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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 […]

Sportsman Service

A street view of a one-story building in Minnesota with signs reading "SPORTSMENS SERVICE" and "WILDLIFE MUSEUM." Multiple cars are parked outside under a cloudy Rainy Lake sky. | Rainy Lake, MN

Sportsman Service is a longtime favorite in International Falls offering live bait, fishing rods and tackle, hunting gear, and a selection of fresh fish and seafood. A must-stop shop for […]

Outdoorsman Headquarters

A store sign with images of a fish and a deer head. The text reads "Lucky Seven Outdoorsman Pro" with "Lucky Seven" in green and yellow on a clover and "Outdoorsman Pro" in yellow and red, inspired by the spirit of Rainy Lake, Minnesota. | Rainy Lake, MN

Outdoorsman’s Headquarters is a go-to sporting goods store in International Falls for outdoor lovers. Stocked with high-quality gear for fishing, hunting, ice shelters, sleds, live bait, accessories, and more.

Haven Co.

A display of ceramic mugs with a blue grid pattern and ceramic spoon rests in various colors and designs, inspired by rainy days on Minnesota’s Rainy Lake, tied with twine and labeled “Double Spoon Rest,” arranged on a wooden surface. | Rainy Lake, MN

Haven Co is a cozy boutique in downtown, International Falls offering curated home décor, skincare, everyday essentials, and Bitterfan Minnesota Vikings apparel. Winter Hours Wed – Fri 10AM – 5PMSat […]

No Place Like Home

Four people stand outside a green metal building near parked cars in Minnesota, smiling and holding a yellow sign that reads "No Place Like Home Again ANTIQUES & GIFTS OPEN" on a sunny day near Rainy Lake. | Rainy Lake, MN

No Place Like Home Again has become a destination shop in Northern MN. Allow plenty of time to stroll through over 6,000 square feet of antiques and collectibles.

Modern Relic

Art deco-style graphic with geometric patterns and gold accents on a dark background, featuring "MODERN RELIC" in bold, vintage-inspired lettering across the center—a design inspired by Minnesota's timeless charm and Rainy Lake’s serene elegance. | Rainy Lake, MN

Step into a world of art, antiques, and oddities curated for those who crave the extraordinary. Located on Main Street in International Falls. Open 10 AM – 5 PM Tuesday […]