Life at Ludlow's

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Located on a private island in Lake Vermilion, Ludlow's Island Resort is a family-friendly getaway offering that hard-to-find combo of relaxation and adventure.

Creating Family Traditions at Ludlow’s
Ludlow’s Island Resort has long been a retreat for families to come and enjoy a fun and relaxing vacation.
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Exploring the Local Area: Day Trips & Fun Excursions from Ludlow’s
Here are some great off-island excursions for fun-filled day trips that have a little something for everyone.
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5 Scenic Hiking Trails to Explore This Fall at Ludlow’s
Grab your hiking boots and join us for an autumn adventure you won’t forget!
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Unmatched Service & Unforgettable Stays Start at Ludlow's
From the moment you arrive, you’ll enjoy first-class service that goes above and beyond, ensuring your vacation is just that, a vacation.
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Navigating Lake Vermilion: Travel Tips for First-Time Visitors
As a first-time visitor to Lake Vermilion, you’re in for a treat.
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How to Choose the Perfect Cabin at Ludlow's
With 23 unique handcrafted cabins, you can choose the perfect accommodation for you!
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Island Living at Ludlow's
As soon as you step off the shuttle boat onto Ludlow’s Island Resort, you’ll quickly realize that you won’t want to leave any time soon.
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How to Plan the Perfect Family Fishing Trip at Ludlow’s
When introducing kids to the joys of fishing, Ludlow’s Island Resort offers an experience like no other.
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How to Plan Your Ludlow's Vacation
We’ve created the Ultimate Vacation Guide to ensure you have an unforgettable vacation at Ludlow’s!
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How Lake Vermilion Became a Fishing Haven
Lake Vermilion has since transformed into a beloved vacation spot with dozens of resorts lining the shore.
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Life on the Iron Range: An Early History of Lake Vermilion
The European explorers likely experienced a far less relaxing time navigating Lake Vermilion’s vast wilderness.
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Explore the Ancient Secrets of Lake Vermilion
While Lake Vermilion offers serene resorts and remote campgrounds, the area remains largely undeveloped, providing a unique wilderness escape.
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Lake Vermilion: A Paradise in Minnesota's Backyard
Lake Vermilion boasts the longest shoreline in the state at more than 340 miles long and is home to over 365 islands and 40,000 acres of blue waters.
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Ludlow's Voted the Top Resort in Minnesota
This year, we won four Gold medals AGAIN in Star Tribune Readers’ Choice Minnesota’s Best competition!
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Fall at Ludlow’s
Lake Vermillion becomes one of the most beautiful places in northern Minnesota to experience the fall season in spectacular fashion.
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Ludlow's Lesson #10: Exploring
In the winter of 1938 Hod decided he would like to see if it was possible to put in a track portage at Bottle Portage, between Iron Lake and Lac La Croix.
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Ludlow's Lesson #9: Hod and the Boy Scouts
The Boy Scouts were founded in 1910, just three years before Hod was born. Hod got involved with scouting early in life while living in Keokuk, IA.
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Ludlow's Lesson #8: Life on Lac La Croix
Hod was in charge of the trading post at Campbell's.
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Ludlow's Lesson #7: Getting Groceries
Hod and Lil arrived at Campbell's in the fall of 1936.
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Ludlow's Lesson #6: Introducing Lil
It was then the spring of 1936 and Hod had recently made the acquaintance of Lillian Larson.
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Ludlow's Lesson #5: Night Owl
Hod ended up living with a Mr. and Mrs. Aiken, and they were each of a mind to build their own cabins.
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Ludlow's Lesson #4: Life Continues
As we head into the spring of 1931, Hod and Leon had both decided to find work.
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Ludlow's Lesson #3: Life on the Lake
Hod had made himself a small living area in which to spend the winter.
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Ludlow's Lesson #2: Hod Heads to the Lake
It's 1930 and the U.S. is in the midst of the Great Depression.
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Ludlow's Lesson #1: The Early Days
We know everyone loves reading through the history in our cabin books, so we thought we'd dive a little more in-depth.
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Winter Renovations at Ludlow's
While some Lake Vermilion resorts remain open year-round, most are seasonal, open each year from the beginning of fishing season through early October.
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What Happens After the Resort Closes for the Year?
If you’ve ever pulled up our live beach cam in February, you already know our Lake Vermilion waterfront is a very different place in the winter.
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Early Season Fishing Tips
Our resident fisherman, and owner-operator of our resort tackle shop has some advice for early season fishing on Lake Vermilion.
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Top 5 Best Activities You Can Do On Lake Vermilion
Anyone who enjoys boating, fishing, and hiking will love Lake Vermilion in northeastern Minnesota.
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New at Ludlow’s in 2020
It’s winter on Lake Vermilion, and, as always, we’re hard at work on updates to our cabins and the resort grounds.
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Fall Colors
Our 81st season is winding down, but the fall colors are just getting started.
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Labor Day Recipes
Labor Day is just around the corner, so we’ve put together a couple of our favorite picnic and grilling recipes.
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Our Amphicar
Rides in our amphibious car are a favorite activity for guests at Ludlow’s Island, but not everyone knows the history of our unique vehicle.
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