Did you know that according to the U.S. Small Business Administration, only about 30% of family-owned businesses transition to the second generation? After that, around 12% are passed to the third generation, and only 3% to the fourth generation. We are proud to be in the 30% of family businesses purchased by the second generation. […]

Family owned and operated just hits different…  We just got home from a family vacation and we had the best experience at a rural ranch in Colorado that was family owned and operated. Why? Because it was unique, historic and passed down for generations. You could tell that the family worked hard and that the […]

Did you know that Falcon is the original home of the Lantry Family?  When they first purchased the resort in 1990, there was an unfortunate fire in the main historic lodge overlooking Lake Vermilion leaving the Lantry’s without a place to live. They commissioned a local builder to build a rustic log home near the […]

Why did we move to the resort ? Well it is a story of an unfortunate reaction to cholesterol medication, overwhelming feelings of YOLO and perhaps a vocation of sorts.  But, I’m getting ahead of myself… Let’s start at the beginning: As newlyweds, we had a not too uncommon dream to raise a family in […]

Is there a special place in your life that feels like home? Maybe it’s your house, or perhaps it’s your family vacation destination. For me, it’s my grandma’s living room. I would give anything to sit in her old house in that living room one more time. Why is that particular place special to me? […]

What do an airline pilot, attorney, paralegal, farmer, yoga teacher, massage therapist, photographer, and a nurse have in common? They have all owned and operated White Eagle Resort at some point in the last century. This unlikely group of hosts has spent the past hundred years nurturing this resort on the rocky shores of Vermilion […]

This is our version of the “good life” I’m a sucker for a story and a dream. If the label says “family-owned,” “second generation,” “small business,” or anything local, I’m interested. I love supporting others who have started their own business or are chasing their dreams. I love hearing their story and being inspired by […]

As summer gives way to autumn, nature paints the landscape with stunning hues of red, orange, and gold. If you’re yearning for an unforgettable fall getaway, look no further than Lake Vermilion, nestled in the heart of Minnesota’s wilderness.

Lake Vermilion is the perfect place for families looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy the great outdoors. Here are the top five family activities to do on Lake Vermilion.

Hi there, we are Tom and Steph Lantry, the husband + wife team that owns White Eagle Resort, a second generation, top rated, lake vermilion family resort in Northern Minnesota. Our family has been rocking it since 1990, since then we have hosted more than 3,600 families! We are a Minnesota family resort with cabins, […]