REGIONS: NORTHWEST Two couples snowmobiling on a groomed trail EXTEND YOUR TRIP There are over 50 resorts on Lake of the Woods and the majority of them offer guide services and outfitting for both ice fishing and the open water. If you don’t want a guide, don’t be afraid to ask the resort for fishing tips! Lake of the Woods is home to over 300 miles of groomed snowmobile trails. The big lake is staked and groomed with trails for miles. Be sure to stop by the warming house on Garden Island and check out the scenery. FISHING GUIDES Whether you’re a diehard ice angler or just appreciate warm camaraderie, the Igloo Bar is a must-stop. The one-of-a-kind igloo-shaped tavern is three miles out on Lake of the Woods and serves drinks, hot food and buckets of minnows for ice fishing at your bar stool. IGLOO BAR RIDE THE TRAILS Enjoy the beauty of Lake of the Woods while getting some exercise on snow-covered trails. You can find groomed trails from beginner to intermediate at Zippel Bay State Park , Franz Jevne State Park and Lake of the Woods School . Snowshoers can even trek through fresh powder at Beltrami Island State Forest and Pine Island State Forest . CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING AND SNOWSHOEING Learn about other fun things to do in every season: EXPLORE NORTHWEST MN ExploreMinnesota.com/Northwest MORE #ONLYINMN @wmxoutdoorsmn @horkatron 76 | EXPLORE MINNESOTA .COM
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