It seems that these days our fast-paced lives and hectic schedules can get in the way of spending quality time with our families. The bonds with our families, immediate and extended, are important to our lives. Among the chaos, family reunions offer a perfect opportunity to reconnect, strengthen relationships, and create lasting memories. While there are a million ways to bring families together, one option that stands out for its unique charm and countless benefits is renting cabins for family reunions. In this blog, we will explore the reasons why families should consider renting cabins, specifically at Northland Lodge for their go-to reunion destination! Getting away from your everyday life and immersing yourself and your family in the beauty of nature can be both rejuvenating and inspiring. Plus, there is the added bonus of no one having to play host. Our cabins offer great lake views that provide the perfect destination for families to unwind, breathe in the fresh air, and rediscover the wonders of the natural world together. From scenic hikes and fishing trips to stargazing around a campfire, these activities bring a family together while creating memories that will be cherished for years and decades.
One of the primary advantages of renting our cabins for a family reunion is the space it offers. Unlike hotels or resorts, cabins provide families with private quarters and common areas where everyone can gather comfortably. This allows extended families to stay under one or multiple roofs. Whether it's cooking meals together one of our cabin’s full kitchens or playing board games in the living room or outside on a picnic table, the shared spaces within cabins encourages bonding and quality time. Family reunions are all about spending quality time with loved ones, and privacy plays a crucial role in creating an environment that leads to building and maintaining meaningful connections. Our cabins offer a level of seclusion and exclusivity that is hard to find with other accommodations. Families can enjoy the freedom to create their own schedules, engage in activities at their own pace, and make lasting memories. Whether it's late-night conversations at the picnic tables or morning coffee listening to the birds chirping, our cabins provide an intimate setting that promotes family cohesion. Planning a family reunion can be a daunting task, especially when considering cost. Cabins provide a cost-effective option compared to booking multiple hotel rooms or resort accommodations. By sharing the cost of cabin rentals among family members, expenses can be significantly reduced, making it a budget-friendly choice for large gatherings. Additionally, the availability of a fully-equipped kitchen allows families to cook meals together, saving money on dining out. This cost-conscious approach enables families to focus on creating memories rather than worrying about the impact to your checking account! Our resort is located near various recreational opportunities, catering to a wide range of interests. Whether it's hiking, fishing, boating, skiing, or simply exploring the natural wonders of the area, there is something for everyone to enjoy. These activities promote a spirit of adventure, encourage physical activity, and create opportunities for shared experiences that strengthen family ties. PLUS, we offer a heated swimming pool, games in the lodge, and many other fun activities, ensuring there is never a dull moment during the reunion. Choosing Northland Lodge as the venue for a family reunion offers plenty of benefits that can truly enhance the experience and strengthen family bonds. From the tranquility of nature to the privacy and flexibility provided by cabins, families can create memories that will be cherished for a lifetime. The affordability and abundance of space, coupled with a variety of recreational activities, make cabins an ideal choice for large gatherings. We know families come in all shapes and sizes and we have something for everyone. So, why not embrace the beauty of nature, foster connections, and create lasting memories by opting for a cabin rental for your next family reunion? After this year’s fishing opener we’ve heard non-stop about how much fun people had! Check out the feedback by looking at our Facebook to read the stories, people already can’t wait to come back! Well, it is walleye season of course and we really can’t think of anything tastier to get excited about. Use that opening day for an updated profile picture or keep to hang on your wall! When you’re ready to set the pole and net down for a few hours consider checking out the area around Northland Lodge! When you’re staying with us you won’t have a lack of things to do. Our lodge offers many amenities but if you want to veer off site–you’ll have plenty of activities to choose from! Berry picking, gambling, tours, golfing, state parks, and more! Wherever you go, you’ll have the time of your life! Shopping small is always interesting and we know if you’ve ever gone berry picking you know what we mean when we say instant gratification. Blueberry Meadows offers baked goods, canned or preserved food, crafts and/or woodworking items, herbs, fresh fruits, and fresh vegetables. Lavalier’s Berry Patch offers strawberries, cherries, blueberries, apples, pumpkins and other garden produce we sell. Last, Lunemann’s Luney Berries Strawberry offers strawberries, bakery products, maple syrup, jam/jelly/spreadable fruit, wild rice, gift shop, and canned goods. Different products are offered at different points in the year so you’ll always have something new and interesting to try. On vacation, sometimes our competitive sides show, especially if you’re booking with a friend group. Whether you want to win some money or it’s just for fun, we’ve got options for everyone. Get ready to compete against your friends and/or family at a competitive price at Thunder Alley XL. With a bowling alley, 18 holes of mini golf, and an arcade there is something for everyone. If not mini golf there are TONS of different 18 hole courses in the area including; Eagle Ridge Golf Club, Pokegama Golf Club, Sugarbrooke Golf Club, Blueberry Hills Golf Club and many more! Looking to up the stakes? There are an abundance of casinos nearby. Cedar Lakes Casino, White Oak Casino, and Northern Lights Casino are all within an hour driving distance. You might win enough to pay for the trip! No matter what type of gaming experience you’re looking for, you’ll find it fairly close by! What's better than seeing and learning new things? Hikes, tours, and museums are food for the mind, body and soul. Schoolcraft State Park, on the banks of the Mississippi River, offers a beautiful 2 mile hike that is long enough to enjoy the scenery but not too long that you’re too worn out to enjoy the rest of the day. Any level hiker will fall in love. For those with littles try the children's discovery museum. A mix of science, arts, and humanities that is sure to captivate your kids’ minds. With loads of fun activities for your children, the museum is unique and educational. We’ve also got THE definitive museum for the area’s break out star, the Judy Garland museum! The museum hosts thoughtfully curated exhibits and artifacts including the original Carriage featured in “The Wizard of Oz,” a Dorothy Gale test dress worn by Judy, and many of her personal items collected over the last 40 years, all displayed within her childhood home! So many things to see in the area.
As you can see Northland Lodge is surrounded by fun places and things to do for everyone! We know you’ll find something that’s the perfect fit for your plans. We’re not sure what’s better; the feeling of a well-deserved win, or a relaxing vacation… At O’Reilley’s Northland Lodge, you can have both, at the same time! After the freezing temps and mounds of never-ending snow, we’ve been waiting for the long winter to be over. And we know you have too. You don’t just want, you NEED a low-stress relaxing vacation with the family. At Northland Lodge, we have you covered. With plenty of activities for the adults and the kids to enjoy, the whole family is set for a good time! We’ve even made your trip easier by offering boat and pontoon rentals! No more hassle of loading up the truck after work before you hit the road. Just pack your bags and head to Lake Winnie! “You can’t please everyone,” is a saying we’re ready to challenge. That’s why we offer a range of activities for everyone in the family. In the land of 10,000 lakes (11,842 to be specific), Lake Winnie is our personal favorite and we know it will be yours, too. Our beautiful, man-made lake is surrounded by scenic undeveloped shores and undisturbed nature. We truly believe everyone deserves a chance to spend time on Minnesota’s 5th largest lake. That’s why we offer free use of canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards to everyone that stays with us. A perfect way to keep the kiddos busy while you kick back with a cold one, snag that monster fish, or just enjoy the view. From the tweens to Grandpa, everyone will have something to do.
Boat/motor rentals are made available to not only make your life more enjoyable, but easier! Thinking about exploring the lake on something a little bigger but you don’t have a boat? No problem. Torn between the hassle of hauling your boat and getting to see all of Lake Winnie? We’ve got you. Learn more about our Boat and Motor rentals! We won’t let anything hold you back. The warm months go by so fast, and we want you to feel the sun on your skin and be able to jump right in and enjoy the lake. Maybe, you want to feel the tug of a fishing pole in your hand and the excitement in your chest as you question what’s on the line. A Walleye? Perch? Perhaps, the biggest muskie you’ve ever seen? A story to tell forever. Want a break from the lake? You don’t even have to leave the resort to find something to do! Grab a cold drink, a book, and enjoy the sunning deck. Dip your toes or cannon ball right in our heated swimming pool! If you’re really adventurous, we might see you splash into the water from our waterslide! Maybe you prefer to stay dry, we got you covered there too! Take a visit to our lodge and enjoy a round of ping pong, pool, or a video game, who can resist? With the kids occupied, mom and dad can get some laundry done using our coin-operated machines, or enjoy some alone time, whatever sounds better. Forget loading up and hauling the camper. Ditch the thought of having to pitch a tent. We have fully furnished, air conditioned cabins for you to take full advantage. For the days you just want to hang out inside, you don’t even have to leave for a meal. All cabins are equipped with a stove, microwave, pots, pans, dishes, a coffee maker–heck you don’t even have to bring the grill! We’ve got cabins for a romantic weekend for two, or cabins that sleep up to 12 people! Perfect for a trip away with friends or family, or even a wedding party home base! Everyone will enjoy the breath-taking lake view no matter where you are. If you are bringing a boat, we’ve got free dockage if you stay the week! No need for compromises at Northland Lodge. Book your vacation as soon as possible, you deserve a win at Lake Winnie. Is there a secret to late summer fishing?
The summer lake environment is constantly changing, and walleyes react accordingly. To stay with the fish, anglers need to be willing to change how and where they fish for walleyes, and keep an open mind. Looking to snag a big Walleye this season? The best bait might just be a leech on a jig but we have put together a list of great Walleye lures for you to try on your next visit to Lake Winnie. Don’t let that big keeper get away this summer!
It might seem premature to start thinking about summer vacation, but now is the perfect time to plan your getaway to one of the most inclusive Minnesota family resorts! Located on beautiful Lake Winnibigoshish (Lake Winnie to the locals), the historic Northland Lodge offers a little bit of something for everyone. Boasting more than 10,000 lakes, it’s rare to find a Minnesota resort with a swimming pool, but we’ve got you covered! Families can enjoy swimming in the waters of beautiful Lake Winnie, or splashing in our heated swimming pool complete with a waterslide.
Minnesota walleye fishing opener is just a few weeks away (May 13, 2017 to be exact). Where will you be? If you’re smart like the generations of seasoned fishermen that frequent our Minnesota fishing resort, you’ll be on Lake Winnibigoshish enjoying one of Minnesota’s favorite pastimes.
If you’re really smart, you’ll be staying in one of the beautiful cabins at Northland Lodge the night before so you can beat the crowds to the early morning bite. You’ve probably heard about and seen photos of the legendary lunkers that have been pulled from Lake Winnie’s waters throughout the years. But did you know that there is a highly complex and meticulous process that is occurring right now, producing more than 10 million walleye fry each year? Although we are a community of northern Minnesota fishing fanatics, there are many additional ways to enjoy your resort vacation on Lake Winnibigoshish.
By Lake As a family-friendly resort, we encourage you to take your crew out to explore Minnesota’s fifth largest lake by fishing boat or pontoon. Rentals are available daily or weekly. Going solo? We also offer paddleboats, canoes and kayaks free of charge. Channel your inner nature lover while you listen for the call of the loon and watch eagles swoop for nearby fish. Nearby points of interest (by boat) include Cutfoot Sioux (a MN DNR walleye spawning site) and the Winnibigoshish Dam (just northeast of Northland Lodge where the Mississippi River flows into Little Lake Winnibigoshish). Although it’s technically spring on March 20th, winter has its way of sticking around until the bitter cold end in northern Minnesota. The month of March can be a strange phenomenon around northern Minnesota fishing resorts. One year we fished on the ice in 70 degree sunshine for St. Patrick’s Day. A few years later it was 30 below that day. If you’re doing the math, that’s a 100 degrees difference!
Without further ado, here is Northland Lodge’s list of ways to breeze through the final weeks of Minnesota winter. We like to think Northland Lodge on legendary Lake Winnibigoshish is one of the best fishing and family fun resorts in Minnesota. With spring thaw getting a headstart at most northern Minnesota resorts, we expect to see an excellent turnout for fishing opener on May 13, 2017. Click here for licensing and state fishing regulation information.
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