The Local Area

Thomson Township/Esko

Riverwood is nestled in the Town of Thomson, commonly known as Esko, a community with cultural roots and local pride. To learn more about about this vibrant town, visit their website at http://thomson.govoffice.com/

Top Rated Schools

Esko public schools consistently rank among the highest in state assessments, and are generally considered to be among the best of all Northeastern Minnesota school districts. You can find out more about Esko schools on their website. http://www.esko.k12.mn.us/

Jay Cooke State Park

Offering ample opportunties to enjoy the outdoors, Jay Cooke State Park has trails for walking, hiking, biking, skiing, snow-showing, and even snowmobiling. The breath-taking views and unique landscape offer something new with every visit, in every season. Learn more about this great natural resource situated just minutes from Riverwood. http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/jay_cooke/index.html

Spirit Mountain Ski Resort

Spirit Mountain is a premiere ski and snowboard destination located in northern Minnesota. With 22 downhill runs, the Midwest’s largest terrain park, and 22km of Nordic ski trails, there is definitely something for everyone! http://www.spiritmt.com/

Cloquet

Known as the Wood City, this wonderful city to the west of Riverwood is the largest city and commercial hub of Carlton County. Here, you can find a wide variety of employment opportunities, shopping at Super-WalMart, First National Plaza, Downtown Cloquet shops, L&M Supply, Outdoor Advantage, SuperOne, CJ's, Antiques off Broadway, and more. Dine at Gordy's Hi-Hat (celebrating its 50th year in 2010), Applebees, Mexico Lindo, Sammy's Pizza, Family Tradition, Carmen's, Perkins, and numerous fast food establishments. Relax at Gordy's Warming House or Bear-a-boo Coffee Escape.

Visit the City of Cloquet's website at http://www.ci.cloquet.mn.us/
Visit the Cloquet Chamber of Commerce website at http://www.cloquet.com/
Visit the Cloquet School District at http://www.cloquet.k12.mn.us/
To learn more about the local sports scene, visit http://cloquetsportsonline.com/

Grandview Golf Club

The 9-hole "Grandview" course at the Grandview Golf Club facility in Duluth, Minnesota features 4,956 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 35 . The course rating is 63.5 and it has a slope rating of 99. Designed by Freddy Hendrickson Co., the Grandview golf course opened in 1928. Grandview Golf Club's 9-hole regulation length layout will reward good shots and provide a fun golf outing for everyone. Dale Shanda manages the course as the General Manager. http://www.thegolfcourses.net/golfcourses/MN/7081.htm

Dining

Buffalo House Restaurant near Jay Cooke State Park http://www.buffalohouseduluth.com/
Dry Dock Restaurant adjacent to Grandview Golf Club http://www.drydockduluth.com/
Eskomo Pizza Pies in Esko http://local.yahoo.com/info-33471719-eskomo-pizza-pies-esko?tab=reviews#...
Family Tradition Restaurant http://www.yelp.com/biz/family-tradition-restaurant-cloquet#hrid:ky_OS3B...
Gordy's Hi-Hat Restaurant in Cloquet http://www.gordys-hihat.com/
Gordy's Warming House in Cloquet http://www.warming-house.com/
Bearaboo Coffee Escape in Cloquet http://www.bearaboocoffee.com/
Hong Kong Restaurant in Cloquet http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g42961-d409421-Reviews-Hong...
Mexico Lindo Restaurant in Cloquet http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/129/901040/restaurant/Duluth/Mexico-Lindo-Re...
Perkins in Cloquet http://www.yelp.com/biz/perkins-family-restaurant-and-bakery-cloquet#hri...
Sammy's Pizza in Cloquet http://www.mysammys.com/locations-cloquet.shtml
Trapper Pete's Steakhouse in Scanlon http://www.facebook.com/trapperpetes
Dining at Black Bear Casino Resort http://www.blackbearcasinoresort.com/dining.html

Duluth

The City of Duluth has been rated in the Top Ten of "America's Greatest Outside Towns" by Outside Magazine. http://outside.away.com/outside/destinations/200708/best-towns-2007-dulu...
Visit the City of Duluth's website at http://www.duluthmn.gov/
Visit the Duluth Convention and Visitor's Bureau at http://www.visitduluth.com/
Visit the Duluth Chamber of Commerce at http://www.duluthchamber.com/
Visit the Duluth School District at http://www.duluth.k12.mn.us/

Hermantown

Adjoining Hermantown offers rural living, an excellent school system, nice neighbors, and an economically strong community.
Visit the City's website at http://www.hermantownmn.com/
Visit the Hermantown School District at http://www.hermantown.k12.mn.us/
Visit the Hermantown Chamber of Commerce at http://www.hermantownchamber.com/

Carlton County

Visit the Carlton County website at http://www.co.carlton.mn.us/
Go here for historical information on Carlton County: http://www.carltoncountyhistory.org/

St. Louis County

Visit the St. Louis County website at http://www.co.st-louis.mn.us/slcportal/