Get ready for fantastic fall hunting and fishing. September is incredible for bear and walleye combo trips at this unique ELY, MN resort. Located on a border lake, this location is an exception to specific USA/Canada laws.Two large bear areas with trophy size bears and premium walleye fishing. Up for some Canadian trophy fishing at its best? A twenty minute boat ride from camp will bring you to Hale Bay, Canadian Channel, Pound Net Bay and the Rat River Bay system. Fish on! During February and March they also have Wolf hunts. IN-FISHERMAN MAGAZINE has called Rainy Lake an explosive small mouth bass fishery. The beaches and wilderness areas offer convenient areas to stretch the legs. Stokes Bar Resort is supplied with propane grills and a tank of propane, fish cleaning house and freezers. Check out the full listing, gallery and rates or even just send a message directly to the owner at our website at www.rentminnesotacabins.com.
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Looking for #Cool #Winter Events in #Minnesota? Look No Further Than This Blog Here!
There is no reason to be cooped up in the house during winter time. There is so much to see and do in Minnesota that you have no excuse. Mark your calendars boys and girls, we still have plenty of winter ahead of us!
Ice Fest
Have some hard water fun on Pelican Lake says Breezy Point’s 20th annual Ice Fest! This free festival runs from January 9th– through the 10th. Start your weekend off right with a community bonfire at 7 p.m. on Friday and enjoy the warmth as you prepare for a fun filled Saturday filled with hot air balloons, radar runs hockey tournaments, Horse Drawn Trolley rides and much more. Don’t let the cold slow you down too bad, they also have snow golf at 10 am starting on Saturday while the kids participate in fishing program designed for their age group. Hop on a dogsled race to round off the afternoon and sit back and relax while enjoying a spectacular view of the fireworks that begin at 6:30 on Saturday. Hint** Buy a blinkie button for only 5.00 dollars and receive specials off your drinks, meals, apparels, and rides all weekend long! The button pays for itself! For a list of places to stay look at: and for more information click here:
Ice Box XXXV
As this small town borders Canada, it is not uncommon to think of International Falls as an “Icebox”. It most certainly doesn’t scare the locals going indoors for festivities either! The Icebox days are packed with wild and wacky events such as Frozen Turkey Bowling, Freeze yer Gizzard run (Just what you might think), a smooshing race ( a race where you put 2×4 planks underneath your feet and um…race), and a nice body warming chili cook off. Multiple events such as spaghetti dinners, BARGO, BINGO, Ugly hat contests and can crushing contests polish off this frigidly cool festival. For a list of vacation rentals nearby to make this Northern Minnesota vacation complete, check out: Marcell Vacation Rentals For more information, click here: Ice Box
International Eelpout Festival:
One of the most unique festivals in Minnesota might have you marking your calendar every year for these three days in February for the following years to come. This festival is named after the ugliest bottom dweller, this fun filled festival might not be the best for the weak at heart. This is a weekend long winter party event that hosts a Bonfire, beer pong tournaments, mechanical bull riding, Polar Plout Plunge, Pout Derby, and it’s not complete until you watch the Bikini Ice Fishing Contest, guys! Mark your calendars for Feb. 19th –Feb. 22nd. For places to crash, visit: Walker Vacation Rentals For more information, click here: Eelpout Website
The 31st John BearGrease Sled Dog Marathon
This isn’t any ordinary marathon, this is the longest sled dog race in the lower 48 states. This is an opportunity to see some of the most competitive dog sled racers compete in some of the most rugged terrain around the Sawtooth Mountains. This race is a qualifier for the famous Iditarod Race in Alaska. Attend the 6 p.m. Friday Gala with cocktails, view the Cutest puppy contest or huddle around a bonfire drinking hot chocolate with the others. There is even a large Purse winning at the end! You can book your vacation with this amazing 4 bedroom vacation rental here: Duluth Vacation Rental
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#Michigan Fall/Winter Vacation Rentals- It’s Time to Start Thinking….
It’s that time of the year, we’re all sitting by the fire under blankets and catching up on quality reconnection with our friends and love ones now that the cold weather is here to stay. We start experimenting with pumpkin desserts and warm drinks. We catch up on the movies by the fireplace and connecting the rest of the puzzle pieces together as we laugh about our summer memories. What better way to spend the holidays at a vacation rental? You tend to surround yourself with lots of people, lots of cooking, and we all need space to stretch out and really relax. Can you do that at your home? We have rounded up the top 5 places to rent in Michigan for your next holiday getaway. Continue reading
Have you planned your winter getaway in MN this year?
Who says you should hole up in your home all winter?? If we are to be in Minnesota for the winter, we must embrace everything that goes with it. That means the sweater socks, the packing snow, ice fishing, the winter festivals, winter brews and ice sculpting challenges. One thing is for sure though, try skiing in Minnesota. We suggest taking a week in the winter and booking your next minnesota vacation rental for your next skiing vacation.We have rentals near the Lutsen Ski Resort. We have made it easier for you to do this. Check out our Minnesota skiing page to see specific towns and minnesota ski resorts. Booking your winter getaway in minnesota vacation now ensures that you get the best rates and dates for your needs.
Snowmobiling in NY tops this year’s must do list this winter
We all like to explore and try different things out but we are calling it the year of the snowmobile. This sport is growing in popularity and we can see why. A chance to glide through white capped foresty with mountains in the background will have us saying “See you later, gator” to the Big Apple and saying “Why hello there” to the areas most known for heavy snowfalls such as the area within Hamilton County. There is bound to be a poker run, a race, a weekend festival every winter in this county so choose your event and then head over to our page to see a Long Lake snowmobile trail map, view cabin rentals for the weekend and watch pretty rad (do they still say that anymore?) videos. Tupper Lake, near the Tug Hill region, is also gaining in popularity for snowmobilers for the hard work and dedication to the trails around thea area. Be sure to check those out too!
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NY snowmobiling and vacation rentals
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Wisconsin snowmobile trails and vacation rentals
Michigan snowmobile trails and vacation rentals
Minnesota trails and vacation rentals
The Best of Wisconsin Snowmobile Trails
All in all, Wisconsin is a winter wonderland of snow for avid snowmobilers but to fit our criteria for the best areas for snowmobile trails in Wisconsin, it had to be more than just snow and trails. The area needed events, clubs, and hundreds of miles of well groomed trails. When people look for snowmobiling in Wisconsin, they want the true effect. The long weekend or week vacation in a Eagle River cabin, sitting by the fire after a long day of zipping by on a snowmobile, and nobody gets that like we do. We actually dedicated a whole page to avid snowmobilers looking for a winter cabin rental in Wisconsin, complete with videos, cabin pictures, and things to do in the area.
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You would be crazy to miss these 4 Winter Events in #Wisconsin!
With these sub zero temps, who can blame us for wanting to find something good about winter? It doesn’t have to keep us inside and miserable with the cat that has allergies (just saying). It can be exciting and fun. These events are just a few (but really stellar) that you should escape to. Just wait and see.
Racine’s Big Chill Pro Jan. 9th-1/11
This is Wisconsin’s 25th year in being the People’s Choice competition for snow sculpting. Winner goes to the U.S. world championship! Enjoy family fun friendly activities and snowboarding to the Big Chill in downtown Racine. Enjoy the Rail Jam!! Thousands of visitors each year, make this one of the most successful winter events in Wisconsin.
St. Germain’s Radar Race Jan. 30- Jan. 31
Between fun runs and speed runs, shootouts and fly racing ice drags, this is the crowd with a need for speed, and perhaps, beautiful women and beer. The radar run highlights some of the fastest and most groomed tracks in the Midwest. Watch the demo rides, the Bikini race and drink a beer in the Sprecher beer tent if observing is more your thing. It’s hard to really explain, so watch the video here!
Phillip’s Winter Fest Jan. 24th-Jan. 25th
Phillips comes alive during Winter Fest with snowmobile races, parades, lawn more races (yes, that’s what we said, lawn mower races), face painting, ice fishing, snowshoeing and fireworks. Any of those strike your fancy? Maybe Tug of War will peak your interest, that can only be real fun in the winter when you knock the other team off balance. As if it isn’t weird already, they even have a keg toss competition. Check out the event at: EventCrazy.
Drummond’s Bar Stool Races Feb. 14th
This is a true “Up North” experience you should tell all your southern friends about. Nothing says I love you like spending Valentine’s day racing bar stools down a snowy hill but hey, is it ever fun?? Rules are pretty simple, there is beer at the end and cash prizes. We’re sold! Don’t quite get it? There is a video on their website!






