Shovel Point is one of the North Shore’s most scenic and accessible hikes—if you can find a parking spot at the hugely popular Tettegouche Visitor Center! What We Love about the Hike to Shovel Point The Stunning Views You’ll not be on the trail three minutes before the first overlook. In this view you’ll see … Read more
Mount Josephine is just five miles from the US/Canada international border. The hike to its summit is one of the most beautiful in the state. Don’t miss it if you’ll be in the Grand Marais/Grand Portage area! Why You’ll Love the Mount Josephine Hike It’s Challenging If you start at the trailhead (more on that … Read more
Minnesota’s North Shore of Lake Superior is one of the best hiking destinations in the Midwest. On your next Okontoe trip, be sure to take some time to explore one or two of these. Hiking is so good along the North Shore that an entire trail system has been developed there from Duluth to Canada—the … Read more
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota is one of the world’s top destinations for canoeists. And Stairway Portage is one of the best day trips in the BWCA. The entrance point only about 15 minutes from Okontoe. So it’s not only one of the best day trips along the Trail, it’s the easiest … Read more
During your visit to Okontoe be sure to take advantage of the great hiking opportunities along the Gunflint Trail. Minnesota’s Gunflint Trail is sandwiched on either side by one of America’s most unspoiled wilderness areas, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Located in the northeast corner of our state, this 56-mile road begins in Grand … Read more