Hiking	Golf	State Parks	Biking
Sawtooth Mtn. Park	Lutsen Mtns. Skiing	XC Skiing	Snowmobiling

When spring dusts the last bit of snow off our mountains a whole new world is revealed. And it's fun for the whole family. Start at the new Hiking Center where you can pick up a map with tips on the best places to hike. You'll also find rental boots, backpacks, and child carriers to gear you up for a great day in the outdoors.

Care for something a little faster? Try the lift-serviced Alpine Slide at Sawtooth Mountain Park. Hop on your sled and cruise down an exhilarating half-mile of twisting, turning track to the base. It's amusement park fun the whole family will enjoy.

Perhaps your idea of an adventure is canoeing on a smooth glassy lake ... and spotting a moose on the shore? How about snagging the big one ... and landing it? Or maybe your perfect adventure is hiking along and discovering a new flower or checking the view from a lighthouse.

The North Shore Mountain Tram gives you the ultimate vantage point from which to view the Sawtooth Mountains and Lake Superior. Gently traversing the Poplar River Valley, the mountain tram takes you to the summit of the Shore's highest peak -- 1,000 spectacular feet above Lake Superior. Don't miss seeing the fall colors from up here!

The Lutsen, Tofte, Shroeder area likes at the heart of the Superior Hiking Trail -- a trail that truly lives up to its name. Called "one of the ten great ones" in the nation and one of the world's top twenty-five trails by Backpacker Magazine, it traverses ridges with stunning Lake Superior vistas, meanders through dense forest and past cascading rivers, and offers something for everyone from the novice to the expert.

If you want to enjoy the rugged outdoors without giving up the indoor pampering, then lodge-to-lodge hiking is for you. Your itinerary is planned, luggage shuttled, meals provided, and our area B&Bs, cabins, lodges, and resorts offer great options for individuals, couples, and families.

For more info go to www.boundarycountry.com

A stroke of genius.

Yards: 6,300 - Par: 72 -
Course rating: 70.9 -
Slope: 130

Superior National is so beautiful it may be hard to keep your eye on the ball. This 27 hole, 6,300 yard course winds through the Poplar River Valley, wraps itself around expanses of forest, and opens onto breathtaking Lake Superior vistas. (The incredible signature seventeenth hole with its 135 feet above-the-green tee off is a great example.) With this perfect combination of Northwoods charm and exciting challenge it's no wonder Explore Minnesota called it, "The Cadillac of Minnesota Golf Courses." For more info go to http://www.superiornational.com

Lutsen's Sawtooth Mountain Park is tucked into the ancient Sawtooth Mountain Range that anchors the coast of Lake Superior along the North Shore. Volcanic uprisings millions of years ago formed the dramatic escarpments and rugged terrain that now looms 1,000 feet above the coastline.

At the center of this range is the Lutsen Mountain Tramway, providing access to mountaintop vistas, a network of trails, and myriad of activities that allows guests to interact with this mountain environment. This melding of activities with the rugged mountain landscape is unique to Lutsen, making the Sawtooth Mountain Park the only mountain adventure park in mid-America. Come explore!

For more information go to www.lutsen.com

Eight State Parks.

Explore the best of the North Shore at eight spectacular State Parks. Every one of them has a river cascading through it, helping to carve a unique personality for you to discover. There are towering waterfalls. Scenic overlooks. Perfect picnic spots. Rugged backcountry. And more trails than you can explore in a summer. Enchanting views of spectacular rocky gorges, cauldrons, and cascading waterfalls beckon your presence at Cascade, Temperance, and Caribou Rivers. And there are historical sites like the landmark Split Rock Light House, one of the most visited lighthouses in the United States.

The secret's out. Our bike terrain is as widely varied as any you'll find anywhere. The scenery is unbeatable, and the possibilities are endless. No wonder world-class bikers flock to our trails. For the technical rider, single tracks and talus challenge the best. Novice riders find gentle terrain on which to get their bearings, where the only thing that will leave them breathless is the incomparable setting.

For more information go to www.lutsen.com

AT Lutsen, there's always more skiing. ALWAYS. Not only does Lake Superior provide our dramatic backdrop, it provides dramatic snowfall, too. It's steady 40-45 degree temperatures often keep us 10-15 degrees warmer in winter and cooler in spring that the rest of northern Minnesota -- giving us an early start on the ksi season as well as late skiing into April. And with 72 runs across four mountains, that means more time to ski them all.

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No matter when you come, you'll always find the North Shore Ski Trail in top form. Maintained by Lutsen-Tofte Tourism Association, state-of-the-art Pisten Bully trail groomers travel the entire system two to three times a week to ensure that your cross country ski experience will always be along some of the finest possible trail conditions — and some of the country's most beautiful trails.

BIKING

The North Shore Mountain Bike Trail System
The North Shore Mountain Bike Trail System offers a wide variety of terrain and some spectacular scenic riding. Whether you're a novice or an expert, you'll find plenty to like here. Trails range from Forest Service roads to backcountry trails; conditions vary from gravel to mud. Click here to see trail maps. For more information call 1-888-61NORTH.

The Superior Mountain Bike Trail System
A network of over 200 miles of marked trails offering a variety of experiences. From relaxing rides on the forest backroads to challenging, technical terrain for experienced riders only. For information and maps, Lutsen Tofte Tourism Association, 1-888-61NORTH.

The Lutsen Mountains Bike Park
Extending over four mountains and including 35 miles of marked trails. Serviced by chairlifts and the Mountain Tram. A combination of single track work roads, open slopes and ledge rock make this the most spectacular riding playground in the Midwest. For information call Lutsen Mountains at 218-663-7281.

ON THE WATER

Grampa Woo
Lake Superior Cruises. You've seen the water, now view the shore! Adventure cruises take you to remote locations along the shore on a 40 foot excursion yacht. Beaver Bay. Call for information. 218-226-4100.

Isle Royale Excursions
Motor Vessel Wenonah
Daily round trip to Windigo, mid-June - mid-September.
Motor Vessel Voyageur II
Overnight at Rock Harbor, May-October. From Grand Portage. 715-392-2100.

Cascade Lodge
Day and evening canoe trips. Guided excursions, all equipment provided. Evenings on Tuesday and Thursday. Day trips on Wednesday. 218-387-1112.

Cascade Kayaks
Grand Marais. If sea kayaking intrigues you or you already kayak but feel you could benefit from further instruction, call Cascade Kayaks. Guided half- and full-day tours. No experience necessary. 1-800-720-2809.

Sawtooth Outfitters
Your invitation to adventure! We have only one type of outfitting equipment - the best. A variety of equipment is offered for all requirements. Located at the base of the Sawbill Trail. 218-663-7643.

Sawbill Canoe Outfitters
Paddle directly into the heart of canoe country wilderness. Our complete outfitting service provides you with everything you need for a successful BWCAW experience! 218-663-7150.

HORSEBACK RIDES

Homestead Stables at Lutsen Mountains
Trail rides, trolley and pony rides. Glimpse wildlife unstartled by your approach. Ride Horseback or hayrack. Surrounded by Sawtooth Mountains. 218-663-7281.

HORSE-DRAWN SLEIGH RIDES

Take in the exquisite beauty of winter on the North Shore by riding through a canopy of snow-covered trees on an old-fashioned sleigh ride, including a bonfire and hot cocoa stop. Offered every Saturday evening (and some holidays) at 5:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. at the Lutsen Tofte Tourism Association Winter Recreation Center at the Superior National Golf Course in Lutsen. Offered December - March. Call 1-888-61NORTH or 218-663-7804 for reservations.

DOG SLED RIDES

Get a rush of pure adrenaline while being pulled by racing sled dogs! Offered every Saturday and Sunday (and some holidays), December - March at the Lutsen Tofte Tourism Association Winter Recreation Center at the Superior National Golf Course in Lutsen. Call 1-888-61NORTH or 218-663-7804 for reservations.

North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum
Lifestyle, work and stories of Scandinavian settlers 1890-1940's. Artifacts, pictures and visitor information center. Tofte. 218-663-7804.

Johnson Heritage Post
Major exhibits of regional and local art every month. Grand Marais. 218-387-2314.

Cook County Historical Society
The faces and history of Cook County along Minnesota's North Shore. 218-387-2883.

HIKING TRAILS

Maps are available through state parks and the Lutsen Tofte Tourism Association, 1-888-61NORTH.

Superior Hiking Trail
300 miles of world class hiking along the ridgeline of the Sawtooth Mountains. Easily divided into day hikes of 6-10 miles. Superior Hiking Trail Association 218-834-2700.

Temperance River Trail
Six miles of various trails that wind along both sides of the narrow river gorge and caldrons of the Temperance River.

Carlton Peak
Three mile round-trip from the Sawbill Trail to this huge basalt dome. Fantastic Lake Superior overlooks.

Oberg Loop
Roughly two miles round-trip. Eight strategically placed overlooks. Fall color viewing and Lake Superior and Oberg Lake overlooks. Accessible from Onion River Road.

Eagle Mountain Trail
Seven-mile hike takes you to the highest peak in Minnesota. Most of the trail is in BWCAW (day permits available on site). Accessible from Forest Service Road 170.

Cascade River Trails
Various loops totaling 18 miles. Hike alongside the river gorge with wonderful views of the cascading waterfalls, along Lake Superior or to the summit of Lookout Mountain.

Devils Kettle Trail
Two and a half mile trail following the Brule River and ending at Devils Kettle, a waterfall which disappears into a hole in the earth. Accessible at Judge Magney State Park.

Artists Point
Climb the shoreline rocks along the breakwall and listen to Lake Superior crash on the shore. Half-mile trail accessible from U.S. Coast Guard station in Grand Marais.

Vasque Hiking Center at Lutsen Mountains
15 miles of designated hiking trails. Tramway access to mountain top trailheads. Hiking boots, child carriers, day pack and walking sticks for rent. 218-663-7281.

PARKS

Cascade River State Park
Camping, picnic areas, fishing, hiking and waterfalls. Between Lutsen and Grand Marais. 218-387-3053.

Temperance River State Park
Camping, picnic areas, fishing and hiking. Located between Tofte and Schroeder. 218-663-7476.

Sawtooth Mountain Park at Lutsen Mountains
Summer recreation area. Mountain Tram, Alpine Slide, mountain biking, hiking, horse stables, picnic area, playground equipment, restaurants and shops.

Tofte Town Park
Picnic area and boat launch located on Tofte town road.

U.S. Forest Service - Tofte
Superior National Forest, Boundary Water Canoe Area, wilderness permits and maps. 218-663-7280.

GOLF

Superior National Golf Course
Open April - October. 27-hole, 9,444 yard championship golf course winding through the Poplar River Valley. Share the course with wildlife. For tee times call 218-663-7195.