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Category Archives: Trails

MN Cross Country Ski by Candle Light

Lanesboro, the Bed and Breakfast Capital of Minnesota invites you to enjoy our winter wonderland in Southeast Minnesota.  The Root River State trail is groomed with dual tracks and ready for cross country skiing.

Candlelight Ski on the Root River Trail

Make plans now to join us February 5 – 7 for a “Flurry of Fun in [...]

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The beauty of Duluth and the Cutest Puppy Contest – a must see!

For all of us that live in Minnesota, Wisconsin, or the northern region of the country, we know that winter not only feels long, but often is depending upon when that “last Spring storm” hits us.  But what we all know from being able to live and work in this beautiful part of the country is [...]

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The ski and snowmobile trails are great here!

The ‘Great Christmas Snow of 2009′ was a gift for all snow lovers.  If you like to cross country ski, or if you are more the kind that likes to have a motor on your sled, the ski and snowmobile trails are in great condition.  When you come to the woods, there is a place [...]

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The Paul Bunyan Bike Trail Update

Looking toward the bridge over the Kabekona River on the Paul Bunyan Bike Trail.

The Paul Bunyan Bike Trail is yet another step closer to the long awaited completion.  These pictures were taken on the trail about 500 feet from Embracing Pines Bed & Breakfast near Walker, MN.  When completed the trail will cross the Heartland Trail so [...]

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Paul Bunyan Bike Trail, Walker, MN nears completion

The last leg of the Paul Bunyan Bike Trail, is now in the progress of being completed. It is being prepped now and if the weather holds will be paved yet this fall. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, it will be paved in spring. The trail is located directly across County #38 from Embracing Pines Bed & Breakfast in Walker, MN.

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Mesabi Biking Trail Gap Completed

Great news along the Mesabi Bike Trai! The troublesome one and one-half mile gap between  in Morning Glory Bed and Breakfast in Grand Rapid and Mitchell-Tappen House B&B in Hibbing is finally paved. Riders are able now to travel the 39.3 miles stretch between the two B&Bs along a non-stop asphalt biking path.
From Hibbing the [...]

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Lanesboro B&B Summer Getaway

Hillcrest Hide-Away Bed and Breakfast in Lanesboro invites you to a summer getaway.  The weather is warm, the river is cool, the bike trail is shaded, and the ice cream shop is ready with refreshments.  The downtown district is on the National Register of Historic buildings and is filled with interesting shops and restaurants .  [...]

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Lanesboro B&B Mid-week getaway

Hillcrest Hide-Away B&B in Lanesboro invites you to a mid-week summer getaway.  Stay with us for 2 nights with one of the nights being Tuesday – Thursday and receive $25 off the cost of your stay.  Immerse yourself in the tranquil setting of our spacious 3,500 sq. ft. Craftsman Home. 
Surrounded by 80 year old Spruce trees, [...]

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Spring Snow on Gunflint no April Fools Joke

April Fools Day brought 12 – 14 inches of heavy wet snow to the Gunflint Trail’s Poplar Creek Guesthouse B&B and along the Banadad Ski Trail. On the morning of the first with guests planning to leave for home the roads and driveways into the B&B’s two rental cabins had to be cleared. Plowing began [...]

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Lanesboro Candlelight Ski

Lanesboro’s Hillcrest Hide-Away B&B invites you to enjoy our winter wonderland in Southeast Minnesota.  The Root River State trail has a fresh blanket of snow and is groomed and ready for cross country skiing.  Click here for current ski conditions. 
 

Make plans now to join us for the Candlelight Ski and Bonfire on Saturday February [...]

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