This Service is Sponsored by Cove Point Lodge Beaver Bay, Minnesota Grand Marais, MN Bluefin Bay Chateau Leveaux Tofte, Minnesota Gunflint Trail Lodges and Resorts Lutsen Resort and Sea Villas

Location, Location, Location! In traveling order from Duluth, Minnesota to Thunder Bay, Ontario

In Duluth, Minnesota

Drive, hike, or bike Skyline Parkway
FEATURED ATTRACTION Check out the impressive fall migration of birds at Hawk Ridge.
Snowmobile the trails around Duluth.
FEATURED ATTRACTION Grandma's Marathon usually is the third Saturday in June.
FEATURED ATTRACTION Fall Color Tours around the Duluth area

Along Scenic 61 - Duluth to Two Harbors, Minnesota

Drive the Stony Point Loop
Shop for antiques, gifts, fresh fish and artisan wares
Snowmobile the trails around Two Harbors.
FEATURED ATTRACTION Fall Color Tours around the Two Harbors area
Enjoy the cafes and smoked fish houses
Stay overnight in a cabin on the Lake Superior
Try Fishing the Talmadge, French, Sucker & Knife Rivers

In Two Harbors, Minnesota

Tour the Edna G. tugboat
Take a stroll and tour the town
Snowmobile the trails around Two Harbors.
Sample fresh bakery items and regional specialties
FEATURED ATTRACTION Fall Color Tours around the Two Harbors area
Browse the local shops

Gooseberry Falls State Park, Beaver Bay & Silver Bay, Minnesota areas

FEATURED ATTRACTION Don't miss Gooseberry, Split Rock Lighthouse and Tettegouche State Parks.
Snowmobile the trails near Gooseberry falls, Beaver Bay and Silver Bay.
Stroll through one of the oldest towns, [Beaver Bay], and the youngest, [Silver Bay], on the North Shore.
Take in the tasty treats, regional gifts, log cabins and the fine resorts.
FEATURED ATTRACTION Fall Color Tours around the Gooseberry Falls State Park, Beaver Bay and Silver Bay area

In Schroeder, Minnesota

Don't forget to check out the Cross River Falls and Father Baraga's Cross.
FEATURED ATTRACTION Fall Color Tours around the Schroeder area
Snowmobile the trails around Schroeder.
Hike to the Temperance River State Park and gaze at the river gorges.

In Tofte, Minnesota

Tour the Fishing Museum
Explore the Sawbill Trail and the many back roads.
Take a walk along the lake
Snowmobile the trails around Tofte.
Sawtooth Outfitters offers canoe, kayak, bike, cross country and downhill ski rentals.
FEATURED ATTRACTION Fall Color Tours around the Tofte area

In Lutsen, Minnesota

FEATURED ATTRACTION Ride the Alpine Slide or Gondola Ride
Snowmobile the trails around Lutsen.
Play some golf at the Superior National Golf Course, overlooking Lake Superior.
Count the cascades at the Cascade River State Park.
Relax at a resort for the night
Dine and shop lakeside or mountainside
Ski or snowboard at Lutsen Mountains
FEATURED ATTRACTION Fall Color Tours around the Lutsen area

In Grand Marais, Minnesota

Stroll through the Johnson Heritage Post

FEATURED ATTRACTION Fall Color Tours around the Grand Marais area

Snowmobile the trails around Grand Marais.

FEATURED ATTRACTION Be part of the North Shore's largest celebration at Fisherman's Picnic and maybe you'll win $10Grand!

Hike out to Coast Guard Station and the east breakwall.

Shop, skip stones, dine and take it easy
Take a day, weekend or longer kayak trip

Up the Gunflint Trail from Grand Marais, Minesota

FEATURED ATTRACTION Stop by the North House Folk School and see what arts, crafts trades and are being taught today. Located at the intersection of the Gunflint Trail (CR12) and Hwy 61, ask any local!

Gunflint Trail [County Road 12] is a two lane paved road that end at Gull/Saganga Lakes.

Go for a horse drawn sleigh ride

Gunflint Snowmobile the trails

Stop at the Grand Marais scenic overlook a few miles up.

Admire the virgin "Gunflint White Pines" about 10 miles up.

FEATURED ATTRACTION Fall Color Tours around the Gunflint Trail area

Tour the Trail, watch out for moose, with stops to hike, fish, shop & dine.

Check out the moose viewing trails about 23 miles up.

FEATURED ATTRACTION Take a day trip or overnight canoe trip in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area or Quetico Provincial Park.

On Hwy 61, from Grand Marais to Grand Portage, Minnesota

Hike along the Kadunce River
FEATURED ATTRACTION Fall Color Tours around Grand Portage and Grand Marais area.
FEATURED ATTRACTION Find the Devil's Kettle in Judge Magney State Park in Hovland.
Drive the Arrowhead Trail to the fire tower, then admire the rugged topography.
Check out the scenic overlooks

In Grand Portage, Minnesota

FEATURED ATTRACTION Hike to the High Falls at Grand Portage State Park.
View the Susie Islands and Isle Royale from Mount Josephine.
FEATURED ATTRACTION Fall Color Tours around the Grand Portage area
Take a Hike to Mount Maud
Spend the morning at Grand Portage National Monument and revisit history of the voyageurs and explorers.
FEATURED ATTRACTION Fall Color Tours around Grand Portage area.

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