Dog-Friendly Activities in Castle Danger, MN

Visit the pet-friendly Gooseberry Falls State Park in Two Harbors, MN. This recreation area is home to spectacular waterfalls, a river gorge and lots of Lake Superior shoreline. There are 20 miles of trails along the Gooseberry River leading to scenic views. The paved trail in the park will lead to the Gitchi Gami State Trail. Dogs are welcome to join their owners as long as they are on a leash under six feet and all mess is cleaned up after them.

Black Beach Park is a dog-friendly waterfront park and beach in Silver Bay, MN. Your dog is welcome to join you on the beaches or in the water, on this 31.6 acres of Lake Superior's North Shore public beaches. This area has quickly become a local and tourist 'hot spot' in Silver Bay, so leashing your dog is recommended.

Castle Danger Brewery in Two Harbors, MN, welcomes Fido to join you at a table on their dog-friendly, multi-level outdoor patio. Enjoy their handcrafted beers, play a round of corn hole outside on the lawn or relax in the shade with a snack from their rotating selection of food trucks.

Bring Fido to the pet-friendly Split Rock Lighthouse State Park in Two Harbors, MN. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, this popular park is best known for the historic lighthouse that sits atop a cliff, warning boaters that they are nearing the coastline. There are a number of trails around the park for you to enjoy with your pup, each more scenic than the last. Dogs are welcome throughout the park, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them.

Bring Fido to hike the pet-friendly Superior Hiking Trail in Two Harbors, MN. Sprawling over 310 miles across northeastern Minnesota, this popular thru-hike hugs the shoreline of Lake Superior for most of the length. The trail can be accessed from car parks located every five to ten miles, so you don’t have to hike the whole thing if you haven’t got the time. You can bring your pup with you on all sections of the trail as long as he is on a leash.

Agate Bay Beach in Two Harbors, MN, is a dog-friendly beach with scenic views of Lake Superior. Stroll along the shoreline and enjoy views of the breakwater leading to the lighthouse. A nearby picnic area offers a relaxing spot to enjoy a meal while taking in the beautiful waterfront scenery with your pup.

Gitchi Gami State Trail is a dog-friendly 89-mile paved route between Two Harbors and Grand Marais in Minnesota. Snaking alongside Lake Superior's beautiful and historic North Shore, the trail is being completed in several short segments and is already proving popular with both cyclist and hikers. The longest section to be developed extends 17.6 miles from Gooseberry Falls State Park to Silver Bay and leads hikers through both urban and natural environments. The trail begins at Gooseberry Falls State Park and continues northeast through Iona’s Beach Scientific and Natural Area and Split Rock Lighthouse State Park before entering Beaver Bay and Silver Bay. This segment offers breathtaking views of the park’s multiple waterfalls, and an expansive vista of the Lake Superior shoreline. Hikers should be mindful of steep hills and curves along this stretch, but there are numerous rest stops along the way for you and Fido.

Two Harbors Dog Park is a public dog area for you and your pup to socialize and exercise safely off leash in Two Harbors, MN. This dog park is open seasonally from June-November and is located in the practice rink behind Lake County Arena.

Visit the pet-friendly George Crosby Manitou State Park in Silver Bay, MN. Dogs and their owners will discover mystical waterfalls cascading through a volcanic canyon at this fun recreation area. The park is made up of a northern hardwood forest and can be explored on 24 miles of trails. You can also hop on five miles of the Superior Hiking Trail. Fido must be leashed at all times, and please remember to pick up after him.

The dog-friendly Wags & Wine in Herbster, WI is a specialty boutique offering boutique wines, craft beer, gourmet foods, and a thoughtfully curated selection of dog treats, toys, chews, and gifts for pet lovers. Shoppers and their leashed dogs can browse unique products for both people and pups, including the store's signature wine-and-dog gift boxes.