Archives: Things to Do

Bushyhead Mine Tunnel

A dark cave entrance is visible in a rocky cliff surrounded by green trees and foliage, with water from Rainy Lake at the base of the rocks in the foreground, nestled in scenic Minnesota. | Rainy Lake, MN

The Bushyhead Mine Tunnel is a quiet reminder of the region’s early gold-mining history. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, prospectors explored this area in search of gold-bearing quartz, […]

Waters of the Dancing Sky Scenic Byway

Blue road sign reading "Waters of the Dancing Sky Scenic Byway" with a white silhouette of trees and water, set beneath a sky dotted with stars or the northern lights—a scenic drive in northern Minnesota near Rainy Lake. | Rainy Lake, MN

The Waters of the Dancing Sky Scenic Byway is Minnesota’s northernmost scenic drive, stretching roughly 229 miles along the state’s top border from International Falls toward the North Dakota line. […]

Voyage North Guide Service

A man wearing sunglasses and a cap holds up a large fish in front of Rainy Lake, Minnesota, with a boat motor visible in the background. | Rainy Lake, MN

Captain Tony Snyder has been fishing the lakes of Voyageurs National Park since 1978 and began guiding in 1986. With decades of experience on Rainy Lake and Lake Kabetogama, Tony […]

Willie’s North Country Guide Service

A smiling man in a blue shirt and sunglasses holds a large fish with both hands while standing on a boat on Minnesota’s Rainy Lake, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background. | Rainy Lake, MN

Captain Willie Lyon offers year-round guided fishing on Rainy Lake, including ice fishing throughout the winter season. Trips are tailored for anglers of all experience levels, with local knowledge that […]

Yellow Cabin Guiding

A smiling man wearing sunglasses and a cap holds a large, golden fish toward the camera, standing on a boat with Rainy Lake and a cloudy sky in the background. | Rainy Lake, MN

Yellow Cabin Guide Service is a full fishing guide service located on beautiful Rainy Lake. Specializing in walleye, smallmouth, and northern pike fishing Yellow Cabin Guide Service can provide tips, […]

Rainy Lake Fishing Adventures

Two people standing on a boat hold a large fish they caught on Rainy Lake. Both wear sunglasses, hats, and outdoor clothing, smiling with a wooded shoreline and water in the background. | Rainy Lake, MN

Experience Rainy Lake fishing with Rainy Lake Fishing Adventures, a locally-rooted guide service providing professional, personalized trips on the waters of Rainy Lake and Voyageurs National Park. Whether you’re chasing […]

International Voyageurs Snowmobile Club

Logo for the International Voyageurs Snowmobile Club, featuring a cartoon man in red riding a snowmobile with pine trees and Rainy Lake in the background. Text reads: "International Voyageurs Snowmobile Club, Int'l Falls, Minnesota. | Rainy Lake, MN

The International Voyageurs Snowmobile Club plays a key role in keeping winter adventure rolling in the Rainy Lake area. Dedicated volunteers work year-round to clear, groom, and maintain over 150 […]

Arrowhead State Trail

Map of Voyageurs National Park and surrounding area in Minnesota, including Rainy Lake, showing snowmobile trails, safety warnings, lodging locations, trailheads, and amenities. Key and legend at the bottom; colored lines indicate routes and trail conditions. | Rainy Lake, MN

David Dill/Arrowhead State Trail stretches 135 miles from Ericsburg, south of International Falls, to Tower – connecting to Kabetogama, Crane & beyond. Primarily used for snowmobiling in winter, the trail […]