﻿<rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"><channel><title>Manitou Vacations Blog</title><description>Manitou Vacations Blog</description><link>https://manitouvacations.com/blog/</link><language>en</language><copyright>Copyright 2026 Manitou Vacations</copyright><generator>OwnerRez Hosted Website</generator><atom:link href="https://manitouvacations.com/blog/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title>Summers in the Brainerd Lakes Area</title><link>https://manitouvacations.com/blog/summers-in-the-brainerd-lakes-area</link><guid>https://manitouvacations.com/blog/summers-in-the-brainerd-lakes-area</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Why Summer in the Brainerd Lakes Area Is the Best Decision You'll Make All Year 

Posted by Eagleview Cabin | Gull Lake Vacation Rental in Nisswa, MN 

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There's a moment every summer that people in Minnesota live for — that first weekend when the lakes open up, the boat is in the water, the smell of sunscreen mixes with pine air, and the only decision you have to make is whether to fish, golf, or find the best patio for sunset drinks. In the Brainerd Lakes Area, t...&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://manitouvacations.com/blog/summers-in-the-brainerd-lakes-area'&gt;Continue reading&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Things to Do in Duluth in the Winter</title><link>https://manitouvacations.com/blog/things-to-do-in-duluth-in-the-winter</link><guid>https://manitouvacations.com/blog/things-to-do-in-duluth-in-the-winter</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Minnesota is a state of 4 seasons, and in Duluth that's even more true. The wintertime is a wonderful time to visit Duluth. There are a lot of events, attractions, outdoor activities and indoor activities to enjoy during this season. Speaking of which, let's start with Bentleyville. 

By now, most people have heard of Bentleyville in Duluth. If not, check out this  article (https://www.bentleyvilleusa.org/history/)  on the history of Bentleyville. It started as a light display created by Natha...&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://manitouvacations.com/blog/things-to-do-in-duluth-in-the-winter'&gt;Continue reading&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Winter in the Brainerd Lakes Area</title><link>https://manitouvacations.com/blog/winter-in-the-brainerd-lakes-area</link><guid>https://manitouvacations.com/blog/winter-in-the-brainerd-lakes-area</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Everyone in Minnesota (well, mostly everyone) knows that the Brainerd Lakes Area, particularly Gull Lake, is the place to be in the summertime.  

But what about in the winter?  

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It may not be the sandy beaches of south Florida, or the fresh pow in the Colorado Rockies, but Gull Lake in the winter is majestic.  

Are you into snowmobiling? We have MILES of trails in this area. Check out this  map (https://gdrs.dnr.state....&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://manitouvacations.com/blog/winter-in-the-brainerd-lakes-area'&gt;Continue reading&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Welcome to Manitou Vacations</title><link>https://manitouvacations.com/blog/welcome-to-manitou-vacations</link><guid>https://manitouvacations.com/blog/welcome-to-manitou-vacations</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Hello and welcome to Manitou Vacations!  

We are a Minnesota-based vacation rental hosting company with houses in Duluth and on Gull Lake. We launched our first vacation rental in Duluth in the fall of 2022 and have learned a lot as hosts since then.  

We take pride in offering the best customer service to all of our guests who come and stay with us in two of our favorite places in the state of Minnesota.  

On this blog, you'll find us sharing articles about upcoming events in the Duluth an...&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://manitouvacations.com/blog/welcome-to-manitou-vacations'&gt;Continue reading&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item></channel></rss>