Cook County

Cook County: Minnesota's northern playground

There's a reason we're known as Cook County: Way North of Ordinary. Here, you can:

• Marvel at Minnesota's tallest waterfall
• Climb Minnesota's highest mountain
• Paddle your cares away in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
• Hike on over 376 miles of trails, including the Superior Hiking Trail
• Ride your bike on the paved Gitchi Gami State Trail-or the technical singletrack at Britton Peak and Pincushion Mountain

There's more. You can also catch a feisty smallmouth bass, ride the Mountain Tram and the Alpine Slide at Lutsen Mountains, take an art or traditional northern craft class, take a zipline tour of the treetops, attend an event (like a festival or an epic race), go sailing, ride your ATV, look for moose on the Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway, savor the North Shore Scenic Drive, or simply relax on the pristine shore of Lake Superior.

In short, whether you're craving an adventure or a retreat, head to Cook County-we've got you covered.

We'll leave the northern lights on for you.

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