TRIED & TESTED DESTINATIONS

The following list of exclusive destinations have been Tried & Tested by Real Outdoors staff and come highly recommended as destinations certain to offer you all you are looking for in your next vacation.

  2012 season  
   
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BOXWOOD GULCH
Destination: Shawnee, Colorado
This is the best fly fishing near Denver that you will find. Beginners and expert fly anglers alike will enjoy fly fishing the Boxwood Gulch Area and the Long Meadow Section of the beautiful North Fork of the South Platte River. This part of the river system is both a head water and a tail water fishing experience. Located in Park County on Hwy. 285 just a scenic 60 minute drive Southwest of Denver. You will get to
fish on private property with some of the best guides in the State.
www.boxwoodgulch.com
 
    
PRESIDENTS RIVER - BRULE
Destination: Brule River, Brule Wisconsin
Spring fly fishing for steelhead on the historic Bois Brule River with Fly by Night Guide Service.
Fly By Night Guide Service has been guiding fly-fishermen on the waters of Northern Wisconsin since 1989.  They guide everything from night fishing for trophy trout on the beautiful Bois Brule River, to steelhead, smallmouth bass, pike and musky. They can tailor a trip for you.  They pride themselves on your success! Their guides are licensed and insured, and have over 50 years of combined guiding experience.  Let Fly By Night Guide Service help make your Brule River fly-fishing experience a great one!
www.fbnguideservice.com

 
    
SOMEDAY - GUNNISON COUNTRY GUIDE SERVICE  
Destination: Gunnison, Colorado
Spend some time in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado wth reknowned cowboy poet, John Nelson.  Great scenery + great hunting + great people = great trip.
http://www.coloradoguideandoutfitter.com
 
   
SHORELUNCH  
Destination: South Shore Lodge, Eagle Lake, Ontario
Find out everything you need to know about preparing the perfect shorelunch with Gord Makara of South Shore Lodge on Ontario's famous Eagle Lake.
/www.southshorelodge.com
 
   
OAK CREEK CANYON  
Destination: Sedona, Arizona
Fly fishing for rainbows and browns on Oak Creek amidst the red rocks of Sedona, Arizona with The Hook Up Outfitters.  
The
Hook Up Outfitters specializes in guided fishing and fly fishing excursions to Arizona's most beautiful and unique waterways. With locations in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Sedona, Tonto Basin, Flagstaff, and the White Mountains, The Hook Up offers the best in Arizona fishing guides, as well as the finest equipment and fleet of boats in the southwest. With permitted access to more water than any other guide service in the state, the only problem that might arise is deciding on a location to start your Arizona fishing adventures. From explosive largemouth and striper action on nationally renowned Lake Pleasant, to the rare and majestic Apache Trout in the beautiful trout streams and lakes of the White Mountains, to the exciting take of a smallmouth bass on famous Roosevelt Lake, to your dry fly being gulped off the surface by a big brown trout in the incredibly scenic Oak Creek Canyon of Sedona, it's no wonder why fishing in Arizona is considered the best in the west!
www.thehookupoutfitters.com
 
   
ONTARIO WINTER  
Destination: Ontario
Winter is a great time of year to get out and enjoy the great outdoors.  It comes with its own list of things to do....ice fishing, snowmobiling, dog sledding, snowshoeing, cross country skiing and more.
 
   
AN EVENING ON LAKE OF THE WOODS  
Destination: Kenora, Ontario
Join us for an evening of fishing on Lake of the Woods in Ontario.  Fishing for lake trout and bass with Kenora area guide, Jay Samsal and Scott Dingwall.
 
   
JUNE LAKE  
Destination: June Lake, California
Fly fishing for rainbows and Alpers Trout amidst the amazing scenery of the Sierras.  This trip took us to the Double Eagle Resort and Spa.
The Resort is located in June Lake, California (just 12 miles from the eastern entrance to Yosemite National Park) and it is often referred to as The Switzerland Of California. The Resort is nestled among rushing streams, towering pines and a glistening pond all seated at the base of 11,000 ft majestic Carson Peak. There are four Alpine lakes within eight miles offering many outdoor adventures, hiking, backpacking, boating, horse-back riding and the best fishing in all of the Sierras.
www.doubleeagle.com
 
   
GREEN ADVENTURES  
Destination: Kenora, Ontario
Find out what you need to know about canoes and kayaks...from which one to buy to how to paddle or portage. Featuring Scott Green, owner of Green Adventures. Whether on vacation or just looking for a new way to explore the scenic lakes of Kenora Ontario, Green Adventures nature-based tour company is dedicated to making your outdoor experience unforgettable and fun. Founded in 2000 by Scott Green, Green Adventures is one of Kenora Ontario's best nature based tourist companies. Native to the Kenora area, Scott has been guiding from the age of 13 years and is well educated and knowledgeable about the Lake of the Woods Vacation area.
www.greenadventures.ca
 
   
LAKE PLEASANT  
Destination: Pheonix, Arizona
Fishing for Largemouth and Stripers on famous Lake Pleasant just outside Pheonix with The Hook Up Outfitters.

www.thehookupoutfitters.com

 
   
RED LAKE GOLD  
Destination: Red Lake, Ontario
Red Lake is one of the busiest hubs in all of Ontario for hunters and fishermen with float planes departing continuously in all directions.  But it was not hunting or fishing, or even the Noorduyn Norseman aircraft which played a significant role in the development of the area
that put Red Lake on the map.  It was gold that did that. the gold mines of the Red Lake area are still some of the richest in the world.  To find out more we visited the Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre.  This is a must see if you are ever in the Red Lake area!
www.redlakemuseum.com

 
   
VOYAGEURS  
Destination: Kabetogama, Ontario
Explore the Lakes of the North Woods.  Nearly 200 years ago voyageurs paddled birch bark canoes full of animal pelts and trade goods through this area on their way to Lake Athabasca, Canada. Today, people explore the park by houseboat, motorboat, canoe, and kayak. Voyageurs is a water-based park where you must leave your car and take to the water to fully experience the lakes, islands, and shorelines of the park.  Spend some time with nature in a tent...or relax at the Northern Lights Resort.
www.nlro.com
 
   
LAKE OF THE WOODS MUSKY  
Destination: Kenora, Ontario
Lake of the Woods boasts some of the best musky fishing in the world. We spent a day catching muskies with Kenora area guide , Jay Samsal and Ryan Marlowe, owner of Figure 8 Baits, Kenora's premeire bait and tackle shop.
 
   
   
  2011 season  
   
Destination: Atikokan, Ontario
Browns' Clearwater West Lodge is the only Lodge for 10's of miles. Offering a variety of packages for all your Vacation Plans - Cottages, Boat-In, Portage-In and Fly-In Outposts and Campgrounds. Fishing,
Hunting, Boating, Canoeing, Ice Fishing, Snowmobiling and Eco-Touring may be included in your itinerary. Summer or Winter, the Browns know you will be comfortable here at Browns' Clearwater West Lodge.

Destination: Cedar Point Lodge - Eagle Lake, Ontario
                            South Shore Lodge - Eagle Lake, Ontario

Find out what you need to know about whitetail hunting in Ontario.

 
Destination: Lake of the Woods- Nestor Falls, Ontario
Young's Wilderness Camp is a boat-in lodge situated on a private 5 acre island on the shores of Stevens Bay, which is a 5 mile extension of the legendary Sabaskong Bay on Lake of the Woods.  Walleye, pike, musky, bass, crappie, perch....you name it, you can find it on Lake of the Woods.  For those who want an even more remote location, take a fly-in trip to their facility on Kishkutena Lake.  If you like the privacy of wilderness, the serenity of solitude and to live your dreams of catching fish, you’ll love the settings at this remote fly-in outpost.
 
Destination: Dinorwic Lake, Ontario
Pine Sunset Lodge located on Dinorwic Lake, which is over 18,000 acres of island-studded water. Dinorwic Lake is also part of a chain of lakes including Wabigoon Lake and the Wabigoon River, which gives you 50,000 acres or water stuffed with trophy gamefish.  Fishing on Dinorwic Lake is great for Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskie, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie and Yellow Perch. The Chain of Lakes around Pine Sunset Lodge have been rated #1 in the world for combined Muskie and Walleye fishing.
 
Destination: Wabigoon Lake - Dryden, Ontario
Bonny Bay is a drive-to lodge located on the shores of Wabigoon Lake, one of Northwest Ontario's best fishing lakes.  Wabigoon is loaded with walleye, muskie, pike, crappie, smallmouth and jumbo perch.  There are also many lakes within a short drive of camp that feature fantastic lake trout fishing.  There are many miles of shoreline, countless bays with weedbeds, islands and rocky points that will make the most demanding fisherperson excited. Wabigoon Lake has nine different adjoining lakes, which in total, gives you over 50,000 acres of water to fish. With large amounts of water to fish combined with diverse structure and a heavy forage base, Wabigoon Lake not only produces a high population of game fish but many trophies.

 
Destination: Winkle Lake, Ontario
Timber Wolf Lodge in Northwestern Ontario, the only resort on Winkle Lake, is 25 miles North on Hwy 502 (just 45 minutes from International Fall US/Canada border). Winkle Lake was chosen as the base site for the resorts operation because of its central location in a vast wilderness area, providing easy access to a variety of fishing and hunting.
Walleye, Northern, Bass, Trout, Crappie are abundant at Timber Wolf. For the hunting enthusiast this areas network of logging roads offers trophy deer, moose and bear hunting, with an abundance of ruffed grouse.
 
Destination: Ear Falls, Ontario
Lac Seul’s Evergreen Lodge invites you to fish the open waters, the quiet bays, and the beautiful island shores of Lac Seul. Enjoy the taste of freshly caught walleye, cooked on a open fire at one of our famous shore lunches. Relax with friends and family in cabins nestled along a quiet cove. Evergreen Lodge offers complete vacation package plans designed to accommodate the needs of individuals, couples, groups or families.
 
Destination: South Shore Lodge Eagle Lake, Ontario
The life of a hunting and fishing guide.    
 
Destination: Eagle Lake - Eagle River, Ontario
Everything you need to know to plan your fishing trip to Ontario's Sunset Country.     
 
HUNTING SUNSET COUNTRY
Destination: Eagle Lake - Eagle River, Ontario
Everthing you need to know to plan your hunting trip to Ontario's Sunset Country.  
 
Destination: Eagle Lake - Eagle River, Ontario
Lake of the Woods....the ultimate in multi-species fishing.  Ice fishing for walleyes, pike and lake trout.     
 
Destination: Agimac River Outfitters-Run Silent Dog Sled
We visit Agimac River Outfitters-Run Silent Dog Sled Trips.  There is no better way to experience the wilderness in the winter than by dog sled!   
 
Destination: Ignace, Ontario
Travel with the Ignace Otters Snowmobile Club on their annual Poker Derby.  Including a trip to White Otter Castle.    
  

 

  2010 season
 
SOUTH SHORE LODGE
Destination: Eagle Lake - Eagle River, Ontario
The ultimate annual fishing trip for anybody.  Spend a week fishing walleyes, pike, muskies and bass while kickin back at South Shore Lodge on Ontario's famous Eagle Lake.
       
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Destination: Opasquia Provincial Park - North of Red Lake, Ontario
Fly in 185 air miles north of Red Lake, Ontario to one of Big Hook's remote outpost cabins, located in the spacious grand wilderness of the Opasquia Provincial Park.  Big Hook has the most remote housekeeping outpost cabins in Northwestern Ontario, Canada.  Walleye fishing at its finest!
    
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Destination: Woodland Caribou Wilderness Park - Red Lake area, Ontario
Viking Island is a small resort dedicated to fishing located in Woodland Caribou Wilderness Park.  Its a short flight by float plane to reach Douglas Lake from Red Lake.  This is beautiful remote country, renowned for walleye, northern and lake trout fishing as well as wildlife viewing.

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VIKING OUTPOSTS
Destination: Woodland Caribou Wilderness Park - Red Lake area, Ontario
Visit Viking Island (noted above) or travel to one of Viking's Outpost cabins within the Woodland Caribou Wilderness Park.  Its a short flight by float plane to experience incredible outpost fishing.  This is beautiful remote country, renowned for walleye, northern and lake trout fishing as well as wildlife viewing.

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Destination: Winnepeg River System - Minaki, Ontario
A fishing hunting Lodge that offers self-catering cabins and full American Plan rates.  Fishing for Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Perch, Sturgeon, Whitefish and MUSKIE. Whitetail Deer hunting.       
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Destination: Lake of the Woods - Kenora, Ontario
Whether you're looking for an all out fishing trip or the ultimate family vactaion...you're definitely going to want to consider a houseboat vacation.  Its like taking your cabin with you wherever you go!
   
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Destination: Uchi Lake - Sioux Lookout Area, Ontario
From the moment you arrive in Sioux Lookout, Judy and one of her staff will be there to greet you at the dock and load your gear on the floatplane...and they don't stop til you go home!!  What a great place.  Excellent fishing, lots of moose sightings, shorelunch everyday...hard to beat.
    
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Destination: Crow Lake - Nestor Falls area, Ontario
The Hanson family got into the outpost business in the 1930’s with many people interested in the canoe routes to the east of Crow Lake, paddled hundreds of years ago by the voyageurs.
Hanson's also features drive-to accommodations near Nestor Falls (Hanson's Hideaway Lodge).
     
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Destination: Lake of the Woods - Nestor Falls area, Ontario
Hanson's King Island Lodge is located on a beautiful 7 acre island in Sabaskong Bay on Lake of the Woods.  A 12 mile boat ride from Nestor Falls, Ontario, King Island is located in the heart of some of the most productive waters in North America, with many fish species to choose from.
     
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Destination: Vermillion Bay area, Ontario
Anishinabi is a fly-in fishing lodge with unparalleled Lake Trout Fishing, tropy Walleye and Northen Pike fishing and extremely successful Black Bear Hunting.
     
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Destination: Lake of the Woods - Rainy Lake, Ontario
Camp Narrows Lodge offers you the opportunity to experience a unique outdoor fishing and hunting adventure at a boat-in resort, located in beautiful northwestern Ontario. Enjoy an unbeatable combination of first-rate accommodations and excellent smallmouth bass, walleye, crappie, and northern pike fishing.
      
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Destination: Sioux Narrows/Nestor Falls, Ontario
Sioux Narrows is located on Highway 71 North, midway between the border town of Fort Frances and Kenora. Located on Lake of the Woods, as well as the shores of Berry Lake, Dryberry Lake, Black Lake, Andy Lake, Blindfold Lake and many smaller lakes and rivers, you can see the boreal forest at it’s best!

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Sunset Country Ontario is a vast region where there are more lakes than people and where one can still have a true wilderness experience. This is the place you've been looking for to get away from it all. Enjoy your favorite outdoor activity and revel in the beauty of what Canada's great outdoors has to offer you.
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