Fort Francis is in the northwestern part of Ontario on the Minnesota border. The town is on the shore of Rainy Lake, where you fish for walleye, northern pike, muskie, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass. For hikers, there is the 8th Street Walking and Ski Trail on the northern border of the town, Pither's Point Park with a public beach and La Verendrye Park… read more
Located in northwestern Ontario, Fort Frances is the oldest community west of Lake Superior. This Rainy River District town is a popular fishing destination and hosts the famous Canadian Bass Championship each summer at Rainy Lake. In winter months residents enjoy snowmobiling, ice fishing and cross-country skiing at 8th Street Trails and Little Beaver Snow… read more
A stone's throw from Canada and set on Rainy Lake, which is one of the most pristine lakes in Minnesota, International Falls is a destination of those who are at home in the outdoors. One of the most popular attractions is Voyageurs National Park, which is known for its abundance of lakes and wildlife. There are a variety of lodging options in International… read more
Very popular with outdoor lovers, Minnesota's Rainy Lake regularly draws RV campers. Guests of the area will find a handful of different places to choose from. All manner of water related activities are possible here. Additionally, Rainy Lake borders Voyageurs National Park, only accessible via boat and largely untouched. read more
Rainy Lake straddles the border between Minnesota and Canada. Its southern shores abut Voyageurs National Park. The campgrounds of the park are widely dispersed and reached by boat. Voyageurs requires a permit for overnight camping. Permits are available at the park's visitor's center and stations adjacent to the boat launch areas. Kabetogama State Forest is… read more
With almost 6,000 lakes suitable for angling, Minnesota offers many opportunities to catch the much-prized largemouth and smallmouth bass. Both largemouth and smallmouth bass are aggressive carnivores that are exciting to catch and del… read more
Minnesota is home to more lakes than you can imagine and fishing is definitely a big income generator in the state. Heading to Minnesota means the potential for reeling in a variety of fish, some of which you may never have caught befo… read more
According to the Minnesota DNR, walleye is the most sought-after fish in Minnesota. Each year, anglers keep more than 3.5 million walleyes with an average length of 14 inches and weighing a little of a pound. Based on those numbers, yo… read more
Walleye fishing is popular in Minnesota. After all, the walleye is Minnesota's state fish. Each year Minnesotans keep about 4 million pounds of walleyes from fishing. Although there are endless ways to catch these tasty fish, some trie… read more
Minnesota is nicknamed the Land of 10,000 Lakes for a reason. The state has thousands of lakes, rivers, small ponds and estuaries, many teeming with fish. Two of the more popular sport fish species in Minnesota are northern pike, often… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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