God is discovered… through creation – the brilliance of a sunset, the powerful roar of a waterfall, the symphony of sounds you hear in the heart of the forest, or the vastness of space and its countless stars.
— Benjamin Sullivan
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We love to travel but there is no place like home and we would be delighted to share with you some of the hidden treasures on the Iron Range, North Shore and beyond.
Visit our blog for ideas – or contact us directly for more personalized recommendations. Becky is a Certified Tourism Ambassador for the Iron Range.
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The wilderness does not make you forget your normal life so much as it removes the distractions for proper remembering.
— Jim Harrison
Local Hidden Treasures
We have invited locals and guests to submit vacation recommendations to share first-hand advice about worthwhile destinations to explore on the Iron Range, North Shore, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Canada.
BLOGIn wildness is the preservation of the world.
— Henry David Thoreau
Helpful Websites
Handy websites to find water, campsites, and more while out on your adventures.
LOCAL TOURISM BUREAUS
Local tourism bureaus are a wonderful resource when planning your vacation.
IRON RANGE TOURISM BUREAUMN WELCOME CENTERSVISIT DULUTHAn incredible website with numerous articles about unique things to do and see in each state…
ONLY IN YOUR STATEThis is a community-based platform where users share about free RV campsites:
FreeCampsites.netFREE CAMPING – NAT’L and STATE PARK CAMPING
The Campendium website allows you to search by state or province for free camping sites.
FREE CAMPINGUse the National Parks Trip Builder to book a campsite in all 50 states.
CAMPING IN NATIONAL PARKSMN state parks and recreation area campsites require a reservation and charge an add’l reservation fee (no add’l fee for same-day reservations). The required MN State Park Vehicle Pass is included in your camper van rental.
CAMPING IN MN STATE PARKSCAMPING IN STATE/NATIONAL FORESTS
Camping is also available at many state and national forests. Unlike state park campgrounds, forest campgrounds do not have resident managers, organized nature programs, or modern facilities such as showers and flush toilets. Individual campsites cannot be reserved but are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Campsite fees are pre-paid in a drop-box. Dispersed camping where allowed is free.
MN STATE FOREST CAMPINGSUPERIOR NAT’L FOREST CAMPINGFOREST SERVICE Dispersed CampingBUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENTDISPERSED CAMPING TIPSWATER REFILL STATIONS
Search by zip code for RV dump stations as many also include potable water (drinkable). Campgrounds, some truck stops and rest stops will also have potable water.
POTABLE WATER
ROAD TRIP PLANNING
Start at Eveleth, MN and enter your destination city. This website will give you a sample daily driving itinerary – suggesting cities to stop at and things to see along the way.
TRIPPY – ROAD TRIP PLANNERThe world is full of wonderful things you haven’t seen yet. Don’t ever give up on the chance of seeing them.
— J. K. Rowling