Archives: Things to Do

Rainy Lake Charters

A white motorboat is docked at a wooden pier on calm Rainy Lake in Minnesota, surrounded by rocky shore and trees. The clear sky holds a slight haze, and distant tree-covered islands are visible across the water. | Rainy Lake, MN

Captain Ken brings over 48 years of boating and guide experience, including 27 years navigating Rainy Lake and its islands. As a U.S. Coast Guard–certified captain, he prioritizes passenger safety […]

Lost 40

A small child in a blue hat and gray jacket stands on a dirt path near Rainy Lake, Minnesota, looking up at tall trees in a sunlit forest. Sunlight streams through the branches, illuminating the leaves and forest floor. | Rainy Lake, MN

If you’re headed north on Highway 71 to Rainy Lake, take the detour to the Lost 40 Scientific and Natural Area. This rare old-growth pine forest was accidentally spared from […]

Rainy Lake Guiding

Three people dressed in winter clothing stand on a snowy, frozen Rainy Lake in Minnesota, each proudly holding up several fish they caught. The sky is overcast, and the background shows a distant tree line. | Rainy Lake, MN

Rainy Lake Guiding offers expert full-season fishing and outdoor adventure experiences based out of International Falls, Minnesota on Rainy Lake. With decades of combined guiding experience and Coast Guard-licensed captains, […]

RainyDaze Outdoors

A man kneels on snow, smiling and holding a large northern pike fish. He is dressed in winter clothes near an ice fishing shelter and snowmobile, enjoying a perfect day on Minnesota’s Rainy Lake under the clear blue sky. | Rainy Lake, MN

RainyDaze Outdoors offers year-round guided fishing adventures on Rainy Lake and the Rainy River, including open-water and ice-fishing trips. With experienced, USCG-licensed guides and premium equipment, RainyDaze helps anglers of […]

Cantilever Bridge

A rusted metal swing bridge crosses Minnesota’s wide Rainy Lake, surrounded by green trees and houses along the distant shoreline under a clear blue sky. | Rainy Lake, MN

Standing proudly over the Rainy River, the Cantilever Bridge (also known locally as the Ranier Railroad Lift Bridge) is a remarkable piece of early 20th-century engineering and a key part […]

Falls International Airport

A wooden wall outside Falls International Airport in Minnesota displays large white letters reading “Falls International Airport, Einarson Field, Your International Gateway, Elevation 1185 feet,” with an airplane graphic and a bench below—near scenic Rainy Lake. | Rainy Lake, MN

Visiting the Rainy Lake region by air is easy and convenient thanks to Falls International Airport (INL). Located just minutes from downtown International Falls, the airport offers quick access to […]

Big Falls Campground

A rocky river flows through a Minnesota forest with trees showing autumn colors. A small waterfall is in the foreground, and a bridge is visible in the distance under a partly cloudy sky near Rainy Lake. | Rainy Lake, MN

Located 35 miles south of International Falls on Highway 71, Big Falls Campground is nestled between whispering pines and the rushing Bigfork River. This scenic city campground offers full camping […]

Camping in Voyageurs

A picnic table sits on a rocky, wooded shore overlooking Minnesota’s calm Rainy Lake, surrounded by tall pine trees under a partly cloudy sky. In the distance, small tree-covered islands are visible on the water. | Rainy Lake, MN

Camping in Voyageurs National Park is a classic Northwoods adventure. The 46 campsites around Rainy Lake are boat-in only, offering shoreline and island settings with tent pads, picnic tables, fire […]

Full Throttle Guiding

Three people stand on a boat at Rainy Lake, Minnesota, holding a large fish together and smiling at the camera. Trees and water stretch into the background beneath a partly cloudy sky. | Rainy Lake, MN

Gear up for a fishing adventure you’ll be talking about for years! With Full Throttle Guiding, Captain Cody Christensen, a U.S. Coast Guard licensed guide with over 32 years of […]

Dove Island Guiding

A man in a gray rain jacket and cap smiles while holding a large fish by the water at Rainy Lake, Minnesota, with trees and rocks visible in the background under an overcast sky. | Rainy Lake, MN

Capt. Justin Franz offers expert guided fishing adventures on Rainy Lake. Justin helps anglers of all skill levels hook more fish and enjoy the beauty of northern Minnesota.