MORE TRIP IDEAS

Breakfast at Lost Lake Lodge; Shopping at Christmas Point, Nordic Living, Nisswa/Pequot; lunch at Sibley Station; tour of Kendall Candles

Enjoy breakfast at Lost Lake Lodge overlooking Lost Lake and the Gull Lake Narrows.  Listen to the loons as you enjoy your morning coffee.  Then head out for some unique shopping at Nordic Living, a Scandinavian showcase, then on to locally-owned shops in Pequot Lakes.  Hungarian Mushroom Soup will be just one of the many delightful menu choices for lunch at Sibley Station.  Enjoy afternoon tea or wine at The Plaid Duck espresso-wine bar (a favorite stop fpr the editor of Midwest Living Magazine) before ending your day.

Mississippi Belle Riverboat Tour

Explore the beautiful Upper Mississippi River on the Mississippi Belle, a unique paddlewheel boat built by a local gentleman and his grandson. This leisurely cruise along the Mississippi River will showcase the beauty of the river .

Guided Horseback Riding

Enjoy guided horseback riding through the beautiful Pillsbury State Forest.  The two hour ride includes a stop for a campfire and marshmallow roast.

Horseback Adventures

Your indoor or outdoor horseback riding experience includes professional training on Dressage, Hunt Seat, Stock Seat, And Recreational Riding.  Barrel jumping optional depending on skill level.

Trip to Grand Casino/Mille Lacs Museum

If casino gaming is your style, Grand Casino offers more than 1,800 slots, 24 table games, poker, bingo, and pull tabs.  Exciting gaming and great dining is followed up by a visit to the 100 year old Trading Post and Mille Lacs Indian Museum.

Buffalo Ranch

Take a peaceful journey back in time. Ride on a covered hayrack through the ranch, 360 acres of rolling hills.  Enjoy the view and watch the buffalo approach you.  Taste test the multitude of products created from buffalo.

Cuyuna Recreation Area – Diving/Snorkeling

The abandoned iron ore mine pits create the perfect setting for a day of diving.  Only certified divers please.  Everyone is welcome to come and snorkel and see the beauty of the clean, clear waters. 

Cuyuna Recreation Area – Fishing

The mine lakes contain very large northern pike (that enjoy eating trout more than you do) and grow quickly on this high protein food source. Besides an abundance of trout and northerns, the mine lakes contain both smallmouth and largemouth bass. You can try some "southern-style" sunken tree fishing as well as typical structure fishing for these hungry bass. Imagine gliding over crystal clear waters with forty foot visibility. If you really want even more solitude, check out the rivers! You won't see anything except deer, birds and other wildlife.

Hunts Point Sportsman's Club

A challenging ten-station sporting clay course simulates pheasants, ducks, woodcock and even rabbits. If you prefer the real thing, the club has a variety of excellent and expansive fields and meadows for pheasant, quail, and chukar hunts. Dogs and trained guides are available.

Kiteboarding

The latest trend in outdoor sports, kiteboarding can be done on open water or on ice during the winter months. Think of it as wakeboarding without a boat; the rider controls the kite and the board.  Free lessons.

Brainerd Golf Trail

Named among the "Top 50 Golf Destinations in the World" by Golf Digest, the Brainerd Lakes Area is home to more than 450 holes of golf, all located within a 45 minute drive.  Golf the trail on your own, or learn from a pro while enjoying the scenic blend of lakes and woods.