Small Town Traditions November 26, 2008

I haven’t lived on the North Shore very long, but it is very easy to get into the small town traditions.  One of my favorites happened last night - the annual Christmas parade. 

It’s not a big parade by any means.  I would say this year there were only 8 floats, but it is so fun to see all the people that come out to watch.  My family participated in the Arrowhead Electric float that included a large truck and a very large Christmas tree with lights.  Steve’s son Tristan participated in the preschool float.  Since Grand Marais doesn’t have a very long main street and there are not a lot of floats - sometimes we go around the block twice to make it worth everyone’s while.  My husband and I commented that people who were dining from out of the local area may have thought we were crazy, but to us it is a lot of fun. – Kris

Winter Check-in and Check-out Time Changes November 25, 2008

We have revised out check-in and check-out times for the winter season.  Please be aware that starting 11/1/2008-5/1/2009 the new times will be as follows:

Check-in time: 3:00pm
Check-out time: 4:00pm

We hope you enjoy your extra time here on the North Shore of Minnesota!

Last Minute Deal for 11/19-11/24 November 19, 2008

We are offering a last minute deal for those who may need a little encouragement to come to the North Shore this weekend – Stay 3 nights and pay for 2!  That is an awesome deal for this weekend! (Not valid on prior reservations and can not be used with any other specials)

Here are the homes that are available:
Beach Cliff, Beach House, Birch Hollow, Birken Bay, Castle Rock, Cathy’s Cove, Cedar Allee, Finn House, Grey Havens, Home on the Ridge, Hovland Hideaway, LeVeaux Mtn Lodge, Loon Point, Namaste Main and Guest House, Nordkapp, North Haven, Parkview, Pointavu, R&R, Seacliff, Shore Creek, Squantum Point, Superior Retreat, Thorson House, Wearing Water

Mount Josephine November 12, 2008

What do you do on a rainy day on the North Shore?  My family and I drove up to the Grand Portage.  We had planned to check out the new monument but it was closed.  There were large waves breaking on the shore which made for a very scenic drive.  I had not been past Grand Portage since I was very little, so we drove to the Mount Josephine pull off.  Although it was dreary, it was still a beautiful sight.  We even got the chance to see an ore boat very close to the shore.  It is definately a place I would love to go back to – maybe in the summer and on a sunnier day.-Kris

Ore Boat by Mount Josephine - Lake Superior