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Featured Member: Oak Point Resort

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013

Now that it’s finally starting to feel like spring in Minnesota, there is no better time to book your summer stay at Leech Lake! Oak Point Resort is the perfect place for this year’s family vacation.

 

Nestled in the Chippewa National Forest, Oak Point Resort is the only resort located on the east side of Steamboat Bay. This makes it the perfect secluded spot to relax and enjoy your family time. Oak Point offers 2 and 3 bedroom cabins that have all recently been remodeled. All the cabins are maintained year round and are fully equipped with kitchens, bathrooms, BBQ grills, fire pits, a picnic table and lawn chairs. Depending on which cabin you choose, you get your own deck or porch to enjoy and some cabins also have air conditioning to make your stay even better. A sandy beach with swimming area is right out the front door of these lake view cabins.

 

If you would prefer to bring your camper or tent, Oak Point also has 5 RV sites. All the sites are equipped with water, sewer and electric hookup.

 

To take advantage of the wonderful Leech Lake fishing, Oak Point offers boat rentals, including canoes, a pontoon and fishing boats.  Paddle boats and kayaks are also available for you to enjoy a day on the water.

 

If you prefer to get away from the water for a while, Oak Point Resort is near many hiking and biking trails, golf courses and casinos.

 

After a day of fun in the sun, the huge fieldstone fireplace in the main lodge is the perfect place to relax. The lodge is a great gathering point for guests and also offers a pool table, ping pong, foosball, other games and snacks.

 

If you’re looking for a vacation spot this summer where you play on the lake all day and enjoy the sunset with a campfire at night, Oak Point Resort is the place for you. Book your Leech Lake vacation today!

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Featured Member: Anderson Northland Lodge

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013

Summer is only 2 months away! The weather is getting warmer and the time to start lounging on one of northern Minnesota’s manylakes, Leech Lake. A great place to take in the sun and enjoy Leech Lake is at Andersons Northland Lodge located in Walker, MN.

 

Andersons Northland Lodge has over 27 years of experience and founders of the Anderson Family Resorts.  Their goal is to make sure that all of their guests have the comforts of home while away from home.  Northland Lodge is a kid friendly resort with sandy beaches, clear water, sand volleyball, bonfires, and much more to keep everyone happy and having fun all day!

 

Not only do they provide fun to last the whole day but they also have amazing places to stay. Northland Lodge has seventeen MN lake home rentals. All have full kitchens, linens, BBQ grills, TV/DVD and are all fully furnished. They also have screened in porches and decks that are the perfect places to wind down at the end of the day and watch the sun set on Leech Lake.

 

If that wasn’t enough, they also offer amazing Leech Lake fishing packages for groups as small as 2 and as big as 9. You catch them and they clean them, so all you have to do is fish Leech Lake and relax.

 

Leech Lake is a great lake in a great state. Northland Lodge is devoted to making sure you have an amazing time on Leech Lake and once you do, don’t forget to check out what the local towns have to offer from restaurants to home town shops. From morning to night you are sure to have a great time while staying on Leech Lake in Walker, MN.

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Featured Member: Brindley’s Harbor Resort

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

Brindley’s Harbor Resort is located on Leech Lake and only 15 miles away from Walker, MN. Brindley’s offers a variety of activities to keep you and your family having fun for hours all year round. In the fall you can take in the beautiful warm colors of fall. The winter creates a snow blanket over the north woods which makes Brindley’s a truly beautiful winter wonder land that you can travel through by snowmobile. Finally, in the summer Bridley’s offers everything from water sports to land activities to fit everyone’s liking.

 

Lodging at Brindley consist of cottages and houses with up to five bedrooms. All have refrigerators, microwaves, stoves, electric coffee makers, kitchen utensils, toasters, ceiling fans, clock radios, heaters and bedding. They also feature lakeside decks or a screen porch, grills, picnic tables, and outdoor furniture. Not only do they have all these things butalso offer a vast amount of perks for staying at Brindley’s on Leech Lake.

 

They offer the choice of pre-ordering and delivering your groceries! They do the shopping and you get to spend more time relaxing and having fun with the family. You can email, fax or call to order your groceries and they will be waiting for you in the cupboards and refrigerator of your cottage.  Other perks include the lodge with games, books, and cable TV. You are also provided with scheduled activities that include treasure hunts, campfires, fishing contest and more.

 

This wonderful Minnesota resort on Leech Lake has a lot to offer year round but also make sure to check out localattractions like the snowmobile trails, local restaurants, golf courses, local shopping and more while staying at Brindley’s Harbor Resort.

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Spring is around the corner

Thursday, March 14th, 2013

Although it is still cold and snow is still on the ground spring is on its way, slowly but surely. With spring brings new activities and more opportunities to travel and be outdoors.  Leech Lake offers a vast amount of activities to choose from like golf, fishing, hiking, biking, boating, sailing, and a lot of family fun.

 

Golf for starters is something to consider trying when you visit Leech Lake.  Leech Lake has four wonderful golf courses to choose from. They have LongBow Golf Club, the area’s new 18-hole golf course which is open to the public. Another is Tianna Country Club located 2 miles south on Hwy 34, Tianna is also open to the public. Wedgewood Golf Course and Driving Range along with Wildwedge Gold and Mini Golf are both 9-hole courses and are sure to be great places to practice your swing.

 

When it comes to hiking and biking Leech Lake offer so many trails to choose from you won’t know where to start. There is Heartland Trail located just south of Walker which is one of the oldest paved trails in Minnesota’s North woods. It offers breath taking views and a hiker’s paradise. Paul Bunyan State Recreational Trail is another you should be sure to visit.  It’s an easy going trail that offers beautiful scenery. There are also many trails you can bike through and enjoy the fresh spring air.

 

Lastly, another thing to think about with spring approaching is what most venture to Leech Lake for, which is, fishing. Leech Lake in Cass County is about 112,000 surface acres and 150 feet in depth at its deepest point although a majority of the lake is roughly35 feet deep. Leech Lake in Walker Minnesota is a great place to take the family to teach them how to fish or enjoy each other’s company while fishing. Leech Lake and the lakes around it offer a wide variety of fish like, walleyes, pike, muskies,  crappies, sunfish, perch to name a few.

 

Leech Lake in Walker, Minnesota is a great place to visit this spring. Leech Lake offers many outdoor activities to keep your family having fun for hours. So if you are looking for a place to visit this spring Leech Lake is the place for you. Check out one of our many Leech Lake lodging options from hotels to resorts and book your stay today!

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FEATURED MEMBER: Chase on the Lake

Thursday, August 30th, 2012

Chase on the Lake is a premier Minnesota resort offering visitors a unique experience that can’t be found anywhere else. This is a resort located on the shores of Leech Lake and also in the heart of downtown Walker, MN. Chase on the Lake offers a unique mix of the great outdoors and historic luxury. Some of the notable amenities offered at Chase on the Lake include the 502 Restaurant with patio seating, the Cooper Door Aveda Spa, Chaser’s Bowling Alley and indoor heated pool and hot tub, and a number of outdoor activities to choose from year round. A manager at the resort commented


“there is a wide range of activities for just about anyone or any family – the dads who want to go fishing, or the moms that want to go shopping or to the spa, and a bowling alley for the whole family.”


This MN resort is very historic, incorporating elements of elegance, charm, and warmth. While talking with Adam, a manager at the resort, he described the atmosphere at the resort to be


“very laid back with a kind of nostalgic feel.”


He explained that there is quite a bit of history there, having been there since 1922. He talked about the lumber yard that once occupied the property and an infirmary that was there for injured soldiers in a nearby battle. He says everyone has a story to tell about the Chase, be those visitors, locals, or owners.


The resort offers a variety of rooms including classic rooms, lake-view rooms, state of the art rooms, 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom condos, as well as ownership opportunities with the Lakeside Condos. Chase on the Lake attracts a wide variety of visitors from romantic weekenders to snowmobilers and wedding parties. A large attraction to the area and to the resort is the Ealpout Festival, which can get very rowdy and fun for people. Also, Moon Dance Jam brings in a couple of bands every year, Adam adds,


“Kiss stayed here last year!”


Leech Lake is known for being a premier lake in the state of Minnesota; it has a great reputation. Having a resort on this lake is just great. In addition to the beautiful lake and amenities offered, Adam points out,


“it is in downtown Walker – It just can’t be beat!”

 

 

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FEATURED MEMBER: Country Inn Walker

Thursday, August 23rd, 2012

Country Inn Walker
Looking for an affordable Minnesota getaway with proximity to endless activities and attractions? There is no better place to stay than the Country Inn Walker. The Country Inn Walker has built a reputation of clean rooms and excellent customer service over the years. This Country Inn is much different from a typical hotel stay, as June LeBlanc (G.M) puts it,


“It is on a more personal level, we like to make people feel at home while they are here.”


The staff will do what it takes to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. Although they don’t have bag boys, they will go out of their way to carry guest’s luggage. Guests are also greeted to the Inn with fresh baked cookies and coffee available 24 hours a day. Some other notable amenities offered at the Country Inn include a pool and hot tub, continental breakfast, whirlpool suites, and complimentary Wi-Fi.


This Inn appeals to a variety of people including fishermen, bikers, families, couples, and others. The fishermen enjoy being able to fish during the day, hot tub at night, and enjoy a continental breakfast in the morning before they go back out to fish Leech Lake. The lake is less than a mile away with just a frontage road between the Inn and Leech Lake. Families enjoy the indoor pool as well as the MN bike trails that go right by the Inn. The Inn is also very close to downtown Walker, MN where there is a variety of activities for adults and children. Walker is a destination for many bikers. Many of them find the Country Inn Walker to be a perfect place to stay while they bike the trails. June explained,


“One group of cyclists has been coming back here for 8 years to bike all the trails over their week stay at the Inn.”


When I asked June her favorite part of running the property, she did not hesitate to say, “The people!” June explained her interest in talking with new people. She went on to tell me about a group of Vietnam vets that stayed at the Inn last summer that hadn’t seen or spoken to one another in 34 years! It sounds like a diverse group of people can be found at the Country Inn Walker, as well as countless activities to occupy ones time!

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FEATURED MEMBER: Ivanhoe Resort

Wednesday, August 15th, 2012

Ivanhoe Resort

I had the opportunity to speak with the owner of Ivanhoe Resort of Walker, MN. Mary and her husband have owned and operated the Ivanhoe Resort for about 35 years. It has only switched ownership 4 times since it was built during the depression! Mary was inside taking a break when I called. It was the first nice spring day of the season and they were working to get the water turned on and the docks in the water! She said running constantly is pretty normal in the spring! She was happy to take a break and share some details about the resort!


She describes their Minnesota resort as a “family resort” appealing to families and fishermen alike. They offer guests all kinds of complimentary recreational amenities including badminton, shuffleboard, volleyball, canoes, kayaks, playground, game room and a bonfire every night the weather permits! The resort also features nice cottages, a lodge, boats and motors for guests to use, a bait house, fish cleaning house, and weekly fishing seminars. They are located in a harbor with covered docks for the use of guests. Mary pointed out that the lake is great for fishing, but also for water skiing and other water sports. She says, “no one gets in the way of each other because the lake is so big! And if it’s windy, you can always find a bay to go to that is calm.”


The Ivanhoe Resort is within 3 minutes of entertainment in the Walker area with supper clubs, art galleries, tackle shops, churches, golf courses, a movie theater, additional hiking trails, and shopping for everyone! They are just one mile from the Northern Lights Gaming Emporium, 20 minutes from the Deep Portage Conservation Reserve, and 45 minutes from the Itasca State Park!


Mary described the overall atmosphere at the resort to be “laid back and very relaxing,” which is exactly the feeling I got just talking with her. With the seclusion of the resort, right on the water, and so close to nature it seems like an escape from real-world! Mary said her favorite part of running the property is “meeting all kinds of different people from all over.” Ivanhoe Resort is a popular place for newcomers and regular seasonal visitors. They are a Minnesota vacation destination for many leisure seeking travelers, sport fishermen or leisure fishermen, and recreation seeking visitors. Once people go there one time, they are likely to be repeat visitors. Mary comments on her repeat visitors and series of generations that have been coming back for years and says, “we watch them grow up and bring their children!”

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Leech Lake Area Activities

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

The Leech Lake area is one of abundant scenery, great history and endless entertainment. This is a destination for vacationers, couples, families, groups, day trippers, adventure seekers and more.

 

Leech Lake is one of the largest lakes in Minnesota; covering about 112,000 surface acres! It offers anglers a world-class fishing experience. The irregular shape of the lake and the many bays give this lake about 201 miles of shoreline, much of which consists of a mixture of gravel, rubble and boulder. This mixture is used primarily by the spawning walleye, which are plentiful in Leech Lake. Along with the large number of walleye, there is also excellent fishing for muskies, large and smallmouth bass, perch, crappies and sunfish.

 

Leech Lake is also a great destination for families and groups. People enjoy spending time along the sandy shores of the lake. There are all kinds of water sports that are popular on the lake including: water skiing and wakeboarding, knee boarding and tubing, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, jet skiing, boating, paddle boarding, and much more. Along the shoreline people enjoy games of volleyball, shuffleboard, jumping on water trampolines, swimming, floating, and relaxing. The entertainment on the lake is truly unlimited!

 

Off the lake, many people enjoy hiking and biking the surrounding trails in the area. The Leech Lake area consists of trails along the Shingobee River Valley offering hikers a great 8 mile hike. The Heartland Trail is Minnesota’s oldest paved trail with miles of beautiful scenery. Lake Erin Interpretive Trail is a nice 5-mile hike around Lake Erin. Mi-Ge-Zi Trail is a pleasant paved trail, 4 miles long, great for both hiking and biking. It is located in the Chippewa National Forest and routes around Pike Bay and Cass Lake. The North Country National Scenic Trail cuts through the Chippewa National Forest and is part of the longest continuous footpath in North America! Oak Point Trail, Paul Bunyan State Recreational Trail, Shingobee Trail, and Stony Point Recreation Area Trail, are some of the other trails in the area. Near to the area is the world famous Itaska State Parks with its own trail system with trails leading over the Mississippi River and beyond!

 

In addition to all of the lake activities, hiking, and biking, many people are attracted to the Leech Lake area for the great selection of scenic golf courses of northern Minnesota. There are also a number of casinos in the area where people enjoy bingo, blackjack, poker machines, and much more! The area also offers adventure tours including sightseeing, community events, and resort visits. There are also a number of museums to explore in the area, wineries, and breweries.

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