I love this beach! The water might be cold, but the views are always great. This beach is where…read moreI've honed my rock skipping skills (I'm still not very good at it, but I'm getting there!) Be warned, four years ago my brother cut his foot on this beach and it got infected, but that's not the beach's fault! Just make sure to wear shoes when walking around or watch your step!

Of all the points I've visited on the North/South shores, I keep coming back to here. The sand, the…read morewalk, all of which, are easy, continues to be one of our favorites. The only apology we have is recommending this place to others. But, by hopes, it will save it from further industrialization, because it's truly a remarkable spot of propriety. The only black mark on this place is that as a child I was able to camp here and now you can not. Our last visit a child informed us that he had broken the lock to the lighthouse. After 20 years, we investigated. That's where you'll f find the pictures.

This is an incredible (but very busy!) state park. We camped at walk-in site 83, which was hands…read moredown the best site in the park. The walk-in sites in general are all amazing, you're secluded from everyone else but still close to the amenities. Site 83 is about a 4-minute walk from where you park your car. There are two tent pads and plenty of space. It's a beautiful site--book it early! The amenities at the campground were great, plenty of places to recycle, fill up water, and throw out trash. The bathrooms are also very nice, but they are some of the busiest bathrooms I've ever seen! There are plenty of hiking trails as well, a great visitor center and gift shop, and it is an all around lovely state park.

We had an awesome camping weekend here - I'm so glad I got to see this state park! Here's the…read morebreakdown: CAMPSITES: 4/5 Lots of campsites here that we booked well in advance - I'd guess they fill up fast! I'm not super experienced at camping, but the campsites felt quite close together to me. Compared to other places we've been, the sites are much less private. AMENITIES: 5/5 The amount of water spickets and bathrooms around the site were great, and the showers/main bathroom facilities were nice! STATE PARK: 5/5 We loved walking a bit of the state park over the weekend! The suspension bridge is super cool, and it's really fun to walk on and explore the unique rock formations along the water.

We found out about this tower from the hotel front desk and thought, why not--it's free! Parking…read morewas easy, and the views did not disappoint. From the top you get a full 360° view of Duluth, including the aerial lift bridge, which was super cool to see. The tower's only a few stories high and has rails to help with the climb, though it's not ADA accessible. Along the way, we also learned about Mr. Enger and his impact on the city, plus Duluth's special ties to Norway. Definitely a neat little stop! Not to mention there was a Japanese Zen garden and a few trails.

Nice views. Nice park for a stroll. Good way to get in some stairs great 360° views of Duluth even…read moreduring the Canadian wildfire smoke of June 2025. It was a string Quartet practicing in one of the shelters when I was there, so it added a little extra ambience. Free parking, free park, nice little Japanese garden as well. There's a cool replica Bell there with a nice story as well.

Make a day of it! Summer time especially. Located in the north woods of Wisconsin, this quaint town…read moresits on the shores of Lake Nebagamon which is a pretty sizable body of water. The public beach is just the right size and several restaurant/stores are within walking distance. I hear the fishing is quite nice too. Hidden treasure!

The Duluth Lakewalk is a popular attraction when visiting the Canal Park area. The 7-mile walk…read moreshows you the best views of Duluth, including parks, gardens, bridges, and several shops. We chose to walk in the area near the pier to be able to view the lighthouse and aerial life bridge. If walking isn't your thing, several scooters along the path are available for rent, and many people rent multi-person bikes. You'll be able to find vendors selling ice cream, popcorn, and meals along your way, making this the perfect way to spend a warm summer day.

Very nice place to stroll around. There is a ton of shop above. I like sitting on the patio at boat…read moreclub looking over the lake walk.

Used to study on the beach here, now I walk it with my dogs or friends to catch up and listen to…read morethe boats come in. Pets are suppose to be on leash on the MN side, but seem to be fine off leash on the WI side (: some people don't mind off leash controlled pups on the leashes side tho. Deer flies can be a bother in the summer months.

Great beach, tons of room so not crowded at all. Also shallow a distance out which is great for…read morekids. Super soft sand, and goes for quite a distance.

I went recently on an overnight kayaking trip with my two sisters - joining six other visitors, and…read moreled by two guides, Maddie and Karalyn. My experience level is kayaking a few times a year on lakes primarily, though I have done ocean harbors and coves also. Our group included some with more and less experience than that. The guides ask for your input ahead of time on what experience you are looking for, and dietary restrictions, which is great. Based on the weather forecast, our guide recommended we consider tandem kayaks. We normally prefer single kayaks but took the advice and were so glad we did as it absolutely helped in powering through the wind and waves of Lake Superior (and the presence of the rudder meant a relatively low amount of coordination required between the two paddlers). The Lost Creek team also quickly acted to put together a plan B when our initial trip to Sand Island was nixed due to a small craft advisory. We ended up going to Basswood island instead. I appreciated the water exit training we did before the trip. The food provided throughout was excellent. Our sights included a seastack, an arch, and a shipwreck. Most of all, the guides ensured we had a fun, safe adventure!

This was a great paddle out to the caves near Meyers Beach. Abby and her associate were very…read moreprofessional and provided all the necessary safety precautions and kayaking techniques. I've kayaked AK, HI and the San Juans (WA) and this was the best! It's a very short bus ride to Meyers Beach so you don't waste a lot of time getting on the water. As a side note, I later learned from another type of boat tour on Madeline Island that there are a few pretenders in the kayak tour business but Lost Creek is considered by locals to be one of the best!!

We are always looking for new things to do near the Northern Shore as we take a trip at least once…read morea year up that way. This was our first time driving into Duluth through Superior Wisconsin so we had to make a stop at Pattison State Park. Our favorite view of the Big Falls was from the parking area across the street from the park entrance ( you still need a park permit to park there). Short hike to the viewing area and they also have a selfie station to get a great picture in front of the falls. The colors were beautiful as we came in the fall time but I would love to come back in the spring to see the falls raging!

I spent 3 wet, foggy days camping with my family at Pattison last weekend. The sites and trails are…read morevery well maintained and the hiking was great. The bathrooms were clean for the most part but the showers were kind of gross- however some of that was due to other campers. They are also in the process of building a new shower/bathroom facility. The most standout part of our stay however was Ranger Chris. He was incredibly nice and helpful, especially towards my 5 year old who always has about a million questions and observations. Ranger Chris hooked him up (pun intended) with a series of much treasured "fish cards" and a neat activity book that we had fun completing as a family so my boy could earn a Wisconsin patch. Thanks for making our (and especially his) stay wonderful, Ranger Chris!!

We had a wonderful evening on the Never say Never with Captain Jordan. We booked an evening sunset…read morecruise for our anniversary. Jordan had excellent communication before our date and was attentive to the weather-keeping us updated as our departure time got closer. It was easy to find him at the Marina. His impressive fishing boat was well cared for, extremely clean and well equipped for fishing and with safety features. We are definitely planning another cruise, but this time with our adult kids and on a mission to catch some fish! Thank you Captain Jordan!

Had another great experience out on the water with Captain Jordan. Friendly, professional,…read moreextremely knowledgeable- and they have an very nice, comfortable boat. I recommend FishNorthMN to all my friends looking for an unforgettable experience on the water. For a good time, call Captain Jordan!

What a gem of a place. Nature's wonder is on full display and the fishing is great too.read more

For beautiful, unspoiled wilderness in the Midwest, the BWCA can't be beat! This was my first…read moremulti-day paddle trip and we had a nice beginner friendly route. The lakes and rivers are just beautiful. We saw so many loons, bald Eagles, and other small wildlife (chipmunks...lots of chipmunks...). Campsites are quite nice with fire rings, grates and flat tent areas. There are also "government boxes" into the woods behind each campsite which eliminate the task of digging holes when nature calls. Portages are evil...my advice is to keep gear as light as possible...think backpacking...not car camping... Be ready for rain; this is the north woods of the Midwest after all! We had an extra layer of plastic in the bottom of our tents and were very glad we did this when we got soaked with 5-1/2 inches of rain and water soaked up through the bottom of our tents. The plastic kept our sleeping bags dry! Read up on the area, learn to read maps and use a compass and do at least a few nights of backcountry camping and some day paddling before heading up here, but if you've done that, don't be intimidated by the area if you are a first timer!