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Cook, Minnesota

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  • Tower, Minnesota

    Canoe to Loon Lake from Entry #14

    The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is located in the northern portion of the Superior National Forest in northeastern Minnesota. What once used to be covered by glaciers is now home to approximately 1.1 million acres of land with 1,200 miles of canoe routes. Permits are required for access...
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  • Ely, Minnesota

    Hike the Bass and Dry Lake Loop

    6.3 mi / 518 ft gain
    This is a moderate trail, that gets a bit steep at times.  Great views of the lake and has lots of spots to stop for a quick snack.  Trail is well maintained, and there is a fun waterfall, which is great to splash around in.   The trailhead is super close to Ely, MN and has bathrooms.   Make sure...
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  • Orr, Minnesota

    Hike Blind Ash Bay Trail in Voyageurs NP

    4 mi
    This trail starts either in the parking lot near the Ash River Visitor Center, or from the Kabetogama Lake overlook. We started from the Visitor Center since we were already there for a ranger program.The begins with some uphill but soon levels out and is mostly just a rolling trail that winds th...
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  • Orr, Minnesota

    Participate in the Old North Canoe Program in Voyageurs National Park

    Visiting Voyageurs National Park was the highlight of our summer last year. Full of history, beautiful scenery, and plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities, this park is a gem! Although its difficult to get to, the drive up to northern Minnesota is definitely worth it.We camped at the Wooden...
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  • Ely, Minnesota

    Kawishiwi Falls

    4.0
    1 mi / 121 ft gain
    The trail to Kawishiwi Falls begins at the parking lot and winds through a wooded trail with minimal elevation gain. There are several different vantage points of the falls that are accessible from the trail (above, below, and from the side). The trail is also part of the portage between Garden a...
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  • Kabetogama, Minnesota

    Canoe or Kayak Lake Kabetogama

    4.8
    Lake Kabetogama is located in Voyageurs National Park and is one of the main attractions for the park. We saw so many vehicles with boat trailers in every parking lot. There are houseboat campsites, lots of fishing, tour boats, rental canoes and kayaks. Since we don't own our own boats, we rente...
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Camping and Lodging in Cook

Pfeiffer Lake
Cook, Minnesota

Pfeiffer Lake

Echo Lake (Minn)
Orr, Minnesota

Echo Lake (Minn)

Jeanette Lake
Crane Lake, Minnesota

Jeanette Lake

Fenske Lake Campground
Ely, Minnesota

Fenske Lake Campground

Birch Lake Campground
Ely, Minnesota

Birch Lake Campground

Whiteface Reservoir
Makinen, Minnesota

Whiteface Reservoir