Posts Tagged ‘trips to leech lake’

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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Winter Activites

Friday, March 1st, 2013

Winter seems like it’s here to stay. Some of you may love the winter and never want it to end, but for those of you who are just waiting for spring and can’t think of things to do in Leech Lake don’t fret, we have year round activities to get you through what’s left of winter.

 

Leech Lake has a hand full of attractions to keep you preoccupied. The first one is to visit the Leech Lake Brewing Company.  Stop in a try one of their many beers and if you have a favorite you can purchase a growler and enjoy in the comfort of your warm home or while you stay at one of the many Leech Lake lodging options. There is also the Forestedge Winery in Laporte, MN located on the edge of the Paul Bunyan State Forest. Forestedge Winery and Farm offers not only many elegant fruit wines but they also have a gallery with fine crafts made by Minnesota Artists.

 

Another attraction around the Leech Lake area is horseback riding. This may be something you may have not considered trying in the winter but Pine River Riding Stable is open year round, 7 days a week.  They offer lessons, group riding and a petting zoo. They go by reservation so they do not have set times. You can give them a call and make reservations and enjoy a winter ride.

After you are done checking out the brewing company, the winery  and Pine River Riding Stable you can grab a bite to eat an one of our many Leech Lake restaurants like Café Zona Rosa, Luck Moose Bar and Grill, Iron Fire Bar and Grill, The Boulders and many more to choose from. Each one is sure not to disappoint your taste buds.

 

Leech Lake is filled with year round attractions to fill everyone’s needs. So book your stay at one of our many Leech Lake lodging options and see what Leech Lake has to offer you!

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Featured Member: Red Wing Lodge

Wednesday, February 6th, 2013

Leech Lake offers many amazing places to stay for your Minnesota vacation. One of these great places is Red Wing Lodge in Walker, Minnesota.  It is owned by the Benjamin family and they have been running it for the past 12 years, providing your family and friends with memories of a lifetime on Leech Lake.

 

Red Wing Lodge has 14 housekeeping cabins to choose from. All cabins include fully equipped kitchens, microwaves, sofa sleepers, Weber grills, air conditioning, cable television, free wireless internet and either a screen porch or deck.

 

The Red Wing Lodge not only offers  great fishing on Leech Lake, but also offers to clean your catch of the day while you relax on the sand beach, play a game of volleyball , horseshoes or shuffle board. You can also take in the sites of leech lake in one of their canoes or paddle boats that are free to cabin guests.

 

After a fun day of fishing, relaxing on the beach and hanging in the lodge don’t forget to check out all the local restaurants and attractions in the leech lake area. Whatever you’re after in a family vacation or fishing getaway Red Wing Lodge on Leech Lake is sure to please!

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34th Annual Eelpout Festival: February 14th -17th, 2013

Friday, February 1st, 2013

For three days every February, Walker, MN has drawn crowds of more than 10,000 people for a festival that celebrates what may be the ugliest fish in the world, the eelpout. People gather on a frozen Leech Lake – the 3rd largest lake in Minnesota – in the dead of winter to participate in a Minnesota tradition of eating good food, playing some interesting games, and celebrating a really ugly fish.

 

Now what exactly do you do on a frozen lake for three days? Well for starters, you can bring out your ice house and fish, but don’t expect them to drill your holes. If, after a few hours of fishing, you haven’t caught a thing, you can grab some food on the lake: anything from eelpout nuggets to walleye cakes. The Eelpout Festival also offers entertainment and activities like eelpout curling, a polar pout plunge, rugby, and the eelpout derby.  They have live music, dance parties, a fish fry, bull riding, and much, much more.

 

This year’s Eelpout festival will take place from February 14th through February 17th, 2013. To take part in all of the cold weather fun, all you have to do is purchase an Eelpout festival button for $10, which can be purchased online with only a $2.99 shipping fee, no matter how many buttons you order. Make sure to get your button before midnight on February 3rd, 2013. Buttons purchased after this date will be $15.

 

Come out to Walker, Minnesota on Leech Lake and join in on all the fun! Kiss an eelpout for good luck, and take in the sites. Until you experience it, you won’t get it.

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Leech Lake Area Activities

Wednesday, October 10th, 2012

The Leech Lake Area offers memorable year round vacation adventures, from a variety of recreational activities, to hundreds of miles of woodland trails, to fun events for the family year round! You will find  not only exceptional shopping in our quaint downtown area, but you will be able to indulge in a variety of restaurants ranging from elegant to boat accessible.

 

If you’re looking for something fun to do this October, the Leech Lake Area has many fun and unique Events! Comedian JR Redwater will be at Northern Lights Casino & Event Center on October 19th at 7pm. JR is an enrolled member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, and he’s been described as a “jolt of comedy lightening!” He’s appeared on Showtime & Native American Comedy Jam, and is now releasing his solo comedy special “Full Blooded Hilarious.”

 

The third Saturday of each month you can enjoy a pancake breakfast at the new Walker Senior Center! Stop by on October 20th between 7:00am and 10:30am. They also have a weekly schedule that include great activities such as card games, line dancing, B-I-N-G-O, and a nutritious lunch served every weekday at 11:30.

 

The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe is proud to announce the 3rd annual Treats For Tots on October 31st from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. This event will be held in three separate locations: Palace Casino Bingo Hall in Cass Lake, Northern Lights Casino in Walker, and the Morse Town Hall in Deer River. Expect many Halloween activities and CANDY! Kids are encouraged to come in costume and enjoy and Halloween fun. If you’re from out of town, book your stay in the Leech Lake Area today and take part in our October events!

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Featured Member: Hiawatha Beach Resort

Friday, September 21st, 2012

Hiawatha Beach Resort

The fall season is quickly approaching and the leaves are starting to turn here in Walker, MN! So don’t miss northern Minnesota’s colorful scenery and plan a MN fall getaway at Hiawatha Beach Resort. Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway with you and your loved one, a family vacation, a women’s retreat, or even a fishing getaway Hiawatha Beach Resort offers accommodations and amenities for every type of stay.

 

Located on the tranquil shores of Leech Lake, Hiawatha Beach Resort offers activities for every taste and preference. With free sporting equipment rental, our guests can play anything from croquet to kick ball. Even if you are simply looking for a quiet relaxing weekend, our large indoor heated pool and spa or movie viewing room might be just the place for you to kick back.

 

Named after the song “Hiawatha”, our establishment has been in business since 1920 when the very first guests were duck hunters who simply needed a place to stay and a warm meal. Since then we have flourished and evolved to hosting guests of all types! In 2006 our new Beach Lodge was built, which features a large lakeside banquet room that can accommodate any sort of event.

 

Whether it be music festivals, fishing tournaments, or a celebration for the 4th of July there is always something happening at Hiawatha Beach Resort! Weddings, family reunions, and even business meetings are a favorite at our scenic location.

 

Take full advantage of the breathtaking fall season, and plan your relaxing weekend at Hiawatha Beach Resort on Leech Lake, where there is something great for the whole family.

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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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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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