Bearskin Lodge on the Gunflint Trail

Beautiful wilderness resort lodging on the edge of Minnesota's famous Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). Canoe, kayak, fish, hike, explore, and relax in the summer. Cross-country ski, snowshoe, or experience a dog sled trip in the winter.

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The world needs more pictures of girls holding their fish. Photo from the Christopherson family. #bearskinlodge #gunflinttrail #girlswhofish (at Bearskin Lodge)

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Found on Magnetic Rock hiking trail. Photo by Matthew Baxley. #bearskinlodge #gunflinttrail #magneticrock (at Bearskin Lodge)

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The Northern Lights were putting on a show for all mothers at 3 AM this morning. Just in case your mother wasn't up to see it (and what mother in her right mind is NOT asleep at 3 AM?), share this northern lights Mother's Day wish with her. (at Bearskin Lodge)

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Just a little stripe of Northern Lights last night. #bearskinlodge #gunflinttrail (at Bearskin Lodge)

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First selfie of the year at Crocodile Falls, with members of the "Off the Edge" dragon boat team. The lake is open and the falls are wild. #bearskinlodge #gunflinttrail #onlyinmn (at Bearskin Lodge)

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First canoeists of the year on the webcam. Happy Honeymoon Michaela and Mitch. #bearskinlodge #gunflinttrail (at Bearskin Lodge)

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Rampaging meltwater flowing into East Bearskin Lake by site #22 in the campground. #bearskinlodge #gunflinttrail #onlyinmn (at Bearskin Lodge)

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Just when we thought winter might end... #bearskinlodge

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Webcam this afternoon. Yes, we did indeed get a snowstorm. #bearskinlodge #gunflinttrail #centralgunflintskitrails (at Bearskin Lodge)

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So this happened to our employee Tammi: "Today while heading in to town I saw not one but three Lynx. I came upon them as they were getting ready to cross the road. At first it was just (what I am going to presume) the mother and a cub. The cub walked on to the road, turned around and sat down. The mother looked back and out of the woods came the third one. For a moment all I could do was stare and babble "wow" about a hundred times. Then I had the presence of mind to get my phone and take some pics. The most exciting thing I have ever seen. I have never seen big cats in the wild. AMAZING!!!" #bearskinlodge #gunflinttrail #lynx (at Bearskin Lodge)

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Campers heading out for a winter camping adventure. Caught on the Bearskin webcam today by NOAA (the weather service), while they were double-checking the accuracy of their weather forecast. And here you thought that thermometer we added to the webcam was just a frivolous toy! #bearskinlodge #gunflinttrail (at Bearskin Lodge)

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Moon through the trees over Bearskin Lodge tonight. (at Bearskin Lodge)

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"Monday afternoon we spotted this little critter outside our cabin(#1). After a little research we discovered he is a Pine Marten, something we've never heard of before!" Photo from guest Andi Morris. There are only a few areas in the US that have pine martens. They can be seen much more often in winter, but they are here all year. Do you have a pine marten story from Bearskin? #bearskinlodge #gunflinttrail #pinemarten (at Bearskin Lodge)

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With a temperature of 34 degrees and an all-day wet snowfall, this wasn't the most fabulous ski day. However, it was an excellent day to make snow ladies. This cheery group will probably wave at you on the ski trails for the rest of this winter. #bearskinlodge #gunflinttrail #snowladies (at Bearskin Lodge)

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January 22 moonrise over East Bearskin Lake. #bearskinlodge #gunflinttrail #onlyinmn (at Bearskin Lodge)

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Full moon weekend. Doesn't get any better than the forecast for this weekend at Bearskin Lodge -- great snow, mild temps, and moonlight. #bearskinlodge #gunflinttrail (at Bearskin Lodge)