Adventures in Northern Minnesota
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Two acres of beautiful forest, adjoining Bear Head Lake State Park.
Halfway between Tower and Ely.
Lake shore on Eagles Nest Lake 2 (two for twins!)
Only 15 min from Jeff and Holly (Eagles Nest Lake 1) by land or boat.
- Travis Russula, Builder, GC
- Aaron Jussila, WN Plumbing and Heating
- Dave Broten, Concrete
- Don & Mary Midtling, Consultants
- Joe Gerzin, Wood Wizards, shack and start up
- Marvin Windows
- Paula - Lossing Building Center, 30 North Drive, Babbitt, Mn 55706
- Dave - Lossing Building Center, 30 North Drive, Babbitt, Mn 55706
- Laura - Floor to Ceiling, 8401 Enterprise Dr N, Virginia, MN 55792
- Sue - Froe Bros Drilling LLC (set up Spring 2024 site visit)
- Metal Sales (Roof) https://metalsales.renoworks.com/
- The Twins - a most special pair of pines overlooking adventures, beloved partners nearby
- Lilly's Lookout - offering an expansive view of the adventure land
- Eden's Edge - an exciting rocky ascent
- Nora's Nook - a special spot in the forest
- Mount Emmett - a high spot for exploration
- Isla's Isle - a fun little island
- Madelyn Lane - a scenic drive on the way to the lake
- The Brothers - two stately pines guarding the view with a copse of their own
- Marilyn's Meadow - a quiet place for reflection and gratitude
- Ranger's Review - a place to watch the state land wilderness
- The Shack - a place to dock the ATV
- The Dock - overlook the boat launch, lake, and set sail in boat, kayak, or floatie
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Until we tame the land, drop in kayaks, canoes, and more at the convenient boat access (just over the hill and though the woods - or a short drive) at Bear Head Lake State Park Public Access.
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Shore access provides gentle increase out to a max depth of 36'.
- Lots of bald eagles in next door Bear Head State Park!
- Nearby Wildlife Research Institute Field Station has spotted bears, wolves, 30 types of mammals, 132 species of birds, and more.
Arthropods
- Crawdads/Crayfish
- Dark Fishing Spider (largest spider in MN)
Birds
Mammals
- Bear, Black
- Chipmunks
- Deer
- Fox, Red
- Mink (GGPa 8-7-23)
- Otter, River
- Wolf, Gray
Reptiles & amphibians
- Crawdads
- Garter snakes
- Toad, American
- Turtles
The Johnson Family Cabin is honored to have its own dedicated Ranger ("Grampa") Bruce.
See him to explore, enjoy, and learn!
We are grateful for his ongoing help with:
- Encouragement
- Advising
- Site selection
- Local contacts
- Topographical overlays
- Decision support
- Initial exploration
- Drafting blueprints
- Procurement planning
- Construction management
- Land usage
- Clearing and path construction
- Logging
- Logistics
- Local history
- Family stories
- Knowledge and resources on flora, fauna, geology
- Adventure planning
- Conservation and land management
- Stewardship
- Amazing attitude & outlook
- Quick wit
- Good humor
- Vision and mission
May the legacy of our extended Johnson family bring many happy memories!