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Archives: Things to Do

Picnic Site on Rat Root River

A shoreline with brownish water along the Rat Root River, lush green trees, and a staircase leading up from the water’s edge into a dense forest under a clear blue sky—a perfect picnic site for nature lovers. | Rainy Lake, MN

Riverside campsite located along the Rat Root River Accessible by boat from the Rainy Lake Visitor Center boat ramp First come, first served Tent camping Picnic table Fire ring Vault […]

Watson Landing – Rat Root River

A small gravel parking area by a dock and the calm waters of the Rat Root River, surrounded by green trees and grass, with informational signs and a picnic table nearby at Watson Landing. | Rainy Lake, MN

Located south of International Falls, Watson Landing features a concrete boat ramp providing public access to the Rat Root River. It’s a convenient launch for fishing boats, kayaks, and canoes, […]

7 Flags Outdoors

Large blue "7" next to text "FLAGS OUTDOORS" and "FORMERLY BADIUK EQUIPMENT" in capital letters, with a horizontal line separating the phrases, all on a white background. | Rainy Lake, MN

Whether you’re visiting Rainy Lake for a weekend getaway or returning to your cabin for the season, 7 Flags Outdoors has everything you need to enjoy life on the water. […]

Wayside Park

A sunny day at Wayside Park features a gravel area in the foreground, with green grass, trees, and a blue sky dotted with scattered clouds in the background. | Rainy Lake, MN

Wayside Park is a quiet roadside park located along the Rainy River in Birchdale, MN. It’s a great place to stretch your legs, enjoy a picnic, take in scenic river […]

Vidas Access

A paved boat ramp at Vidas Access leads to a small dock extending into a calm lake, surrounded by green grass and trees under a clear blue sky. | Rainy Lake, MN

Vidas Access is a peaceful public boat access on the Rainy River west of Baudette, Minnesota, offering an excellent launch point for boating, fishing, and paddling. It’s especially popular with […]

Upper Sault Access

A grassy yard at Upper Sault Access is bordered by tall green trees and overlooks a calm river under a partly cloudy sky, with a dirt path running along the water’s edge. A wooden bench sits in the shade to the left. | Rainy Lake, MN

Upper Sault Access is a public water access point on the Rainy River near Franz Jevne State Park in northern Minnesota. This access provides a convenient launch area for anglers, […]

Silversack Lake Access

A grassy clearing with wildflowers leads to Silversack Lake, a calm lake surrounded by trees under a partly cloudy sky. A wooden sign stands on the right side near the water’s edge, marking designated lake access. | Rainy Lake, MN

Silversack Lake is a quiet, scenic lake located in Koochiching County, Minnesota, offering a peaceful outdoor setting for fishing, wildlife viewing, and enjoying the surrounding Northwoods landscape. The lake is […]

Seretha Lake Access

A gravel path leads through green trees toward Seretha Lake under a blue sky with scattered clouds. A wooden sign on the right side near the trees marks the Seretha Lake access. | Rainy Lake, MN

Seretha Lake Access is a quiet public access point in Koochiching County, Minnesota, providing visitors with a convenient way to enjoy Seretha Lake. Surrounded by Northwoods scenery, the access is […]

Reedy Flats

A concrete boat ramp leads to a river, bordered by trees on both sides. A bridge crosses the river in the background, and signs are posted on trees near the boat ramp. The scene is bright and sunny. | Rainy Lake, MN

Reedy Flats is a scenic public recreation area near International Falls that provides access to the Rainy River for boating, fishing, kayaking, and wildlife viewing. Known for its peaceful setting […]