Area History

Cook, Minnesota and neighboring Lake Vermilion offer some of the most spectacular lake country scenery in the Upper Midwest. Lake Vermilion was described in National Geographic as one of the ten most beautiful lakes in the world. And with over 365 islands and hundreds of miles of rock-clad lakeshore, it's easy to see why. Lake Vermilion offers outstanding fishing for all the favorite northern species, such as walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, and muskie.

The Cook/Lake Vermilion area also offers outstanding winter recreational opportunities, being located near several major snowmobile trails. Excellent cross-country ski trails are found throughout the area.

Numerous area resorts offer visitors a wide range of lodging possibilities, most designed especially for families. All are open in summer, many are now open in winter. If you're in the area, take advantage of the many services offered in Cook, including a full grocery, pharmacy, hardware stores, a lumberyard, a movie theatre, many retail shops, a bank and credit union, a real estate office, car dealerships, a McDonalds restaurant along with several other restaurants and cafes.