Sweetbriar Ridge Glamping Guidebook
Experience
Paddle the St Croix River in a kayak or canoe and let Wild Rivers Outfitters plan the perfect day trip for you along with a shuttle pick up service! Call ahead to reserve your watercraft.
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Wild River Outfitters
15177 WI-70Paddle the St Croix River in a kayak or canoe and let Wild Rivers Outfitters plan the perfect day trip for you along with a shuttle pick up service! Call ahead to reserve your watercraft.
Bring your own bike or ATV and hit the many local OHV trails near by! Or rent from T & T Sports and Lawn in neighboring Rush City, MN!
Chengwatana OHV Trail
Bring your own bike or ATV and hit the many local OHV trails near by! Or rent from T & T Sports and Lawn in neighboring Rush City, MN!
Don't have your own ATV, jet ski, or snowmobile? No worries! Rent one during your stay and explore the many OHV trails in the area!
T & T Sports and Lawn
305 West 4th StreetDon't have your own ATV, jet ski, or snowmobile? No worries! Rent one during your stay and explore the many OHV trails in the area!
If relaxing is more your vacation style, float down the river by tubing adventure with located in North Branch. Local guide tip: You can bring your own cooler or rent one to enjoy some cold refreshing drinks while floating down the river.
Sunrise River Tubing, Ice-Cream & Snack Shoppe
12355 River RoadIf relaxing is more your vacation style, float down the river by tubing adventure with located in North Branch. Local guide tip: You can bring your own cooler or rent one to enjoy some cold refreshing drinks while floating down the river.
Peaceful Pines Farm is a great fall activity for a couple or family to enjoy on the weekends September through October to visit the pumpkin patch, apple orchard, and bring home a bottle of sweet local honey!
Peaceful Pines Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard
13650 Government RoadPeaceful Pines Farm is a great fall activity for a couple or family to enjoy on the weekends September through October to visit the pumpkin patch, apple orchard, and bring home a bottle of sweet local honey!
Pine City Country Club is a regulation length 9 hole par 36 golf course that is open to the public.
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Pine City Country Club
10413 Golf Course RdPine City Country Club is a regulation length 9 hole par 36 golf course that is open to the public.
This is a public boat launch and parking area to access both the Snake River for canoeing/kayaking or Cross Lake for paddle boarding. only 2 miles down the road from Sweetbriar Ridge! Do not leave valuables in your car.
Snake River Landing
This is a public boat launch and parking area to access both the Snake River for canoeing/kayaking or Cross Lake for paddle boarding. only 2 miles down the road from Sweetbriar Ridge! Do not leave valuables in your car.
Sandstone Ice Park
Is winter climbing your thing? Check out Sandstone Ice Park 20 minutes north in Sandstone, MN. This park is managed by the Minnesota Climbers Association and sees climbable ice from late December to early March and is free and open to the public.
Sandstone Ice Festival
505 Main StreetSandstone Ice Park
Is winter climbing your thing? Check out Sandstone Ice Park 20 minutes north in Sandstone, MN. This park is managed by the Minnesota Climbers Association and sees climbable ice from late December to early March and is free and open to the public.
Eats + Drinks
Maverick’s Saloon will hit the spot after a day of hiking with cold drinks, great food, and friendly staff, plus you can’t beat the location as the neighborhood bar and grill located just 2 miles down the road. Pro guide tip: They are closed on Monday’s and often host off road events such as racing and pit events for ATVs, UTVs and Trucks during the summer weekends.
Maverick’s Saloon Bar and Grill
29410 Beroun Crossing RoadMaverick’s Saloon will hit the spot after a day of hiking with cold drinks, great food, and friendly staff, plus you can’t beat the location as the neighborhood bar and grill located just 2 miles down the road. Pro guide tip: They are closed on Monday’s and often host off road events such as racing and pit events for ATVs, UTVs and Trucks during the summer weekends.
Boondoggle Winery located in Pine city has a great menu of wines by the glass along with a tasting menu. Be sure to call ahead for updated hours.
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Boondoggle Winery
31575 Saint Croix RoadBoondoggle Winery located in Pine city has a great menu of wines by the glass along with a tasting menu. Be sure to call ahead for updated hours.
Is locally made craft beer your thing? Visit Three Twenty Brewing Company for a great selection of brews from sours, IPA’s, lagers, kombucha, seltzer, cold press coffee, and more! Local guide tip: They have a great patio, often with live music and food trucks! You’ll want to check their website for hours to plan your trip accordingly.
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Three Twenty Brewing Co.
135 5th St SEIs locally made craft beer your thing? Visit Three Twenty Brewing Company for a great selection of brews from sours, IPA’s, lagers, kombucha, seltzer, cold press coffee, and more! Local guide tip: They have a great patio, often with live music and food trucks! You’ll want to check their website for hours to plan your trip accordingly.
If you're in the mood for great tasting pizza, pasta and burgers, you’ll need to stop at Pizza Pub and order their award winning house pizza located right in Pine City. This family owned restaurant has been serving homemade pizza since 1976 and even offers ax throwing inside the restaurant!
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Pizza Pub
128 South MainIf you're in the mood for great tasting pizza, pasta and burgers, you’ll need to stop at Pizza Pub and order their award winning house pizza located right in Pine City. This family owned restaurant has been serving homemade pizza since 1976 and even offers ax throwing inside the restaurant!
Sightseeing
Take a selfie with the Voyageur State in Voyageur Park in Pine City, the largest redwood sculpture in Minnesota which stands over 35 feet tall!
Voyageur Park
700 1st Avenue NorthwestTake a selfie with the Voyageur State in Voyageur Park in Pine City, the largest redwood sculpture in Minnesota which stands over 35 feet tall!
Learn about the fur trading and Native American history in the area by stepping back in time and visiting the Snake River Fur Post. Archaeological and historical exhibits, guided tours, and interpretive trails you can explore at your own pace while discovering the fur trading economy between the Ojibew people and voyageurs along the snake river
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Snake River Fur Post
12551 Voyageur LnLearn about the fur trading and Native American history in the area by stepping back in time and visiting the Snake River Fur Post. Archaeological and historical exhibits, guided tours, and interpretive trails you can explore at your own pace while discovering the fur trading economy between the Ojibew people and voyageurs along the snake river
Parks and Trails
Hike in Governor Knowles State Forest on the Sandrock Cliffs Trail (2.6 miles out and back) that follows along the scenic St. Croix River, just across the Wisconsin border. Trailhead starts at the Highway 70 boat landing parking lot. Get after it in the winter by waxing those skis, put on your boots, and hit up many of the cross country skiing trails located at Governor Knowles State Forest, Banning State Park, Wild River State Park, and St. Croix State Park.
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Governor Knowles State Forest
325 WI-70Hike in Governor Knowles State Forest on the Sandrock Cliffs Trail (2.6 miles out and back) that follows along the scenic St. Croix River, just across the Wisconsin border. Trailhead starts at the Highway 70 boat landing parking lot. Get after it in the winter by waxing those skis, put on your boots, and hit up many of the cross country skiing trails located at Governor Knowles State Forest, Banning State Park, Wild River State Park, and St. Croix State Park.
Enjoy the beautiful Kettle River in a canoe, hike to the historic sandstone quarry, or visit the wolf creek falls.
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Parque Estatal Banning
Enjoy the beautiful Kettle River in a canoe, hike to the historic sandstone quarry, or visit the wolf creek falls.
Climb the fire tower at Minnesota’s largest state park, St. Croix State Park which has a fantastic view of the St. Croix River and surrounding state park from 100 feet above the ground. Don’t forget to explore the many hiking.
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St. Croix State Park
30065 St Croix Park RdClimb the fire tower at Minnesota’s largest state park, St. Croix State Park which has a fantastic view of the St. Croix River and surrounding state park from 100 feet above the ground. Don’t forget to explore the many hiking.
Take a hike to Million Dollar Bridge in the Chengwatana State Forest in Pine City, MN. Just a short trail off of HWY 8. Finding this hidden gem is part of the fun!
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Chengwatana State Forest
Take a hike to Million Dollar Bridge in the Chengwatana State Forest in Pine City, MN. Just a short trail off of HWY 8. Finding this hidden gem is part of the fun!
Great stopping place to stretch your legs and picnic along your way north to Sweetbriar Ridge!
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Wild River State Park
39797 Park TrailGreat stopping place to stretch your legs and picnic along your way north to Sweetbriar Ridge!
This is heaven on earth for birders and nature photographers! Crex meadows State Wildlife Area is 30,000 acre property intensively managed by the Wisconsin DNR and has beautiful scenic views and with a nice drive through the park for birding by car.
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Crex Meadows Wildlife Area
102 Crex AveThis is heaven on earth for birders and nature photographers! Crex meadows State Wildlife Area is 30,000 acre property intensively managed by the Wisconsin DNR and has beautiful scenic views and with a nice drive through the park for birding by car.
Fish Lake Wildlife Area
This is heaven on earth for birders and nature photographers!
Another scenic natural area for birders, photographers and hikers.
Reed Lake Meadow State Natural Area
Another scenic natural area for birders, photographers and hikers.
Norway Point Bottomlands State Natural Area
Beautiful area to explore along the St. Croix River.
St. Croix State Forest features the wild and picturesque Tamarack River, a narrow, twisting river that slowly makes its way south to join the much larger St. Croix River. Great for hiking, horseback riding, ATV, canoeing and swimming.
Saint Croix State Forest
St. Croix State Forest features the wild and picturesque Tamarack River, a narrow, twisting river that slowly makes its way south to join the much larger St. Croix River. Great for hiking, horseback riding, ATV, canoeing and swimming.
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Wild River Outfitters
Paddle the St. Croix River by canoe or kayak and let Wild Rivers Outfitters plan your trip and shuttle service!
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Packing List
Sweetbriar Ridge is both glamp + camp! Be sure to check out the packing list on our website for a most enjoyable stay. www.sweetbriarridgemn.com
bug spray, sunscreen, water bottle, hiking/snowboots, camera, favorite book, favorite food and beverages, cozy sweatshirt.
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stay onsite
Enjoy a private lounge deck, yoga mat, coffee, fire pit, private hiking trails, snowshoes and kicksleds or blowup paddle boards (seasonal), wildlife, great book and conversation, and relaxation all while never leaving the grounds.
Viajar con niños
Bring crib/pack-n-play
Kids need nature and our domes welcome kids. please bring sleeping arrangements for children under 5 years old as our loft bed is not suitable for little kids.
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Wildflower Farm Horseback Riding
Book horseback riding during your stay at Wildflower Farm in West Rock, MN.
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ATV/Snowmobile/Jet Ski Rental
Book an ATV/Snowmobile/Jet Ski Rental from T & T Sports and Lawn located in Rush City, MN to enjoy all of the OHV trails nearby!