Archive for January, 2017

Calling All Snowmobilers! Most people we know aren't very happy about snow and cold temps during the winter. But we are doing our happy dance today over the 5" of fresh snow we got yesterday. Trails last weekend were great according to our friends who got out on their snowmobiles. However, we had no decent access to trails from Wildwood until it snowed again yesterday. So I guess I'm saying if you haven't made plans for a Minnesota winter getaway then check us out! We ... Read more

What A Difference a Week Makes! Just 10 days ago we were experiencing near perfect snowmobiling conditions. We rode with the kids and we rode with friends. And it was good. Today the entire outdoors is an ice skating rink. Thanks to rain and warm temps over last weekend what snow we have left is rock hard. Sigh. Mother Nature giveth and she taketh away. We haven't given up hope, though! There's lots of winter left so we're hoping and watching the sky for the white ... Read more

X-Skiing, Snowmobiling and Ice Fishing Conditions are Perfect! We finally made it out for a short snowmobile ride this week. Tuesday we took Jay's dad out on his new snowmobile and had a great time. This is his first winter at Wildwood and he hasn't been too happy about the frigid temperatures. He fails to see the beauty of winter when his front door is frozen shut! However, he did buy himself a nice sled and good gear so we were excited to get him ... Read more

Happy New Year, everyone! We hope that 2016 was good to you and that your 2017 is happy and healthy! Please take a moment to read our 2016 Wildwood Newsletter and invite you to share it: 2016 Wildwood Newsletter Ice Conditions on Bass Lake Even though we had a very late ice-over the cold temperatures in December have firmed up Bass Lake quickly. Right now there is 12" or so of ice on our end of the lake. We haven't had too many ice fishermen in yet but ... Read more