| After you’ve packed your tackle box, sunscreen, swimsuit and “Gone fishing!” attitude, be sure to bring binoculars to Pelican Lake. If you love wildlife, you’re in for a treat. If you don’t know much about northern Minnesota critters beyond squirrels and army worms, you’re in for the education of your life.
Take a boat from your resort and tour the lake and the islands that provide habitats for a whole host of woodland mammals and waterfowl. Take to the skies in Bud Van Deusen’s float plane. Check out land and water features that shape the natural beauty of the area. Or just take a walk and look for loons, eagles, osprey, ducks, geese, grouse, deer, bear, moose, otter, mink, beaver and, of course, white pelicans. Industrious on the ground and graceful in flight, the American white pelican is one of the largest birds in North America, measuring six feet from bill to tail with a wing span of nearly ten feet.
Mother Nature waits to welcome you at numerous other venues within driving distance of Pelican Lake Resorts, including:
- Cold Springs Deer Farm, Pelican Lake
- International Wolf Center, Ely
- North American Bear Center, Ely
- Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary, Pelican Lake
- Vermilion Gourge
- Orr Bog Walk
- Vermilion Falls
And as long as you’re in Northern Minnesota, take time to investigate the rich history, culture and recreational activities of the area by visiting:
- U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame, Eveleth
- Soudan Mine Tours, Soudan
- Ironworld Discovery Center, Chisholm
- Giant’s Ridge Golf and Ski Resort, Biwabik
- Fortune Bay Casino, Tower
- Voyaguers National Park
- Iron World
- Kettle Falls Boat Trips
- Grand Mound International Burial Site
- Visit Canada
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