We are going to the Wintergreen Dogsled Lodge in Ely, Minnesota.
Ely is know as the Canoe Capitol of the World and the Dog Sled Capitol of the World! It is located in the Ontario Snow Powder Belt which means that it is covered with snow from November to April. Ely is surrounded by two million acres of national forest and protected wilderness! (It sounds like it should be a National Park doesn't it?)
Recreational activities in Ely include over 100 miles of hiking and skiing trails, 200 miles of snowmobile trails, 1500 miles of canoe routes and 2 golf courses. And don't forget the dog sledding!
The wildlife in the area includes bald eagles, moose, black bear, deer, beaver, lynx, cougar, otter and timber wolves. We are planning a side trip to the International Wolf Center to see the timber and arctic wolves on Saturday night.
Here is the link to the Lodge if you want to check it out for yourself. There are a couple of good videos on the site that may give you an idea of what we are in for.....
http://www.dogsledding.com/
And here's a map to show you where Ely is located....
More to come!
Mrs. Reiter
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