Our visit to the Sunset Valley Orchard was quite an accident...we were just exploring the back…read moreroads near Bayfield and found it open. Mr. Craig Johnson, Orchardist of SVO, helped us buy their home orchard Apple Syrup in the store. Then he took us on a walk through the orchard, talking about it and taking us to the barn. We picked out some fresh picked local pears and some apples to take home. Thank you for the orchard visit Mr. Johnson!

Amazing staff that took the time to explain the difference in the apples available & taste. As well…read moreas gave us samples of everything available including the delicious cider! Over all delicious apples & cider with an beautiful view... Spend some time while in season & pick some apples & take in the fall landscapes.

The berries from the retreat nearby serves Blue Vista blueberries and they were delicious so we had…read moreto come get some before we left the area. In mid-August, these were ripe for the picking! Nice local farm that you either purchase buy the carton or do your own "U pick" for about $4/lb, a great deal for the freshest, tastiest blueberries I've eaten! Some of the bushes yield tart others had a sweet floral so a good varietal to taste from. The farm also has raspberries which were available in July, but they plan to add a couple of late harvest raspberries which will crossover to August and cold hardy apple varietals - specially from the U of MN, which we also got to try in other local wineries and farms. They are a solid choice! Honey, maple syrup and jams are available for purchase. Make sure to have cash ready if you spend under $10.

We visited Blue Vista and they had blueberry picking available. The blueberries were delicious and…read morecrazy cheap for a bunch. The farm is beautiful...amazing views and the barn/shop were really great. Loved the flower garden - great floral diversity and monarchs fluttering around. The whole experience really invigorated the senses. Also really appreciated their precautions with the virus!

good ice cream not a lot a flavors though kinda sad but its ok at least the ice creams goodread more

What a wonderful find! On a road trip from Maine to Banff National Park and back, we happened to be…read morein Michigan in the mood for ice cream and this is what we found on Yelp. And what a great find it was!! We got a few ice cream sandwiches: the chocolate, the mint, and the vanilla. All were delicious but we think the vanilla showcased the quality of the ice cream the best! The ice cream was creamy, thick, and had a perfectly smooth consistency! We also tried the cheese curds, which were probably the best we'd ever had! They were salty and squeaky and clearly made from high quality dairy. Definitely worth the stop if you're in the area!

We were staying in Bayfield, had made the trek to the Cornucopia area to hike the trail above the…read moresea caves, which was fantastic but tiring. I was worried that my crew would be too tired to still want to do this, but they were game. We bought some apples specific to this orchard (merlot) and they are super tasty. Also got some soap here, and enjoyed the view of the lake from the top of the barn. It was a nice easy and friendly pit stop. I'd swing by here again if I was in there area.

When you pull in, you're greeted with a beautiful property that includes a view of Superior in the…read moredistance. They offer cider tastings - we tried all 7! The apple pie cider was our fav and all of them are made with apples from the farm. We also found a couple unique items that we didn't see at the other orchards (such as cornbread mix). The gal running the show was friendly and knowledgeable. She made us feel welcome from the minute we walked in. Plenty of seating outside (so you can take in the view) and if you want, you can check out the overlook (which includes some stairs) and Grandpa's impressive collection of hats! Definitely swing by when you're doing the loop!

The best pick your own raspberry field in the Twin Ports area. The staff are super friendly and the…read moreberries are all organic. Plenty of space to park and pick. Probably the cheapest way of getting fresh fruit in town. Definitely check it out.

My own personal mistake should not be a ding against the excellence that is Russ Kendall's Smoke…read moreHouse. Those who listen to my cautionary tale may end up fairing better for themselves should you decide to make the trek and find yourself at this magnificent smoked seafood counter. But first, for the love of god, if you are here you are a stone's throw from Lake Superior which is perhaps one of the best places for fish in the country. You may like salmon. Russ Kendall may do a great job with salmon. But don't sleep on those fish that were plucked from these frigid waters. This mindset had me eyeing the walleye and the jumbo whitefish sections. I wanted to buy both, but this was just one of many smoked fish destinations on my list for the week. I hate wasting food, and there is only so much my family can eat. Despite what others may suggest, I am not about to freeze beautiful smoked fish. My hope was that pieces in the case might be able to be cut down. But those hopes were dashed. I get it. That's fine. Policy. Mess. Time. Workflow. Yadda yadda yadda. The walleye pieces were big, but the helpful clerk found a smaller one just for me. Now, as the fish selection process was happening, more and more people were funneling into the shop. My wife was getting antsy. She wanted me to make up my mind and leave. And she had a point. However, that smaller piece was from the meaty and lean tail end of the fish. In a panic I gave the piece a thumbs up, and the clerk wrapped it up for me. This was my one great regret. Not just of this shopping trip, but of my whole vacation. I should have opted for a larger piece that was fat and juicy. That same helpful clerk did indeed find me a gorgeous hunk of lake whitefish that was delightfully fatty, and eating it made me smile with delight. Of course, different people can prefer different pieces of fish. Just like there are some chicken wing lovers who prefer the drummette and others who prefer the flat. If everyone liked the same thing, the world would be a pretty dull place. I guess what I'm saying is don't panic. Know in advance the cuts in the case are the cuts that are available for sale. Find the pieces that call you. If it ends up being a little more fish than you wanted, so be it. This stuff is so good you'll find a way to get it down without denigrating it to the freezer. For those who need crackers, like my wife and kid, there are sleeves for sale. As far as I'm concerned, those crackers are just taking up space in my belly that could be used for more fish. One last thing. Okay, maybe a few last things. Let's call it a lightning round: This isn't a restaurant. It's a takeaway smoked fish shop. It's small. It's busy. It's efficient. It's a regional treasure. Get there. Eat local smoked fish. Salmon isn't local to Minnesota. Get it fatty. Do not fear heads, or skin, or bones. The good stuff takes a little extra work, but it's worth it! You've got this. Now eat well.

I've been coming to Russ Kendall's since I was a kid during trips to the North Shore or BWCA. As I…read moregot older, I wasn't able to make it up here as often from KC, but a friend of mine took annual trips to the BWCA. I convinced him to stop here on his way back to KC and bring me 3-4 pieces of fish each time. They freeze great, and would be a special treat any time I'd get them out. I was recently able to get back to the North Shore, and it was exactly how I remembered it. The staff were friendly and helpful as well. Inside is small, but packed with lots of goodies. I got a large piece of salmon and some trout as well. I froze them, used pieces multiple times this fall with charcuteries or with smoked salmon dip. I brought the smoked salmon dip to a party, and it was gone almost immediately. Awesome fish, must stop. If you can't stop, twist someone's arm you know that is headed this way to bring you some back.

Bought delicious strawberries and raspberries here. Every one of them was perfectly ripe. We also…read morepurchased some peach melba jam that I haven't had a chance to try yet. Beautiful farm. Definitely worth the trip,

Friendly people and some of the juiciest berries you'll ever pick and eat…read more Call ahead to make sure they are "in season" and open for picking. This is a family business on a farm just off the beaten path, well worth the few miles of paved then gravel roads to get here. Just a few miles north of Highway 2 between Brule and Iron River. Look for the big white painter Oulu Rock on Hwy 2 and your getting close. It's a u-pick em berry patch. There are many friendly helpers to get you on a row w lots of ripe red strawberries. Prices are decent and the experience is good if you like fresh fruit and don't mind squatting or kneeling while you pick em.

This place was the best! Best strawberries and friendly workers. Place now closed. Owners have…read moreretired.

Highland Valley Farm offers some delicious berries that can be picked when in season. You pay by…read moreweight, but can also purchase pre picked berries. They offer you a box to put the berries in as you pick but they then charge you for the box. When you arrive, take the first left and go to the second wooden covered stand. That's where you check in for blueberry picking. You pay at the front where you took your left turn.

We had an incredible experience here! The blueberries were abundant and delicious. Our kids really…read moreenjoyed picking (and eating) them! The staff was very kind. We will definitely come back to Highland Valley Berry Farm again!