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Winter

ACTIVITIES

Wildwood Resort is in the heart of Northern Minnesota – a well-known destination for MN winter vacations. Whether you want a relaxing winter vacation or an active winter getaway Wildwood is the perfect MN winter resort!

WINTER FAMILY VACATIONS

at Wildwood Resort

There are plenty of activities and included amenities to keep you and your family busy all winter long at our Grand Rapids, Minnesota resort.

  • Explore thousands of miles of groomed snowmobile trails
  • Challenge yourself on the plentiful x-ski trails perfect for the beginner and the expert Nordic skier
  • While away hours on Bass Lake ice fishing or spearing

Enjoy the Excitement of

a Minnesota Winter Resort Vacation

Stay at Wildwood Resort on Bass Lake for a peaceful, vacation experience for your family. Recreation includes snowmobiling on the lakes and through the trail systems of Northern Minnesota; getting out on Bass Lake and surrounding area lakes for ice fishing and skiing on a variety of cross country ski trails that will thrill and challenge many different levels of skiers. If you’re looking for downhill skiing, check out Mt. Itasca, not too far from the resort. Of course, if you’re more of an “indoorsman,” there’s nothing better than curling up in a warm, cozy cabin with a good book. We also have space available for Girls Weekends, Girls Getaway weekends or crafting retreats. We work with area salons and spas to get you the pampering that you need!

WINTER ACTIVITIES

around the Resort

Cross Country Skiing

What makes a perfect day for a x-skier? The answer would likely include cross country skiing all day on beautiful trails and then cozying up to a fire in a warm, comfortable cabin. Cross county skiers can do exactly that during a winter vacation at Wildwood Resort! Both classic and freestyle skiing is available here as well as snowshoeing. There are 19 groomed, x-ski trails in Itasca County (some are lighted) totaling more than 200K of trails. They range from beginner to expert and Wildwood is centrally located to all of them. Do you have questions? Please contact us and we will be happy to answer them.

Visit the local Northern Lights Nordic Ski Club website which has up-to-date x-ski trail reports and trail maps!

Ice Fishing

Minnesota ice fishing is an annual tradition for many. There’s nothing like heading out onto a frozen lake with ice fishing gear in tow. It’s even better in the company of favorite fishing buddies! Many anglers believe fish taste better when pulled through a 12” hole from icy cold water.

Snowmobiling

A winter stay at Wildwood Resort allows you to experience some of the best snowmobiling in Minnesota where the varying terrain makes for exciting snowmobile trail riding and spectacular scenery. Wildwood is located in the heart of prime Minnesota snowmobile trail country 4 hours north of the Twin Cities. Our central location in Itasca County near Grand Rapids, MN makes the resort an ideal hub to snowmobile by day and relax in warm, cozy cabins at night. Don’t have sleds? That’s ok because local snowmobile rentals are available from R & R Rental. (Be sure you select their “Grand Rapids” location)

Snowshoeing

Snowshoeing is a great and easy way to experience Minnesota’s pristine Northwoods and winter landscapes. Did you know that snowshoeing can burn over 1000 calories per hour? It also provides great aerobic conditioning and is a fun way to spend quality time with family and friends. With today’s short lightweight snowshoes, any walker can enjoy winter hiking trails just by putting one foot in front of the other.

Ardent Bicycles in Grand Rapids, MN rents snowshoes! Contact them via email or call 218-999-5470.