ShareThisThe history:
In 1885, Swedish immigrant Charles Nelson built a lakeside homestead that became an overnight stop for travelers along the rugged road and rough waters of the North Shore. Until two lodges were built (both have burned), his kids gave up their beds to visitors. The current lodge was designed by Scandinavia-inspired architect Edwin Lundie and built in 1952 with pines from the nearby Gunflint Trail. A bash slated for Oct. 15-16 will celebrate the resort's 125th birthday.
The scope:
There are 170 accommodations, including lodge rooms, cabins and townhouses, spread over 100 acres along a mile of Lake Superior shoreline. The resort is open year-round and has a dining room, indoor swimming pool, golf course and spa. Most activities, including sea kayaking, nature craft, yoga on the beach and fly-fishing, are complimentary and can be reserved five days before the activity. The resort also has many options that don't require sign-up, including hiking, lobby games and evening campfires.
For more information, go to www.lutsenresort.com or call 1-800-258-8736.
(Distributed by Scripps Howard News Service, www.scrippsnews.com.)
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