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Fort Pickens: The Best Activities to Enjoy
October 29, 2024 •Connor Merritt
Every now and then, you must go all out—whether for a bachelor party, milestone birthday, or other achievement. These three top hunting lodges make great choices for high-end getaways geared towards the outdoor enthusiast.
Voted the Orvis 2023 fly-fishing lodge of the year, the North Fork Ranch offers over 520 acres of land surrounded by the Pike National Forest, Mt. Evans wilderness, and snow-capped Continental Divide. Visitors can partake in the award-winning fly-fishing clinic, enjoy scenic hikes in the Alpine mountains, or experience the thrill of a zip line tour. Offering one main lodge, and three cabins, the North Fork Ranch offers a rustic yet modern take on the outdoor experience.
Since 1978 the Flink Oak resort has been hailed as “America’s Premier Hunting Resort” offering upland birding hunts, pheasant shoots, deer hunting, duck hunting, and turkey hunting for members. And in 2023, Flint Oak was awarded the Orvis wing shooting lodge of the year. Perfect for the corporate getaway that will actually get your employees buy-in, the main lodge has over 40 rooms, four conference rooms, a restaurant, and bar. Enjoy the serenity of the Kansas prairies by booking the getaway of a lifetime at Flint Oak.
Winner of the 2019 and 2017 Orvis wing shooting lodge of the year, Southwind Plantation offers the ultimate hunting experience. Southwind currently offers ten exquisitely decorated lodges that can accompany up to sixty-five guests as well as hunting experiences that range from mule drawn wagon quail hunts, to continental pheasant shoots. After a long day outdoors, guests can enjoy a high-society meal with Southwind’s onsite dining experience. The Southwind Lodge is perfect for the huntsmen or woman looking to tie the knot in a gorgeous location.
Whether you’re planning a vacation or event, these high-end luxury lodges are sure to impress everyone on your guest list.