Ludlow's Island Resort
Travel Blogs from Cook
Disaster In Duluth
Well, it was bound to happen. The trip so far has been without problems. All that changed yesterday when I tried to traverse the city of Duluth on my way to Virginia, Mn.. Got caught in high water and believe my engine is hydrolocked. Will find out shortly when I go over to the mechanics. This could be the end of the trip. Even if not don't know how I will get to Virginia as most of the roads north are closed. More to ...
Voyageurs National Park
... Right before we got to the site however, we had to climb down a rather steep descent over slippery rocks. With a heavy pack on your back it presents its own challenges to the uninitiated. We found the lakes up in this region to be set deep down in the valleys with rock ridges running between.
We found the great campsite and set up camp. The view from ...
Sioux Hustler Trail
... was quite different in 2007)
The Sioux Hustler Trail is a 35 mile loop. There are several lakes and campsites along the hiking trail. We were warned by the US Forest Service that it is a wilderness trail that is not maintained and there are no signs in the BWCA wilderness. They advise you to take good topographic maps and a compass. They go on to advise you to be prepared and bring extra food. Of course this put us on edge a ...
From a Mass of Crowds to Massive Wilderness
... down into the high 30s over the next few days. This will be a true test of my camping stamina--I was never a boy scout so this is all new to me. Good thing we have a guide with us. We'll be way out of any kind of phone or internet signal so check back in on Friday night. If this is a successful trip I should have some nice photos of the wilderness......and a moose!
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Lake Vermillion
An ambulance passes. Siren blasting. An argument on a city street. These are the sounds coming in through my window. What I hear are the lake sounds that will be coming in through our vacation cabin windows. Loons in the morning. Motor boats in the afternoon. And in ...
Amenities
- Free High-Speed Internet
- Fitness/Health center
- Free parking