Ursa Minor Cabin Guidebook
Food scene
Rustic, intimate atmosphere with outstanding food and service. This is where we go for a special dinner.
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Lonesome Pine Restaurant & Bar
13726 Katrine DrRustic, intimate atmosphere with outstanding food and service. This is where we go for a special dinner.
Bar and grill with reasonably priced food. Tables overlook Borden Lake.
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JJ’s Bird's Nest
26915 Minnesota 18Bar and grill with reasonably priced food. Tables overlook Borden Lake.
Terrific local brewery with wide selection. No food served but you can order in delivery.
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Jack Pine Brewery
15593 Edgewood Drive NorthTerrific local brewery with wide selection. No food served but you can order in delivery.
Small "hole-in-the-wall" restaurant with great food. Limited seating may make it difficult to get a seat during busy days and times, but the food makes it worth the wait. Consider passing time while you wait at the Cuyuna Brewing Company across the street.
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Iron Range Eatery
6 W Main StSmall "hole-in-the-wall" restaurant with great food. Limited seating may make it difficult to get a seat during busy days and times, but the food makes it worth the wait. Consider passing time while you wait at the Cuyuna Brewing Company across the street.
Small brewery in downtown Crosby with a variety of good beers. Great place to spend some time if you are waiting for a table at the Iron Range Eatery since it is right across the street.
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Cuyuna Brewing Company
1 E Main StSmall brewery in downtown Crosby with a variety of good beers. Great place to spend some time if you are waiting for a table at the Iron Range Eatery since it is right across the street.
A great place to eat when you are in Nisswa. Good selection of food, reasonable prices, and warm and inviting atmosphere. You may want to stop in and make a reservation ahead of time in summer.
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Main Street Ale House
25559 Main StA great place to eat when you are in Nisswa. Good selection of food, reasonable prices, and warm and inviting atmosphere. You may want to stop in and make a reservation ahead of time in summer.
Nothing fancy about this place but it does have some of the best non-chain pizza in the area.
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Rafferty's Pizza
25457 Main StNothing fancy about this place but it does have some of the best non-chain pizza in the area.
The place every sweet tooth needs to stop. Wide variety of chocolate confections and some old time candies that are hard to find anywhere else. Did someone say ice cream?
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The Chocolate Ox
25452 Main StThe place every sweet tooth needs to stop. Wide variety of chocolate confections and some old time candies that are hard to find anywhere else. Did someone say ice cream?
A perfect spot to take a rest while walking downtown Nisswa. Small venue with a good selection of beer with big tastes. Deck and patio seating looks over Main Street Nisswa.
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Big axe brewing
25435 Main StA perfect spot to take a rest while walking downtown Nisswa. Small venue with a good selection of beer with big tastes. Deck and patio seating looks over Main Street Nisswa.
Upscale bar and grill serving unique culinary dishes. Located in the historic Northern Pacific Railroad shops, the venue preserves much of the history of the site. Passing trains that rattle the building add atmosphere to the setting.
Notch 8
1551 Northern Pacific RoadUpscale bar and grill serving unique culinary dishes. Located in the historic Northern Pacific Railroad shops, the venue preserves much of the history of the site. Passing trains that rattle the building add atmosphere to the setting.
An old time restaurant located in downtown Little Falls. Looks like an ordinary diner, but has great food and a diverse menu that includes some fantastic desserts.
A.T. The Black & White
116 1st St SEAn old time restaurant located in downtown Little Falls. Looks like an ordinary diner, but has great food and a diverse menu that includes some fantastic desserts.
Although their menu is limited, every item is delicious and has a unique twist. Prices are a bit higher but the food is worth it. Consider ice cream for dessert at the Triangle Drive-In, a mom and pop shop right across the street.
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The Local 218
723 Mill AveAlthough their menu is limited, every item is delicious and has a unique twist. Prices are a bit higher but the food is worth it. Consider ice cream for dessert at the Triangle Drive-In, a mom and pop shop right across the street.
City/town information
Popular summer destination with many shops, restaurants, and a brewery along its bustling Main Street. Free parking and access to the Paul Bunyan Trail.
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Nisswa
Popular summer destination with many shops, restaurants, and a brewery along its bustling Main Street. Free parking and access to the Paul Bunyan Trail.
Historic mining town that has redeveloped itself as a nation-wide mountain biking destination. Old mine pits have filled with water and provide canoeing and diving. Downtown includes several restaurants, a brewery, antique shops, and a bowling alley.
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Crosby
Historic mining town that has redeveloped itself as a nation-wide mountain biking destination. Old mine pits have filled with water and provide canoeing and diving. Downtown includes several restaurants, a brewery, antique shops, and a bowling alley.
A small community along the Mississippi River, Little Falls offers the Great River Arts Center, Linden Hill Conference and Retreat Center, The Minnesota Fishing Museum, the Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Museum, and the childhood home of Charles A. Lindbergh.
Little Falls
A small community along the Mississippi River, Little Falls offers the Great River Arts Center, Linden Hill Conference and Retreat Center, The Minnesota Fishing Museum, the Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Museum, and the childhood home of Charles A. Lindbergh.
Well-kept little town that includes Thielen Meat Market, known world-wide for their bacon, Sue's Drive-In, and three town ball teams. A great place to spend a relaxing evening.
Pierz
Well-kept little town that includes Thielen Meat Market, known world-wide for their bacon, Sue's Drive-In, and three town ball teams. A great place to spend a relaxing evening.
Sightseeing
Enjoy a variety of activities during your stay, within a thirty minute drive.
One of Minnesota's largest state parks. Extensive hiking/skiing trails, fishing access, fire tower, archeology sites, and natural history interpretation. A MN State Park pass is required for entry.
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Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
15066 Kathio State Park RdOne of Minnesota's largest state parks. Extensive hiking/skiing trails, fishing access, fire tower, archeology sites, and natural history interpretation. A MN State Park pass is required for entry.
State Park located on the Mississippi River at the site of historic Crow Wing, MN. Walking trails are located at the park in addition to access to the Paul Bunyan Trail. The park includes a reconstructed house from the village and riffle pits created by Native Americans. A MN State Park pass is required for entry.
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Государственный парк Кроу Винг
3124 State Park RdState Park located on the Mississippi River at the site of historic Crow Wing, MN. Walking trails are located at the park in addition to access to the Paul Bunyan Trail. The park includes a reconstructed house from the village and riffle pits created by Native Americans. A MN State Park pass is required for entry.
53,000 acre National Guard training center. Public access at the camp includes the Minnesota State Veterans' Cemetery, a military museum, and an environmental classroom. Impressive stonework along the entry.
Camp Ripley - Minnesota National Guard
15000 MN-11553,000 acre National Guard training center. Public access at the camp includes the Minnesota State Veterans' Cemetery, a military museum, and an environmental classroom. Impressive stonework along the entry.
5,000 acres of forests, lakes and trails set on former iron ore mining lands. The area offers canoeing, biking, hiking, scuba diving, trout fishing, and other non-motorized activities.
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Государственная зона отдыха Куяйна Кантри
307 3rd St SW5,000 acres of forests, lakes and trails set on former iron ore mining lands. The area offers canoeing, biking, hiking, scuba diving, trout fishing, and other non-motorized activities.
A 318 acre natural area that features steep glacial features covered by hardwood forests. Sunfish Lake and shrubby wetlands surrounding Fawcett Lake are included within the SNA.
Mille Lacs Moraine Scientific and Natural Area (SNA)
County Road 26A 318 acre natural area that features steep glacial features covered by hardwood forests. Sunfish Lake and shrubby wetlands surrounding Fawcett Lake are included within the SNA.
Area activities
Non-motorized activities around the area including hiking, biking, and skiing.
The lakes area "mountain" that features a zip line in the summer (Brainerd Zipline Tours) and downhill skiing, a snowboard park, and tubing in the winter. The top of the hill, er... mountain, includes a beautiful view of the area accessed from a forest road on the south side of the facility.
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Ski Gull
9898 County 77 SouthwestThe lakes area "mountain" that features a zip line in the summer (Brainerd Zipline Tours) and downhill skiing, a snowboard park, and tubing in the winter. The top of the hill, er... mountain, includes a beautiful view of the area accessed from a forest road on the south side of the facility.
Extensive paved, non-motorized trail connecting Crow Wing State Park, Brainerd/Baxter, Nisswa, and Pequot Lakes (and even Bemidji if you are ambitious). Most of the length of the trail passes through beautiful forests, rivers, and lakes.
Paul Bunyan State Trail
Paul Bunyan State TrailExtensive paved, non-motorized trail connecting Crow Wing State Park, Brainerd/Baxter, Nisswa, and Pequot Lakes (and even Bemidji if you are ambitious). Most of the length of the trail passes through beautiful forests, rivers, and lakes.
Thirty miles of mountain bike trails threading their way through historic iron ore mining areas. Trails for all skill levels. Groomed in winter for fat tire bikes.
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Cuyuna Lakes Mtn Bike Trails
17934 Co Rd 30Thirty miles of mountain bike trails threading their way through historic iron ore mining areas. Trails for all skill levels. Groomed in winter for fat tire bikes.
For those looking for more challenging Nordic ski trails, there are nearly 10 kilometers of expert-level trails at French Rapids, maintained by the Brainerd Nordic Ski Club. A MN Ski Pass is required for the use of the trails.
French Rapids Mississippi River Access
For those looking for more challenging Nordic ski trails, there are nearly 10 kilometers of expert-level trails at French Rapids, maintained by the Brainerd Nordic Ski Club. A MN Ski Pass is required for the use of the trails.
Canoe and kayak rental on area lakes that includes trailering the watercraft to your selected lake or river. Included for rental are clear-bottomed kayaks that allows you to see everything that you are travelling over.
Cuyuna Outfitters
10 3rd Ave SWCanoe and kayak rental on area lakes that includes trailering the watercraft to your selected lake or river. Included for rental are clear-bottomed kayaks that allows you to see everything that you are travelling over.
Local flavor
Visit the places where the locals spend their time
Nearby swimming spot where the locals go to cool off. Park along Leisure Lane at the Nokasippi River bridge and follow the trail to the lake. The sandbar may provide a spot to place a lawn chair. Watch out for the current during high river flows.
Nokasippi River
Nearby swimming spot where the locals go to cool off. Park along Leisure Lane at the Nokasippi River bridge and follow the trail to the lake. The sandbar may provide a spot to place a lawn chair. Watch out for the current during high river flows.
Old-school drive-in located in Pierz. Stop in for a burger, sundae, or shake and catch up on the local happenings as you wait for your order. Local favorite that goes great after catching a townball game in Pierz.
Sue's Drive In
425 Main Street SouthOld-school drive-in located in Pierz. Stop in for a burger, sundae, or shake and catch up on the local happenings as you wait for your order. Local favorite that goes great after catching a townball game in Pierz.
Looking for a local dining experience? Take a short drive to Harding and try the Urban Legend. Good food, decent selection of pours, indoor or outdoor seating options, and if your timing is right, you might have the opportunity to take part in a meat raffle.
Urban Legend Tavern & Grill
29505 243rd StreetLooking for a local dining experience? Take a short drive to Harding and try the Urban Legend. Good food, decent selection of pours, indoor or outdoor seating options, and if your timing is right, you might have the opportunity to take part in a meat raffle.
Nearby recreation spot along the Nokasippi River at Lower South Long Lake. The site includes a pavilion, fishing pier, grilling facilities and picnic tables. Close enough to bike or walk to from Ursa Minor if you are adventurous.
Lower South Long Lake Fishing Pier
7398 South Long Lake Bay RoadNearby recreation spot along the Nokasippi River at Lower South Long Lake. The site includes a pavilion, fishing pier, grilling facilities and picnic tables. Close enough to bike or walk to from Ursa Minor if you are adventurous.
If you enjoy loud and fast cars, take a short drive to the local dirt track raceway for a Saturday night activity. Races take place every Saturday night throughout the summer featuring many local drivers.
North Central Speedway
9651 MN-371BUSIf you enjoy loud and fast cars, take a short drive to the local dirt track raceway for a Saturday night activity. Races take place every Saturday night throughout the summer featuring many local drivers.
Relatively undeveloped park along Stony Brook and Gull Lake. The area features brook and brown trout fishing (a trout stamp is required) primitive walking trails, and picnic tables.
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Fritz Loven Park
7877 Ridge RdRelatively undeveloped park along Stony Brook and Gull Lake. The area features brook and brown trout fishing (a trout stamp is required) primitive walking trails, and picnic tables.
Forage for your Dinner
Visit and tour some nearby farms to discover fascinating farming practices, meet interesting people, and have an opportunity to locally-source your next meal.
Raspberries, blueberries, and grapes are available for you to pick when in season. Fresh vegetables are also available including heirloom tomatoes, onions, broccoli, and "Godsend Lettuce"- a unique lettuce variety grown by no one else. Everything is grown as organically as possible.
Brambling Rows Farm
7664 Roscoe RoadRaspberries, blueberries, and grapes are available for you to pick when in season. Fresh vegetables are also available including heirloom tomatoes, onions, broccoli, and "Godsend Lettuce"- a unique lettuce variety grown by no one else. Everything is grown as organically as possible.
This small family farm offers steaks, roasts, and ground beef, all of which are exceptionally tender and flavorful, free of added hormones, animal by-products, and other unnecessary fillers. Grass-fed cattle are consistently rotated through pastures in a way that allows the land to heal and even rebuild itself.
Hollister Family Farm
12857 Nokasippi Rv Road SoutheastThis small family farm offers steaks, roasts, and ground beef, all of which are exceptionally tender and flavorful, free of added hormones, animal by-products, and other unnecessary fillers. Grass-fed cattle are consistently rotated through pastures in a way that allows the land to heal and even rebuild itself.
High quality seasonal produce including fresh picked asparagus, sweet corn, tomatoes, strawberries & over eight acres of many varieties of pumpkins. Wind and solar provide much of the power used to grow these products.
Boysnberries Farm
9925 Saint Mathias Road SouthwestHigh quality seasonal produce including fresh picked asparagus, sweet corn, tomatoes, strawberries & over eight acres of many varieties of pumpkins. Wind and solar provide much of the power used to grow these products.
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Bring your skis and snowshoes along during winter
Nearly 10K of private trails groomed in winter for skate and classic Nordic skiing are included with your stay. Access is literally steps away from the cabin. Snowshoe trails are also available.
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Don't forget your binoculars!
A wide variety of wildlife (e.g., scarlet tanagers, fisher, and red fox) live nearby the cabin. Bring along your binoculars for closer looks. Field guides and a localized bird checklist are provided for your use.
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Do not bring firewood, please.
To avoid the spread of emerald ash borer and other invasive species, we ask that you not bring any wood with you. Our nearby woodshed is fully stocked with dried firewood for use in the cabin or at the fire pit.
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Comfortable hiking boots are recommended
Your stay includes access to 300 acres of private forest land. Bring along footwear and clothing to explore Severt's Woods in comfort.
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Secure your food when at the cabin
Neighbors at the cabin include raccoons, fox, and an occasional bear, who will help themselves to any food left lying around. Please keep all food in a secure place when you are not around.
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Quiet hours are in place
Quiet hours are between 10:00 pm and 7:00 am Sunday through Thursday and between 12:00 am and 7:00 am on Friday and Saturday. Please use these times to listen to the night sounds (frogs, owls, coyotes) around you.
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No motorized recreation is allowed at Severt's Woods
To protect our natural environment, no motor vehicles are allowed on our trails, including ATVs, UTVs, motorcycles, and snowmobiles. Weapons and hunting are also not allowed during your stay. Please enjoy our property instead by biking, skiing, snowshoeing, or hiking.
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You will be in the forest - so are the bugs
During the summer, there can be lots of insects, such as mosquitos, deer flies, and wasps. Ticks also can be abundant at times and may carry Lymes disease. Please bring items like repellants that will help you to enjoy your stay, and adopt practices like "tick checks" after you have been outdoors.