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LUTSEN SEA VILLAS
See ad page 43 and listing page 58
TOFTE TRAILS See listing page 58
Hike the 2.6 mile Oberg
87.5 Mountain Loop. Circle
the mountain top with overlooks of Lake Superior and the Superior National Forest. It’s a fall favorite! Two miles up the Onion River Road.
Temperance River State Park
Schroeder
Cross River Wayside
Taconite Harbor
Cross country ski on the
87.5 77k of trails in the Sugar-
LUTSEN
SMALL TOWN, BIG ATTRACTIONS T ucked along the Poplar River, between the Sawtooth Mountains and the shore of Lake Superior, Lutsen is Minnesota’s original getaway. It’s home to Minnesota’s first resort (Lutsen Resort), the Midwest’s largest ski area (Lutsen Mountains), and one of Minnesota’s most spectacular golf courses (Superior National). It’s no wonder why Lutsen remains one of Minnesota’s most sought-after vacation destinations.
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The ridges along the Sawtooth Mountains boast some of the North Shore’s most beautiful views. The Lutsen-Tofte area is famous for its fall color thanks to the maple trees that stretch along this part of the Sawtooth Mountains. While you’re here, check out the local maple syrup makers! In the winter enjoy outstanding alpine skiing, world-class Nordic ski trails, fat tire biking, and hundreds of miles of snowmobiling. Be sure to visit the small, independent shops and services in downtown Lutsen where you can pick up almost anything from fishing lures to a handmade quilt!
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bush Trail system. Two miles up the Onion River Road. Access the Gitchi-Gami
90.0 State Trail and ride your
bike through the tunnel to Schroeder and back. Drive up Ski Hill Road to
90.0+ the alpine ski area and
mountain resorts. Go to the end of the road to access the Superior Hiking Trail and the rumbling Poplar River Falls.
CARIBOU 90.0+ HIGHLANDS LODGE & MOGULS GRILLE & TAP ROOM
See ad page 43 and listing page 58
EAGLE RIDGE 90.0+ RESORT AT LUTSEN MOUNTAINS
See ad page 39 and listing page 58
MOUNTAIN INN AT 90.0+ LUTSEN
See ad page 43 and listing page 58