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February 2019 Newsletter

We had a great 2018 season and wanted to stop by and say thank you! Our 22nd Summer | Bob & Jennifer We were so happy to find Kayla and James and to be able to bring them on board to manage this past season. Having them work at the resort, and knowing all of our guests were in good hands, allowed us a little more free time to enjoy simple summer pleasures. Bob got in a lot more fishing (of course), and we also ran off to Milwaukee to attend our nephew’s wedding in August. 2018 was our 22nd year as resort owners, and we are forever proud of our “little red cabins” and the quaint, natural environment that Two Inlets Resort provides to so many people. Thank you for your business and your friendship. We consider ourselves so lucky. Our First Summer | James & Kayla It was about a year ago exactly that we first met with Bob & Jennifer about moving to Two Inlets Resort & we're so glad we did! That first night I couldn't sleep because I was so excited about the possibility of working at Two Inlets. Having a newborn also likely contributed to the sleepless night but who's counting.  Our family was so kindly welcomed by all of our lovely guests & neighbors. We were so honored to have the opportunity to serve you while you spent your precious time with each other at the lake. Thank you for choosing to spend it with us! We learned so much this year. I can't help but mention the many hours Jennifer & I spent together in our cabins. Whew...put on the music, give her a vacuum, and watch out! Our kids, Jameson (4) & Hadley (1) definitely are living their best life at the lake. Jameson asks daily if the snow is going to melt, he's highly anticipating the return of the "Kids of Two Inlets Resort." I love that we've gotten to the point where we have to make him come inside more than we have to force him to go outside. When asking Jameson what he wanted to share in this newsletter, he said, "Tell them I want them to come back to play!" James loved hearing the fish cleaning house door slam shut and chatting with those tasked with cleaning the day's catch. Just like Jameson, we are excited for you all to come back and play! We are also anticipating a couple fun updates we are working on for our youngest resort guests! We'll keep you updated. Thank you for a great first season! We'd love to see you again in the 2019! Jameson had the best summer of his little life! He is the self-declared "Resort Helper." Have a question about a large group or accommodations? Get in touch Some of our favorites from this past year #1 on Trip Advisor We are so appreciative of your kind reviews. Thanks to you, we received #1 in the Park Rapids area for specialty lodging! We love knowing you enjoyed your stay! Read some of our reviews here. We're excited to have you back this summer! If you haven't planned your vacation at the lake yet, we'd love to have you join us in the 2019 season!  Rates & Availability

Gifting an Experience at Two Inlets Resort

I was struck this summer (my first summer at the resort) by the number of guests who have grown up coming to Two Inlets Resort and now bring their own kids - our legacy guests, their parents, and their kids. I loved hearing stories of our earliest and youngest guests, months old, now in middle school and enjoying Two Inlets Resort with gusto & imagination, their self-proclaimed second home.   ...

When Do Fall Colors Peak in Itasca State Park

When are leaves at their peak fall color in Central and Northern Minnesota? I usually tell guests the first weekend in October, and it looks like we are right on track. The pictures in this post I took on September 30th. The trees on the resort are mostly birch, basswood and pine, so you can see from the pictures that we are mostly green and yellow at this point, but changing quickly! I'm going to bet this weekend is going to be glorious!  ...

Resort Guests Are Special

When you own a Minnesota resort, some common questions often pop up from interested people. One question we hear a lot is, "So I suppose you have all the same guests year after year? You know, repeats?" The answer is "Yes." We do have a lot of guests who have made a visit to the resort an annual tradition. I'm kind of surprised that this seems to be common knowledge! But it is true. A certain number of guests who stay at Minnesota resorts are people who stay at the same one year after year!  ...

Kayaking the Mississippi while Fighting Suicide

“We stand united in the war against veteran suicide,” the mission statement on the Mission22 card that Kris hands me as he pulls up to Two Inlets Resort, kayak strapped to the top of the rental car, nervously getting ready for the Mississippi River. Today is PTSD Awareness Day, everyday there are 20 veterans who commit suicide on average, according to a Department of Veteran Affairs Study. Our guest in Cabin 5 wants to bring awareness to this epidemic and show his support to his fellow veterans.  ...

Best Resort

What's the best resort in Minnesota? What's the best resort in Park Rapids? I would imagine these questions gets asked a lot, or are used in a Google search when families are shopping for a family resort. To be honest, I'm not sure any resort in Minnesota or Park Rapids can be considered the "best", because all resorts are so different!  ...

Making Family Vacation Memories

Much promotion related to Minnesota resort vacations is "Making family memories that will last a lifetime." You see and read it all the time. Resorts promote it, tourism communities promote it, and so does Explore Minnesota Tourism. Two Inlets Resort promotes it, too.  ...

Minnesota Family Resort Ringing in 2018

Happy New Year from Two Inlets Resort! We hope this letter finds you well and full of excitement for 2018! We nestled into the new year with crazy cold temperatures, just like many of you did. Our morning routine includes sleeping in a bit, building a wood fire in the fireplace and brewing a pot of hot coffee for the two of us. We are empty nesters now, so our winter break is a bit quieter than we’re used to. You’ll notice that we’re “matchy matchy” in our buffalo plaid coats. We’re not exactly sure how that happened, but I suppose some things are just out of our control!  ...

Minnesota Vacation for 55 and Over

If you're over the age of 55, I'd like to suggest that you take a Minnesota resort vacation during one of the last two weeks in August, and choose Two Inlets Resort as your destination. What makes these weeks different from the rest of the summer weeks? Here are some things to think about --   ...

Family Resort Vacations Are Underway

Family vacations to northern Minnesota have begun. We've already hosted couples, families and multigenerational reunions and it's not even the middle of June yet!   ...