Category Archives: Minnesota Resorts
Early Resort Fires–Part Two
The previous blog, “Early Resort Fires–Part One” mentioned some of the causes of resort fires. Part Two will list some of the early resorts that have been destroyed or damaged by fire. The numbers of early resorts and lodges lost … Continue reading
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Early Resort Fires–Part One
One of the worst fears in operating any resort must be to one day see flames coming from a structure. If a plan of action was in place, it might be saved. If not, the owners would see the fruits … Continue reading
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Rustic Style Resorts
(If desired, click on any image shown to enlarge it, then click the back arrow to return to this blog.) The Rustic Style of Architecture played a significant role in the building designs of Minnesota’s tourist related facilities, first in … Continue reading
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Weyerhaeuser presentation on resorts
Here are photos from my December 16th program at Little Falls Weyerhaeuser Museum, which included the museum’s exhibit on early Morrison County resorts. I would like to thank the Morrison County Historical Society, Mary Warner, and the Weyerhaeuser Museum staff … Continue reading
Minnesota Fishing Museum Book Signing
On November 29 I was pleased to experience part of the Christmas festivities at the Minnesota Fishing Museum in Little Falls, Minnesota. Included was a book signing and interview on AM960 KLTF’s popular Party Line. An attached photo taken at the book signing … Continue reading
Early Deer Seasons, Part 2: Daylight in the Swamp
Deer hunting was often included in early resort advertising, especially in the 1930s. It was the unofficial late closing of the tourist season. In 1945, my father decided to capitalize on Itasca State Park’s first deer season by adding a bunkhouse for … Continue reading
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Early Deer Seasons, Part 1: The First Itasca Park Deer Hunt
Deer have been an important part of Minnesota’s scenery since the forests were first opened by logging. They have proliferated along areas of forest and open meadows throughout the state. Antlers and mounted heads adorn lodges and cabins and have always matched … Continue reading
The Good Life in Minnesota
On August 13,1973, Time Magazine’s cover was labeled “The Good Life in Minnesota.” It showed a smiling young Governor Wendell Anderson lifting a northern pike. While 1973 would not be considered in the early resort period, I included the Time … Continue reading
Book interview
Click here to read a recent interview I did with the Park Rapids Enterprise regarding The Early Resorts of Minnesota.