Located in the magical Northwoods Wintermoon Summersun is an environmentally friendly dog sledding and sea kayaking retreat lodge. We have a beautiful and peaceful 317-acre Finnish homestead located 50 miles north of Duluth, Minnesota in the Superior National Forest. The rustic setting with handhewn log cabins, wood heat, solar power, Finnish sauna, hand pump for well water and organic gardens is natural and simple. We're deep in the Northwoods boreal forest with miles of trails and abundant wildlife and birds.

Dog sledding and sea kayaking In winter, we offer dogsledding with the help of our 35 Alaskan husky sled dogs. They are friendly, exuberant dogs who love to run. Their enthusiasm and energy will captivate and inspire as you become part of a working team. In summer, we offer sea kayaking. Minnesota, land of lakes, has a wide variety of lakes, creeks, and also Lake Superior. You'll learn on inland waters and weather permitting we'll paddle Lake Superior. We can arrange custom trips for groups of 6 or more or individuals can sign up for scheduled trips.

Details of your adventure No experience is necessary. We'll teach you the basics. In learning these new skills, our goals are to have fun, create a supportive atmosphere, foster a connection with the natural environment and feel rejuvenated and renewed. Groups are usually 6-8 people. All trips include lodging, meals, and instruction. Wintermoon Summersun is owned and operated by Kathleen Anderson. She has lived in northern Minnesota for 35 years. Feel free to contact us anytime: Wintermoon Summersun, 3388 Petrell Rd., Brimson, MN 55602. 218-848-2442. wintermoon@brimson.com "Thank you so much for the dogsledding adventure and warm hospitality. I feel so grateful to you both for your patience, awareness to detail, good cheer and grace. I had a wonderful time. The meloncholic howl of the dogs left behind after the sleds have pulled out of the yard is my most precious auditory memory. I loved hearing it as many dogs stood on their houses mourning they weren't on that run. I know that's just my view. Perhaps they're just saying good luck and have fun." Michele " Thank you so much for a wonderful week end. I have wanted to learn how to kayak for a long time and am so thrilled that I now have the skills to do so. I am looking forward to kayaking more in the future. You run an amazing operation and give so freely of yourself. Your ability to provide such a wonderful warm and welcoming environment is so inspiring. It was the perfect week end, the weather, the stars, kayaking and of course the FOOD !!." Laura