Well, we did it. We squeezed every last inch of fun, sun, and moments that matter out of summer. Raise your hand if you’re refreshed! Raise your hand if you’re inspired! Raise your hand if you’re grateful! The thing about this time of year is that it flies by faster than you reeled in those walleyes on Lake Mille Lacs–and boy was that fast, which makes it all seem that much sweeter. The memories made, the new adventures experienced, the gorgeous surroundings enjoyed… It’s why families love sunny, sandy summer getaways and why they also love The Red Door Resort. [...]

We’ve all been there –The minivan is busting at the seams, and its occupants are amped. Of all the family-friendly resorts in Minnesota, you’ve picked a winner  - and everyone in your snack-fueled, coffee-infused crew knows it. The most important things that make a cherished family summer getaway so… well, cherished… are the people along for the ride. And when you step out onto the gorgeous grounds of the best Minnesota resorts for kids and adults alike, what do you want? An experience that the entire family will love – and you’ll get it tenfold at The Red Door Resort. [...]

Ask any kid what comes to mind when they think about a nostalgic, memory-making family vacation, and odds are, sunny days and exciting adventures will be near the top of the list. We bet they’d also mention an Igloo cooler filled with snacks, and hot dogs and watermelon devoured on a checkered tablecloth among the chirping birds and buzzing bees. If you ask any adult, they’d also say sunny days and adventures, but add to that Lake Mille Lacs sunrise coffee. Oh, and one more–lake trip food hacks that come out as delicious meals the whole family loves, freeing up [...]

You’ve done it!. You’ve booked a long weekend at The Red Door Resort. First, congratulations, you’ve chosen wisely. Now the fun really begins; the planning of these special days and nights of quality memory-making with the family. Feeling a little stressed? Think you could use a Minnesota resort vacation guide? Oh, where, oh, where could you find such a thing? *looks around curiously* It’s us! Pick us! We’re the guide! There are so many things to do at The Red Door Resort–honestly, you could fill an entire summer of exciting adventures and well-deserved relaxation. Let us break it down for [...]

So, you say your idea of the perfect summer vacation is hitting the open road with the family in your house on wheels. You stock it with the must-haves, the essentials, the basics, and the staples, ensuring that at any moment, you’re ready to park, unwind, and explore. You’ve done your homework, and you find that one of the best RV parks near Lake Mille Lacs is the recently completed Veteran’s RV Park. This summertime situation is a win-win (win) of sorts because at Veterans Park, you get RV camping with modern comforts. You get convenience, you get beauty, and [...]

One of the best parts of this time of year is the anticipation of something great right around the corner. A build-up-to-the-ball-drop-in-Times-Square moment, or the dramatic lift-off sequence before a rocket launches into the sky. For those of us tired of winter and ready for the next great thing, a good old-fashioned countdown to summer starts playing in our heads. “There are only so many sleeps until the sun is yay (one arm up) high in the sky.” “In just X amount of days, my grillmaster apron will become my most worn accessory.” So, why don’t we do a kick-off [...]

We all have that ONE friend who is game for anything - you know which one we’re talking about. Any hair-brained idea you concoct, they’re there for it. Then there’s the person in your life who is a devoted lover of the whole Netflix and chill lifestyle. Cozy pants, munchies, and all the relaxing is their love language. Most of us fall into the middle ground. That gray area where our enthusiasm to participate might depend on what phase the moon is in or how much sleep we got the night before. What do all these distinct but necessary humans [...]