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Boundary Country Trekking


      For centuries the people of the Mongolian plateau have found yurts to be 
      comfortable, convivial dwellings. These round, peaked-roofed, canvas-covered
      huts are warm and cozy. Over the past twenty years hundreds of skiers 
      traveling the Banadad Ski Trail have found our yurts to be comfortable 
      winter lodging. Now you can enjoy the comfort of a wilderness yurt all year
      round at the new Tall Pines Yurt.  Do not forget to bring your sense of
     adventure.
    
      
      Inside the yurt
      Members of the Minnehaha Academy Ski Team
    
      The Tall Pines Yurt is located on the edge of the Boundary Waters near
      a stand of old growth white pines and on Hooker Lake, named by some 
      comic loggers. Half of the lake is in the Boundary Waters. The Tall 
      Pines, twenty-foot housekeeping yurt, is attractively furnished and is 
      set-up to accommodate up to four people, sleeping on a futon and bunk 
      beds. Additional cots or bunk beds can be brought in for larger groups. 
      The yurt is heated by a wood stove / fireplace, has overhead gas lighting
      and a camp kitchen with pots, pans, dishes, utensils, cook stove, dining
      table and chairs. Ask us about making camp coffee. Outside is an attached
      deck.  A firepit, charcoal  grill and most importantly, a
      Finnish sauna are nearby. Outhouse is located near the yurt also.  
    
      Hooker Lake is a natural environmental lake, requiring a significant 
      setback for any structure. Over the years forest growth has occured 
      around the shore, which has limited the visibility of the lake from the 
      yurt. This lake is slowly turning into a bog and in the summer, it's
      surrounded by lots of bog flowers. It is a pretty lake, but not suitable 
      for fishing or swimming. Yurters can drive over to the Bed & 
      Breakfast and fish and swim in Little Ollie Lake or portage into a
      nearby lake. 
     
      During the non-snow months you hike in three hundred feet from the 
      summer parking area. The trail to the yurt connects to some of the 
      finest mountain biking trails in the area. Hiking trails are just out
      the door and a canoe is provided for your use.
    
      During the winter the yurt is an exclusive silent sports accommodation, 
      accessible by a 1-kilometer ski or snowshoe trek on a groomed trail from 
      the Lace Ski Lake Trail or winter parking area. The eastern trailhead of 
      the Banadad is 2 kilometers away by skis. For the adventuresome skier,
      Boundary Country Trekking offers 
      Yurt to Yurt Skiing 
      between the Tall Pines and Croft Yurts along the Boundary Waters longest
      tracked trail: the Banadad.
    
      In the winter, we bring in your luggage and food containers. In the 
      summer, you can drive to a parking area near the yurt if you drive a high 
      clearance vehicle.  We supply and bring in your water.You bring in your
      drinking water containers. Year around, we recommend a picnic cooler 
      to hold your food and ice. Ice is available at a local grocery, a three
      mile drive. During the winter, the Tall PInes yurt is not available on
     weekends or holidays, until one week before a weekend or holiday.
     The Tall PInes yurt is available for yurt to yurt resevations only for
     weekends and holidays.
    
      Pets welcome at the Tall Pines Yurt for a nominal fee. All our 
      accommodations, including the Tall Pines Yurt, are smoke free. Because 
      the yurts are located deep in the woods you might be visited by mice. 
      We keep traps in the yurts and we run the mice trap line often.
    

The yurt is within spitting distance of a bog lake.

Brooke and Meadow taking a break in the bog. Had to take my shoes off of course. Squishy.

Got to get on the lake with the provided canoe.

Meadow dug the bunks right away. She insisted the mama "nap."

Decided it was best to wait until morning.

Ready for our adventures on the second day.

Cabin near Pine River

Located 35 mins from Thunder Bay and 5 mins from the border. There are many different spots on Lake superior to fish, boat or picnic............................................................................................................................................................................

Grand Marais Get-A-Way site with seasonal creek

Grand Marais Get-A-Way

Site: 

***2024 Update - The hillside campsite is now cleared and available for tent camping. Driveway has been extended (now 115 feet long) , two firepits have been constructed (one at end of driveway & one on hillside campsite) and picnic table on site. We are currently accepting bookings for Spring/Summer/Fall of 2024.

A 10 acre secluded forest site nestled between Lake Superior and the Sawtooth Mountains. This is a single site property; enjoy complete privacy during your booking dates. Property is primitive and dense with trees/ground cover. 115 feet of cleared driveway is best spot for RV set up; levers likely needed as driveway is gravel is uneven in spots. Tent camping with firepit on hillside campsite. Second firepit at the end of the driveway. 

Hiking/Biking Options:

There are no marked trails on the property. For guests interested in hiking we recommend: 

1) The 310 mile Superior Hiking Trail easily accessible at multiple locations throughout Grand Marais OR

2)  The Woods Creek Superior Hiking trailhead approximately 1 mile from property; parking lot at trailhead.  

Biking not possible on site but nearby gravel roads are an option for advanced riders or bikers looking for a challenging ride. For other biking options, including family friendly routes, check out: www.visitcookcounty.com.

 Site is a private 10 acres forest plot. A perfect primitive home base for laid back families and seasoned adventurers. Tired of the outdoors? A 10 minute drive takes you to downtown Grand Marais with restaurants, shops and Artists Point. 

 Come enjoy the picturesque Minnesota North Shore!

Driveway on property for parking or RV camping.  Picnic table on site. Firepit at the very end of the driveway.

Trail connecting driveway to hilltop camping site. Maintenance building pictured is not accessible to guests.

Hillside camp site with firepit and access to seasonal stream

POV: standing on hillside campsite looking south toward driveway.

Driveway can accommodate multiple vehicles and a camper/RV. Driveway is approximately 100 feet long and 12 feet wide. Flat and easy to access.

Large, wide driveway provides easy access from main road to site.

Site is minutes from shores of Lake Superior and downtown Grand Marais.

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