Minnesota 2016 Resort & Tourism Guide

Lake Vermilion Minnesota 2016 Resort & Tourism Guide

“Vermilion is one of the best multi-species trophy lakes in the state of Minnesota.”

– Al Lindner, Hall of Fame Angler Host of “Lindner’s Angling Edge” TV Minnesota’s Most Beautiful Lake Lake Vermilion We hear it all the time... Lake Vermilion’s 40,000 acres are a contrast, where you will find “I miss Lake Vermilion so much.” both rocky shoreline and sandy beaches; hundreds of small protected “Can’t wait until I’m there again.” bays and coves and vast open water; populated areas with services “Heading back to my favorite place in the world.” you need and miles of undeveloped forested lake shore. “I wish I was there now.” “Lake Vermilion is the most beautiful place I’ve ever been.” Vermilion provides a near wilderness experience while still enjoying unrestricted access and all the amenities and comforts of a first-class So what makes Lake Vermilion so special? What is it about this lake resort area. that touches people’s hearts and spirits? We can give you facts and We invite you to come and see for yourself why Lake Vermilion’s figures and tell you about what you will find here, but words fail to natural beauty and outstanding hospitality captivate so many. express what this lake means to those who experience it.

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Beyond the Lake, you can discover all NE Minnesota has to offer. Day trips to Duluth, Lake Superior, Explore and even Canada are easily managed.

relax Water, sun, and clean, clear air combine to make it easy to forget about work and responsibilities.

Reconnect With so many things to do, all ages and interests will find something to enjoy. Vermilion is perfect for a family or fishing vacation.

Throughout these pages you will find what you need to plan your Lake Vermilion getaway. Plus, you will learn more about things to see and do in all directions. Don’t wait – reserve your Lake Vermilion vacation today!

Lake Vermilion Resort & Tourism Association P.O. Box 159, Cook, MN 55723 • (218) 666-5850 • (800) 648-5897 • vermilionlodging.com Photo credits: David Kingsbury, The Wilderness Golf Course, MN DNR, Glenmore Resort, Paul Pluskwik Photography, Nick Skajewski, Cook Area Chamber, Lake Vermilion Chamber, Tami Wilfong, Pehrson Lodge, Paul Pollock–Pollock Guide Service and Timmy Peterzen.

2016 Lake Vermilion Vacation Guide 3 Phil Bakken Steve Amundson Darrel Brodeen Area Guide 218-753-2079 • 218-780-3385 Cell 218-780-5941 218-753-3098 • 218-780-1047 Cell Services [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] lakevermilionguidingcompany.com Captain Casey Sunsdahl Doug Knoer Matt “Mallard” Snyder 218-750-4510 218-780-7089 618-303-6056 Rob Bryers [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 218-780-7939 fishingvermilion.com lakevermilionguideservice.com mallardsmuskies.com [email protected] rbguideservice.com Cliff Wagenbach Tim “Buck” Lescarbeau Dave “The Legend” Schaeffer 218-753-2005 218-969-1022 218-753-2414 • 651-295-0320 Cell Mike Levy [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 218-753-2021 cliffsguideservice-lakevermilion.com vermilionwalleye.com Mike Estrin 319-850-1574 Cell Denny Van de Linde Lonnie Johnson 218-666-6054 218-666- 2910 218-780-3610 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] mikesguidefishing.com

The Lake Vermilion Guides League is a not for profit organization of local Minnesota guides dedicated to the promotion of fishing and associated activities, to the education of others in the art and joys of fishing, to the preservation and conservation of those natural resources that are important to fishing and to the enhancement of fellowship and camaraderie among fishermen. www.lakevermilionguidesleague.com

Hooked on lake vermilion – fishing Lake Vermilion provides a true Northwoods fishing experience. As the Northern southern-most Canadian Shield lake in Minnesota, Vermilion’s 40,000 For over a decade, Vermilion has had a protective slot of 24-36”, with one acres include features for fishermen not found on the state’s other large fish allowed over 36”. This has resulted in some huge northern. Today, fish lakes. There are, literally, hundreds of bays, coves, and islands, but because over 40” are not uncommon. the lake is well-marked you can be assured of safe navigation. Fishing on Musky ~ Largest PMTT tournament musky caught on Lake Vermilion! the “Big V” will give you memories to talk about all year. As one of the top musky fishing lakes in the country, Vermilion has become The history and continued success of our great fishing is helped by the close a fishery sought after by the most serious musky fishermen. Fish larger than management of a dedicated DNR fisheries management team based right 50” are often boated, and the state record is believed to have been broken on Lake Vermilion. This team conducts gill net, trap net and creel surveys, several times by Lake Vermilion fishermen, but never confirmed due to gathers year-class data and does annual stocking. Links to the full DNR catch and release ethics. reports can be found under “Fishing” on our website. Smallmouth/Largemouth Bass Walleye Lake Vermilion was always known for its great smallmouth bass fishing. Lake Vermilion has the reputation as being in the top ten lakes of Today, the smallmouth fishing is as good as it has ever been plus there is Minnesota for walleye. Vermilion was chosen years ago for a hatchery also a healthy population of largemouth bass. Vermilion has recently been location due the quality of the walleye genetics. Each year eggs are taken the site of several top bass tournaments. from Vermilion walleye, hatched, then reintroduced as fry into many lakes Lake Vermilion offers a wide variety of other fish to target, including perch, around the state - including millions put back into Vermilion. bluegill, crappie, rock bass, and pumpkinseeds.

4 2016 Lake Vermilion Vacation Guide A Fishing the midwest favorite location, lake vermilion minnesota By Bob Jensen in this body of water is healthy and inch range consistently on Fire-Ball jigs the Midwest. Lake Vermilion is one How would you like to visit a body of getting healthier. You can catch’em below slip-bobbers. They were on shal- of those places where you might, just water where your chances for catching spring, summer, fall, and winter. Lots low reefs. might, see one of these animals. They a musky, not just any musky, but an of them! Our return to Vermilion was in are certainly in the area, and in good extremely large one, are very good? Ok, ok, enough’s enough, the body of September. It was a blustery, drizzly, numbers. They’re just very shy. If you’re on the water early, your chanc- Are smallmouth bass more your thing? water we’re so excited about is Lake chilly day when we fished, and, as it Vermilion in northern Minnesota. often does, it took a while to find the es of seeing one of these animals is We know of a lake where the small- enhanced. mouth bass are plentiful and they grow Vermilion is one of those lakes with walleyes. But when we found them, big. lots of fishing opportunities for lots of they wanted to get caught. They were You’ll see plenty of other types of wild- big fish. Don’t misunderstand: Big fish of a perfect eating size. We sat on one life while visiting Vermilion. Deer, Maybe crappies get you excited. On the rarely come easy on any body of water. spot and caught twenty or thirty wall- eagles, loons, osprey and a host of other body of water we’re thinking of right On Vermilion though, they come easi- eyes in just a couple of hours. Again, birds and animals are abundant on this now, you can, if you target them, find er much of the time. Fire-Ball jigs tipped with minnows easy-to-reach body of water that can slab crappies in good numbers. We fished Vermilion in June a few were what they wanted. provide a wilderness experience. And And, of course, walleyes. Little wall- summers ago. The bite was tremen- Wolves, black bears, and moose are the fishing will almost always remind eyes, medium-sized walleyes, and dous! We took numbers of walleyes creatures of the wilderness. You don’t you of fishing on a remote body of big walleyes. The walleye population in the twenty three to twenty eight see them frequently anywhere in water. It can be that good!

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A The Legend & The Quarry D At Giants Ridge ★ Things to do... You’ll Never Get Bored ON LAKE VERMILION: Vince Shute Bear Sanctuary – The Sanctuary allows visitors to observe wild black Bois Forte Heritage Center – Dedicated to telling the Bois Forte Ojibwe story, as the bears and other wildlife in their natural habitat from the safety of an open viewing name Atisokanigamig, or Legend House, describes. In addition to the award winning deck. 80+ bears visit the sanctuary each season! displays in the museum, there is a birch bark dwelling and tipi on the grounds, and a TO THE WEST: path that leads the visitor to the remains of an 1866 gold mine. Minnesota Discovery Center – Museum, trolley rides, mini-golf, geology, genealogy, Fortune Bay – Owned and operated by the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, Fortune Bay events, walking trails and more. offers 2 floors of gaming excitement, including table games. Concerts and/or special Minnesota Museum of Mining – Climb aboard mining trucks, see the 1907 steam events monthly. Gaming casino open 24 hours,7 days a week. locomotive, and tour replicas of an underground mine and mining town. Mailboat Excursions – See over 80 miles of scenic Lake Vermilion as you ride along on the unique mailboat, which delivers mail to island residents six days a week. TO THE EAST: Dorothy Molter Museum – Dorothy Molter was the last resident of the Boundary Pier 77 – Come golf the most photographed mini-golf course in the country! 19 holes Waters Canoe Area. Drawing on her days as a nurse in Chicago, Dorothy “treated” her of challenging, unique play in a scenic atmosphere. BWCAW visitors with first aid and a homemade root beer-as many as 12,000 bottles a Tower Train & Depot Museum – The Depot, built in 1915, has been kept in near year! Come see how this remarkable woman lived. original condition. It houses a museum with hundreds of artifacts and photos. Also International Wolf Center – Tour the award winning “Wolves and Humans” exhibit, on-site is a newly renovated steam locomotive with railway passenger car and caboose, and observe the resident wolves in action. Daily programs. Educational studies and a two-room homesteaders cabin, monument to President McKinley, and picnic area. adventure vacations available. TO THE NORTH: The Edge, Cook – An 18 hole miniature golf course located at Elbow Lake Lodge.

6 2016 Lake Vermilion Vacation Guide North American Bear Center – Live bears in a 2-acre forested enclosure with pond and waterfalls may be observed through windows or from the outdoor observation deck. Hands-on activity and education area, video clips reveal intimate details of wild bear life in the woods, Featured theatre features the best in bear films. TO THE SOUTH: Attraction Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area – Open to OHVs, ATVs, 4x4 Jeeps and trucks. This 1200 acre site features recreation trails, scramble areas, hill climbs, obstacle and challenge courses, Soudan Underground Mine State Park - as well as facilities for training and competitive events. The 1-1/2 hour mine tour will take you 2,341 ft down Mineview in the Sky – View the Rouchleau group of mines from this 20-story overlook. The 200-ft into the earth where you will be treated to a 1/4 mile observation complex allows visitors to scan a three-mile long, 450 ft deep open pit. Nearby stands the train ride to the last and deepest area mined. Also “King of the Lode,” a 240-ton mining truck. home to a high-energy physics lab, where tours are Sisu Pioneer Homestead Tours – This three-hour long, caravan-style circle tour covers 15 miles of offered. The Soudan Underground Laboratory is the pioneer log structures, artifacts and implements dating back to the early 1900’s. The tour includes a stop leading deep underground science and engineering at the Finnish Heritage Homestead. laboratory in the US today. Scientists from around US Hockey Hall of Fame – Dedicated to honoring hockey by showcasing all levels of the sport. From the world have been working here for 25 years trying the Great Wall of Fame of Inductees, the Olympic Display, Gallery of Hockey Art, Mighty Duck to answer basic questions about the Universe. No Scoreboard, and historic exhibits of famed hockey memorabilia, this is a must visit for anyone interested state park sticker required. in hockey.

2016 Lake Vermilion Vacation Guide 7 Hiking, Scenic Drives & Nature ON (OR BY) LAKE VERMILION: Lake Vermilion State Park – The first roads, trails, docks and day-use picnic shelters are in place, along with a fishing pier and some boat-in Black Bay Trails – Includes an easy two-mile interpretative and an inter- campsites. Programs are also being offered. Development will continue mediate/advanced three-plus mile trail, dock site, and day-use picnic site. for several years. See beaver ponds, undisturbed forest, re-growth forest and panoramic views, as well as a variety of wildlife. Mesabi Trail – A multi-use recreational trail that will, when completed, stretch 132 miles from Ely to Grand Rapids and link over twenty commu- Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness – The 1.3 million acres of nities. the BWCAW contain over 1200 miles of canoe routes. Visitors can canoe, portage and camp in the spirit of the French Voyageurs of 200 years ago. Shore Lunch sites – Eight sites, all equipped with a safe dock, picnic table, Directly accessible from Lake Vermilion. fire ring/grate and a wilderness latrine. Discovery Auto Tour – This self-guided scenic driving tour includes two Superior National Forest – Lake Vermilion is almost completely sur- routes through the Superior National Forest featuring many interpreta- rounded by this 3.9 million acre boreal forest. The Superior contains tive stops and points of interest. The Echo Trail Tour circles all of Lake 445,000 acres of water, 163 nesting species of birds, and is the largest Vermilion, including a section of road between two areas of the BWCAW, Federal forest in the lower 48 states. while the Vermilion Falls Tour extends to the southern edge of Voyageurs TO THE NORTH: National Park. Orr Bogwalk – A half mile long Boardwalk through a variety of wetland Hoodoo Point – Picnic shelter, fishing pier, public beach. environments. See a wide array of wildlife from otters to eagles. Even catch McKinley Park – Picnic shelter, public beach. a glimpse of the carnivorous pitcher plant!

8 2016 Lake Vermilion Vacation Guide Voyageurs National Park – Traveling about 25 miles along the Vermilion River will take you to Crane Lake and the southern border of the Park. Voyageurs is a water-based park, although many hiking trails are accessible by car. Unlike the BWCAW, Voyageurs allows Featured motorized recreation. TO THE EAST: Attraction Bear Head Lake State Park – Voted as “America’s Favorite Park” in a 2010 campaign Vermilion Gorge & Vermilion Falls- sponsored by Coca-Cola. On the Vermilion River, which runs north for 40 miles from Lake Vermilion. The last part of the 1-1/2 mile North Shore of Lake Superior – View scenic rivers and waterfalls as they descend through Gorge hiking trail parallels the Vermilion River Gorge, a rocky cliffs and cobblestone beaches on their journey to Lake Superior. One of the most scenic drives in the country. rugged landscape of sheer granite cliffs and rock outcroppings. The Vermilion Falls is a cascading torrent of water, TO THE SOUTH: forced through a 10 foot wide opening in the granite. The Laurentian Divide – The starting point of three major water sheds where water flows north ¼ mile round trip trail to the falls and observation deck is of the divide towards Hudson Bay and the Arctic Ocean. Water flows east through the St. accessible and passes by three picnic sites overlooking the Lawrence Seaway to the Atlantic Ocean and water flows south to the Mississippi River into river. The original trail is also still maintained for hiking, the Gulf of Mexico. The recreation area has scenic overlooks, trails, and four picnic sites. offering a view of “The Chute” – a constriction in the Superior National Forest Scenic Byway – There are a total of 30 points of interest along this river that produces challenging rapids. 61 mile route, including many opportunities for breathtaking views and wildlife watching.

2016 Lake Vermilion Vacation Guide 9 Golf Courses – Championship Golfing ON LAKE VERMILION: TO THE NORTH: The Wilderness at Fortune Bay Resort 3 Brothers Vermilion River Greens, Buyck A week-long stay on 18 holes, 800-992-4680 9 holes, 218-993-2246 Recognized with numerous national awards from Lake Vermilion won’t opening in 2004 through 2014. TO THE EAST: Babbitt Golf Course be enough time to TO THE SOUTH: 9 holes, 218-827-2603 enjoy all the different Eveleth Municipal Course Ely Golf Club 9 holes, 218-744-5943 9 holes, 218-365-5932 golfing opportunities Hoyt Lakes Municipal Golf Course 9 holes, 218-225-2841 TO THE WEST: within an hour’s drive. The Legend at Giants Ridge, Biwabak Hibbing Municipal Golf Course There are thirteen The Quarry at Giants Ridge, Biwabak 9 holes, 218-263-4720 Both 18 holes, 800-688-7669 Mesaba Country Club, Hibbing courses to choose from, The Legend and the Quarry have received national 18 holes, 218-262-2851 including three 18-hole awards. Vermilion Fairways, Cook Virginia Golf Course 9 holes, 218-666-2679 Championship 18 holes, 218-748-7530 Wolf Ridge Golf Course, Angora 9 holes, 877-666-0218 challenges.

10 2016 Lake Vermilion Vacation Guide LISTED EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Check www.vermilionlodging.com for dates and details, plus concerts, Golf Courses – Championship Golfing calendar of Events state park programs and other events that are added throughout the year.

SEASONAL APRIL Maple Sugaring Season JULY Blueberries ripen End – weeds die and drop Farm markets in Cook and Tower. MAY Walleye and Northern spawn Tower-Soudan 4th of July SEPTEMBER Celebration Antique and Classic Boat Show JANUARY JUNE Tower – One of the oldest, largest and best Lake Vermilion – Beautifully restored or Fun Run MN State Flower Lady Slipper blooms celebrations in the area. 10K run, parade, replicated boats on display, some dating Tower, Babbitt, Ely – Snowmobile to children’s activities, booths, entertain- back to the 1920’s. Food and entertain- several checkpoints. Fundraiser to support Harbor Festival ment, fireworks! ment, awards. Tower – Juried arts and crafts show, local snowmobile trails. Chances to win Take-a-Kid Fishing over 200 prizes. music, food vendors, entertainment. Harvest Moon Festival – Ely Volunteers take kids between the ages of Art, crafts, food booths, entertainment. Mid – Wild Strawberries ripen 10 and 15 out for an afternoon of fishing. Wild Rice Harvest FEBRUARY Cook Timber Days Developed to share love and respect for Wolf Track Classic Sled Dog Race Cook’s celebration of the area’s rich log- the Lake and the great outdoors with the Fall Colors Ely/Tower/Cook – 60 mile race beginning ging history; parade; entertainment; art, fishermen of tomorrow. Hunting – upland small game, duck, in Ely, travelling to Tower, and on to crafts, food booths, and much more. Blueberry Arts Festival – Ely goose, bear, archery deer. Cook. A 30-mile, 6-dog race from Ely to 225 Art, craft & food booths, entertainment. Tower will also be run again this year. Land of the Loon Festival Virginia, Olcott Park – Largest ethnic OCTOBER Bay View Blast/Arctic Splash festival in northern Minnesota. Over 300 AUGUST Halloween Bash Lake Vermilion – Watch plungers jump exhibitors and 26 ethnic food booths. Embarrass Regional Fair Fortune Bay Resort Casino – Music, food into the icy waters of Lake Vermilion to Entertainment, parade. Embarrass – Horseback competitions, & drinks, costume contest. benefit the regional United Way. Food, End – weed beds are up / 68° water, mud run, parade, craft & food booths, flea music, auction, prizes, and more! Muskie, bass and panfish spawn. market, dance, children’s activities. NOVEMBER Rifle deer season

2016 Lake Vermilion Vacation Guide 11 Lake vermilion resort & Tourism assoc. Service - it’s what you expect (and what you deserve) Resorts and Cabins when you choose a vacation spot. Our members are dedicated There are so many to choose from – anything from large, to making your stay the best it can be. amenity filled modern resorts to nostalgic rustic cabins with classic “up north” character. You will find large lodges with Let our resorts treat you to a relaxing escape. Knowledgeable multiple bedrooms suitable for family reunions and cozy cot- staff will make sure your stay is enjoyable. Whether it’s point- tages perfect for a couple. Families, fishermen, honeymoon- ing out fishing “hot spots” or recommending the best dining; ers, friends traveling together – all will find a place that is just cleaning fish or building nightly campfires; greeting you at the right. dock, or providing activities for the kids – they are at your service!

Guest Reviews “Everything here is done right. Beautiful cabins, great service, “We want to thank you all for a wonderful week and very cleaner than our own home. Perfect place to fish in comfort. memorable trip. My wife caught her first large fish (northern) Great place for kids or couples.” and is still smiling about it. This was our first resort and can now see why people like doing it this way.“

12 2016 Lake Vermilion Vacation Guide www.vermilionlodging.com Hotels Campgrounds Our members include a large, full-service resort hotel, small Whether you are bringing a tent or a full size RV, there is a place mom-and-pop motel, and hotel style rooms at resorts. From for you. Besides the campgrounds, several of our resorts also have basic rooms to luxury suites, we have accommodations that campsites available. Look under “RV Sites/Campgrounds” on the will fit your needs. underside of this page to find all of the possibilities. Visit our website to check the dates you are looking for and book Houseboats directly with many of our members. Many consider a houseboat vacation as their dream trip. Take your lodging with you as you enjoy the full Lake Vermilion experience.

“The worst day at Vermilion is still better than the best day at “Your hospitality, the facilities, and the beauty of the area were work.” all without compare. We can’t wait to come again next year.” “The fact that the fishing was so outstanding for us simply “It was difficult returning to the fast, busy, hectic city! Your made our experience more memorable.” hospitality helped to make our vacation the best it could be.”

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TV ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Whirlpool Tub Firewood ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Fireplace Pets – Call to inquire ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Cook – Year round recreational activities and attractions Cook is a friendly, welcoming community at the gateway to the western end School, visitor center at US Forest Service Building on of Lake Vermilion. Cook’s variety of shops, services, resorts, and entertain- Highway 53 (BWCAW permits), art gallery, snowmobile trails, ment make it an attractive year round destination for visitors. River Street recreation center with T-ball, softball, and baseball fields, covered pavilion, in downtown Cook puts restaurants, shops, and entertainment all within a variety of worship opportunities and various faiths, counseling services, walking distance of each other. Other businesses are easily found in the newspapers, DVD/game rentals, laundromat, motel and campgrounds, annually published ‘Cook Area Business & Community Directory,’ pick one auto repair and dealerships, beauty and barber shops, veterinary service, up in town and see what our great community has to offer! credit union and two banks, yoga studio, restaurants, and a State DNR Air Services: Cook Airport has a lighted 4,000 ft. runway as well a cross office. wind runway. Commercial flights to the Cook area land at the Hibbing air- Retail Services in Cook: Bait shop, day spa, gift shops, grocery store with port. Passenger flights arrive at the Duluth and Hibbing airports. specialty meats, feed mill with custom products, greenhouse, garden shop, Medical Services: Fully-staffed Cook Hospital with emer- propane service, hardware store, building center, furniture store, movie gency room, Scenic Rivers Medical and Dental Clinics, optical theater featuring a gourmet coffee shop, and antiques. shop, ground and air ambulance services, nursing home, assisted living, fire and rescue services, rehabilitation and disability agencies, and www.cookminnesota.com drug store. P.O. Box 296, Cook, MN 55723 Other Services in Cook: City library with high speed wireless internet, the newly constructed K-12 North Woods

14 2016 Lake Vermilion Vacation Guide Good things come in small packages, Tower/Soudan on the east end of beautiful Lake Vermilion.

We invite you to visit the birthplace of Iron Ore mining in Minnesota newspapers, post office, contractors, realtors, guide services, travel in the cities of Tower and Soudan. Our communities welcome visitors to service and insurance. our stores and attractions on the shores of Lake Vermilion. Our harbor Retail services in Tower/Soudan – Groceries, gas, bait redevelopment project is well underway with the dredging of the river and tackle, card shop, liquor stores, gift shop, hardware and channel and harbor completed. Boat up the river from Lake Vermilion lumber, quilt shop, and convenience stores. to the protected harbor to shop and dine in Tower! Air Services – The Tower Airport has a paved, lighted 3,400 ft runway www.lakevermilionchamber.com and a seaplane base with self-service fuel available at both. There are passenger flights into airports in Hibbing and Duluth. PO Box 776, Tower, MN 55790 Medical Services – Scenic River Medical and Dental Clinics are adja- 218-753-2301 • 800-869-3766 cent to the Tower-Soudan School. Ambulance service, assisted living, and fire and rescue services are also available. Other Services in Tower – Churches, laundromat, service station, restaurants, coffee shop, banking, salons, car wash, fitness center,

2016 Lake Vermilion Vacation Guide 15 Don’t hibernate – celebrate! Try our winter and find new ways to enjoy Minnesota’s favorite season!

Winter on Lake Vermilion

No need to get cabin fever when you can ice fish, ski, snowmobile, snow- snowmobile from the front door of your lodging all around the Lake shoe, skate, play broomball or try bocce ball on ice. There are also events, where you will find food, beverages, gas and services available. shopping, dining, and gaming to fill your days and nights. Our winter • The 165 mile-long Taconite State Trail, which extends from Grand lodging hosts will help you make the best of the season. Rapids to Ely, runs through Tower. The trail has 8 shelters and links 4 Fishing - Lake Vermilion can be just as exciting in the winter as it is in State Parks – Bear Head Lake, Lake Vermilion, Soudan Underground the summer. Contact your choice of lodging to find out about options for Mine and McCarthy Beach. ice fishing. • At the eastern end of the Taconite Trail, the 65 mile Tomahawk Trail is Skiing - there are many well maintained cross country trails in the Lake a connection to the trail systems of the North Shore of Lake Superior. Vermilion area. Downhill fun is only a few miles away at Giants Ridge • From Tower, the Iron Ore Trail links to the Laurentian, Auro-Bi and with 35 runs, 2 snowboarding terrain parks, and a snow tubing park. Pequayan Trails where you can travel south. Snowmobiling – Lake Vermilion is the hub of • Just outside of Tower, the Taconite Trail hundreds of miles of interconnected trails. All intersects with the 135 mile-long Arrowhead Trail. The Arrowhead non-state trails are groomed and maintained by several active local snow- runs along the south shore of Lake Vermilion, and turns north near mobile clubs: Cook where it continues to International Falls. The trail system for • Staked, color coded trails criss-cross the lake each winter. You can Voyageurs National Park can be accessed from the Arrowhead.

16 2016 Lake Vermilion Vacation Guide 2016 Lake Vermilion Vacation Guide 17 HooDoo Point Stop and visit us Campground by boat or by car!

• Public Beach & Picnic Area • 2 Public Access Showers • 85 Sites w/Full Hookups • Hard Ice Cream Moosebirds • Olde Fashioned Candy Store General Store on Lake Vermilion Bait & Tackle • Lake Vermilion Clothing T-shirts ones on the lake! m c Sweatshirts ea • Great Fishing cr Souvenirs e ic t Groceries s e b Open May 1 to October 1 Fishing Boats e Pontoon Rentals h T Reasonable Rates! Lake House Rental Car: Hwy. 24 North of Cook Water: The back of Spring Bay hoodoopointmn.com 3068 Vermilion Dr. Cook, MN 55723 218/666-2627 218-753-6868 www.moosebirds.com

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18 2016 Lake Vermilion Vacation Guide Quality accommodations with superb service. 1-800-325-5780 • Beautiful Vacation Homes/Cabins • American Plan/Dinning • Rental Boats • Marina • Heated Pool

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forestlaneresort.com On Beautiful LAKE VERMILION Everett Scenic, secluded year-round vacation homes at the water's edge. Bay FAMILIES...FISHING...SNOWMOBILING www.glenmoreresort.com Lodge 218-753-1200 • Toll-free: 877-753-1200 The Ten Housekeeping Wilderness Cabins • 1-5 Bedrooms Championship Heated Pool • Sauna Golf Course Across the Furniture � Railings � Stairways Boat Rentals Bay! Spiral Stairways � Trusses Mantles � Fireplaces � Log Trim www.everettbaylodge.com Year-round vacation spot on St. Croix Stone 218-753-5115 beautiful LAKE VERMILION! 218-757-3329 1-800-249-3178 GOOD FISHING and FAMILY FUN 1820 Everett Bay Road 218-753-5503 • 800-826-6070 rusticrailings.com Tower, Minnesota 55790-8154 [email protected] Highway 169, Tower, MN 3393 Highway 53, Orr, MN 55771

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NOW AVAILABLE! All handicap accessible cabin on waters edge. Call Today! 1-800-777-4479 Ron & Margaret Johnson www.whisperingwindsresort.com (218)666-5453 (218)666-5699 or (800)964-6306 Box 1147, Cook, MN 55723 9084 Little Sweden Road • Cook, MN 55723 Free Fish e-mail: [email protected] Fish and relax on one of the most beautiful lakes in the world! Cleaning! www.lifeofrileyresort.com

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• 15 Room Hotel w/Cable TV • Groceries, Hot Stuff Pizza • Truck Stop w/Gas 316 Main Street • Snowmobile Trail Access Tower, MN • Fishing & Golfing Nearby • Free Wi-Fi 753-6097 • goodoldaystower.comLet Us Plan Your Entire Trip North! • Non-Oxy Gas Available GRILL HOURS: 6 A.M. GiantsRidge.com TO 10 P.M. 320 HWY 53 • Cook, MN www.vermilionhotel.com BiwBreakfastabik, Minnesot at 6 aa.m. Monday-Saturday, 866-409-6650 8 a.m. Sunday MOCCASIN POINT MARINE Boat/Motor and Canoe Rentals • Yamaha Outboard Dealer VermilionLodging.com Boat Storage • Boat/Motor Repairs and Services OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK IN SEASON For Everything Lake Vermilion 4655 Moccasin Point Road • Tower, MN 55790 218-753-3319 • www.moccasinpointmarine.com

20 2016 Lake Vermilion Vacation Guide Serving All Your Family Medical & Dental Needs In Cook & Tower www.scenicrivershealthservices.org COOK MEDICAL COOK DENTAL TOWER MEDICAL TOWER DENTAL 20 5TH Street SE, Cook, MN 12 S River Street, Cook, MN Located in the Former Tower High School Building Mon - Fri: 9 am - 5 pm Mon - Thurs: 8 am - 5 pm 415 N 2nd Street, Suite 2, Tower, MN Sat: 9 am - Noon Fri: 8 am - Noon Mon & Fri: 8 am - 5 pm Mon - Thurs: 8 am - 5 pm Appt: 218-666-5941 Appt: 218-666-5958 Tues - Thurs: 7 am - 5 pm Fri: 8 am - Noon Lynne Didrikson, M.D. Timothy Sprouls, DDS Appt: 218-753-2405 Appt: 218-753-6061 Bruce Garbisch, M.D. Duane Sushoreba, DDS Matthew Holmes, M.D. Bruce Baker, DDS Matthew Holmes, M.D. Richard Devorak, DDS Nicholas Vidor, M.D. Mary Duane Sushoreba, DDS Harold Johnston, M.D. Kathleen Mattison, DDS Frances Hughes, CNP Richard Devorak, DDS Nicholas Vidor, M.D. Ehab A Rezk, DDS Wendy Long, CFNP Wendy Long, CFNP Josie Lopez, M.D. Billing Questions: 218-666-5102 extension 2

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» Fishing, boating, boat rentals » Great views, sight-seeing, and trails • Free Checking » Snowmobiling, ice fishing or skiing • Boat Loans » Golf and Minutes to Casino! • Business Loans Free wireless internet. Great Views • Golf • Trails • Minutes to Casino (218) 666-5940 Travel ½ mile underground at Minnesota’s oldest iron ore mine www.northstarcreditunion.org [email protected] Lake Vermilion – Soudan Underground Mine State Park (summer entrance) 1302 McKinley Park Same people, 218-753-2430 or 1-800-474-5322 Soudan, MN 55782 9422 Hearthside Drive • Tower, MN 55790 218-300-7000 same great service! www.pikebaylodge.com • [email protected] mndnr.gov/vermilionsoudan

2016 Lake Vermilion Vacation Guide 21 www.cookmn.us [email protected] City Hall 218-666-2200

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RICA Smarter Home Solutions ME N Lake Country Power has energy A CIATIO B SO N E programs to meet your home or E S T A M A H R cabin’s energy needs—off-peak T water heating, air source heat pumps, W V y ground source heat pumps, 8-hour i e r l in t a d ce hu interruptible water heating, dual fuel li S t u f e S a n c and more. Rebates available. Contact View wild bears in their natural habitat. us today for more information. PO Box 77, Orr, MN 55771 218-757-0172 (Summer) www.americanbear.org Open May 28 – Sept. 4 5 – 8 p.m. 800-421-9959 Closed Mondays www.lakecountrypower.coop

22 2016 Lake Vermilion Vacation Guide Lake Vermilion Limestone Villa 1 Mile - Lake Vermilion Shoreline Waters Edge Panoramic View TOWER, MINNESOTA Private retreat offers COOK, MINNESOTA Pristine coastline on TOWER, MINNESOTA Custom 1 owner 3 lakeside master suites, 5 fireplaces, bar w/ one of the top 10 lakes in the USA. Rare re- Lake Vermilion home w/sand shoreline, pri- dance floor, wine cellar, lakefront patios, ex- treat includes private bay & island, 3 hand- vate gradual lot, beautiful Big Bay/Ely Island cellent swimming & dock. Generous lakeside made cabins on the waters edge, eagles nest, views! Cedar sided home w/4 car garage & patios for entertaining, wet bar seating 75 w/a walking trails, rock outcroppings, many build- boathouse. Chalet front great room at waters dance floor and wine cellar. Near airports ser- ing sites. Adjoins state forest land. Sauna cabin edge, two story tall windows, massive firepl, OFFERED AT $2,895,000 vicing large OFFERED AT $2,500,000 at the dock. OFFERED AT $650,000 lakefront private air- Private & deck. Perma- DETAILS 5 BD/6 BTH 14,558 SF DETAILS 4 BD/1 BTH 2,080 SF DETAILS 5 BD/3 BTH 3,200 SF 250 ft shoreline 2.2 ACRES craft. 1.1 mi shoreline 54 ACRES secluded. 245 ft shoreline 2.7 ACRES nent dock.

Pine Island Luxury and Solitude McKinley Park Sunsets Timber Island Tranquility TOWER, MINNESOTA Secluded like new TOWER, MINNESOTA Furnished! Capti- TOWER, MINNESOTA Tranquil family lega- Lake Vermilion retreat w/private sandy swim- vating Lake Vermilion yr-rnd retreat w/ cy property—whole East end of Timber Island ming bay, gradual lot, beautiful water views panoramic views, sandy swimming, gentle SW w/opp. shoreline mostly undeveloped wilder- w/opp. shoreline Fed. Forest adjoining BWCA! facing shoreline. Near beautiful McKinley Park ness, BWCA access. Short boat ride to town/ 1/2 log sided home. Vaulted great rm, hdwd & new state park. Remodeled 2014. Stnls/ marina. Large unspoiled lot, towering pines. flr., granite kitchen, lakeside master. Spacious Cherry kitchen. Heated garage. 2 docks, one a Main cabin on the point w/water on 3 sides, OFFERED AT $475,000 loft. Walk- OFFERED AT $494,000 patio dock OFFERED AT $675,000 shower bldg, out base- on point. dock and DETAILS 3 BD/2 BTH 1,402 SF DETAILS 4 BD/3 BTH 2,800 SF DETAILS 2 BD 650 SF 305 ft shoreline 6.3 ACRES ment. 300 ft shoreline 1.7 ACRES Boatlift. 1,967 ft shoreline 6 ACRES cabin.

"Janisch Realty helped make our dream come true! The purchase of our lake property was simply a breeze because of their dedication and expertise. We simply could not be more pleased with a Realty team!”- Tom and Rhonda

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Let’s Make Sold Happen For You Too! 218-780-6644 www.JanischRealty.com Return to: Lake Vermilion Resort & Tourism Association P.O. Box 159, Cook, MN 55723 (218) 666-5850 • (800) 648-5897

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IA distance Chart City Miles Hours Duluth 90 1.5 Mpls./St. Paul 210 3.5 Eau Claire 250 4.5 Fargo 250 5.5 Des Moines 460 7.5 Chicago 560 9.5 Omaha 600 9.5 Kansas City 660 10.5 Indianapolis 750 12 St. Louis 775 12.5 Denver 1130 17