Thank you to all those who braved the snow & the cold and joined us at the annual Springsteel Resort & Warroad Area Chamber of Commerce fishing derby. Congratulations to all the winners!
Mark your calendar for Feb. 18, 2023 for your chance to win again!
In a Facebook post on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022 the Riverbend Skate Path Facebook page announced “The Riverbend Skate Path is officially closed for the season. Snow load causing slush has made it unable to be skated on. Thank you all for a great season and the #riverbendercrew can’t wait for next winter (though they may enjoy their much needed break!)”
Initially intended as a 3/4 mile path between neighbors, the Riverbend Skate Path grew to a total length of 2.5 miles in 2020. In 2022, the path was extended to 5.2 miles making it the longest ice skating path in the United States and they hosted the 1st annual FriluftFest. This new event was based on the Norwegian concept of “friluftsliv”, or open-air life drawing on the Scandinavian heritage of many in our area.
If you’re still looking to get outside and skate or even hit the trail, Doc’s Harbor Inn rents skis, skates, and snowshoes and their outdoor hockey & skating rink is open.
Until next year, check our this story on how the path got it start.
The Riverbend Skate Path will host the first annual FriluftFest on Saturday, February 5, 2022 from 11am to 7pm. This event is based on the Nordic concept of Friluftsliv, which translates literally as “open air living” and means “to embrace the outdoors, in all weather.” Playing on several Scandinavian words, local businesses will host stations along the path that feature a specific theme:
FRED Robotics will be hosting a free will offering lunch of hot dogs and hot cocoa at Doc’s Harbor Inn concessions from 11:30am to 1:30pm with all proceeds going to the path. Concession huts will be up and available all day selling treats and Riverbend Skate Path gear.
The event will end with a candlelight skate in celebration of the path and the way it has brought the community together. Ice lanterns created by the Boy Scouts and votives donated by Lake of the Woods Wax & Soap Company will be set out for additional ambiance as skaters go by with their own battery-operated candles.
For more information about the event or the Riverbend Skate Path, visit \ riverbendskatepath.com or check out @riverbendskatepath on Facebook and Instagram.
If you missed your chance to travel the ice road to the Northwest Angle last year, you have another chance!
Friday, January 14, 2022 the road officially opens for travel from Springsteel Resort in Warroad and travels approximately 37 miles to the NWA and Islands.
The ice road stays in Minnesota the entire trip so guests will not have to get a COVID test to travel to the NWA. Once at the NWA the ice road will connect you to the many resorts on the mainland, Flag Island or Oak Island.
Don’t forget to get a picture at the Northernmost Marker and tag us in your photo!
Access Fee: $250 round trip per car.
Click here to pay via venmo or visit their Facebook page for more details.
Need not be present to win raffle prizes.
Purchase your tickets online & they will be mailed to you. Fee applies.
CLICK HERE.
Holiday East & West, Cenex, The Woods Goods, North Country, Doug’s, & Sprintsteel Resort.
Lake of the Woods Foods
Denny’s Outdoor Sports
Roseau Holiday
Rivers Edge Station
American Legion
Lake of the Woods Ice fishing report courtesy of Springsteel Resort.
“We have our ice road plowed out past Buffalo Point nearly to Whiskey flats. Basically, the whole length of the road is fishable but the best depths this early January has been 22-26 ft. With walleye sauger and perch being caught it seems like the standard Lake of the Woods hooks are working. Anything with gold on it and some glows like red or green. Fatheads and shiners are the most common bait that are being used. Currently, there is 16-18 inches of ice with 6-10 inches of snow cover.”
Looking to catch that trophy walleye or monster pike on Lake of the Woods? Check out our fishing page to learn more about ice fishing from Warroad or request lodging dates on our lodging availability page.
Photo credit: Springsteel Resort
Here’s your latest fishing report from Captain Nick Dejno of Arnesen’s Rocky Point Resort on beautiful Lake of the Woods!
“The bite has been good the last few weeks. We’re fishing anywhere from 9-26 ft. and we’re starting to see the fish move closer to the shoreline. We are still drifting with spinners and crawlers. For colors of choice, I would recommend trying gold and red or pink and silver… Good luck out there!
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There’s still time to book an open water fishing vacation with our local resorts!
Enjoy 20% off lodging and charter boats from September 7 to October 31, 2021 at Arnesen’s. Mention “Fall Getaway” at the time of booking. Not valid with any other offers.
Theme for this year is ‘Remember September 11th”.
It’s a patriotic day! Lunch is included! 5 Game Stops….signed route!
Click here for more details.
The public is invited to attend Yellow Rose Community Day at the brand-NEW Hampton Inn on Friday, August 13 starting at 3PM. There will be a series of events showcasing some new downtown development projects, a pasta bar fundraising meal, and traveling up from the Twin Cities is the FAB TAP, bringing joy on wheels in a custom airstream travel trailer!
This open-house format allows for folks to come and enjoy food, drinks and hear about some exciting future development projects. Warroad Real Estate, LLC will reveal the downtown Main Avenue streetscape designed by JLG Architects. See how the bank of four aged buildings will be transformed, retaining the historic architecture, with a modern twist. And there will be more!
From 5-7PM Chef Richard Morris, from Doug’s Catering will serve up a pasta bar – a perfect “pre-race” meal for those running in the 5K/10K Yellow Rose Race on Saturday morning.
This is a fundraiser meal with proceeds going to the Warroad Area Community Fund. Suggested donation is $10 per plate. Recently, the WACF awarded $87,500 to local non-profits and public entities that benefit kids and families in the Warroad Area. The local advisory committee will be on hand to share more about the fund and how this fund benefits the local area.
The Hampton Inn Warroad is offering a special Yellow Rose weekend rate, with a special gift and some sweet treats to enjoy. Don’t delay, make your reservations today by calling 218.386.4900, and press #1 to find out more!
We invite attendees to then head to Allison Park for the Allison Park Summer Series presented by Warroad Community Partners. The Lubben Brothers will perform at 7PM on the amphitheater stage. This handclapping, foot-stomping folk band is traveling all the way from Florida, and triplet brothers Joshua, Thomas, and Michael are excited to return to Warroad again this year. The entertainment is funded in part through a grant from Northwest Minnesota Arts Council. To cap off the night, Lake Country Chevrolet will be sponsoring a family-friendly movie showing of Raya and the Last Dragon.
And don’t forget to register for the 18 th Annual Yellow Rose 5K/10K Race! The race begins and ends at Allison Park on Saturday, August 14 th and there is a virtual race option as well! Details can be found at www.yellowroserace.com.
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report Courtesy of The Woods Goods:
“On the south shore, the fish have transitioned to 12-17′ of water, focusing on the areas between Willow Creek and Rocky Point. Best choice is to pull spinners with a bottom bouncer and a night crawler.
Trolling with a crank bait such as a Rapala, deep-diving, will allow you to search for schools of fish on those slower days.
Fishing on any rock reef around Rocky Point, Long Point, 12 mile, etc. has been steady. Use jigs with minnows or leeches on rocks.
The mud bite has been in 30′ or more. Find fish with downriggers or leadcore. The key is to keep moving and use your electronics to stay on schools of fish.”
Photo credit: The Woods Goods
