http://www.lakevermilionresorts.com/blog Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:39:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Courtesy Duluth News Tribune, Author John Myers Harley the motorcycle-riding bald eagle has flown north to the western bays of Lake Vermilion after spending part of his summer along the St. Louis River and in the Sax-Zim bog area. Harley — sans motorcycle — had spent much of the spring along the ... http://www.lakevermilionresorts.com/blog/?p=144 The Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary is located about 25 miles north from Cook.  It is operated by the American Bear Association and has been described as the best place to see wild black bears in their natural habitat. From their expanded viewing deck visitors can learn about black bears by observing their natural behavior. This year ... http://www.lakevermilionresorts.com/blog/?p=141 Throughout the summer, both Tower and Cook have Farmer's markets.  Here is some information on both: The Tower Farmer's Market is located in the parking lot of the Train Depot/Civic Center at the west entrance to Tower.  It is an easy walk from the public landing on the East Two River channel, ... http://www.lakevermilionresorts.com/blog/?p=133 Bay View Lodge has been purchased.  The restaurant and bar will be open by Memorial Day, and possibly by fishing opener.  Cabins may or may not be rented this summer.  If they will be available for rent this year, you will find them listed under "Lodging" on our website. http://www.lakevermilionresorts.com/blog/?p=131 The Resort Association has received many inquiries regarding the future of Bay View Lodge.  To help answer the questions, we are reprinting the following article which appeared in one of our local newspapers, "The Timberjay", this week: "The likelihood of Bay View Lodge reopening as a resort/restaurant is not very good. Jim ... http://www.lakevermilionresorts.com/blog/?p=125 On January 2, 55 birders counted birds in the Cook area for a 24 hour period. The count was done by car, walking or watching yards and feeders.  Weather for the day started with a temperature of -33°F.  Here are the numbers: Ruffed Grouse, 12 Spruce Grouse, 2 Bald Eagle, 3 Rock Dove, 130 Northern ... http://www.lakevermilionresorts.com/blog/?p=118 The following is an excerpt from the Lake Vermilion Sportsmen's Club newsletter written by Scott Kelling, Tower MNDNR Parks & Trails: "The Lake Vermilion area is the hub of a local land trail network that reaches in all directions. The Tower-based Vermilion Penguins maintain the Iron Ore Trail south of Tower ... http://www.lakevermilionresorts.com/blog/?p=116 Hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season. http://www.lakevermilionresorts.com/blog/?p=113 In case you don't already know - Lake Vermilion has a mail boat which runs all summer delivering mail to over 100 residents with water-access properties.  And you can ride along!  You can find more information and a link on our "List of Attactions" page under "Things to See & Do". A little interesting ... http://www.lakevermilionresorts.com/blog/?p=107 Once again on the drive to the Resort Association office along County Road 115, I was priviledged to see some wildlife up close.  Not one, but 2 bald eagles were feeding on something  just off the shoulder of the road.  As my car approached, they took flight - a spectacular ... http://www.lakevermilionresorts.com/blog/?p=104