Ely Cabin Collective

08/02/2026

Ely summers are iconic! All of these activities are open and safe to do again.

💦Swimming in the falls at Bass Lake
🥾Hiking to the lookout point at Lake Vermillion
🎣 Catching fish in the BWCA
🚴Biking the Mesabi Trail
🎵Free outdoor live music at Brainstorm Bakery
💦Hiking to Kawishiwi Falls
🪻Wildflowers
🫐Picking blueberries

What’s your favorite summer activity in Ely?

07/18/2026

Please come visit and support our struggling small businesses.

Ely is ALIVE AND OPEN!

Here are a few of the MANY local businesses open today ready for business. The sun is shining and we are staying strong!

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07/18/2026

📸 Wildfire photos by Laura| Sunsets + Outdoors + BWCA + Minnesota + Ely a local friend 🙏🏽

We feel a responsibility to share this perspective about the Ely wildfires as a lodging business that supports all other local small businesses in Ely, Minnesota.

Ely has always been community oriented. That’s what makes it so special. You love Ely because of the local community spirit.

In order to keep that spirit alive and well, we need visitors. Please come visit as soon as it’s safe.

And consider trying all of the wonderful indoor activities that Ely has to offer:
DorothyMolterMuseum
North American Bear Center
International Wolf Center
Ely's Historic State Theater
Ely Folk School
Piragis Northwoods Outfitting
Kara Polyner
The Meadows
Five Pines Candle Co | Wilderness Inspired Goods
Étoile du Nord Day Spa
Ely Tattoo
Ely Chamber of Commerce

We can’t wait to host you in our special small town once the air quality improves and the wildfires are contained. Thank you firefighters 🙏🏽

07/12/2026

There are still several opportunities to plan a long weekend up north this summer in Ely!

Share these dates with your friend or partner and start planning your trip up north!

We have three summer weekends available at Looner cabin. Looner cabin:
🐶 Dog friendly
🧊 air-conditioning
🧖‍♀️ access to our shared sauna and outdoor cold shower

September is the most beautiful month in Ely with no bugs. Don’t miss out!

This cute dog belongs to our favorite photographer Ali Prieve | Brand Storyteller 😍

Aurora Cabin has several long weekends available including Labor Day weekend.

Aurora Cabin:
🐶 Dog friendly
🧊 air-conditioning
🧖‍♀️ access to our shared sauna and outdoor cold shower

07/03/2026

🤚🏼 Raise your hand if you’re headed up north for the long weekend!

🥾 Hiking
💧Swimming
🍓Berry picking
📖Reading
☕️Coffee with no alarm
🧖‍♀️Relaxing sauna

These are a few of the things that our guests are enjoying this weekend.

Next weekend is available at Looner Cabin for 1-2 people. Bring your pup! 🐶 Link in bio to book before it’s gone! 📆