Because part of the fun in vacationing is to escape the hectic schedules of daily life, we offer no planned activities. Bowstring Lake provides activities for all ages, including fishing, boating and swimming. Biking, hiking and wildlife watching are favorite pastimes.
We can suggest local events and sights, too, to interest almost everyone. The Lost Forty, Judy Garland's house in Grand Rapids, the Palace & Northern Lights Casinoes near Cass Lake and the world-famous Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox statues in Bemidji are some of the unique sights in the area. Duluth's zoo & great lakes aquarium, Lake Superior's North Shore Drive, and the Wolf Center in Ely are easy day trips. There is also the White Oak Casino in Deer River, less than half an hour away.
Please plan to provide appropriate parental supervision for children of all ages, especially near the water!
After many years in other parts of the country, we have all returned with a continuing appreciation for the beauty and varied recreational opportunities in the North Woods.2008 is our twelfth year at Northern Acres Resort & Campground and we want to extend a warm invitation to all our guests both "new" and "old" to plan ahead for another busy summer. Our goal is to provide you with everything you need to have your best "up north" vacation ever.
A family picture taken last August shows the Wanner Outdoors group, David, Gail, Mom, David's girlfriend Jan, Shea and Gigi seated, and brother Bruce and his wife Mary Ann standing with a guest between them.