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Bed & Breakfast AND Oak Firewood!

September 21st, 2012 by woodlandtrails

A major windstorm on July 1, 2011 took down hundreds of trees in our area. One of the benefits of the strom is plentiful firewood. Siren Tree Service, located in Siren, Wisconsin just 15 minutes from Woodland Trails, has moutains of oak firewood for sale. Current prices are much better than at gas stations or anywhere in the Twin Cities. The wood is 100% oak which is cut and split. Three bundles are $12. A face cord (1/3rd cord) is $55. A full cord is $150.

Since the wood is 100% oak, there is no concern about transporting emerald ash borer, the devastating new pest of ash trees.

For more information, and to confirm current pricing, call Siren Tree Service at 715-349-7080 and then plan to Haul a Load of Firewood Home!

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Wildlife Photography at its Best!

July 22nd, 2012 by woodlandtrails

Yesterday (July 21st), Meredith Fjelsted, South St. Paul, participated in an Amateur Wildlife Photography Workshop at Minnesota Wildlife Connection, Sandstone. The event was a birthday gift from her husband, Scott. What an adventure it was! In three hours, Meredith took hundreds of photos of an adult and pup timberwolf, young foxes, a bear cub, baby racoons and a whitetail fawn.

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St. Croix State Park Adventure Near Woodland Trails B&B

June 11th, 2012 by woodlandtrails

St. Croix State Park is Minnesota’s largest, with over 34,000 acres, and is located just minutes from Woodland Trails B&B.

Getting to the park from Woodland Trails is easy: Take MN Hwy. 48 west 8 miles to the main park entrance road. From there go south on County Hwy. 22 five miles to the park check-in building.

For park information check their web site or contact Megan Jonhsen at 320-384-6615 x254 or via email at Megan.Johnsen@state.mn.us

Check out park events here.

Interested in Geocaching in the park? Bring your GPS receiver or borrow one of theirs.

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Coming Events — Woodland Trails B&B

June 9th, 2012 by woodlandtrails

Friday, May 10th at 6 p.m.	Freddy Fender, Jr. presents a special Dinner Show. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. followed by the show at 7 p.m. Tickets $25. Call 800-238-894.
Friday & Saturday, April 26th & 27th at 9 p.m.	Roy Dawson & the Bootleggers perform in the West Winds Lounge at St. Croix Casino, Danbury, located just four miles from Woodland Trails.
Friday & Saturday, May 10th & 11th at 8 p.m.	The Chippendales (Male Review)at Grand Casino Hinckley Events & Convention Center. Tickets go on sale March 14th at 10 a.m.
Saturday, May 11th from 8 – 10 a.m.	Spring Migration Birding Tour at Crex Meadows Wildlife Area
Tuesday, May 14th, 8 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.	Songbird Banding at Crex Meadows Wildlife Education and Visitor Center located near Grantsbury, Wisconsin, just 20 minutes from Woodland Trials.Many birds migrate through Crex Meadows each spring and fall. Join expert birder, Bruce Bacon, as he demonstrates and bands songbirds. He will demonstrate different methods used to capture birds for banding and the different bands used. Mist nets will be used to capture and then band songbirds. Participants will be able to hold, release, and photography birds! This will be a special experience for all involved! Space limited; reservations required; Cost $8 adults, $5 children (under 12) to help offset banding expenses; lunch not provided. Please bring your own sack lunch. Please call 715-463-2739 for more information and registration
Friday & Saturday, May 17th & 18th at 9 p.m.	Darlene & The Boys perform in the West Winds Lounge at St. Croix Casino, Danbury, located just four miles from Woodland Trails.
Friday & Saturday, My 24th & 25th at 9 p.m.	The Wolf River Band performs in the West Winds Lounge at St. Croix Casino, Danbury, located just four miles from Woodland Trails.
Saturday, May 25th at 8 p.m.	Tony Orlando at Grand Casino Hinckley Events & Convention Center. Tickets go on sale April 4th at 10 a.m.
Saturday, June 16^th	Dinner at the Lake with Will Steger at Audubon Center of the Northwoods.
Friday, May 20th at 7 p.m.	John Conlee presenta s special outdoor concert at St. Croix Casino, Danbury, located just four miles from Woodland Trails. Tickets go on sale May 1 for $15. Call 800-238-8946.
Saturday, May 21st at 7 p.m.	The Atlanta Rhythm Section presenta s special outdoor concert at St. Croix Casino, Danbury, located just four miles from Woodland Trails. Tickets go on sale May 1 for $25. Call 800-238-8946.
Thurd., Fril., Sat. July 11, 12, 13.	The Spooner Rodeo starts at 7:30 p.m. each evening followed by country music with the Michael D Band at 10:00.
Saturday, August 31st 8:00 p.m.	Alabama performs at the Grand Casino Hinckley Amphetheater.

June 9, 2012

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Sleigh Rides at Woodland Trails!

October 28th, 2011 by woodlandtrails

Bella and Ace are calm, well-trained Percherons owned by Darwin and Pam Brown, Coomer Creek Farm, Frederic, Wisconsin.

In 2013, Darwin and Pam will have Bella and Ace at Woodland Trails giving free sleigh rides to guests every Saturday evening from January 19th through February 23rd.

The rides begin at 6:00 p.m. with one or two couples going on each excursion.

Riding through the woods on a horse-drawn sleigh is an experience you both will cherish!

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A Wildlife Photography Adventure!

July 29th, 2011 by woodlandtrails

Minnesota Wildlife Connection, located in Sandstone, Minnesota, just minutes from Woodland Trails, maintains a variety of whild animals for photographers. Their collection includes racoons and porcupines to cougars and timber wolves.

The farm caters to professional photographers but several times a year they have a session for amateurs. Woodland Trails innkeeper, John O’Reilly, and his daughter, Stacy, participated in one of these events. Here’s their story.

Now, Lee Greenly, owner of Minnesota Wildlife Connection, has just announced dates for amateur sessions during the rest of 2011 and all of 2012. See them here.

For an unforgetable adventure, combine a stay at Woodland Trails with a photo session at Minnesota Wildlife Connection!