Almost every lodge has a gift shop with their own selection of specialties, some convenience and grocery items, local books, and a few ooh and aah items. Paddle and play on the gunflint trail cook county blog. Newer construction home has fabulous lake views from the spacious deck, enjoy summer grilling or just relaxing with a book. The event has only been cancelled once in 1999 due to the great bwca blowdown. Lakeside fireplace cabins, ranging in size from one to five bedroom, are scattered along the shore adjacent to the historic. While most of our cabins include kitchens, there is little reason to cook when you can walk right over to a fine meal prepared to order at our dining room. Line cook we are seeking a creative, talented and reliable person to join our line cook team. Located 43 mi up the gunflint trail from grand marais, gunflint lodge is a wilderness resort nestled into the heavy boreal forest on the south shore of gunflint lake between the lake superior national forest and the boundary waters canoe area wilderness. Hestons lodge has lakeshore log cabins, a sauna and an outdoor woodfired pizza oven. Open yearround, skyport lodge is the ideal destination for your.
We made this during a large family gathering at the gunflint lodge and everyone loved it. Nestled in the pristine woods of northeastern minnesota between lake superior and the boundary waters canoe area bwca wilderness. Loon lake lodge is the perfect home base from which to explore the gunflint trail. Over 15 different races for all ages and abilities, register on site or just come to help raise money for a worthy cause and cheer on your favorite resort team. Just down the road, also on gunflint lake, gunflint pines has a nice lodge and aframes, 8005335814. Dog sledding behind an energetic team of huskies is an unforgettable northwoods adventure in the boreal forest. There are fewer winter options, but you still have choices. Jackson built a lodge at the far west end of the lake. Gunflint lodge boundary waters lodge minnesota family. Their love of the land inspired them to, first homestead and then, purchase a place on clearwater lake. A good nights rest and a satisfying meal are guaranteed when you choose gunflint lodge in grand marais. Youll find a peaceful beachfront here, and activities range from sandcastle building to fishing to waterskiing.
Gunflint lodge is one of the few places you can experience this winter tradition in the lower 48. Lakeside cabins in the minnesota northwoods bordering the. The lodge decorating really helps get us ready and excited for the holidays because the lodge looks fantastic, the christmas music makes us smile a little more, and the snow on the ground is fresh. Wed love to be a part of your next great travel story. Checking out gunflint trail shops is the perfect way to see many of the lodges and outfitters, too. The gunflint lodge is minnesotas premier resort because of its pristine wilderness location, warm hospitality, and access to some of the finest fishing in the world. The cook county news herald reported in may, 1925, that harley jackson is building a place on east bearskin lake and will have boats and canoes for rent to pleasure seekers and fishermen. Gunflint trail canoe races a familyoriented fundraiser that benefits the gunflint trail volunteer fire department and rescue squad. It provides access to many of the entry points in the bwcaw. Hungry jack lodge gunflint trail grand marais minnesota. Wifi and parking are free, and this cabin also features a spa. They also provided everything for us to do our 6 days of canoeing canoes, food, cooking and camping equipment. A trip to loon lake lodge in grand marais offers travelers a front row seat to the beauty of the bwca boundary waters canoe area, home to over 50 varieties of animals and 200 species of birds.
Find a complete list of webcams in cook county, minnesota. Northwoods fish cookery university of minnesota press. The gunflint lodge, with its pristine wilderness location, warm hospitality, and access to some of the finest fishing in the world, is nationally recognized for the tantalizing food served in its rustic lodge. Guests originally stayed in tents, but eventually mr. In the first weekend in april, we cohosted the 20th and. When you book a reservation, youll know why gunflint lodge sets the definition of motelcomfort in grand marais, mn. We stayed at gunflint lodge before going in and after coming out. Stories and recipes from the lodges as shared by the women of the gunflint trail by women of gunflint staff 2005, paperback at the best online prices. The gunflint lodge cookbook is a readers cookbook, organized by season with introductory essays by chef ron berg. The lima mountain grade and the old gunflint trail cook county 92. You would be joining our existing staff with primary responsibilities including working as a member of a team to prep salads, pantry items, plate desserts using gunflint kitchentested recipes, and assist the chef with the cooking and plating of. July 17th, starting at 5 pm at gunflint lodge, theres food, beer, auctions, and of course.
Some of our webcams are live feeds and some update the beautiful view every 1015 minutes. The gunflint lodge, with its pristine wilderness location, warm hospitality, and access to some of the finest fishing in the world, is nationally recognized for. Gunflint blueberry cobbler recipe this recipe was first made by our family with wild blueberries picked near gunflint lake in minnesota. Each lodgeresortoutfitter featured and there are so many. Gunflint lodge cookbook by ron berg overdrive rakuten. Elegant northwoods dining, by ron berg and sue kerfoot. Justine kerfoot 19062001 lived on minnesotas remote gunflint trail for more than six decades. This person must also be a positive leader for a team of guest service associates. Berg delights in adding fresh minnesota ingredients to his gunflint blueberry pie and his wild rice and smoked chicken soup. The gunflint lodge cookbook university of minnesota press. Secluded log cabins dot the shoreline of gunflint lake on minnesotas historic gunflint trail. Along the gunflint trail there are resorts and lodges offering wonderful places to stay while you explore the wilderness area. Friendly, helpful and extremely knowledgeable about the adventure we were about to undertake, the staff and owner of gunflint lodge and outfitters were fantastic.
All right here by your bearskin lodge cabin on minnesotas famed gunflint trail. Throw the boat in at the nearby gunflint lake landing when you want to hit the water. It has timelines that document the owners of lodges still active and those that the government bought out in the 70s. Gunflint lodge rests on the shores of gunflint lake, a combination of thrilling recreation, privacy and stunning beauty. These seldom visited dirt back roads all have a great combination of wetlands and younger growth forest making them your best bet. Situated right on devil track lake, we offer six cozy lodge rooms, three 3bedroom vacation cabin rentals through devil track vacation rentals at skyport lodge, and onsite dining at raven rock grill. She wrote of her adventures and travel in a weekly column for the cook county newsherald for fortyfive years and is the author of woman of the boundary waters minnesota, 1994. This collection of recipes is a readers cookbook organized by season with introductory essays by chef ron berg. Elegant northwoods dining ebook written by ron berg. Hot chocolate with whipped cream and cookies, wine by the glass or bottle, and an array of primarily minnesota beers surly, summit, lake superior, voyageurs, and more are also available in the lodge anytime. Gunflint northwoods outfitters employment opportunity. Hungry jack lodge newsletter get hjl news, events, and specials right in your inbox.
This property is currently available for sale and was listed by lake superior area realtors, inc. Enjoy hearty, northern minnesota meals in the lodge, and enjoy the. Two dirt roads off the gunflint trail in particular come to mind when people ask where the moose are at. The gunflint trail begins in grand marais and meanders 57 miles north and west towards the boundary waters canoe area and the canadian border.
If you are coming up to gunflint for the holidays i hope you enjoy the decorations as much as we do. Skyport lodge is a rustic north woods resort near the gunflint trail, eight miles from grand marais, minnesota. Lakeside cabins in the minnesota northwoods bordering. Nestled amid tall pines and old cedars, you will find plenty of peace and quiet. Ron berg is executive chef at the gunflint lodge, a premier northern minnesota resort, and is coauthor with sue kerfoot of the gunflint lodge cookbook. We offer different ride lengths with a variety of views of the superior national forest. Since 1976, friends and neighbors on the upper gunflint trail have been organizing the gunflint trail canoe races. When you are ready to get away, hestons lodge is waiting for you. Gunflint trailblazers book clearwater historic lodge. County road 12, also known as the gunflint trail, or county stateaid highway 12, is a 57mile 92 km paved roadway and national scenic byway in cook county, minnesota, that begins in grand marais and ends at saganaga lake in the boundary waters canoe area wilderness bwca, near the u. Check out webcam videos and images from many cook county communities, resorts and outfitters.