White Bear Lake sailing

Sails billow across the waters of White Bear Lake like windblown banners of royalty. This idyllic summer scene dates back to the 1800s, when the railroad reduced the three-hour dusty, wagon ride from St. Paul to White Bear Lake to a 20-minute trip. A resort boom followed, as thousands of vacationers flocked to large resorts that popped up all along the lakeshore. Naturally, these summer sojourners wanted to get out on the water. Soon, sailboats dotted the lake like flocks of elegant birds alighting on the water’s surface. Read more about Sailboat Chronicles: The White Bear Yacht Club and More