Grand Marais
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With Lake Superior to the south and the Boundary Waters Canoes Area to the north, Grand Marais is one of the best outdoors towns in the North. Adventure in town on the rocky shores of Artist’s Point or head out into Superior National Forest to canoe one of the hundreds of inland lakes, hike a part of the 310-mile Superior Hiking Trail, or head up the Historic Gunflint Trail.
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Grand Marais, MN
First, things first - plan your trip well! There are many details that need to go into planning even a short trip into the Boundary Waters. Various websites and companies exist to help you plan and check off all of the boxes prior to your departure date. The bwca.com website is one I found to be ver...
Grand Marais, MN
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Trail's End Campground is located at the very end of the Gunflint Trail, a remote highway that cuts into the heart of the Minnesota Northwoods. Catch the Gunflint Trail in Grand Marais along Highway 61 on the North Shore of Lake Superior. From Grand Marais, you'll wind your way sixty miles along the...
Grand Marais, MN
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A trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area requires some planning ahead. First, you'll need to book a permit/reservation via recreation.gov. Specify how many people are in your group, the number of watercraft you plan to use and how many days you'll be in the BWCA. You'll also need to select a group l...
Grand Marais, MN
Beth Lake is part of the "Lady Chain" of lakes in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. It's secluded, serene and worth the trip, especially if you're up for an afternoon of cliff jumping. You can reach Beth Lake in half of a day, assuming you set out in the morning and are efficient with your time. But f...
Grand Marais, MN
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Cool off in the summer on Kadunce River Wayside Trail, a hike with small waterfalls that is accessible for the whole family. Follow the trail itself, or navigate down to the riverbed and wade your way upstream!
Grand Marais, MN
Begin your trip at the Seagull Lake boat launch at Trail's End Campground . The campground, located in Superior National Forest at the very end of the Gunflint Trail, is an hour and half drive from the nearest town of Grand Marais and is a great place to stay the night before. There are no motors al...