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lodge, books, fireplace.JPG (54655 bytes)HISTORY  The lakeside lodge was built as part of the Red River Logging Camp in 1898.  

(click here to view historic photos)

As logging dwindled by 1916, Crow Wing Crest went through several phases until WWII (including being a chicken farm, and Aunt Polly's Girls Camp in the 1920's and 30's - can you believe girls were sent here from all over the country to learn etiquette here in the northwoods??!). 

1946 is when CWC first became a summer vacation resort with the lodge taking a role as restaurant and home to the owners.  Back then, a cabin and three meals a day cost $70 for one week.  When the modernization of the cabins included refrigerators and ovens, the demand for the restaurant diminished. 

Now the lodge offers a snack bar and is used as office, marina, and central social gathering place; the hub of activity for the resort. 

 

 

lodge 2003.jpg (62827 bytes) CONFERENCES

Seating up to 50 people, our lodge offers a rustic, casual space for your business conference in the fall or spring. 

Many a class has been taught in a circle in front of the stone fireplace.  Chipmunks often sneak in to see what's going on.  One group told us of an eagle soaring above them while an inspirational speaker presented his lecture on the sundeck.  They said it was the "coolest" workshop they'd been to!  (Group discounts available)

Local catering can be arranged or you can make your own meals as a team. Entertainment possibilities are endless (sunset cruises on pontoon, canoe races, campfire roasts, sing-a-longs, fishing, reflexology intro, aromatherapy class, drumming circles, etc.There's a simple bathroom with shower available.

               

 

 

Lodge hours are Noon - 9 p.m. during summer. 

Enjoy the following:

 

 

AROMATHERAPY products    Shop for bath oils, lotions and potions, or have Kim make you something special.  See aromatherapy page for more info.

 

BOAT RENTALS  Boats and motors are docked here for guests to rent.  Click here for rates.  Oars and paddles for complimentary kayaks and canoes can be checked out here, also.

 

DUCK DOCK   We have a special dock for wild ducks in front of the sundeck, where we place corn.  Many a guest have enjoyed the antics of Ducky Olympics.

 

GAME ROOMS  include

  • Pool table
  • CD jukebox
  • Antique mini-Ferris wheel
  • Foosball table
  • Pinball machine

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and non-violent arcades like . . .

  • Frogger (classic, dude!)
  • Arkanoid
  • Crystal Castles
  • Pole Position
  • Super Mario Brothers
  • Multi-game: trivia, poker, twenty-one, wheel of fortune
  • Minesweeper

   

There are also dozens of puzzles and board games one may borrow. 

puzzles seem irresistible to many different generations of family

 

GASOLINE   We offer premium gasoline both mixed and straight.

 

 

GIFTS & T-SHIRTS   CWC t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, hats, mugs, and jewelry are available for your shopping fun.

 

 

INTERNET ACCESS   FREE!!!  Wireless internet access available at lodge.  Bring your own laptop OR utilize our newly installed computer behind the counter.  (Note: we are not computer "techies" in regards to your own laptap, sorry.  If you do not have the proper wireless card, you can zip over to Radio Shack 8 miles away in Walker and ask 'em what you might need.) 

 

LAUNDRY   Two sets of commercial Maytag Neptune coin-operated washer and dryers are located in arcade room (open 24 hours).  Bring your own liquid detergent or buy some from us @ a quarter per load.  (Remember to exchange your bills for quarters during lodge hours or bring your own rolls!)

 

LIBRARY   Select a book or magazine and curl up in front of the stone fireplace.  Try out a puzzle.  Borrow a native wildlife, bird or tree book to identify nature's creations.  Leaf through our scrapbooks on Lodge history and old photos.

 

LIVE BAIT   Minnows, night crawlers and leeches for sale.

 

MAPS & BROCHURES    Free brochures, maps, area coupons and info.

 

lodge counter.JPG (36106 bytes)SNACK BAR & FOOD   The Snack Bar features gourmet pizza, cheese bread, corn dogs, chips, nuts, jerky, candy, soda pop, ice, juice and ice cream treats.

 

SPA SERVICES  Ionic Detox Foot Baths, Natural Pedicures, Ear Candling and other in-house massage, reflexology and healing touch services.

 

deck.jpg (27236 bytes)SUNDECK   A spacious sundeck, literally "on the water" overlooking the lake, provides a perfect lounging area for catchin' a few rays or rocking away in our deck chairs, waiting for sunset. 

 . . . . . NEW HAMMOCK!  

 

TELEPHONE   A 24-hour phone booth is located on north side of lodge, available for guest use.  Local calls are free, toll-free numbers and calling cards possible to use for long distance calls.  CELL PHONES --most will work with great reception here - some may have trouble.

 

lodge tv area.JPG (48108 bytes)TV & MOVIE AREA   Rainy day relief!!  An entertainment area with two loveseats houses a television and videotape player. 

 

. . . . . Popcorn available on rainy days while showing family films.

 

 

TV/VCR combos to rent: We have two brand new 13" TV/VCR combos which are available for rent at $5 per day, or $25 for the week at your cabin.  

 

VIDEOTAPE LIBRARY   We have over 100 family films to borrow for free.

 

 

WOOD BUNDLES $5 bundle, or 3 for $12.  These are very heavy bundles, so send your strongest teenager down to haul it back to your campfire ring, or borrow the wheel barrow. 

PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR OWN FIREWOOD.  The MN DNR has now issued a request that no firewood should be moved around the state in order to contain several invasive wood boring invasive species (i.e. ash borer, gypsy moth) from spreading.  These insects have been spotted in and around the twin cities and surrounding states.  So again, the DNR has requested that we do not carry firewood from one area of the state to another.  You may scavenge wood from our wooded trails, or purchase bundles of wood from us or from the gas stations in town.    Burn it where you buy it! 

 

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Crow Wing Crest Lodge

11th Crow Wing Lake

31159 County Road 23

 Akeley, MN 56433

(218) 652-3111 information

(800) 279-2754 reservations
HOURS:  8 a.m. - 10 p.m. CST

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