Krakow

Krakow is a city wrapped in legend, where time flows differently, and where every moment becomes a moment of history.

For centuries, Krakow was the capital of Poland, the seat of kings, drawing great scholars and artists from the whole world. It is their talents and imagination we must thank for the city's rich legacy of unique historical relics, which reflect the most important trends in European culture.

The renaissance Royal Castle at Wawel, the gothic St Mary's Basilica, the historical trade pavilions of the Cloth Hall, the former separate Jewish city of Kazimierz, and even the Nowa Huta district, absorbed by Krakow together with its socialist-realist, industrial architecture, are all places which make a visit to Krakow extremely worthwhile.

Although the city no longer plays such an important administrative role, for many people, thanks to its rich history, Krakow nevertheless represents a synthesis of all things Polish, connecting tradition with modernity.

In the special atmosphere of the beautiful and mysterious streets of the Old Town and Kazimierz you will find everything you need to allow you to escape from everyday life.

Galleries full of exhibitions, cafes, pubs and restaurants: all of this is an integral part of any visit to Krakow.

Crooked Lake Resort

Crooked Lake Resort is for the family who loves the beauty of the spruce - pines - cedars - birch - clear lakes - hiking - fishing - hunting - winter activities - "The quietness of the Northwoods", at it's finest - well enough - "To use an outdoor Toilet" - "Carry water from a pump to your cabin" - "Sit by a wood burning heater, and listen to the whisper of the pines".
We invite you to spend some time in this fabulous area. One of the few places left in the world where you can get away from it all. One of the few places left where nature (not man) is still the dominate factor. One of the few places which still possesses beautiful scenery, breathtakingly beautiful lakes, clear and unpolluted, one of the few areas where fishing is still supreme. Still an area where you can use fishing motors - enjoy your snowmobiles, all seasons activities - with no restrictions - and still enjoy the same beauty as the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA), which is just 12 miles away.
May and June are great for walleye fishing. July is the month for the walleye and smallmouth bass. August the smallmouth bass are still eager to bite, and the berry picking is at its best. September and October the leaves are turning into a blaze of color - yellow birch - red and orange maple, mountain ash, heavy with clusters of scarlet red berries - "Watch autumn unfold in this nature's paradise." This is the time for camera or gun. Grouse and ducks are found in the area, also deer - moose - and black bear. Late November our area puts on its white winter coat so pack up your cross-country skis - snowshoes - or snowmobiles and come enjoy the hundreds of miles of trails.
We offer the best in northern, walleye, smallmouth bass and trout fishing. Lakes and streams abound in the Crooked Lake Resort area. Your biggest decision will be - "Where do we fish today!"
Come share the relaxing atmosphere of the lodge built of old timbers from a railroad trestle. This trestle crossed Hoist Creek and was used in the logging era over 80 years ago.
Sit at the lumberjack bar, have your favorite cocktail and see the original timber bell. This was used at the Crooked Lake Resort tavern during the logging days. When someone would ring the bell, anyone hearing it was entitled to a drink - compliments of the "bell ringer". Hanging over the back bar, see the huge original bear trap - also used during that era
Upstairs in the loft room, you'll find a romantic setting with fireplace and dining area.
The hearty northwoods menu offers satisfaction to the hungriest of appetites. From the famous Trestle Burgers to juicy steaks, you'll find it all. Through winter, the Trestle Inn crew welcomes our snowmobiler friends to the hub of the North Shore and the Tomahawk trail system. We usually have snow from Thanksgiving through all of March. Come mid November - we all THINK SNOW! You can also rent snowmobiles and accessories from our friends at Beaver Bay Sport Shop