Fat bike racing has gained popularity in recent years, which has led to the creation of the Norpine Fat Bike Classic. The race happens annually around the first weekend of January. Experience fat biking on the Norpine Trails in Lutsen. Ride through stands of old-growth cedars on Pisten Bully groomed trails while overlooking Lake [...] The post Norpine Fat Bike Classic appeared first on Cascade Vacation Rentals ..read more

From Duluth to Grand Portage and up the Gunflint Trail, there are many events to help you celebrate New Year's on the North Shore! Whether you're looking for live music and dancing or a low-key, romantic dinner. You are sure to find the celebration that will help you start your New Year off right [...] The post New Year’s on the North Shore appeared first on Cascade Vacation Rentals ..read more

In early June, two guests walked into the Cascade Vacation Rentals' office with an interesting story. The guests were staying at Cathy's Cove, a small cabin on Lake Superior near Tofte, Minnesota. The cabin has a small cove beach area that is a favorite amongst past guests at Cathy's Cove. Only, these guests were not [...] The post Cathy’s Cove Peregrine Falcons appeared first on Cascade Vacation Rentals ..read more

While many were enjoying and celebrating a local man's victory at the Lutsen 99er, just a mile away another scene was playing out. Up on the hill at Lutsen Mountains, a fire had started at the beloved Papa Charlie's restaurant and events center. The fire started sometime before 6 am. While crowds were gathering [...] The post Fire at Papa Charlie’s appeared first on Cascade Vacation Rentals ..read more

A thrilling photo finish brought a victory back to the North Shore in the 2023 Lutsen 99er Gravel Bike Race. A local man wins the 2023 Lutsen 99er. On Saturday, June 24, 2023, at around 7:30 AM, nearly 2,000 racers competed in a series of races known as the Lutsen 99er. The 2023 Lutsen [...] The post Local Man Wins the 2023 Lutsen 99er appeared first on Cascade Vacation Rentals ..read more

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 9:06 AM. Fire bans have started to pop up in various places along the North Shore this week. Even before the Spice Lake Fire near the Gunflint Trail started burning on Tuesday night, local authorities announced a fire ban in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and the [...] The post 2023 Fire Bans Update appeared first on Cascade Vacation Rentals ..read more

It's that time of the year, again. Welcome to the 2023 Road Construction Season on the North Shore! Once the snow is gone, road construction projects begin and typically last until the end of October. These essential projects are important, but can often cause frustration and delays. We wanted to give you a heads-up [...] The post 2023 Road Construction Season appeared first on Cascade Vacation Rentals ..read more

Duluth, Minnesota is home to many amazing breweries, each offering a different experience. The wide variety is sure to please even the pickiest microbrew enthusiast. North Shore Brewery Guide Part 3 features several more breweries and a different way to experience local breweries: Tap Houses! The North Shore Brewery Part 3 features Hoops Brewing, [...] The post North Shore Brewery Guide Part 3 | Hoops Brewing, Ursa Minor Brewing, Warrior Brewing Company, and More! appeared first on Cascade Vacation Rentals ..read more

Duluth, Minnesota is home to many amazing breweries, each offering a different experience. The wide variety is sure to please even the pickiest microbrew enthusiast. Over the next few weeks, we will be featuring breweries located in Duluth as part of our North Shore Brewery Guide. In this second part of the series we [...] The post North Shore Brewery Guide Part 2 | Bent Paddle Brewing and Lake Superior Brewing appeared first on Cascade Vacation Rentals ..read more

Sydney's Frozen Custard & Wood-Fired Pizza, spring 2022, before the fire. Around 11:30 AM on April 10, 2023, a fire broke out at Sydney's Frozen Custard & Wood-Fired Pizza. On what was otherwise a beautiful spring day in Grand Marais, Minnesota. Responding fire departments fought the fire for over two hours, extinguishing [...] The post Sydney’s Frozen Custard & Wood-Fired Pizza appeared first on Cascade Vacation Rentals ..read more