 | Rice Lake northern fishing. May until middle of June. Private landing just
five minutes away. Great action and lots of fun! |
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| Forest History Center: just 30 minutes toward Grand Rapids for a day of
family fun and learning. |
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| Leech Lake launch service: a day of walleye fishing with none of the work. |
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| Deep Portage Reserve: 45 minutes away. Interpretive center, learning center,
hiking trails, and family activities. No charge. |
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| Canoe the Boy River. Take either a three hour or six your ride down
the scenic Boy River. Run some minor rapids, stop and picnic in the
cedar-lined stop spot. Ask in office for details. May & June only. |
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| Moose River Trail fire tower: Just 10 minutes down Route 6. Climb to the top
for a new perspective of the woods and lakes. |
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| Golf: Ridgewood. 18 hole championship plus 9 hole par three. Seven minutes
toward Longville on County 7. |
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| Golf: Chippewa National: first nine hole course in the state. High greens
and narrow fairways - a challenging and beautiful course. North of Longville,
west on 200. |
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| Moon Dance Ranch: horse-back riding for one hour or half a day. 35 minutes
toward Walker. |
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| Water slide: Moon Dance Ranch |
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| Wild Life Park: Moon Dance Ranch |
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| Trout fishing pond: Moon Dance Ranch |
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| Guided musky fishing: have yourself a thrill. Everything is provided that
you need. Prices vary. |
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| Croft mine tour: 40 minutes down Route 6. Very interesting tour of a Taconic
mine. |
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| Gifts, Shopping. Great selections in Remer, Longville, and Walker. |
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| Potlatch Paper Mill tour: In Grand Rapids. Adults and older children will
find this a fascinating tour. Call ahead for times at 1-218-327-3650. |
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| Antiques: 40 minutes to Crosby’s main street where you will find a dozen
stores to shop in. |
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| Garage sales and auctions: See local paper, Pine Cone Press, for directions |
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| Itasca State Park: 75 minutes. Will take you to the headwaters of the
Mississippi River. Museum, picnic, rent bikes or canoes. See the state’s
largest red and white pines. Indian burial grounds. Fun for the whole family -
worth the ride. |
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| Longville Turtle Races: Wednesdays at 2:00, June through August, in the
turtle racing capital of the world. |
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World of Christmas: shops, amusements, snacks - Pequot Lakes, and
Park Rapids |
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| Judy Garland Museum - Grand Rapids |
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| Snowmobile trails everywhere |
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| Groomed cross-country skiing trails at Washburn Lake |
