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One way to seen the North Shore is from
the water in a kayak. The Lake Superior Water Trail has been
developed primarily for sea kayakers and is intended to circumnavigate
Lake Superior's coast. The Minnesota portion will eventually
extend from Duluth to the Canadian border. If you are a beginner
or needing to rent, Cascade Kayaks can set you up. (1-800-720-2809)
or www.cascadekayaks.com. If you are a guest at Bluefin Bay
Resort, they offer instructions. Contact the Front Desk @
1-800-Bluefin. Superior Coastal Sports offers kayaking tours;
www.superiorcoastal.com or Superior Trails in Tofte also does
kayak tours. Superior Trails has BCU certified coaches. For
more information call 218-663-0113.
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This is the most popular stop on the North Shore!
Just 40 minutes away from WatersEdge Trading Company, this
is a must see! Take a tour, or visit the exhibits and video
presentations. For more information call 1-888-727-8386.
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This museum was built to replicate the fish
houses that sat across the bay from the current site. Through
relics and artifacts, pictures and personal stories, the history
of fishing and it's founders unfolds. The Lutsen Tofte Tourism
Assn. is also housed in the museum. For more information call
218-663-7804.
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There are 8 State Parks along the North Shore
along a 150 mile line. Permits are required and allow entrance
to all parks. Parks are open all year, however some visitor
centers are closed or have shorter winter hours. In geographical
order from SE to NE they are, Gooseberry Falls, Split Rock,
Tettegouche, Crosby Manitou, Temperance River, Cascade River,
Judge CR Magney, and Grand Portage.
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If you're in search of that big fish, we have
it all; big lake fishing, inland lake fishing and stream fishing.
You can go on your own or hire a guide or a charter boat.
Right next to us at Bluefin Bay, Captain Darren Peck operates
Tofte Charters. He comes highly recommended with 10 years
experience on Lake Superior. For more information: 1-800-Bluefin
or email Darren@boreal.org.
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Superior National at Lutsen is just that; a
superior golf course with superior play, superior vistas of
the Lake Superior, the Sawtooth Mountain Range and the Poplar
River. For more information check out their website at www.supernational.com
or phone at 1-888-61-north.
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The kids and the kids at heart will love this
slide. Take a chair lift up to the top and choose either the
slow or fast track and experience the exhilerating ride to
the bottom. For more information: 218-663-7281.
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While you're here take in a concert or a play
at the new Arrowhead Center for the Arts. For a current schedule
contact the grandmaraisplayhouse.com or phone 218-3387-1037.
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The entrance to the Boundary Waters is just
up the Sawbill Trail which departs Hwy 61 just across the
street from us. Take a day paddle or an extended trip into
this beautiful relaxing area. For complete outfitting or just
canoe rentals check out Sawbill Outfitters at www.sawbill.com
(218-663-7150)or Sawtooth Outfitters at 218-663-7643.
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This is a great way to enjoy the outdoors
and wildlife while quietly trekking through the woods. Snowshoe
rentals are available at a number of resorts and shops. We
have "Atlas" snowshoes for sale here at WatersEdge
Trading Company.
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The North Shore State Corridor Trail is a well
groomed trail and runs through the backwoods with views of
Lake Superior, ridges, lakes, and forests. One of the prettiest
trails anywhere.
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The North Shore Mountain Trail system has over
200 kilometers of groomed trails. The terrain varies enough
to challenge the beginner skier or the expert. There are many
interconnecting trails so skiers with differing abilities
can go out together. This trail winds through the Sawtooth
Mountains with views of Lake Superior from the ridgetops.
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We are only 10 minutes away
from the best skiing in the Midwest. Lutsen Mountain has the
longest run and most vertical rise in the Midwest. There are
4 mountains with runs for all skill levels. The views of Lake
Superior from the top of the runs is spectacular!
For more information call 2i8-663-7281.
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Take a drive or a hike to get a closer look
at moose, bear, eagles, wolves, red fox, bobcats and more.
They are illusive but there have been many sightings.
For general information contact:
Lutsen Tofte Tourism Association 1-888-61North
61north.com
NorthShoreVisitor.com
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We have so much to do on the North Shore that it will require
many trips to do it all. But one trip is all it will take
to keep you coming back for more.
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