The state of Minnesota may soon be making an announcement regarding the future State Park on Lake Vermilion.  You can read more about it here:  http://www.timberjay.com/detail/7027.html

Many people enjoy Lake Vermilion during the winter.  They may ice fish, go cross county skiing, snowmobile or just stay at a cabin on an island, or if you are lucky enough, all of the above.  With so many lake-related activities during the winter on Lake Vermilion, it is very important to take into consideration [...]

An avid fishermen and a retired professor from the University of Minnesota has written a children’s book about a walleye.  It has wonderful illustrations and teaches some important lessons in life.  It would make a great gift to those young children who like to fish or a great reading selection for your cabin.
It contains individuals [...]

The Lake Vermilion area has several talented artists.  One of them, Nancy Luloff, creates very unique and beautiful wildlife and scenery original oil paintings.  Her work includes wall murals, decorative painted paddles and and original paintings on glass bottles.  She paints many wildlife scenes, including loons, moose and ducks.  Her work is sold both online [...]

This week Governor Pawlenty announced that the
State of Minnesota and U.S. Steel came to an agreement for the purchase of 3,000 acres of  land on the Eastern side of Lake Vermilion.  The proposed Park will provide public recreational facilities on one of the most pristine lakes in Minnesota.  This is a very unusual and rare [...]

The Lake Vermilion State Park idea is not dead yet.  A group of people are still trying to get the deal done.  Read more here, A few still working to push Vermilion state park, from the Timberjay.

Join the Winter Blast on Lake Vermilion February 27, 2010!!!  Ride scenic Lake Vermilion and enter to win over $4,000 in cash prizes and enjoy free entertainment and food!!  Enjoy a free breakfest with registration at Fortune Bay Casino and Resort, lunch at the Landing and Wrap-up Party at Fortune Bay Casino and Resort.  The [...]

Deer hunting season on Lake Vermilion has come and gone, but stories are still being told.  One such story has been making the rounds in the local newspapers.  Apparently, a nine-point buck was shot and he had a souvenir for the the lucky hunter who shot him.  The souvenir is from another, apparently larger,  buck.
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The Holidays can be a stressful time of the year.  Shopping, food preparation, entertaining, lots of hustle and bustle and yes…sadly enough, even family members can add extra stress to our lives.  With all the extra demands thrown into our lives during this time of the year, we have a tendency to forget the true [...]

Lake Vermilion offers several areas for recreational swimming.  Though you can almost always enjoy great swimming right from your own lake lot, some people may prefer the advantages that a public swim area can offer.  On the Cook end of Lake Vermilion (western side), you will find great swimming conditions at Peterson’s Landing and the [...]