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143 South Gunflint Lake, Grand Marais; 800-328-3325 or 218-388-2294; www.gunflint.com. Lodge is located 43 miles northwest on Gunflint Trail (County 12).

There’s no better way to “rough it” in the wilderness than to book a stay at the Gunflint Lodge. This third-generation, family-owned lodge features wood paneling and a stone fireplace. Their motto is: Arrive as a guest, and leave as a friend. A full friend, at that!

Feel like horseback riding through one of the most picturesque places on earth? Gunflint Lodge offers 1- and 2-hour trail rides through the Superior National Forest. Other riding packages include breakfast or dinner feasts prepared for you along the trail. The 24 cabins on Gunflint Lake range from 1­–5 bedrooms. Some have indoor whirlpool baths and kitchens; some come equipped with a large outdoor whirlpool. All have living room fireplaces.

Gunflint Lodge specializes in “theme” vacations and retreats, such as mother and daughter weekends, lifestyle retreats, women’s packages, fishing, canoeing, horseback riding, dogsledding, cross-country skiing and tree-to-tree zipline canopy tours. Fishing guides are available. On-staff naturalist. Pets allowed. Special rates for off-season. Check website for dates and prices.