Cabins/Lodging - Cook County Minnesota
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Cabins/Lodging - Cook County Minnesota
Grand Marais Duluth Twin Cities www.gunflint-trail.com Gunflint Trail Association P.O. Box 205, Grand Marais, MN 55604 www.gunflint-trail.com • • • Year-Round Vacations of a Different Nature Woods, Water and Wildlife The Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway, begins at the town of Grand Marais on the north shore of Lake Superior and follows a 57-mile corridor through the three-million acre Superior National Forest. It is surrounded by the vast Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). Rugged hills, cliffs, island-studded lakes and some of the oldest exposed rock on the earth characterize this one-of-a-kind setting. This rare and precious natural setting, with its woods, waterways and wildlife, really hasn’t changed much over the centuries. The native residents of long ago, Voyageurs, and pioneers would no doubt find it comfortably familiar. The Gunflint Trail is home to an extraordinary array of wildlife, including moose (frequently seen on the roads and feeding in shallow bays), wolves (sometimes seen, often heard), deer, bears, lynx, pine martens, otters, beavers, bald eagles, loons and dozens of bird species. Pristine lakes teem with trout, walleye, northern pike and smallmouth bass. Wildflowers bloom in the woods and at the roadside, and fall color is spectacular. The Gunflint Trail — and the Gunflint Trails The paved, two-lane road that is the Gunflint Trail traces its origin to an ancient footpath. More than a road, it is a destination — and an area of many trails. There are wooded trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, sleigh rides, dog sledding, skijoring and snowmobiling. Water trails, once the routes of the fur-trading Voyaguers, are today used for fishing, boating and wildnerness canoe trips. From generations ago and for generations to come, the Gunlint Trail offers a legacy of exploration, discovery and passage. Your Gunflint Trail Hosts Whether you choose to stay at a lodge, cabin, campground, B&B or yurt — or take an outfitted wilderness canoe trip — you’ll find friendly and knowledgeable hosts with one thing in mind: to help you enjoy your time in this very special setting. For a memorable vacation with as much relaxation or adventure as you wish, make your destination the Gunflint Trail. © EMT © EMT What happens on the Gunflint Trail? Everything changes — woods, water, wildlife and recreation. Visit in every season to explore and experience a place like no other — the one and only Gunflint Trail. WOODS WATER WILDLIFE EVENTS © EMT JANUARY © EMT FEBUARY © EMT MARCH APRIL © EMT MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER Look for shed moose antlers in the woods Maple sap runs Aspen leaves emerge Strawberries ripen Blueberries ripen Cool crisp nights Cranberries ripen Prime time for northern lights (Aurora Borealis) Pussy willows pop Fiddlehead ferns appear Raspberries, Thimbleberries, Rhubarb begins to come up Strawberries ripen Chokecherries & Pin Cherries ripen Tamarack trees turn gold Crocus flowers bloom Moccasin flowers bloom Leaves change color First snow begins to fall Violets explode into bloom Wildflowers are everywhere! Great stargazing Peak fall color Early thunderstorms Marsh marigolds carpet the lowlands Thunderstorm season Northern lights return DECEMBER Less than 9 hours of daylight by Solstice! Lake trout fishing opens in BWCA Ice starts pulling away from the shore Fishing is great for Northern Pike, Lakes begin to freeze Lake trout fishing opens on border lakes Rivers are flowing Walleye, Smallmouth Bass & Lake Trout Brook trout still biting Lake trout fishing ends outside the BWCAW Ice off the larger lakes An excellent time for a canoe trip Lake trout fishing ends inside BWCAW Lake trout in shallow waters Ice-up comes to many lakes Minnesota fishing opens Swimming season is in full swing Lake trout season ends in BWCAW Canadian fishing opnes Ice booms as it thickens Look and listen for flocks of finches Peak wolf howling month Loon scouts do flyovers looking for open water Black flies make a brief appearance Bears get ready to hibernate Moose calves & white-tailed fawns are born Warbler migration Snowshoe hares turn white Bear cubs are born in dens First migrant birds return, including bald eagles Ducks & loons return Mosquitoes are mostly gone Geese are flying south Bears go into hibernation Chick-a-dees start their spring song Winter wrens return Warblers return Dragonflies are emerging Most bugs are gone Winter birds show up at feeders Look for snow fleas on mild days Robins, juncos, white-throated sparrows and song sparrows return Goldfinches start to turn gold Waterfowl seen in open water at edges of lakes Mosquitoes appear Moose bulls & white-tailed bucks are scraping velvet off their antlers Walleyes spawn Turtles cross roads to lay eggs BWCAW Permit Lottery closes Cross Quetico Lakes Tour Take a Kid Fishing Weekend Fisherman’s Picnic in Grand Marais Lake trout season ends in BWCAW Grouse hunting closes John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon Minnesota fishing opens Canoe Races on Gunflint Lake Duck hunting opens (end of December) Becoming a Boundary Waters Family program (June - August) Grouse hunting opens Deer hunting season opens Reserve BWCAW permits online Canadian fishing opens Prime snowmobiling season Winter Tracks Festival Gunflint Green Up Moose hunting opens BWCAW Permit Lottery opens (12/1) XC ski & snowshoe trails are in excellent condition! Mush for a Cure Ham Run Half Marathon Wooden Boat Show & Solstice Festival at North House Folk School MEA Weekend Spring Chores packages at resorts Dragon Boat Races in Grand Marais Taste of the Gunflint Trail DRIVE UP FOR THE DAY — OR COME FOR A VACATION ! Gunflint Trail businesses work together to provide a memorable experience — whether you’re here for a day of exploring or taking a week-long vacation. Please don’t hesitate to stop in and ask for directions! Any Gunflint Trail host will be happy to direct you to activities and services on the Gunflint Trail. Some popular day excursions: Open May - October: Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center Voyageur Canoe Outfitters Way of the Wilderness Outfitters Seagull Outfitters & Cabins • Paddle into the BWCAW* • Breakfast, lunch or dinner • Cross-country skiing* • Boating and fishing* • Birding • Exploring on snowshoes* • Fall color drive • Wildlife photo safari • Snowmobiling* • Hiking and a picnic • Horseback riding • Watching for moose • Swimming • Gift shop tour * Rental gear available Seagull Creek Fishing Camp www.gunflint-trail.com 218.387.3191 • 1.800.338.6932 Gunflint Pines Resort & Campground Cross River Lodge Gunflint Lodge Heston’s Lodge & Country Store Gunflint Northwoods Outfitters Loon Lake Lodge Hungry Jack Lodge Old Northwoods Lodge Tuscarora Lodge & Outfitters Windigo Lodge Rockwood Lodge & Outfitters Nor’Wester Lodge & Outfitters Clearwater Canoe Outfitters & Lodge Hungry Jack Outfitters Golden Eagle Lodge & Campground Trail Center Bearskin Lodge & Wilderness Outfitters Poplar Creek Guesthouse B&B YOUR GUNFLINT TRAIL HOSTS WELCOME YOU TO A VACATION OF A DIFFERENT NATURE Businesses are listed in the order you’ll encounter them as you drive up the Gunflint Trail from Grand Marais TROUT LAKE RESORT Trout Lake OLD NORTHWOODS LODGE Poplar Lake k k www.troutlakeresort.com 218-387-1330 • BEARSKIN LODGE & WILDERNESS OUTFITTERS East Bearskin Lake www.oldnorthwoods.com • 218-388-9464 ROCKWOOD LODGE & OUTFITTERS Poplar Lake l k www.bearskin.com • 218-388-2292 GOLDEN EAGLE LODGE & CAMPGROUND Flour Lake lk www.golden-eagle.com 218-388-2203 • CLEARWATER CANOE OUTFITTERS & LODGE Clearwater Lake www.clearwateroutfitters.com • 218-388-2254 POPLAR CREEK GUESTHOUSE B&B Little Ollie Lake k www.littleollielodging.com 218-388-4487 • HUNGRY JACK OUTFITTERS Hungry Jack Lake www.hjo.com • www.rockwoodbwca.com 218-388-2242 LOON LAKE LODGE Loon Lake k www.visitloonlake.com • 218-388-2232 GUNFLINT LODGE Gunflint Lake lnk www.gunflint.com 218-388-2294 • GUNFLINT NORTHWOODS OUTFITTERS Gunflint Lake k www.gunflintoutfitters.com • lnk 218-388-4454 • HUNGRY JACK LODGE Hungry Jack Lake HESTON’S LODGE & COUNTRY STORE Gunflint Lake nk k www.hungryjacklodge.com 218-388-2265 • TRAIL CENTER Poplar Lake k www.trailcenterlodge.com • 218-388-2214 NOR’WESTER LODGE Poplar Lake www.hestons.com • 218-388-2243 CROSS RIVER LODGE Gunflint Lake k www.crossriverlodge.com • 218-388-2233 k TUSCARORA LODGE & OUTFITTERS Round Lake WINDIGO LODGE Poplar Lake k www.norwesterlodge.com • 218-388-2252 nk www.windigolodge.com • 218-388-2222 www.tuscaroracanoe.com • k www.seagullcreekfishingcamp.com • 218-388-9929 SEAGULL OUTFITTERS & CABINS Seagull Lake www.seagulloutfitters.com • 218-388-2216 WAY OF THE WILDERNESS CANOE OUTFITTERS Seagull & Saganaga Lakes www.wayofthewilderness.com • 218-388-2212 VOYAGEUR CANOE OUTFITTERS Seagull River • 218-388-2221 Distance from Grand Marais to the turn off from Gunflint Trail for each business is indicated in parentheses. Bearskin Lodge (26 miles) Clearwater Canoe Outfitters (28 miles) Cross River Lodge (45 miles) Golden Eagle Lodge (27 miles) Gunflint Lodge (44 miles) k www.canoeit.com HOW FAR FROM TOWN? Chik-Wauk Museum (55 miles) Gunflint Outfitters (44 miles) 218-388-2224 Gunflint Trail Historical Society www.chikwauk.com • 218-388-9915 Heston’s Lodge (44 miles) GUNFLINT TRAIL SCENIC BYWAY Hungry Jack Lodge (29 miles) (County Rd. 12) CASCADE VACATION RENTALS Hungry Jack Outfitters (29 miles) k Loon Lake Lodge (38 miles) CHIK-WAUK MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER 218-388-2296 GUNFLINT PINES RESORT & CAMPGROUND Gunflint Lake www.gunflintpines.com 218-388-2275 • SEAGULL CREEK FISHING CAMP Seagull Creek www.cascadevacationrentals.com Cabins/Lodging Canoe Outfitting l k RV Camping Dining Gift Shop Boat/Canoe Rental Pet-Friendly XC Ski Rental Open Year-Round • 218-663-7971 n Gunflint Pines Resort (44 miles) Nor’Wester Lodge (30 miles) Old Northwoods Lodge (31 miles) Bed & Breakfast Tent Camping Sauna/Spa Coffee Bar Poplar Creek Guesthouse (28 miles) Rockwood Lodge (31 miles) Gunflint Trail Info Center Located in Grand Marais at 13 North Broadway Avenue. Seagull Creek Fishing Camp (53 miles) Seagull Outfitters (54 miles) Trail Center (29 miles) Trout Lake Resort (11 miles) Groceries/Supplies Tuscarora Outfitters (47 miles) Guide Services Voyageur Canoe Outfitters (55 miles) Horseback Riding GRAND MARAIS Trout Lake Resort Windigo Lodge (31 miles) Way of the Wilderness (56 miles) TO REACH THE GUNFLINT TRAIL: Take the North Shore Scenic Byway (Hwy. 61) from Duluth to Grand Marais. Watch for signs that direct you to the left turn (near the north end of town) that puts you on the Gunflint Trail. Snowmobile Rental Dog Sledding Please note: Many side roads off the Gunflint Trail are not shown on this map. Watch for signs to indicate turn offs to various businesses.
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