

Dubbed the 'Icebox of the Nation,' this frosty frontier town embraces its bone-chilling reputation with surprising good humor. Voyageurs National Park offers wilderness adventures minutes away, where water exploration reveals pristine islands and ancient rock formations. Cast a line into Rainy Lake's clear waters, where walleye practically consider themselves local celebrities. The international bridge connects to Fort Frances, Canada, creating a unique border town dynamic. Smokey Bear Park provides photo ops with America's fire prevention icon. In winter, temperatures plummet to levels locals discuss with perverse pride, while summer brings perfect paddling conditions. The Rainy Lake Visitor Center offers orientation before heading into the park's waterways, where boats access campsites unreachable by road.

