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HOW I PLAN MY MINNESOTA CAMPING TRIPS

By girlof10000lakesJune 26, 2018June 27, 2018

Girl of 10,000 Lakes

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Cheers to 40 degrees, sunshine, & cozy cabins on the North Shore! ☀️ If you need us, you can find us Devil Track Lake in Grand Marais at our @cascadevacationrentals cabin. I feel like we have the best of both worlds: secluded, yet close to town. We are surrounded by scenic views, trails, & right near the BWCA 🧡. Check out my stories for a quick tour & some highlights from our North Shore adventure so far. ❄️ And if you’re looking for a northern getaway too, @cascadevacationrentals hooked me up with quite a promo code just for you. Use code: ‘LAKES’ for 20% off nearly every stay (it excludes a few of the cabins + Memorial Day weekend). They have rentals for couples & bigger lodges for groups, all the way from Duluth to the Canadian border. #staycvr #grandmaraismn #donorthmn #northshorem

My kind of midwest winter adventure! ❄️ I love warming up in the Lil Hotdish after an afternoon of cross country skiing while ice fishing. Fishing can be so sedentary sometimes, which is why we bring the skis. It feels good to get moving outside! I’m all about adding healthy variety to the day, like @liftbridge Hard Seltzer. It’s a fun, healthier drink option while spending time outdoors. It’s brewed in Minnesota with three local flavors. Plus, it’s gf & preservative-free, only 2g of sugar, & 120 cals. 👌 🎣 How do you stay active or add variety to your day on the ice? . . #ad #liftbridge #hardseltzer #mnbrewery

Was this really only a few days ago??? 🌴 Take me back, Maui! And feed me all of the seafood & açaí bowls possible. Swipe to see my foodie side😋. 🐠 Some folks were wondering why I didn’t go fishing during this trip. Sometimes, a girl just wants to sit by the pool & relax 🤷‍♀️🍹. But I did feel the itch to fish when we passed by some charters during our whale watching tour 😏. 🌺 If you haven’t been to Maui, put it on the list. There’s plenty of outdoor recreation & opportunities to enjoy nature. Whales 🐋 , waterfalls, volcanoes you can bike up or down, surfing, SUP, snorkeling, snuba/scuba, outrigger canoeing, hiking, ziplining, of course there’s fishing, & they even have deer & feral pig hunting. Just need more vacay days ☀️!

Talking about five 🖐 winter activities you can do with your fam on KARE! Link in bio to watch. Most folks probably don’t know this but I used to work at KARE’s sister station in Eau Claire, WI. So fun to be on this side of the interview. In case you don’t have time to watch the full video, here’s what I shared today: ❄️ ✔️Wheelhouse or fish house ice fishing - This is a great way to introduce the whole fam to ice fishing. It brings the luxuries & convenience of home to the outdoors. Get setup with rentals from resorts or Google search ‘ice fishing rentals’. ✔️Winter cabin getaway - Cabin rates are typically better in the winter! I always look for cabins on scenic properties for hikes or cross country skiing + a sauna or outdoor hot tub so I can relax during my getaway! I’m headed to Grand Marais next weekend with @cascadevacationrentals. They have tons of cabins along the north shore for big or small gatherings. ✔️Dogsledding - A must-do! There are so many good outfitters in MN. Dogsledding let’s you explore the woods and trails in a whole new way. I loved our dogsledding experience at @gunflint_lodge_mn this winter. Blog post on that coming soon. ✔️Winter camping - You can go hardcore backcountry camping with winter gear in the BWCA. Ask @voyageurcanoeoutfitters for tips! They’re pros. But if you’re a first-timer, book a yurt or camper cabin at a state park and then take advantage of those groomed trails, snowshoe rentals, go geocaching, wildlife watching, & make s’mores in the campfire pit. ✔️Winter festivals - This is great way to explore a new town! There’s a big list of festivals at @exploreminnesota. I saw @visitelymn Winter Festival & @nisswachamber Winter Jubilee are happening this weekend. ☃️🌨 And remember to bundle up! Warm gear always makes a big difference when we get outdoors. My favorite base layers: @wsisports and my fav recreation & ice fishing gear: @dsgsnow + @dsgfish 👍. And I am all about finding gently used winter gear at @goodwillmn & Facebook Marketplace.

Still in an aloha state of mind 😌. 🌺 I’m back from Maui & feeling well-rested + refreshed. I had no idea there was so much to do in Maui! Loved whale watching, biking down the switchbacks of Haleakala, & lounging by the pool with a double piña colada. 🍍 Disconnecting from social media during our travel was the best decision ever because 1) I could focus on creating memories & not worry about posting 2) I proved to myself I can survive without social media (even if it was just a week) & life goes on for everyone else too. 🙌 It seems like everyone is “cleansing” or using “moderation” for something in 2020. How about you?

Trying to condition baby Harlan to sleep through rattle reels in the Lil Hotdish. Think we can do it? 😏 🌴 But no ice fishing this week! I’m off to Maui & unplugging from social media for a few days. Looking forward to enjoying some tropical air. See you in a week! 👋