Oveson's Pelican Lake Resort & Inn

Oveson's Pelican Lake Resort & Inn Oveson's Pelican Lake Resort & Inn is located in Northern Minnesota of the beautiful Pelican Lake.

Oveson's is the destination for fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, and exploring the great outdoors. Check out our website at www.ovesonpelicanlakeresortandinn.com

03/24/2018

Winter Trails Update 3/24/2018: While all snowmobile trails in Voyageurs National Park remain open, law enforcement rangers have begun the process of removing "Thin Ice" signs. Please take extra care when traveling frozen lake surfaces, especially if you are traveling off-trail. The Kabetogama Lake Ice Road is now CLOSED for the season. That means that the Kabetogama Lake Sledding Hill and Skating Rink are also CLOSED for the season. The Rainy Lake Ice Road is currently open, but its condition is being monitored daily and it may be closed before next weekend. All ski and snowshoe trails remain open, though there is thin snow coverage and even bare ground in sunny areas. (Image Description: A snowmobile is seen on the left side of the image with a sled attached to the back. On the right side of the image is a park ranger wearing cold weather clothing and a snowmobile helmet. He is holding a "Thin Ice" sign.)

03/23/2018

Tettegouche State Park
Trail conditions:
The sun has been out bright and warm during the day and it has been freezing hard at night and this is making for some icy hiking trails! Use caution and wear your traction aids if you have them. The main ski loop, connecting trail to Tettegouche Camp, and the Tettegouche Camp access trail were tracked on 3/16 and are in fair condition, but very hard and icy. The Mt. Baldy loop and Palisade Valley Trail were tracked weeks ago and are icy but fair condition.

Skiing
Conditions: fair
Trail groomed? yes
Trail base: 8"
Groomed mileage: 19.0
Difficulty: intermediate (track) beg. to int. (skate)
Snowmobiling
Conditions: good
Trail groomed? yes
Trail base: 8"
Groomed mileage: 12.0
The trail(s):
Trails have many ups and down, traveling through both birch, aspen and conifer forests. There are lakes and overlooks through out the trail.

Facilities:

Ski passes are sold at the park office.
Nearby resorts do rent out ski equipment. The park rents snowshoes.
Contact park for winter camping opportunities. Some sites are plowed throughout the winter.
Tettegouche State Park home page »

Last updated on March 23, 2018. Local snow depth is 15".

03/23/2018

McCarthy Beach State Park
Trail conditions:
The warm temperatures have created icy conditions on the trails. Heavy snowmobile use has exposed the base ice and ground especially on hills. The Taconite and Tim Corey snowmobile trails are groomed through the park and beyond but trail conditions are fair. The park's trails are icy and slippery in heavily used areas. Deeper in the forest snowshoeing is still okay but the open sunny areas are clear of snow. Cross Country ski trails are not groomed. Skiers have broke trails on the Red Top and Big Hole trails and a trail that winds through the campground and loops back along Side Lake. Parking and trail heads are located at Ski Trail or Pickerel Lake parking lots and next to the park office to access the Campground/Side Lake trail. Visitors are welcome to use the picnic shelter and fireplace for warming; purchase firewood at the park's office or use DNR approved wood. Other fun activities are bird watching, star gazing, northern lights viewing, and the sunrises have been amazing lately.

Snowmobiling
Conditions: fair
Trail groomed? yes
Trail base: 1-5"
Groomed mileage: 12.0
The trail(s):
The trail system winds through birch and pine forests, with rolling hills and steep ravines. Deer, grouse and songbirds can often be seen, plus the occasional wolf track.

Facilities:

Winter camping is no longer available at McCarthy Beach. The campground will reopen on or after April 1st, depending on when the snow melts from the campground roads.
McCarthy Beach State Park home page »

Last updated on March 23, 2018. Local snow depth is 1-5 in".

03/23/2018

Cascade River State Park
Trail conditions:
Excellent to Very Good Spring Ski conditions have extended the season due to a very well developed base and extra efforts from the grooming staff. All trails east of the Cascade River (except the lakeshore trail) were renovated, packed and tracked on Thursday March 22nd. Temperatures have moderated, but continue to remain mostly below freezing to help maintain great trail conditions. There are only a few small bare spots near the trailhead but conditions improve dramatically with a slight gain in elevation.The Lakeshore trail has melted down providing a great hike along the shore. The ice sculptures along the lakeshore and the river are quite colorful and interesting, take a look while you're here. The Trail Center building, adjacent to the trailhead provides picnic tables, a soft drink machine and a wood stove.

Skiing
Conditions: excellent
Trail groomed? yes
Trail base: 8-12"
Groomed mileage: 17.0
Difficulty: intermediate (track)
Snowmobiling
Conditions: good
Trail groomed? yes
Trail base: 3-5"
Groomed mileage: 2.0
The trail(s):
The trail is consistent with the North Shore topography; cliffs intermixed with forest land. All types of wildlife can be seen along the trail. Ski trails range from easy to difficult. One loop is available for the less experienced skier. Trails connect to other local trails outside the park.

Facilities:

A warming house is available at the trailhead.
Ski passes are available outside the park office daily during the ski season. Otherwise, the park office is open and ski passes can be purchased on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Winter camping is available. Contact park for further details.
Cascade River State Park home page »

Last updated on March 23, 2018. Local snow depth is 12- 22".

03/23/2018

Fishing Report for 3/23/2018: On Rainy Lake fishermen are having luck at Cranberry Bay and Black Bay. The Rainy Lake Ice Road is still open, but please be aware that conditions change quickly this time of the year. The Kabetogama Lake Ice Road is now CLOSED for the season. Please take extra care when travelling across frozen lake surfaces. (Image Description: A gray ice fishing shelter sits on a frozen lake surface. Tree are seen in the background on a distant shoreline.)

03/22/2018

Willard Munger State Trail - Moose Lake to Duluth
Trail conditions:
Quickly deteriorating trail. Icy and bare spots on intersections.

Snowmobiling
Conditions: fair
Trail groomed? yes
Trail base: 2"
Groomed mileage: 40.0
The trail(s):
This segment of the trail travels through hardwood forest as well as agricultural land. Beautiful views of the St. Louis harbor and Duluth are available off this trail. A variety of wildlife may be seen.
Willard Munger State Trail home page

Last updated on March 22, 2018. Local snow depth is 10".

03/22/2018

Willard Munger State Trail - Hinckley to Moose Lake
Trail conditions:
Quickly deteriorating trail. Icy and bare spots on intersections.

Snowmobiling
Conditions: fair
Trail groomed? yes
Trail base: 2"
Groomed mileage: 31.0
The trail(s):
Willard Munger State Trail home page" >The trail consists of agricultural land, vast swamps and northern hardwood forest. A variety of wildlife can be found.
Willard Munger State Trail home page

Last updated on March 22, 2018. Local snow depth is 8".

03/22/2018

Taconite State Trail - Grand Rapids
Trail conditions:
The first 10 miles or so starting from the Itasca County fairgrounds in Grand Rapids are poor and patchy with a thin snow base as they are heavily used. On 3/9/18 the trail was groomed from Grand Rapids to Highway 65. The section from Highway 65 to Highway 73 was groomed on 3/8/18. Trail maintenance crews as well as logging or other crews may be on or around the trails so watch for signs, people, and machinery. Also watch for ice patches and bare or muddy patches as the snow melts. Always ride with caution.

Snowmobiling
Conditions: poor
Trail groomed? yes
Trail base: 0-6"
Groomed mileage: 150.0
The trail(s):
Taconite State Trail home page" >The trail consists of rolling hills with numerous lakes and streams. Many of the hills have large areas of exposed rock and enormous boulders. The trail is heavily timbered with a mix of hardwoods and conifers.
Taconite State Trail home page

Facilities:

Shelters can be found along the trail.
Last updated on March 22, 2018. Local snow depth is 0-12".

03/22/2018

Scenic State Park
Trail conditions:
Last report of the season. The snowmobile trail is no longer being groomed for the season and a few stretches are snow free. Ski trails are still usable but will not be groomed again this season. Winter opportunities at Scenic include ice fishing and birdwatching. Winter scenery at the park is stunning. Visitors are welcome to use the fireplace in the Lodge to warm up. All hiking trails and lakes are open for skiing. Snowshoeing is allowed on any trails that are not groomed for skiing. Minnesota Ski Pass and Minnesota State Park vehicle permit are required.

Skiing
Conditions: fair
Trail groomed? partially
Trail base: 6"
Groomed mileage: 0.0
Difficulty: beg. to int. (track)
Snowmobiling
Conditions: poor
Trail groomed? no
Trail base: 4"
Groomed mileage: 10.0
The trail(s):
The trail travels through pristine virgin pine shoreland, offering beautiful views of the lake and the wildlife through the park.

Facilities:

A unheated shelter is located at the picnic area. Shelter has fireplace and supplied with firewood.
Scenic State Park home page »

Last updated on March 22, 2018. Local snow depth is 9".

03/22/2018

Matthew Lourey State Trail - St Croix State Forest
Trail conditions:
Snowmobiling
Conditions: fair
Trail groomed? yes
Trail base: 2"
Groomed mileage: 14.0
The trail(s):
The trail is generally rolling terrain through a varying age of hardwood, aspen and pine forest. A wide variety of wildlife can be seen through out the trail.
Matthew Lourey State Trail home page

Last updated on March 22, 2018. Local snow depth is 6".

03/22/2018

Matthew Lourey State Trail - Nemadji State Forest
Trail conditions:
Quickly deteriorating trails. Icy and bare spots on corners and intersections.

Snowmobiling
Conditions: fair
Trail groomed? yes
Trail base: 3"
Groomed mileage: 60.0
The trail(s):
The trail consists of northern hardwood forest with vast swamp lands. You may see deer, wolf, bear, grouse and waterfowl.
Matthew Lourey State Trail home page

Last updated on March 22, 2018. Local snow depth is 16".

03/22/2018

Matthew Lourey State Trail - Chengwatana State Forest
Trail conditions:
Snowmobiling
Conditions: fair
Trail groomed? yes
Trail base: 2"
Groomed mileage: 7.0
The trail(s):
The trail is generally rolling terrain through a varying age of hardwoods, aspen and pine forests. A variety of wildlife can be seen through out the trail.Reporting condition includes other GIA snowmobile trails within the Chengwatana.
Matthew Lourey State Trail home page

Last updated on March 22, 2018. Local snow depth is 5".

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Orr, MN
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