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I went down to the lake with Delilah in tow. It was 7:30 or so, and the sun is shining big shadows as it is not yet high in the blue. Green is all around me and the creek was trickling it’s proof that a beaver is working tirelessly atop our waterfall. It’s not really “our” waterfall as it has been here before we came and will be so after we are gone, but for these times, I do claim ownership,…

Little Lake, Big Fish

This is what you get when you have a little lake in NE Minnesota and a kid who likes to fish.  This is John Pconka,  friend of Ben and Andrew Westphal who joined the brothers and their dad, Jeff on a week-long adventure at Northwind Lodge.

John caught this beauty off on dock at Northwind Lodge.

He didn’t have a landing net so he grabbed  this big, honkin’ northern with his hand over the edge of…

The Great Frog Mystery

Lauren, mom of the Johnson family in Cabin 8 came to report that in the screen door, they had a frog stuck between the 3/8″ metal mesh (inside so kids and adults don’t destroy the screen door on weekly basis) and the actual screen.  She couldn’t figure out how the little guy got in there because it is sealed on all sides.   Both sections of the door are stapled down and then sealed off with wood…

Painting Dogs with Joe

July 5th and another laid back day at Northwind Lodge.  Looks like I’m heading backing to my former life of painting.  I kind of missed it, actually.  It’s nice to be back in familiar waters once again.

  So, how come you aren’t up here in northern Minnesota enjoying a calm day and beautiful weather and good fishing?

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Northwind Lodge location on Jasper Lake

If you have a few days, we have some great cabins for you at Northwind Lodge, at greatly reduced prices!

Enjoy a the true Northwoods charm of northeastern Minnesota with a delightful stay at our peaceful vacation resort near Ely, MN!  We’re on the Fernberg Trail a mere 15 minutes from Ely and we think in a short while here that you will agree that Northwind…

Come dip your toe in the water!

We at Northwind Lodge want you to get your feet wet.  Just dunk one toe in the crystal clear water of Jasper Lake.  I mean, how long will that take?  Plus, in order to dip one toe in the water, you need to keep your balance.  How do you keep your balance?  You move slowly and deliberately.  You must plan your move and take your time.   That’s the proper way of getting your feet wet.

Now, imagine…