Golden Eagle Lodge
Our cabin in the boundary waters was called Golden Eagle Lodge and one of the main reasons we stayed here (I think) is because they allowed dogs in a few of the cabins and the in-laws brought Linnie – their golden retrieve with them.
Golden Eagle Lodge is located on Flour Lake – one of the MANY lakes in the area but it is not considered BWCA.
Our cabin was 2 beds, 1 bath, a kitchen and a living room with a back patio and our own private deck on the lake. The space was just big enough for us – shower was a little tight but it’s a cabin – so think “cozy”.
I actually really loved the cozy little cabin. The grounds were really nice and there was a place for RVs to park and had communal showers for those individuals.
There is no wifi in the rooms so the only place we got wifi in order to text people and let them know we were okay was close to the main cabin where you check in.
It was cold at night and I’m pretty sure we kept the fire going all night but I remember it being cold – so bring layers!
There were also a TON of little critter friends – they leave bird seed for you to put out so the birds come eat on the deck, but the chipmunks and squirrels were faster! Linnie was sure entertained by the critters. She chased them and they evaded her every time. Pretty entertaining.
You are in nature and so wherever you go – remember NOT to leave food out at all. Otherwise you might have some unpleasant visitors rummaging through.
One of my favorite sounds at our cabin was the Loons – if you’ve never heard a loon before – when you are out and it sounds like a mix between a howl and a bird call – it’s a loon. It’s a super neat sounds and they are really pretty birds. They were on Flour Lake so we watched them around the water.
Honeymoon Bluff Trail
1 mile away from our lodging was a trail called Honeymoon Bluff Trail. It was a super short and easy trail (.4 miles according to all trails) and is a loop. Every review says it’s beautiful for sunset views but we even had nice views of the lakes just where we were! It was built up and too with wooden stairs and areas to block on the ledges so I think it would be good for family (as long as an eye is on the little ones with some cliffs around).
Centennial Trail
Our first day here we did go for a hike at a location called Centennial Trail – we parked off of the road for the 3.3 mile loop.
The trail was the location of a historic railroad bed and mine site – you pass some of the old pits along the way – most are caved in but they have wooden posts up to keep you from falling in.
If you’re into history – it does have different points along the way that explain different areas to you about where you are and the historical significance.
We went at a time when blueberries were good – so we also picked some blueberries along the way!
On this trail you walk around a few lakes and the beginning goes up and was a little steep but then levels out.
You end on the opposite side and in the trees and I feel like one area was muddy.
Overall this was a perfect first day of hiking and was really pretty – I feel like we only ran into maybe 2 other couples on the trail – and they were picking blueberries!
I do remember we took the drone to fly it here and wouldnit you know it – no service…. we were knew drone owners and didn’t realize we needed service to fly it – so when we went back to camp – I researched how to fly without service and learned to CACHE the map before we went anywhere so we could fly the drone! Necessary tip.
The trail starts at the trailhead of the Kekekabic trail – so you park at the same location.
