Campers' Paradise is one of those rare places that still feels like old school Minnesota lake…read morecamping. It is clean, quiet, family run, and on a beautiful island. Great fishing (off the bridge), swimming, and relaxed vibe. We'll be back. The campground is very family-oriented with a strong sense of tradition. Sites are well maintained, and the lake access is excellent for swimming, boating, and fishing. It's not a resort-style campground, but a simple, peaceful place to enjoy the lake and spend time outdoors.

This is our 3rd year and we wouldn't ask for any different. Our little kids come alive up here-the…read morebeach, the playground, the baseball field and the friendly biking environment make this spot our favorite. Yes, it's $48 a night but we've spent more at a crappy RV park where you're given nothing but a concrete slab. The sites are big and private. The staff greets us each year like they couldn't wait to see us. The bathrooms are spectacular. There is literally no place I would recommend more.

My family and I went and did the Base Package. It went a lot faster than we were anticipating, but…read morethe course itself was worth every penny. The staff were polite and friendly. The cost was reasonable. If I was brave enough I would have done the other packages available because the other group seemed to be having a blast! I would highly recommend going here as a family or group outing!

Travis and crew were great! Despite arriving 10 minutes late…read morefor our staff team-building, we were still afforded the full opportunity to enjoy and learn from the Character Challenge Course. The giant swing was a hit! Thank you for your hospitality, -Jordan and the BSU Sustainability Office

As this is a recreational area, there are not a lot of trails. It's mostly about boat launches and…read morecamping. In fact, other SRAs we've gone to had no trails but that one has a nice, short, scenic trail that is worth the visiting. The River Overlook Trail takes you a mile into the woods and ends at a scenic vista of the beginnings of the Mississippi. At this place, the Mississippi is looking less nightly and more like a rambling creek. Having grown up in Winona where the river is fast, muddy, deep, and wide, what you see up here is such a contrast. Beautiful clear water. Easy to cross.

The owners will rent pontoons, paddle boards and canoes during thunderstorms...They just want their…read moremoney, no flexibility and they could care less about safety to their customers.

AVOID THIS PLACE! My kids and I rented a paddle boat and were charged for more time than we were in…read moreit. Beware.... the time starts when you sign the waiver which I was informed after we returned. Then I checked my bank account and they charged me twice. This place is a rip off. I will not rent from here in the future. Shady business practices.

Well kept fairways and greens. The greens are consistent throughout . It is a par 32 executive type…read morecourse. Very nice layout. A number of "doglegs", not just all straight in line fairways. Lots of trees (which can be good or bad, depending on your day!) We do play some other courses in the area as well for variety but we enjoy this course and play 90% of our rounds here as is a nice relaxing and fun course.

This is my second time visiting Longbow Golf Course and the management is the same nice and…read morecharming gentleman named Jay. He's all over the place - at the Club House welcoming and showing guests around and on the course itself - he's very professional and knowledgeable . Just don't be a brat and be sure to bring your carts back before 7:30 pm. Middle of September with the perfect weather and you're all set for a nice day of hitting golf balls. New to golf or old, you'll find it very easy to play here. They're open from early spring to mid-October (late fall and depending on the weather!). This golf course is in Walker, MN, where people in general boast the Minnesota nice culture. The holes are easy to find , if you ask me . The grounds are well-kept, very lush greens, lovely trees and such a great dose of Nature Rx! They have resident bald eagles who aren't shy to show off mid tee. The club house staff is fairly new and no more Ms. Crabby, whew! Find Kim, Lori or Mike getting you set up and ready for your make-believe Masters tourney. Pricing is, for a Californian like me, a party like it's 1989! The phone here is always ringing so make sure you call in to make a reservation. They also have a very sweet club membership program. Their bathrooms (can't leave this out) are nice, clean and all-gender. There are plenty of drinks both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. My company recently held an event here to benefit The Pancreatic Cancer Society and the turnout (even volunteers!) was amazing. The crew's energy at this golf course is unwavering! Easy-peasy and hassle-free fun for a day. So you can stop reading here now, head out to the course and don't forget to bring your best swing!

I've played this course probably 20 times and it never disappoints me (just my game does that)…read more Challenging enough without being impossible. Love the size and undulation of the greens. Course is well cared for too. I've played most of the other courses in the area and this is my second favorite after Headwaters. Looking forward to playing league here when I'm a retired full-time resident!

I went to Camp Birchwood for the first time in 2022, at just 11 years old, and without having ever…read morebeen to Camp Birchwood before, I made the choice to go for 8 weeks. I was honestly terrified to go to camp the first time, I thought I wasn't going to make any friends and that everyone was going to be mean to me, but the second I met Samuel at 4:00am at the airport, I knew that my thoughts were incorrect. I was immediately welcomed to Camp Birchwood with open arms, I still remember driving down the camp road for the first time, I remember the instant feeling of belonging that washed over me. I've learned so much at camp, I never would have done riflery if I hadn't attended Birchwood, and now I'll be returning as a riflery assistant in 2026! I think most people send their children to summer camp hoping that they'll develop some wilderness skills and maybe learn how to sail or ride a horse, however the reality at Birchwood is that your children will gain so much more than that. At camp, I've learned how to work through challenges, collaborate, act with empathy and compassion, and many more things. Sometimes when I tell people who haven't been to Birchwood about my camp experience they get surprised that I chose to go back, because I got covid my first year and lice my third year, however if anything, these experiences made me love camp even more. I remember when I found out I had Covid my first year, it was the start of second session and all of my friends from session one had just left, I was only 11 years old at the time so finding out I had Covid at the start of session 2 and would have to be quarantined during the time that I was meant to be meeting the people in my cabin and making new friends, was understandably pretty upsetting to me. Despite my worries, Samuel and Georgia handaled the situation perfectly. It's honestly extremely surprising that there was a Covid breakout at all, considering that Samuel and Georgia took every single possible precaution against Covid and other illnesses, but sometimes these things are unavoidable, I think that what really counts in instances like these is how the camp handles the situation, and in Samuel and Georgia's case, they handled it absolutely spectacularly. I continued to have fun at camp despite my illness and at can now say with absolute confidence that I would rather be sick at camp than healthy anywhere else. Camp Birchwood is without a doubt the strongest community I have ever seen and been a part of, kind campers, encouraging seniors, inspiring councilors, and an amazing administrative team. I am so incredibly grateful for every single experience I've had at Camp Birchwood, and I can't wait to make more memories this summer!

had the great fortune of attending this camp for four summers when I was a kid. When I had my…read moredaughter, I couldn't wait for her to get old enough to be able to go. She was supposed to attend Birchwood this summer. However, the owners of camp instead have determined my daughter doesn't matter. My daughter suffers from disordered eating and has been diagnosed with ARFID. Camp refuses to provide any accommodations for her. They had originally agreed to let us send up supplemental food but they we were told they didn't have room for it and it would make other campers jealous or question why my daughter got to eat something Their website says things like: 1. "With kindness and respect as the hallmarks for daily life" 2. "Campers gain strength, independence, and self-worth." However their actions show that is just lip service. My daughter has a disability and this camp refuses to provide the easiest accommodations that would allow her to attend camp. Worst of all they told us a week before she was to leave giving us no time to find other options. Shame on the owners.

Small bait shop, fishing guide service in downtown Walker. We did not use them as a fish guide…read moreservice, other than asking the best spots out on Leech Lake while buying our live bait (worms/minnows). Ya, you know you can go to fancier places for your bait-but one that will give good fishing info? Yes, we love Shriver's for their friendly and knowledgable service!

I have used their fishing guide service for Leech Lake walleye fishing twice. I caught my limit…read moreyesterday and each time thoroughly enjoyed it. Ask for Jack Jr.