Agate Hunting
Calling all agate hunting fanatics! Cook County, Minnesota is the perfect place to…
Skiing & Snowboarding
The rugged Sawtooth Mountains rise 1,000 feet above the coast of Lake Superior…
Alpine Slide
You’ll find one-of-a-kind thrills in Cook County, Minnesota—like the…
Berry Picking
Where can you find blueberries, strawberries, chokecherries, pin cherries…
Biking
When you find yourself asking: “where are the best bike trails near me?…
Birding
It’s no surprise why birding is one of the top things to do in northern…
Boating
Boating on lakes in Minnesota offers world-class fishing and sightseeing…
Canoeing
There’s a reason people have been canoeing and kayaking here for thousands of…
Cross Country Skiing
Whether you’re an expert looking to stretch your legs and skills, a family…
Dog Sledding & Skijoring
Mix irresistible dogs with beautiful snow, and you’ve got the recipe for a…
Fat Tire Biking
Biking isn’t just a warm weather pursuit anymore, and one of the fastest…
Fishing
Holding the Minnesota state fish record for largest Chinook Salmon, Pink Salmon…
Golf
Cook County offers award-winning play with spectacular surroundings…
Gondola
The Summit Express Gondola ride at Lutsen Mountains glides from summit to summit…
Hiking
You’ll find hikes to suit every taste, ability and timeframe, all within a…
Hunting
Hunting is a long-standing tradition for Cook County visitors and residents because…
Ice Skating
In Cook County, ice skating is just one of many winter adventures to be had. From…
Kayaking
You don’t have to travel to the ocean to have a kayak vacation. Try the…
Northern Lights
You don’t have to travel to the Arctic Circle to see the Northern Lights, also…
OHV & ATV
Experiencing the Superior National Forest with an ATV can be a great way to reach…
Picnicking
The quintessential summertime activity is picnicking in a scenic location…
Rainy Day Fun
In our area, every kind of weather has its own unique beauty! Relish a rainy day and…
Rock Climbing
Cook County, Minnesota is home to the lowest point (Lake Superior) and the highest…
Sailing
Lake Superior offers incredible sailing adventures – not to mention the most…
Scenic Drives
There are so many things to see and do in Cook County, MN you’ll want to make…
Snowmobiling
With 450 miles of snowmobile trails that wind through the wildest, most breathtaking…
Snowshoeing
Strap on a pair of snowshoes and go for a quick kid-friendly jaunt or a full-day…
State & National Parks
Marvel at Minnesota’s tallest waterfall, climb an anorthosite dome and peer…
Waterfalls
After the snow melts, experience the raw power of North Shore waterfall season…
Zip Line
The Towering Pines Canopy Tour at Gunflint Lodge, located 43 miles up the Gunflint…
State & National Parks
Marvel at Minnesota’s tallest waterfall, climb an anorthosite dome and peer into the mysterious Devil’s Kettle — all without the big…
Hiking
You’ll find hikes to suit every taste, ability and timeframe, all within a landscape beautiful enough to take anyone’s breath away. So…
Waterfalls
After the snow melts, experience the raw power of North Shore waterfall season – a fleeting yet unforgettable spring wonder.
Northern Lights
You don’t have to travel to the Arctic Circle to see the Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis. Thanks to our northern location and…
Water Activities
Water is a critical part of what makes Cook County so unique. Between Lake Superior and the thousands of inland lakes and streams, no visit is…
Winter Activities
With an average of 120 inches of snow annually and cross country ski trails, snowmobile trails, acres of alpine skiing and…
Lutsen Mountains
Once you hit Lutsen Mountains, you’re here. This unique area is the gateway to Cook County and is truly unlike any other area of the state…
Sports & Recreation
Visitors and athletes from around the world come to Cook County to experience our unsurpassed outdoor recreation opportunities.
Wildlife & Foraging
Life gets pretty wild in Cook County, Minnesota. Home to many wild boreal creatures, Cook County is best known as the place in the Midwest to spot a…
Scenic Drives
There are so many things to see and do in Cook County, MN you’ll want to make the most of every minute.
Boundary Waters
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) is where silence and serenity are here for you to discover. You will hear no traffic, ringing phones…