Silvae Spiritus Northwoods Nature Retreat
Food scene
Denham Run Bar & Grill
87439 Denham RoadLocal word has it, the Denham Run Bar & Grill menu is a hidden foodie-haven!
The local pizza joint, now under new ownership! Eat in, take out, frozen, and take-and-bake options available. Additional goodies: Texas-sized cinnamon rolls and brisket sandwiches.
Quarry Pizza & Deli
410 Main StreetThe local pizza joint, now under new ownership! Eat in, take out, frozen, and take-and-bake options available. Additional goodies: Texas-sized cinnamon rolls and brisket sandwiches.
Doc's Bar and Grill
6369 KobmagergadeBar food and local-favorite burgers.
Once a month, they proudly offer made-in-house Aebleskiver, a Danish dessert specialty. Cafe with full breakfast and lunch, open morning and early afternoon hours.
Pine County Historical Society & The Little Mermaid Cafe
6333 H C Andersen AlleOnce a month, they proudly offer made-in-house Aebleskiver, a Danish dessert specialty. Cafe with full breakfast and lunch, open morning and early afternoon hours.
Sweet little cafe open for breakfast (served all day), lunch, and dinner. Bakery, ice-cream counter, and gift shop on-site.
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Lazy Moose Grille & Coffee House
300 Arrowhead LnSweet little cafe open for breakfast (served all day), lunch, and dinner. Bakery, ice-cream counter, and gift shop on-site.
All-day breakfast, 20 minutes from Silvae Spiritus Northwoods Nature Retreat.
Whitney’s Country Cafe (Amy's Country Cafe)
All-day breakfast, 20 minutes from Silvae Spiritus Northwoods Nature Retreat.
Craft Beer & Local Dives
Moose Lake Brewing
244 Lakeshore DrLocal Craft Beer
SandRocks
421 Commercial Avenue NorthCraft Beer
Local dive. Drink-in or take-out. Bingo, darts, meat raffles, etc. - small-town color.
Finlayson Municipal Liquor
2216 Finland AvenueLocal dive. Drink-in or take-out. Bingo, darts, meat raffles, etc. - small-town color.
Sandstone Lanes
406 Main StreetFive lanes of bowling, full bar, and a steak dinner!
Groceries
Chris' Food Center
320 MN-123Full grocery supermarket with some specialty items (dairy-free, gluten-free).
Gas station, bait shop, gift shop, and surprising selection of one-of-everything non-perishable foods and essentials (milk, butter, frozen foods). Great for "that one thing I forgot." Just 7 minutes from Silvae Spiritus.
Petry's Bait
2220 MN-18Gas station, bait shop, gift shop, and surprising selection of one-of-everything non-perishable foods and essentials (milk, butter, frozen foods). Great for "that one thing I forgot." Just 7 minutes from Silvae Spiritus.
The teensy-tiniest health food store you've ever seen. Wide selection of specialty items - vitamins, minerals, supplements, teas, personal care items, some excellent-quality fresh produce, on-site craft coffee. Perfect for those with significant dietary restrictions: vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, non-GMO, etc.
Brown's Beans & Greens
701 Minnesota 23The teensy-tiniest health food store you've ever seen. Wide selection of specialty items - vitamins, minerals, supplements, teas, personal care items, some excellent-quality fresh produce, on-site craft coffee. Perfect for those with significant dietary restrictions: vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, non-GMO, etc.
Sightseeing
Stunning views of the roaring Kettle River as it passes through a sandstone gorge. Miles of hiking trails through towering white pines and beside historic ruins. A favorite of whitewater rafters and kayakers.
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Parque Estatal Banning
Stunning views of the roaring Kettle River as it passes through a sandstone gorge. Miles of hiking trails through towering white pines and beside historic ruins. A favorite of whitewater rafters and kayakers.
An extension of Banning State Park, accessible from the park itself, or from Robinson Park further south, these beautiful falls are the known home of a local wolf pack.
Wolf Creek Falls
An extension of Banning State Park, accessible from the park itself, or from Robinson Park further south, these beautiful falls are the known home of a local wolf pack.
Home of a climber's paradise - rocking climbing in the summer, and ice climbing in the winter - enjoy climbing yourself, or just enjoy the view from the ground!
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Robinson Park
229 5th St SEHome of a climber's paradise - rocking climbing in the summer, and ice climbing in the winter - enjoy climbing yourself, or just enjoy the view from the ground!
A sunny beach and open grassy areas for Frisbee or other sports makes this park a fun, family recreation area. The campground is high on the hill overlooking Echo Lake. The Agate Geological Interpretive Center features information on Minnesota's geology and the state gemstone, the Lake Superior Agate. 5 miles of hiking, boat and canoe rental. There are no groomed ski trails here, but you may backcountry ski. No ski pass required!
Moose Lake State Park
4252 Co Rd 137A sunny beach and open grassy areas for Frisbee or other sports makes this park a fun, family recreation area. The campground is high on the hill overlooking Echo Lake. The Agate Geological Interpretive Center features information on Minnesota's geology and the state gemstone, the Lake Superior Agate. 5 miles of hiking, boat and canoe rental. There are no groomed ski trails here, but you may backcountry ski. No ski pass required!
Father Hennepin State Park is located on the southeast shore of Mille Lacs Lake. Visitors enjoy a large sandy beach for swimming, two boat accesses, fishing piers and picnic sites with a panoramic view of the lake. The park's 320 acres include two campgrounds and hiking trails that wind through a hardwood forest and along the rocky shoreline of Mille Lacs. Stay at one of the 103 drive-in campsites (51 have electricity) for an overnight visit. There are also 6 group campsites with wheelchair accessible sites you can enjoy. There are 2 shower buildings with flush toilets, sinks, and showers you can use during your stay. The park's original vegetation was northern hardwoods mixed with marsh areas and pines along the lake. The hardwoods provide shade during the summer and spectacular color in the fall. This park is the gateway to Mille Lacs Lake, where you can experience the excitement of all kinds of water recreation. The park offers a natural sand beach and boat access on the southeastern shore of the lake. 4.5 mi of hiking trails.
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Father Hennepin State Park
41296 Father Hennepin Park RdFather Hennepin State Park is located on the southeast shore of Mille Lacs Lake. Visitors enjoy a large sandy beach for swimming, two boat accesses, fishing piers and picnic sites with a panoramic view of the lake. The park's 320 acres include two campgrounds and hiking trails that wind through a hardwood forest and along the rocky shoreline of Mille Lacs. Stay at one of the 103 drive-in campsites (51 have electricity) for an overnight visit. There are also 6 group campsites with wheelchair accessible sites you can enjoy. There are 2 shower buildings with flush toilets, sinks, and showers you can use during your stay. The park's original vegetation was northern hardwoods mixed with marsh areas and pines along the lake. The hardwoods provide shade during the summer and spectacular color in the fall. This park is the gateway to Mille Lacs Lake, where you can experience the excitement of all kinds of water recreation. The park offers a natural sand beach and boat access on the southeastern shore of the lake. 4.5 mi of hiking trails.
Minnesota's largest state park, over 34,000 acres. Three family campgrounds. Electrical sites available in Riverview campground. Facilities for large groups. Canoe on flat water and easy rapids on the St. Croix and Kettle Rivers; canoe rental available. Interpretive center. Hiking, snowmobile, cross-country ski and horse trails. Bring your bike to ride on the paved bike paths. Picnicking, sightseeing, swimming, fishing, nature programs and cultural sites.
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St. Croix State Park
30065 St Croix Park RdMinnesota's largest state park, over 34,000 acres. Three family campgrounds. Electrical sites available in Riverview campground. Facilities for large groups. Canoe on flat water and easy rapids on the St. Croix and Kettle Rivers; canoe rental available. Interpretive center. Hiking, snowmobile, cross-country ski and horse trails. Bring your bike to ride on the paved bike paths. Picnicking, sightseeing, swimming, fishing, nature programs and cultural sites.
Hike the historic Grand Portage of the St Louis River. Peer over the swinging bridge at the dramatic rocky river gorge below or pause for a moment in the pioneer cemetery. The forests and vistas make this park a hikers' and skiers' delight. 50 mi of hiking, 8 mi biking, 6 mi horse trails; 34 mi of mostly intermediate cross-country ski and 8 mi snowmobile trails that connect with the Willard Munger State Trail.
The park offers a variety of naturalist activities and programming year round including guided hikes, phenology and historical presentations.
Geocaching units are available for use. Snowshoes are available for rent. Firewood and ice are sold on-site.
In addition to the Swinging Bridge, other historic sites include the pioneer's cemetery, grand portage trail and several stone structures from the CCC era.
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Parque Estatal Jay Cooke
780 East Highway 210Hike the historic Grand Portage of the St Louis River. Peer over the swinging bridge at the dramatic rocky river gorge below or pause for a moment in the pioneer cemetery. The forests and vistas make this park a hikers' and skiers' delight. 50 mi of hiking, 8 mi biking, 6 mi horse trails; 34 mi of mostly intermediate cross-country ski and 8 mi snowmobile trails that connect with the Willard Munger State Trail.
The park offers a variety of naturalist activities and programming year round including guided hikes, phenology and historical presentations.
Geocaching units are available for use. Snowshoes are available for rent. Firewood and ice are sold on-site.
In addition to the Swinging Bridge, other historic sites include the pioneer's cemetery, grand portage trail and several stone structures from the CCC era.
Adventure & Learning
Guided whitewater rafting, kayaking, and rock climbing in the summer, and guided ice climbing in the winter, Hard Water Sports in Sandstone is the outfitter for all your Kettle River extreme adventure needs!
Hard Water Sports
511 Main StGuided whitewater rafting, kayaking, and rock climbing in the summer, and guided ice climbing in the winter, Hard Water Sports in Sandstone is the outfitter for all your Kettle River extreme adventure needs!
Enjoy a stroll on your own, or sign up for a guided ice climbing experience with Hard Water Sports in Sandstone!
Robinson's Ice Cave
Enjoy a stroll on your own, or sign up for a guided ice climbing experience with Hard Water Sports in Sandstone!
Situated on hundreds of acres on Grindstone Lake in Sandstone, MN, Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center (formerly Audobon Center of the Northwoods) is a local treasure: check their program calendar for classes, special events, and guided excursions with Naturalists. The Osprey Wilds trails are open year round for hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center
54165 Audubon DriveSituated on hundreds of acres on Grindstone Lake in Sandstone, MN, Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center (formerly Audobon Center of the Northwoods) is a local treasure: check their program calendar for classes, special events, and guided excursions with Naturalists. The Osprey Wilds trails are open year round for hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
Historic depot and 1918 Fire Museum. The Fire of 1918 was the largest natural disaster in MN history and the 2nd largest fire disaster in the Nation, called 'the forgotten fire' because of ongoing WWI.
Moose Lake Depot & Fires-1918
900 Folz BlvdHistoric depot and 1918 Fire Museum. The Fire of 1918 was the largest natural disaster in MN history and the 2nd largest fire disaster in the Nation, called 'the forgotten fire' because of ongoing WWI.
The Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post includes a museum dedicated to telling the stories of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and an adjacent restored 1930s trading post, where visitors can find American Indian gifts from Mille Lacs artisans.
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Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post
43411 Oodena DrThe Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post includes a museum dedicated to telling the stories of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and an adjacent restored 1930s trading post, where visitors can find American Indian gifts from Mille Lacs artisans.
Step into a reconstructed fur post from the winter of 1804. Meet a French voyageur, a British fur trade clerk and visit an Ojibwe encampment at the Snake River Fur Post, formerly the North West Company Fur Post. The visitor center houses an expansive exhibit gallery with a 24-foot birch canoe, a 30-foot tall stone fireplace and a gift shop. The Snake River heritage trails are open year round for hiking, snowshoeing and skiing.
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Snake River Fur Post
12551 Voyageur LnStep into a reconstructed fur post from the winter of 1804. Meet a French voyageur, a British fur trade clerk and visit an Ojibwe encampment at the Snake River Fur Post, formerly the North West Company Fur Post. The visitor center houses an expansive exhibit gallery with a 24-foot birch canoe, a 30-foot tall stone fireplace and a gift shop. The Snake River heritage trails are open year round for hiking, snowshoeing and skiing.
Snowshoes available on-site for rent, 30 acres of trails to explore.
Silvae Spiritus Forest Bathing, Sauna, and Nature Retreats
68441 Rhine Lake RoadSnowshoes available on-site for rent, 30 acres of trails to explore.