Though many think of Minnesota lake resorts as being a summer escape, winter offers just as much fun! Minnesota winters are known for sparkling white landscapes, phenomenal ice fishing, and a plethora of exciting winter activities like snowmobiling, snowshoeing and cross country skiing. Summertime is for hitting the water and soaking in the sun or strolling through shady woods to find lookouts that open up to gorgeous lake views. Every season has so many things to do in Bemidji!
Summer Activities
SUNDAY:
All Day Kids Treasure Hunt – Stop by the Lodge any time to pick up your clues. Bring your answers back by Tuesday morning for a prize!!
MONDAY:
9 - 9:45 a.m. Yoga at the Lake - Brought to you by our wonderful friends at The Yoga Studio in Bemidji. Meet us outside of Liar's Lounge. Great for beginners and expert yogis alike. Bring a mat or a towel.
10 - 10:30 a.m. Kids Yoga at the Lake - Just another opportunity to keep the kids busy on vacation! Meet us outside of Liar's Lounge. Kids will also need a mat or towel.
11 a.m. Sandcastle Contest – Get your team together & meet at the beach! We have what all the toys & tools you need to create the best sandcastle ever! Intergenerational teams & competitions are encouraged!!
7 - 9 p.m. Campfire & S’mores Night – Enjoy a smore on us while overlooking BIG TURTLE LAKE from our Sunset Terrace Fire Pit in front of Liar’s Lounge.
TUESDAY:
11 a.m. Woodland Putt Putt Competition – Meet at the Woodlands Mini Golf Course on the backside of the Resort for a putting challenge. Champions will receive a weekly prize. The Grand Champion of the SUMMER will receive a Kohl's Resort Apparel Package + $150 off next year's reservation at Kohl’s Resort.
2 p.m. B-I-N-G-O – Live at the A-Frame! This one is always a guest favorite! Join the FUN FOR ALL AGES!
WEDNESDAY:
All Day Photo Hunt – Stop by the Lodge any time to pick up your clues. You'll need to explore & photograph the beauty of our northern MN Resort. Turn it in by Friday for a prize!
THURSDAY:
1 p.m. Tie Dye Party Time - Meet us at the A-Frame. Get your creative juices flowing to make your very own Tie Dye Tshirt to take home for a lasting memory of your time with us. We supply the party! Kids' shirts are $5. Adults shirts are $10.
1 - 5 p.m. Happy Hour - Stop by Liar's Lounge to enjoy $2 off ANY BEER!
FRIDAY:
11:00 a.m. Minnow Races – Join us outside Liar’s Lounge! Family races are encouraged as well as competitions between cabins!
*Reminder: Visit us in the Lodge to settle your bill by 7 p.m. REBOOKING SPECIAL: Rebook for next year & receive this year's posted rate.
*LOYALTY GUESTS - We love to see our guests experience the northwoods in different seasons. We have specials if you want to visit us again in the offseason! Up to 30% off posted rates. Just visit with Ashley or Brian ... we'll get you hooked up!
ALL WEEK FUN:
Medallion Hunt (M-F) – Clues will be posted on the lakeside of the Lodge daily at 9:00 a.m. If you find the coveted medallion, you get to keep it (worth $20 USD). It doesn't stop there - Bring the found medallion into the Lodge to receive a $20 apparel credit on your bill too!!
Kids Fishing Contest – You can never take a kid fishing too much. Visit the Lodge for full details. Treats for all participants!
Multi-Species Fishing Contest – Visit the Lodge for details. Big Annual Prizes!
Summer Amenities
There is no such thing as a bad day at Kohl’s Resort. Grab the kids and take one of our boat rentals out. A lot of people love knowing we have a sandbar on our lake - just out from the resort!! Or take a swim off the docks where we have an array of fun water toys but don’t miss any of our fun daily activities!! We have something for everyone at one of the best lake resorts in Minnesota!
Marina
- Aqua Park – Water Obstacles
- Water Trampoline – Rockit Water Toy
- Tubes & Water Slide
- Beach Toys, Beach Music
- Water Platform & Diving Raft
- Boat and Pontoon Rentals
- Kneeboard & Water Skis
- Towing Tubes and Ropes
- Paddle Boat
- Row Boat
- Kayaks
- Stand Up Paddle Boards – Oars and Paddles
- Canoes
- Hammocks
- Beach Loungers
- Fun Bugs
- Log Rolling
- Bait – Minnow, Nightcrawlers, Leeches, Lures
- Landing Nets and Live Baskets
- Fish Cleaning Facilities and Minnow Buckets
- 3 Bays of Beach
- Life Jackets and Boat Cushions
- Boat Ramp – Electric on all Docks
Resort Amenities
- The Woodlands Putt Putt
- Shuffleboard
- 10 Holes of Disc Golf
- 9 Hole Miniature Golf Course
- Volleyball Net
- Playground
- Hockey Net
- Basketball Hoop
- Permanent Laddergolf & Cornhole
- Ping Pong
- Indoor Swimming Pool
Outdoor Hot Tub- Currently being replaced- Hammocks
- Gameroom
- Pond
- Horseshoes
- Grills
- Bocce Ball
- Firepits
- Lawn Games
- Giant Jenga
- Board Games
- Fat Tire Bikes
- Hiking Trails
Activites Center & Putt Putt Golf
Winter Activities
Though many think of Minnesota lake resorts as being a summer escape, winter offers just as much fun! Minnesota winters are known for sparkling white landscapes, phenomenal ice fishing, and a plethora of exciting winter activities like snowmobiling, snowshoeing and cross country skiing. Summertime is for hitting the water and soaking in the sun or strolling through shady woods to find lookouts that open up to gorgeous lake views. Every season has so many things to do in Bemidji!
Snowmobile Information
What’s better than a toasty night in front of the fireplace? Wake up to a fresh coating of snow. Have a hearty breakfast, then hit one of the many trails leading away from the resort.
The trail that leads to Itasca State Park is an excellent choice traveling through the tall pine forest. Once in the park, you’ll be treated to the serenity that only virgin timber trails can give you.
Kohl’s Resort is connected to 1000’s of miles of trails. You’ve made the effort to get here and you will be rewarded with beautiful scenery, groomed trails and no crowds. A comment we hear a lot is, “Our group went for hours and we only saw a few other sleds.”
Cross Country Ski Information
Listen to the wind whisper through the trees as you trek through one of Bemidji’s eight trail sites.
After you're finished enjoying the beautiful scenery, warm up around the fireplace in a warm northern Minnesota cabin.
These trails vary from 2k to 50k. Don’t worry if you are a beginner or pro, these trails are designed for every level of expertise. It’s easy to rent your equipment right here in Bemidji. Bemidji Area Trail Maps .Right outside the resort grounds you can venture into the woods and head towards state forests and the county park. There are a few miles of natural trails or try the many miles of rustic DNR wilderness roads. Ski down onto Big Turtle Lake. As you cross the snow covered ice, head to the closest island (Farm Island) and do a little exploring. While you are out on the lake, stop by a few of the ice fisherman and see if anything is biting.
Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding
Wake up and enjoy breakfast in front of your very own fireplace. Then prepare your family for a full day of fun at Buena Vista’s 16 downhill runs, tubing and snowboard parks, or horse drawn rides.
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Kohls Resort has the closest accommodations to the ski hill, just a few minutes away, traveling around Big Turtle lake.
After a day of skiing, relax in our heated indoor pool and take an adventure back in time with our Arcade of over 4000 classic arcade games.
Bemidji Area Ice Fishing
Catch the BIG ONES! Fish Big Turtle Lake, right in front of your cabin. Bring your own portable or wheel house right down our boat launch and try your luck on one of the other lakes in our five lake chain. And within 30 minutes are 30 different lakes for fishing. Minnesota is, afterall, the state of 10,000 lakes!
If you need an ice fishing guide, just give us a call and we can set you up with one. We have guides that run through our resort as well as guides on many other area lakes.
But be careful. First ice is usually the first week of November. By the Christmas season, we will have 4 – 8″ of ice depth, and you are now usually fully able to drive on the lake with an ATV or snowmobile. Once we hit 12” of ice, pickup trucks can drive right out on our plowed ice road right out of our private boat launch. The last week of game fishing, which is the last week of February, we normally have 3 solid feet of ice to cut through. Bring your own gear or we can line you up with a guide. Dress warm and have fun. Don’t forget, after a day on the ice, you can take a dip in the heated indoor pool.