SOUDAN Jim Essig didn't flinch when the first bat swooped alongside his head. The second one didn't bother him, either, nor did the fifth or sixth or 10th.
Marshall Helmberger
LAKE VERMILION STATE PARK Visitors here will have more comfortable overnight accommodations, particularly for winter, beginning Dec. 31. That’s when new camper cabins open for use.
A total of eight new cabins will soon be open year-round, according to Park Manager Jim Essig, although only four cabins will be open the first week so park managers can make sure their water treatment system and other infrastructure is working properly. The other four cabins will be tested the week after, with all eight cabins expected to be open by mid-January.
Visitors wanting to take advantage of the new accommodations can begin making reservations on Dec. 28 for stays beginning on Dec. 31. Reservations can be made by calling 866-857-2757.