Remote Ely MN Lakeside Cabins available this winter - just outside the BWCA

If you are looking for a remote northern Minnesota getaway with incredible views to enjoy the beauty that nature has to offer - then either of these cabins are the place to be!

The North Kawishiwi River Cabin & Kempton Cabin are available to rent during our 'hard water' season. The lakes freeze over on our Ely MN lakes between end of November and beginning of December. Both cabins offer solitude, undisturbed serenity and the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life!

Curl up with a book in the living room or relax and look out your window at the winter wonderland just outside your window. Are the the adventurous type? Grab your cross country skiis or snowshoes and go exploring. Whether you stay inside or head outside - you might catch a glimpse of deer, winter birds, pine martins, fishers, weasels, wolves and snowshoe hares.

Kempton Lake Cabin does have a traditional Finnish sauna for bathing and relaxation.

You are escorted across the frozen lake from the parking lot to your cabin and provided with assistance in getting your personal luggage/food both in and out.

Don't you deserve a retreat from the rest of the world? Call for availability - 800-777-7091. Check it out at Moose Track Adventures.

Fall Colors & Snow in Northern MN!

Yellow aspens, red maples and orange Tamaracks - they all are coming into peak color this week here in Ely MN!

Keep in mind - we do have two 2-bedroom lakeside cabins opened till Sunday, October 18 - MEA Weekend. So one more week to enjoy northern MN & Ely at Moose Track Adventures with no bugs, hand full of tourist and soft water (before it turns to ice)!

Today we had our first snow showers! This morning the snow was collecting on the decks of the cabins and canoes on the canoe rack. Very strange to watch considering it's the 9th of October - but just a reminder that we need to continue forward with closing things down here for the winter. Boats and motors are being put to 'bed' for the winter along with fall cleaning of the cabins and grounds.

We also want to take a moment after our busy spring/summer/fall months and say thanks to all our 2009 guests - both return and new! We had a great year considering the economic times and met some fantastic people that we hope to meet up again with in the near future. To all of our July guests that endured the second coldest July in Minnesota history during your stay, our 'summer' came in September - sunny and high 70's for pretty much all of September!

As you can see from our website - as of early 2009 all the original lakeside cabins built in the late 60's were remodeled inside throughout - all new window, doors, cabinets, laminate flooring, furniture. Return guests have appreciated the updating and new guests have enjoyed the clean, fresh look of the newly remodeled lakeside cabins.

Also, our fleet of new 16' Lund boats w/25hp motors is growing - we added another 2 this year. Perfect size boats to get you around on the White Iron Chain of Lakes and can also be used on South Farm Lake - which is a lake within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area with a 25hp limit or less restriction (BWCA permits are required for this lake).

We've been taking 2010 reservations since the start of our season in May 2009 - both with return guest reserving their cabin before the end of their 2009 stay and we've received lots of phone calls & emails from new guests already planning their 2010 vacation. Just give us a call or shoot us an email to check 2010 availability.

Happy Fall!

Hot temperatures in Ely MN - but BIG fish being caught in the BWCA

Father & son from NJ came for a short stay in our newly remodeled lakeside cabins and 3 days of guided fishing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Even with the temperatures in the high 80's and 90's, the fish size and numbers made for a trip of a lifetime.

One day they concentrated on smallmouth on the Basswood Chain of Lakes - 21" 5.5 lb smallmouth was the prize of the day caught by dad. Lots of other action that day included 16", 18" & 20" smallies.

Another day was spent casting for northern pike. Tyler battled with a 41" toothy pike while dad reeling in a 38" and Professional Fishing Guide Jim Blauch rounding out large fish of the day with a 37".

N Kawishiwi River Day Paddle in the BWCA - Ely MN

Here is the actual picture of the 'moose spotting' from a canoe day trip up the N Kawishiwi River this week. Thanks to Michelle & Family - Awesome shot!

Moose spotting on day canoe trip in the BWCA

A family of 4 staying at the resort this week chose today for their wilderness adventure in the BWCA. They rented one of our kevlar canoes and headed across Farm Lake with Entry Point 31 - N Kawishiwi River as their destination into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. They were fortunate to have great weather - sunny & 70 degrees, caught a nice 24" northern pike on their one fishing rod they brought with AND they saw a mama moose with her baby! They took this video from a canoe and it's a bit fuzzy and shaky, but you can see both moose. I'll post the pictures as soon as she emails them to us.

Guided Day Eco-Tourism Canoe Trip in the BWCA

Going out on a Guided Day Eco-Tourism Canoe Trip with Moose Track Adventures Guide Service in the Boundary Waters is always an adventure. Canoe Country is the home to a vast array of mammals and birds and just spending one day out in the 'woods' can be awe-inspiring. Animals that are native to our northern region include moose, wolves, bears, beavers, bobcats, bald eagles and loons to name a few. Traveling by canoe in the BWCA lets you travel silently and allows you the best possibilities of seeing wildlife up close. Here are a few snapshots of what we saw on our trip today.

Beavers are active woodcutter and dam builders. They spend a lot of time in the water, using their tails as rudders and propellers when swimming. They can weigh from 28-75 lbs.

Bald Eagles can be seen perched in trees spying on their next prey or in flight catching food with it's sharp talons. Their length is usually 3 1/2 ft long.

The Great Blue Heron stands almost 4 feet tall. They choose the highest treetops for their nests. They feed mostly on small non-game fish, aquatic insects, crayfish, frogs and small mammals such as mice along with an occasional walleye, nothern pike or other game fish.

The Common Loon is Minnesota's state bird. Minnesota has roughly 12,000 loons (more than any other state except Alaska). The red in the loon's eye helps it to see under water for food.

The Painted Turtle is the most common turtle in the state of Minnesota. The legs and head of the painted turtle are black with yellow stripes. Females grow to 10" in lengths, while males only grow to 7" long.

Mammal/bird facts & information come from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources website.

Arkansas Fly-Fishing Club visits our Ely MN Resort

A Little Rock Arkansas Fly-Fishing group just went home after their second visit at Moose Track Adventures Resort. They fished on various lakes around the Ely area and caught numerous smallmouth bass and a few northern pike on the fly.

They have already booked 2 weeks for 4 cabins next year! See you guys next year!