I will have to say it’s a beautiful place. Rivers and lakes are everywhere and beautiful greenery completes the scene. Make sure to keep your eye out for wildlife because we saw a bear, a bald eagle, countless dear, and even a fox! The area he grew up in is near Warroad, MN. It is well known for its excellent fishing and hunting. All along the Lake of the Woods, which is known as the Walleye Capitol of the World, there are many fishing resorts that are full all summer long with fishers hoping to catch some tasty Walleye (as seen in the above picture- this statue of Willie the Walleye is located in Baudette, MN). But fishing is not only limited here in the summer-ice fishing is also an essential part of the culture. Fish houses are seen everywhere and many enjoy spending time with friends and family crowded over a hole in the ice hoping to land a big one.

If you are an avid hunter you will not want to miss hunting season in northern Minnesota. If you have always dreamed of that perfect bear rug you may want to start here.  Black bears are very prominent throughout the northern woodlands and the season begins September 1 and runs to October 18. There are many guide services you can choose from if you want the expertise of a local. I have to suggest you check out KnS Guide Service first. I may be a little biased because they are my brother-in-law and sister-in-law but you really will get a once in a lifetime experience and get to spend time with some of my favorite people in the world.

Although we didn’t go hunting or fishing as this was primarily a family trip, I did get to experience the beauty and peacefulness that is northern MN and urge those interested in the above activities to make the trip and see for yourself, I promise you won’t be disappointed.