For all of you cabin and bed and breakfast guests who are about to visit but worried about our rainy June, don.t fret the North woods and shore provide endless adventures. And even if you don.t fish or aren.t headed out for a trip into the BWCA, I.ve got some trips for you. The trail does provide ample scenery, wildlife, hikes, and, of course, lakes. But if you are looking for a great day trip from the lodge try heading a little further north on 61.
You might be wondering what there is to get excited about once you pass Sven and Ole.s, the World.s Best Donuts, Joynes Ben Franklin, and the rest of Grand Marais. But there is more than just the duty-free border shop goodies. You.ve probably heard of Tettegouche and Temperance river, but have you made it all the way to Judge C.R. Magney and Grand Portage State Parks? If not, you are missing four of the best waterfalls I.ve seen to date. At Magney park, Upper and Devil.s Kettle falls both are at impressive flow heights, and the Kettle always offers an intriguing question of where the water actually disappears too. High falls on the border is both raging and refreshing with its misting off spray. But the most enjoyable trek is the visit to Middle Falls at the end of the Grand Portage park. Bring a lunch and relax on the rocks next to falls.
Naniboujou lodge also offers a good rainy day reprieve with its depression era building and fancy little dining hall. Both its decor and history are worth the stop in itself, but the food is superb as well. A day cruise to Isle Royale or a stop at the Grand Portage Reservation casino also provide an entertaining way to beat sometimes unfavorable summer weather.
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