Snowmobiling

When autumn draws to a close, Snowmobile Fever takes hold in the Northland. Garages are filled with sounds of revving engines. Every snowflake is noticed and excitedly commented upon. Yards begin to show tell-tale signs of those who simply can't wait for snow to take their new sleds around the house for a test drive. For your winter adventures, head to Itasca County for some of the best snowmobiling in Minnesota. Groomers carve hundreds of miles of groomed snowmobile trails through snow-packed forests and onto Minnesota area lakes. 

These snowmobile trails were developed and are maintained by the local Minnesota snowmobile clubs and the Department of Natural Resources. The local clubs rely on their member volunteers to keep this trail system in top condition.

Southwood Resort is located on 6612 acre  Pokegama Lake. There is an access to the Itasca County trail system just down the lake from the resort. To request an Itasca County Snowmobile Map by selecting the following photo to the left.

With 1000 Grand Lakes in Itasca County there is a bounty of ice fishing opportunities. At first safe ice Pokegama Lake and as well as many area lakes are dotted with small cities of ice shanties and portables. There are several lakes close to Southwood Resort as well as Pokegama that offer a wide variety ice fishing and spearing action.

You can diddle your ice rod, set a trap for monster northerns with you tip up, or try you hand spearing northerns through the ice, a true up north tradition. Some of the nicest walleye and northerns are taken during the winter months when the fair weather fishermen are curled up in there easy chairs. Bring your 4 wheeler or snowmobile and enjoy cool crisp mornings and the star lit northern skys.