The perfect getaway. Come to Pine Point Lodge and Resort.

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1 PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Rockford, IL Permit No. 745 Jeff & Cathy Erickson Pine Point Lodge & Resort, Inc Gold Coast Rd. Crane Lake, MN Gateway to Voyageurs National Park on the Minnesota Canadian Border Thank you for your interest in Pine Point Lodge, Resort & Motel. For a moment, close your eyes and imagine yourself on our pontoon limo on your way to our exclusive, remote, yet accessible resort, located on the shoreline of over ¼ million acres of waterway that includes Voyageur s National Park, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, and Canada s Quetico Provincial Park Brochure No roads, or cars. Secluded, peaceful, relaxing... The perfect getaway. Come to Pine Point Lodge and Resort. Scouts, Seniors & Military Discounts This is one of two locations that we offer. At this location, you may choose from housekeeping cottages, rooms, or a houseboat to spend your much deserved vacation. Add one of our new pontoon or fishing boat rentals to your stay and find yourself catching fish, exploring the miles of lakes, rivers and secluded bays, relaxing at a secluded beach, hiking wilderness trails, and much more it s your vacation, you choose. Our second location, which you can drive to, is the Lakeview Motel, located at 7533 Gold Coast Road. This location provides free parking for those guests at our boat accessible location. In addition, you may stay in one of the three comfortable, clean, ground level, lake front motel rooms or choose our two bedroom plus lake home to rent. Walk to and from restaurants, lounges, and gift stores. Most importantly, you would have free use of all the resort amenities at the boat accessible location along with choosing a rental boat of your choice Pro Anglers /

2 AMENITIES 2017 Pro Anglers At either location: No matter what! Pine Point cares about you! The owners, along with our friendly, responsible staff are committed to excellent service and hospitality. We are here for you every day of your vacation. Because our boat rental equipment is new, it is hassle free, clean, and easy to start, plus all boats include GPS. Find more detailed information on page 7. Remember, no extra charges. We have complimentary dock slips with bumpers, and free electricity. Imagine what it s like fishing, day or night, from any of these docks. What would it be like to take a complimentary pontoon limo shuttle to and from restaurants, lounges, and to and from our parking area? You can do that here. Find yourself winning our weekly and/or seasonal fishing contest, attending our weekly cookout, going hiking, or other activities. (Please note: cookout & activities take place from mid-june through mid-august.) Imagine hearing the snap, crackle, and pop of nightly bon fires, star gazing, or seeing a glimpse of the northern lights! Exclusively at our boat accessible location, recognized as our main resort: Since we have no roads or cars out here, imagine, a quiet, secluded, peaceful, relaxing day! Just pretend you are here, staying in a comfortable, clean, cottage along our ½ mile of shoreline on the water s edge, grilling out on your lake front deck with family and friends. Imagine relaxing on our private, southern exposed beach complete with chaise lounges. What s it like when everyone is happy? Complimentary amenities include our swimming beach, water trampoline, kayaks, paddleboats, paddleboards, zip line rides, canoes to use, horseshoe pits, basketball, croquet, ladder golf, pool table, a review of a lake map with hot spot fishing and site Have fun gliding along on our complimentary stand up paddleboards. seeing locations, fish filleting, packaging, shore lunch kit. Convenience items on site for purchase include gas, bait, ice, fishing licenses, pizza, ice cream treats, use of laundry facility, and more. What s it like when you have unique carefree visitors such as deer, otters, eagles, loons, mink, muskrats, hummingbirds, chipmunks, squirrels, wood chucks, bunnies, ducks, turtles, and a large variety of birds? Come find out! The more you think about it, this is the place to go /

3 2017 Pro Angler Season Winners (Walleye) Kurt Hemingway, 28 (Small Mouth Bass) Molly Icenbice, 22 (Northern Pike) Doug Tipton, 39 (Large Mouth Bass) Nate Lendman, 21 (Lake Trout) Brice Watson, 32 (Crappie) Vangee Hawkins, 15.5 (Muskie) James Walsh, Pro Anglers Catch and Release entries Seeing is believing, but catching is even better! /

4 Mukooda Lake This lake is about 5 miles from the Lodge by boat, and lies within Voyageur National Park; one of our nation s finest! The hike to Mukooda is relatively easy, less than a block long. We have one boat on Mukooda available for Pine Point guests to use. The lake is known for its small and largemouth bass, lake trout and abundant panfish. This is an action packed fishing lake for youngsters and adults alike. Mukooda is a clear, spring-fed lake with a clarity of approximately 20. Whether you re fishing, hiking, or just relaxing you will cherish this lake s tranquility and beauty. There is a marvelous rock beach and picnic area located on the lake. So pack a shore lunch and a camera; then head out to Mukooda for the perfect remote lake experience!! LAKES AND RIVERS 2017 Kid Pro Anglers Crane Lake Only one mile from the end of the road gives Pine Point the quiet getaway location that you will cherish each time you visit. Being strategically located at your back door, the BWCAW, Voyageurs National Park, and Canada s Quetico Provincial Park offer you unspoiled wilderness with millions of acres and thousands of scenic shoreline miles to fish, hike, and explore. From Crane Lake you can travel over 120 miles by boat. Crane Lake has many natural fishing areas. On either side of Pine Point s Peninsula, there are two separate rivers coming in. Walleyes, bass and crappies key on the forage that is abundant in these incoming waters. An incredible sight, the Crane Lake Gorge Loon Lake One of the most scenic trips to take. Voyage down the Loon River to a mechanical portage that allows you to cross into Loon Lake. The walleye, northern pike and smallmouth bass fishing are spectacular in these majestic waters. Fish either the American or Canadian side Kid Pro Angler The distance from the Lodge is approximately 20 miles. Caution is to be used when traveling to Loon Lake. For your first trip a guide would be recommended.anticipate seeing a majestic bull moose, black bear, playful otters or other mystifying wildlife. Don t forget your camera for this trip!! Vermilion River River fishing at its best! Our 14 boat is nestled below the falls on the Vermilion River. This allows you to fish the area from the Vermilion Falls down to the Rapids above the Gorge at Crane Lake. Note: Very little fishing pressure is on this area. We have maps that you can review to help you become familiar with this exclusive fishing area. Walleyes, crappies and bass swim in the strong currents of this secret fishing hole. The 300-yard portage is a very scenic wilderness trail. Sharpen up your river fishing skills on the Vermilion River. Get ready to reel them in! Discounted Catch and Release Program allows you to harvest fish. However, in order to maintain your fishing satisfaction and to preserve our fishery, the larger, spawning fish must be released. The complete group must participate to qualify for these discounted rates. Guidelines below: Fish Required Species Release length Walleye and over Crappie and over All Bass and over Northern Pike and over Muskellunge... All sizes Lake Trout and over Private Parking Area Our parking area has a deep water boat ramp, two docks for easy off loading. On the right, one block past the small bridge when you enter Crane Lake. Call us from your cell phone or use our payphone on the outside of the motel once you arrive in our parking area Kid Pro Angler Average Temperatures highs May 65 June 76 July 80 August 80 Sept /

5 FISHING GUIDES - ELIMINATE THE GUESSWORK Jump start your vacation successfully with the assistance of our expert fishing guides. First time and longtime visitors to Pine Point will agree that guides are the key to finding and catching fish. Treat yourself to an unforgettable day on the lake! Gain knowledge and technique from the most educated fishing guides in the area. Use your new skills and reap the rewards! In addition, helpful navigational tips, hot spots, and fishing seminars for fly and conventional fishing are available at no charge Kid Pro Anglers Guides have years of experience on the lake. They know daily exactly what technique, location, depths and how fish are biting in a variety of conditions. Guides have the most up to date equipment and tackle. Guides know how to catch fish and cook them over an open fire for a tasty, mouth-watering, shorelunch of a lifetime. Guides are licensed and produce results. If you have reserved one of our boat packages, we have licensed guides who are available with these packages starting at $120. Guide reservations should be made in advance. LAKES AND RIVERS Vermilion Gorge Hike the Historic Gorge... track wildlife... listen to loons... watch eagles. One of the most picturesque areas of Crane Lake is the Vermilion Gorge. The trail can be picked up just around the point from the Lodge. There is a nice picnic area located at the mouth of the gorge. Let us know if you would like to use our shore lunch kit for an afternoon picnic. The 3 mile Vermilion Gorge Trail, at a leisurely pace, can be easily hiked in 3 hours. The last portion of the trail parallels the Gorge a rugged landscape of sheer granite cliffs and rock outcrops. As you begin this portion of the trail, notice the change in vegetation. The ground is covered with a soft, green moss carpet sprinkled with spearmint plants to enhance the beauty of this majestic, scenic wonder. A breathtaking adventure you must experience. Visit the Vermilion Falls... marvel at the cascading waterfall... A 10-minute hike on a well-maintained trail going southwest puts you at the Vermilion Falls, a cascading torrent of water forced through a 10-foot-wide opening in the granite. The northeast section of the trail will lead you to The Chute, a constriction in the river that produces a Class III to V rapids. This is a pleasant 5-minute walk and worth the effort. Look for wild rice beds. The shoots begin to emerge in mid- July and seed heads won t develop until the first part of August. Extensive wild rice beds flourish along the Vermilion River and are harvested by humans and wildlife alike from late August through October. There are picnic tables and fire grates at the site for a perfect afternoon adventure! 2017 Kid Pro Anglers Of the park s 218,000 acres over one-third are water. Thirty lakes of all sizes make up this enchanting chain of lakes. The larger lakes are dotted with pine covered rocky islands. The beauty is extraordinary. Your experience at Pine Point could include motorboating, fishing, canoeing, sightseeing, hiking along trails looking for animal signs or blueberries in season. Voyageurs National Park stands preserved and protected by the National Park Service, giving you a view of the world as it appeared to the French and Canadian fur traders centuries ago /

6 2018 Rates & Services LAKEHOME, COTTAGES OR HOUSEBOAT base rate for up to 4 guests Aspen: Located on our sandy beach, enjoy an undisturbed night of rest in either private bedroom. Each has your choice of a comfortable king bed and two twin beds. The lake view living room has a sofa sleeper. This beautiful knotty pine cabin s spacious deck is only 60 from the water s edge and your dock. Sleeps up to 6. Daily 2 Days 3 Days 4 Days 5 Days 6 Days Weekly Lakehome $220 $400 $600 $780 $940 $1,100 $1,250 Cottage $260 $470 $700 $930 $1,150 $1,370 $1,500 Houseboat $350 $650 $900 $1,130 $1,360 $1,590 $1,720 ADD A BOAT RENTAL WITH LODGING Add one or more discounted boat rates to either a cottage, houseboat or room. Boat rentals do not include gas. Boat Description Daily 2 Days 3 Days 4 Days 5 Days 6 Days Weekly XL Deluxe $140 $300 $440 $580 $620 $620 $620 XL Side Steer Deluxe $160 $340 $480 $660 $680 $680 $ Premium $180 $380 $560 $740 $780 $780 $ Pontoon w/150 $200 $420 $620 $820 $880 $880 $ Pontoon w/115 $180 $380 $560 $740 $780 $780 $780 Canoe, Kayaks, Paddleboats or Paddleboards - No Charge Full Descriptions of all boats on page 7. ADD ADDITIONAL GUESTS Daily 2 Days 3 Days 4 Days 5 Days 6 Days Weekly Adults (18 yrs+) $45 $70 $100 $119 $135 $145 $155 Children (2-17 yrs) $39 $65 $85 $95 $100 $109 $119 ROOM RATES rates based on up to 2 guests Daily 2 Days 3 Days 4 Days 5 Days 6 Days Weekly Rooms $130 $235 $350 $470 $585 $675 $750 Additional Guests $20 $25 $50 $65 $80 $95 $100 BOAT RENTAL - NO LODGING Boat rentals do not include gas. Full Descriptions of all boats on page 7. Boat Description 1 Day Weekly 1/2 Day XL Deluxe $165 $695 $100 XL Side Steer Deluxe $185 $795 $ Premium $205 $895 $ Pontoon w/150 $225 $995 $ Pontoon w/115 $205 $895 $ Fishing Boat $50 $210 $40 14 Fishing Boat $45 $185 $35 15 HP Motor $50 $210 $40 8 or 5 HP Motor $45 $185 $35 Electric Trolling Motor $25 $80 $20 Full Descriptions of all boats on page 7. All rates are based on our Catch & Release Program. Note: You may still keep fish while on the program, see program on page 4. MN Sales tax %, County Tax.5% and Local tax 3% not included in rates. Whitepine: Find a restful night s sleep in either bedroom. One has a king bed or two twin beds. The other has a double extra-long bed and set of unique wooden bunk beds. The relaxing living room has a sofa bed. Whitepine is next to the sand beach and the large deck is 52 from the shore and your dock. Sleeps up to 8. Balsam: From the roomy deck, a breathtaking view, only 79 from the water s edge and your dock. Revive yourself from a good night s rest on a comfortable extra-long double bed and set of bunk beds in one bedroom, or choose the other bedroom with either a king bed or two twin beds. A sofa sleeper is located in the living room overlooking the lake. Sleeps up to 7. Bayview: Facing south, this knotty pine interior cottage with a large covered deck is 60 from the shoreline. Wake up refreshed after sleeping on your choice of a comfortable king bed or two twin beds that each private bedroom provides. Enjoy the living room which overlooks the lake, a queen sized sofa sleeper and twin bed for additional guests. Air conditioned. Sleeps up to 7. Oak: The large deck is only 36 from the water s edge and your dock. Enjoy a contented nights rest in either bedroom. One has a comfortable extra-long double bed and a set of sturdy bunk beds. The other has a king size bed or two twin beds. A sleeper sofa is provided in the living room. Sleeps up to 7. Spruce: Pamper yourself on either a king size bed or two twins in one bedroom, or a comfortable, extra-long double bed and set of unique log bunks in the other bedroom. There is additional sleeping available on the sofa bed or extra-long twin bed in the living room. Spruce s dock is only 29 from the deck and doorstep. Sleeps up to 7. Norway: This cottage is located on a picturesque rock ridge that overlooks Crane Lake. Sitting on the deck, you are only 26 from the water s edge. Sleep peacefully in either bedroom. Each has your choice of a king bed or twin beds. If you choose, snuggle into the sofa sleeper in the living room and watch the stars through the sliding glass door. Sleeps up to 6. Birch: This spacious cottage is great for large groups. With a knotty pine interior, each bedroom is equipped with restful, relaxing, comfortable beds. Two of the bedrooms each have a king size bed or two twin size beds, the other bedroom has two sets of bunk beds. The cottage is located only 26 from the water s edge and dock slips. Sleeps up to 9. Poplar: Nestled back in the woods for more privacy, and an undisturbed night of rest. Poplar has a knotty pine interior and your choice of a comfortable king bed or two twin beds in one bedroom and an extra-long double bed with a twin on top in the other. The living room has a sofa bed. The water s edge is only 71 away from your roomy wrap-around deck. Sleeps up to 6. NEW! HOUSEBOAT RENTAL Experience your unique cottage floating on the water. At night fall asleep to the gentle rocking of the boat, wake up the next morning to the sound of ducks and the call of the loon. An elegant modern design, luxurious with custom kitchen cabinets and large windows all around. Our 46 houseboat has two double bed staterooms, a spacious living room with sofa sleeper, galley equipped with a full size stove, refrigerator/freezer, microwave, toaster, Bunn coffee maker, all cook and dishware. The boat is ideally located on the north end of our peninsula which provides picturesque views from every room from an upper deck breakfast to a sunset dinner. Private, yet accessible to the marina and in close proximity to the main lodge. Complete with a water slide from the upper deck into the water and excellent fishing right off the back of the boat. Central heating/air in all rooms. DVD player, sound system. Full bathroom with shower/sink, toilet. Outdoor gas grill. Sleeps /

7 ACTIVITIES Shopping - Unique souvenir shops are nearby as well. Take a day trip shopping adventure. We have a shopping route and map to take. Hiking trails - Hike into the pristine wilderness on one of our many scenic trails. Maps and trail information available at the Lodge. Sandy swimming beach, playground, horseshoes, and basketball, are a few of the activities available at the resort. Bring your snorkel equipment & head to the astounding Mukooda Lake. Swim amongst the bass and other fish as you explore this phenomenal lake. Historic sites - Voyage to Kettle Falls, visit Dillinger s hideout cottage, see where the Burasa Fur Trading Post was while traveling the many routes of the early Voyageurs. Golf - 9-hole golf course only 9 miles away on the scenic Vermilion. Additional golf courses are listed on our website. Scenic day trips - Take a trip to Lac La Croix, visit the BWCAW, Voyageurs National Park, see some of nature s oldest exposed glacial rock formations, high rock cliffs, find your own private sand beach, tour the Canadian Waters, the exploring is endless. Restaurants - The American plan alternative: Tired of having to be at breakfast at a given time, or the fish are biting, but you have to get back to camp to eat supper? Try this alternative: Each cottage has cooking facilities in them. If you want to cook your own meal, you can. If you want your meals prepared, pick one of the local restaurants to eat at. Their hours are generally, 6:30 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. You pick the time you want to eat, and go. If you would like a courtesy shuttle by Pine Point to any of the restaurants, let us know. All restaurants are a short 5 minutes away by boat. Rental Boat Descriptions: (See for more details on Lund boats) New 1775 Lund Impact SS: 115 hp 4-stroke motor, Humminbird model 859 depth finder with GPS, 55# thrust Minnkota Terrova electric bow mount trolling motor, 8 in floor rod storage, rear casting platform, front and rear live well/bait wells, on board charging system, landing nets, comfortable seating for 4, running lights, 27 gallon fuel tank, a 94 beam width, includes life vests, anchor, landing net and front bike seat. New Deluxe Fury SS 1625 w/60 hp side steering New Deluxe XL Fury 1625 w/50 hp tiller All Deluxe boats are equipped with Mercury 4-stroke EFI motors, Humminbird 859 depth finder with GPS, 55# thrust bow mount trolling motor, comfortable pedestal seats - for up to 3, life vests, running lights, live well, on board charging system, bait well, 8 center rod locker, landing net, anchor, extensive bow storage, 80 beam, 12 gallon gas tank. New 25 TMC pontoon fishing boats: Choose from 150 hp or 115 hp Mercury Optimax, Humminbird 859 depth finder with GPS, 80# thrust Minnkota Terrova bow mount trolling motor, running lights, live well, on board charging system, includes life vests, landing net, anchor, rod holders, pedestal seats, lounge seating, canopy top. Carrying capacity 2900 lbs or 16 people, 29 gallon gas tank Pine Point Lodge, Resort & Motel Vacation Specials Special 1 All May & September boat rentals 25% off when you have lodging reserved Special 2 Take 10% off lodging reservations staying after August 13, Special 3 ATTENTION SENIORS & MILITARY: Seniors 62 and older along with Active & Retired Military take 20% off lodging and boat rentals when reserved together during the month of August. Special 4 ATTENTION SCOUTS: Boy & Girl Scout Troops take 20% off lodging and boat rentals when reserved together during our entire season. Special 5 Book before December 1 st for next year s reservation, and use the current year rates. One Vacation Special per reservation, not valid with any other specials or offers Pro Anglers Reservation, Deposit & Cancellation Policies: To avoid a misunderstanding, you will be charged for the number of nights and/or equipment you reserve. At the time of making a reservation, a 50% deposit is required. The deposit may be made in two 25% installments. Full payment of your reservation is due 30 days prior to your arrival. Our receipt of your deposit guarantees that your lodging and/or boat and motor rentals are reserved for you. In the event of a cancellation, deposits are refunded, less a $50 cancellation fee, only if we are successful in re-booking your reservation /

8 A generous thank you to all the guests who stayed with us in 2017! You made our 22nd season a memorable one! We invite you and other new guests to join us in Please have a safe trip up! We know that your vacation is hard earned and we will do our best to make your stay with us the highlight of your summer. During your stay, we ask that if there is something that is not to your satisfaction or expectation, please tell us. We will do our best to correct the situation. Sincerely, Jeff, Cathy & Casey Erickson Your hosts Pine Point Lodge, Resort & Motel 7533 Gold Coast Rd Crane Lake, MN P INE POINT IS WELL KNOWN FOR ITS EXCELLENT SERVICES Nine modern, housekeeping cottages, linens and blankets provided. All you need to bring is bath and dish soap, and your own personal towels. See page 6 for a more detailed description of cottages. One and two room motel units and a two bedroom Lake home for rent on Gold Coast Road in Crane Lake. Complimentary parking and pontoon shuttle to and from Resort. New boat and motor equipment in excellent condition, clean, well cared for. See pages 6 & 7 for rates and descriptions. Complimentary use of canoes, paddleboats and kayaks. Full dock service A generous amount of dock space for each cottage or room at no extra charge. Fishing/Hunting licenses Resident & Non-Resident. Straight or mixed gas and oil available at main dock. Bait crawlers, regular & crappie minnows, leeches, and artificial baits. Fish cleaning house cleaned daily. Complimentary fish filleting, packaging and freezing. Freezer house allows each cottage or room additional freezer space if needed. Public golf course 9 miles away, along the Vermilion River. Courtesy phone and fax in Lodge along with TV and VCR. A fun-filled weekly/seasonal fishing contest. Win a free trophy, T-shirt or a replica of the largest winning fish of the year! Rules posted in each cottage or room. Hiking trail maps and information. Guide service available. Lodge pool table, numerous games, beverages, groceries. Laundry facility. Nightly bonfires. Weekly activities, potluck cookouts in June, July, and August. Shore lunch kit available at no cost. Great hospitality and a feel at home atmosphere. Sand beach, playground area, horseshoe pits, basketball hoop. VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover accepted. pet policy Well behaved pets are allowed. There is a $50 cleaning deposit per pet. Out of respect for other guests, pets must be kept on a leash at all times and not left unattended outside, inside the cottage, or in a kennel. Driving Time: 5 hours from Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN or Fargo, ND 10 hours from Chicago, IL or Des Moines, IA 12 hours from Omaha, NE, Indianapolis, IN, and Kansas City, MO 13 hours from St. Louis, MO 15 hours from Cincinnati, OH or Louisville, KY Travel Tips To reach Pine Point, take Hwy. 53 North to Orr, MN. Crane Lake is approximately 28 miles from Orr. Turn east (right) at the stop light in Orr onto County Road 23 which becomes County Road 24 at Buyck, MN. Follow the road to Crane Lake. There will be a sharp curve going right, and then you will cross a bridge. From the bridge, drive approximately one block, our sign is on the roadside. You may call us from your cell phone if you have service or from the pay phone. There is no charge for parking or boat launching. Private Aircraft: Orr, MN, 25 miles from Crane Lake. A 4,000 ft. paved strip, 24-hour service and car rental. Floatplanes can fly directly to Pine Point. Feel free to contact us for transportation. Commercial Flight: Commercial service available to Hibbing or Int l Falls (both 70 mi. to Crane Lake), and Duluth (130 mi. to Crane Lake). Car rentals are available at all locations or ask us about airport transportation to Pine Point. Winnipeg 2 94 ND SD Sioux Falls Baudette Bemidji Hibbing 2 Fargo Mpls. MN IA Your 2017 Staff 65 C A N A D A Crane Lake Orr Virginia Duluth 169 Cloquet 35 St. Paul 53 Des Moines WI Eau Claire /