Episode 4 - The Beauty and Variety of Crane Lake from a First Time Visitor Matt sits down with Crane Lake visitor Tanya Dolan to discuss the memories of her first trip to the area last summer. She talks the variety of things to experience, the beauty and sheer number of lakes and beaches, and…
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Crane Lake Stories: Making Memories Outdoors in Crane Lake with Steve Walters
Episode 3 - Sharing the Crane Lake Experience Across Generations with Steve Walters In this episode we are joined by long-time Crane Lake vacationer Steve Walters to discuss the value of Crane Lake as a spot to make lasting family memories. Steve talks about his memories with his family growing up, and how valuable it…
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Crane Lake Stories: Lakeside Living with Emily Schwanke of Voyageurs Guided Adventures
Episode 2 - Outdoor Adventures and Lake Life with Voyageurs Guide Service's Emily Schwanke In this episode, Matt Addington is joined by Emily Schwanke of Voyageurs Guided Adventures to discuss her background with Crane Lake and how generations of her family have appreciated what the area has to offer! She talks about her summers growing…
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Crane Lake Stories: Amongst the Best Snowmobile Trails in Minnesota and More!
Episode 1 - A Late Winter Chat with Mike Cherrywell In this inaugural episode of Crane Lake Stories, host Matt Addington interviews Crane Lake resident and hospitality expert Mike Cherrywell regarding the broad appeal of the small community as a top outdoor destination year-round. The pair discuss Crane Lake's position near several amazing parks, its…
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Northern Minnesota Resorts Highlight – Nelsons Resort
Up North Resort That's Been In The Family Since 1931 Situated at the end of their own stretch of gravel – “Nelson Road” – and nestled on the protected side of a point, is a bevy of beautiful log cabins and lodge that make up a wilderness outpost and resort both. Nelson’s is truly one…
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Northern Minnesota Resorts Highlight – Scott’s Peaceful Valley
Making Memories Since 1941 Go back in time to 1941 in the Crane Lake, MN area, and you’d see a number of family-owned resorts dotting the shoreline of surrounding lakes. Winding gravel roads then took anglers primarily to small outposts that provided family-vacation and great fishing both. One of those classic northern Minnesota resorts that…
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Crane Lake Minnesota Grouse Hunting Trails and Management Areas
A Walk in the Woods – Grouse Game It’s one of the most closely guarded secrets of the Crane Lake universe. A good grouse trail is shared only with family or close friends, and even then reluctantly. Maybe it’s because ruffed grouse are the most pursued gamebird in all of Minnesota. Or maybe it’s due…
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Crane Lake Offers the Best ATV Trails and Off Road Experience in the Upper Midwest
Crane Lake, MN - ATV Trail Riding Mecca If you’re an ATV or UTV enthusiast, chances are you already know about the off-road trail system in and around Minnesota’s Crane Lake area. After all, it’s host to a rapidly expanding trail base that’s currently around 250 miles of ATV trail, as well as ground-zero for…
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Minnesota’s Best Lake Adventure Touring Is On Crane Lake
An Amazing Chain of Lakes With Something For Everyone Some lakes in Minnesota have nice amenities like on-site gas, bait, and bars/restaurants. Others are connected to a chain of lakes, offering a variety of fishing and sight-seeing options for the whole family. But no other lake area in the country has both of those options,…
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West for Success – The BWCA and Quetico’s Best Kept Secret
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area and Ontario’s Quetico Provincial Park covers well over 2 million acres, straddling an international boundary in the heart of the boreal forest. It’s as close to a wilderness experience that most people will ever encounter, but occupied campsites, busy entry points, and canoe races to packed portages are a daily…
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