2010 Vacation Guide

email: [email protected] • website: EOTFocus.com222 2nd Ave. SE • P.O. Box 288 • Perham, MN 56573 • 218-346-5900

The Vacation Guide is a special publication for visitors, seasonal residents and year-round citizens in the East Otter Tail Lake Country. The guide was produced by staffat the East Otter Tail Focus newspaper.

Publisher: Louis Hoglund; Graphic artists: Carmen Kruzel, Cindy Gilster, BrandonTorgerson; Photographers-writers: Kevin Cederstrom, John George, HeidiKratzke, Kristi Sonnenberg, Perham Area Cruisers, History Museum of East OtterTail County; Sales representatives: Diana Aker, Missy Lindquist, Hildie Niemela.

In addition to our weekly newspaper, the Contact free shopper is published out ofour office in Perham.

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East Otter Tail County, Minnesotais located in West Central Minnesota, just 3 1/2 hoursfrom Minneapolis - St. Paul, 4 hours from Duluth, and

1 1/2 hours from Fargo, North Dakota.

Otter Tail County website: www.co.otter-tail.mn.us

Lodging website: www.ottertailcountry.com

For generations,East Otter Tail’s 1,000 lakes

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the nation.Otter Tail County at a glance:

Otter Tail County Seat:Fergus Falls

Phone: 1-218-998-80001990 Population: 50,7142000 Population: 57,159

One of the fastest growingcounties in Minnesota,

Otter Tail ranks 14th of 87.Area in Square Miles: 2,232

Number of Lakes: 1,048Lake Area: 173,851 Acres

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Map 20

Golf Courses 26

Dining/Entertainment 28

Lake Information 30

Parks 36

Motorsports 35

Lodging 32

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The city of Perham is located within 60 miles of over 1,000 lakes, making it the center oftourist activity. In Perham, “weekends begin on Wednesdays.”Perham is the center for surrounding agriculture and tourism in East Otter Tail County.You’ll find plenty of restaurants, bars, antique shops, gift shops, and grocery stores.Beautiful Little Pine and Big Pine Lakes are just north of Perham.Perham Lakeside Country Club borders Little Pine Lake and offers 27 holes of champi-onship golf.Recreation isn’t limited to summer – there are 130 miles of snowmobile trails near the town.The specialty shops located on the downtown cobblestone streets and the Highway 78 cor-

ridor offer a unique “smalltown” shopping experience.Perham has a state-of-the-art community fitness andrecreation center, offering equipment and activities suited for the entire family. ThePerham Area Community Center is a 66,000 square foot facility that houses a beau-tiful pool area with a 130-foot water slide, an elevated walking track, racquetballcourts, three full-size gyms, a complete weight and fitness area, and much more.

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For decades, the Turtle Festival has been one of the highlights of the summerfor the Perham area. The event is geared toward family entertainment. Vendors in the streets,performers and entertainers, a parade, a kiddie tractor pull, and sidewalk sales attract thou-sands to Perham every June. Hop a ride on the Perham Chamber of Commerce “PerhamExpress” locomotive for a tour of the town.

This year’s Turtle Fest will be held June 16-20. Four days of turtle races are featured, Wednesday throughSaturday; with a Champion of Champions race on Saturday, featuring winners from all four days.

Summer 2010 will be Perham’s 33rd year of International Turtle Races. Join in the fun every Wednesday RAIN OR SHINE,June through August, at 10:30 a.m. in the City Hall Park. The Information Center is located near the races.

Perham’s TURTLE FESTcelebrates town’s trademark reptile races

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Turtle races aregreat family fun--every Wednesday

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Perham by the Numbers2,700 estimated population • 1,000 surrounding lakes • 130 miles of snowmobile trails

130-foot water slide at the PACC • 16 parks for recreation or relaxation27 holes of championship golf • 4 seasons of recreational fun

3 months of weekly turtle races • 2 museums – EOT History and Veterans1 Perham Express train tour

The 14th annual Turtle Fest Road Race run is June 19, 2010. Registration race day startsat 7:45 a.m. and the race starts at 9 a.m.The number of runners has averaged about 247 entrants--who run a beautiful route nearthe Pine Lake chain and the Lakeside Golf Course. The event is held on a runner friendlycourse on asphalt and a bike path. The race is listed online at www.raceberryjam.com andis also listed on the MN Distance Running Association Race Schedule calendar.The first three male and female runners in the 10K and 5K run receive special awards. Inthe 5K walk, the first twomale and female walkers also receive special awards. In the 5K and10K runs, masters runners are recognized. The first place male and female runners in 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; and 70 plus will receive special awards.Home baked cookies, sandwiches, and lots of refreshments are available. Prize drawings willalso be held. For more information, contact race director Jim Lee at 218-758-2709 or [email protected].

It’s a fair “free-for-all” in Perham July 22-25.For the 2009 fair, the admission fee was eliminated, and it was a big success. So,in 2010, the fair is free for everybody!The East Otter Tail County Fair is a traditional county fair, complete with live-stock barns, 4-H exhibits, and commerce/industry booths.The midway is a kaleidoscope of color with modern carnival rides and games.

Turtle Fest ROAD RACEa fun event for runners andwalkers

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EOT County FAIRA fun, fabulous fair...and it’s free!

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HERITAGE FESTIVAL& Black Powder Rendezvous A step back in time

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The Perham Heritage Festival brings history alive every year. Look for events such ascorn shelling, a flea market, log sawing, antique cars, a black powder shoot, and musicalperformances.Exciting changes and additions are being considered for the 2010 Heritage Fest; and newspecial events are planned at the Pioneer Village. Call 800-634-6112 for information.Black Powder Rendezvous runs at the same time both days, adjacent to Pioneer Village.The Lake Country Mountaineers have hosted the rendezvous for a quarter century. Blackpowder enthusiasts from throughout the region will be on hand, and there’s lots to see,including an extensive shooting range where black powder weapons are demonstrated.

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– PERHAM ATHLETIC EVENTS –Turtle Fest Road Race June 19Average Joe Triathlon June 26

Cal Miller Memorial Bike Race Aug. 22

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS…A VETERANS MUSEUM

brings wartime history to life--in the battlefield and on the home frontThe In Their Own Words Veterans Museum opened in Perham in 2006. Several years in themaking, the museum features first-hand experiences of area veterans in Europe, Korea,Vietnam, and the Middle East. It also includes exhibits from World War I through the current

conflicts in the Middle East.Featuring audio commentaries, re-dramatizations of

events leading up to and during the wars of the20th Century, and interactive identity

kiosks, ITOW is believed to be the only museum of its kind.Excerpts from over 140 oral histories are included. In addition to the exhibits aboutveterans, there are also displays about the home front.

The museum hosts frequent special events such as lectures and music.ITOW is housed in a renovated VFW Post headquarters at 805West Main in Perham. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 10-5; and Sunday 1-4. General admission is $4, free for veterans.For more information, call 218-346-7678 or visitwww.ITOWmuseum.org.

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Built originally as an Episcopal church, thishistoric building now contains displays andexhibits about the people and places of EastOtter Tail County. At the History Museum thepast comes alive with early motion pictures,photographic essays and interpretive exhibits.The museum is housed in an 1887 historic stone

structure, and the building itself is definitelyworth a look.The museum website allows you to search bothvolumes of the East Otter Tail History Books,the Register of Births and Deaths in Perhamfrom 1882 to 1900, Finnish language newspa-pers, and an index to the Enterprise Bulletin

which dates back to 1883. You can also search acollection of historical photographs.The History Museum of East Otter Tail Countywas one of the first to make local historicalrecords available online. A genealogy lab wel-comes visiting researchers.

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OTTERTAILA GROWING LAKESIDE city

Ottertail city is located on the eastern shores ofOtter Tail Lake on Highways 78 and 108. It is one ofthe fastest growing communities in ruralMinnesota. The lake is the 10th largest in the state,and supports several recreational endeavors. Asseasonal visitors become permanent residents,businesses flourish.Recent years have seen the opening of clinics,banks, and many other businesses to serve thegrowing community. A law enforcement center wasrecently constructed to provide a County Sheriff ’ssubstation for the entire eastern portion of thecounty.

Ottertail is the perfect home base for golfers, withchampionship courses in the heart of town, southat Balmoral, and north in Perham. At ThumperPond Golf Course and Resort you’ll find the new12,000 square foot Northern Hideaway IndoorWaterpark, featuring a 3-story tower with twoslides that twist and turn outside the waterpark.One of the city’s most prominent landmarks is thegiant otter statue. The city’s “pet” otter is a 10-foot-high, 14-foot long creation from 1,200 pieces ofwelded steel. Hidden inside the critter is a timecapsule containing community information andphotos.

– OTTERTAIL EVENTS –Smokin’ Iron Tractor Pull

June 18-19Otter Fest

August 13-14Otter Dazzle Holiday

CelebrationDec. 4, 2010

SMOKIN’ IRON Truck & Tractor Pull> June 18-19 Ottertail <

Every summer thousands of people flock to the small town of Ottertail for the annualSmokin’ Iron Truck and Tractor Pull. The two-day event is hosted in the city’s center, on atrack located behind the water tower off of Highway 108.This year’s 8th annual Smokin’ Iron event will be held on Friday, June 18 and Saturday,June 19. The pulls begin at 7:00 p.m. each night, with the gates opening at 4 p.m. on Fridayand at noon on Saturday.There are now over 80 pullers who travel from across the nation to participate in the wide-ly recognized event. Pullers compete for some of the more than $50,000 in prize moneyawarded each year. Vendors are also present for the event, and games are set up for kids—making the tractor pull an exciting event the whole family can enjoy.Smokin’ Iron tickets and event information are available by calling 218-367-3092 or visit-ing www.smokiniron.com.

HISTORIC CREAMERYBuilding> Ottertail <

Over the past year, a local ministry has taken on the task of restoring the landmarkOttertail Creamery building. Located at the corner of Main Street (Highway 108) andMaple Avenue, the brick building serves as a welcoming landmark in the old portion ofOttertail city.Built in 1927, the old creamery building has housed a variety of local businesses through-out its decades in the community. Several new retail shops, a coffee shop, and a second-floor church meeting space are now housed in the creamery—transforming it into a com-munity hub.One of the highlights of the reclaimed structure is a new observation tower, which wasconstructed on the south side of the building. From the top of the tower, visitors can takein many of the sights the small city has to offer—including a view of seven area lakes.

Ottertail hosts one of the biggest, small-town parades in the region—setAugust 14 in 2010. The annual Otter Fest Parade is set to coincide with a day fullof community-wide activities.Local vendors set up their wares on the streets of Ottertail and musicians playinto the night. There are kids games, turtle races, and plenty of food to pleasethe crowd. As soon as the sun fades, fireworks light up the night sky.On Friday evening, August 13, the Ottertail Rod and Gun Club hosts the annu-al demolition derby. Hundreds of spectators fill the derby area near the Ottertailwater tower, off of Highway 108. The derby is the official kick-off for the city’ssummer celebration.

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Preparing students for LifeEducation has long been a strong value in the New YorkMills Community. The first school in New York Mills wasstarted in 1874, ten years before the village was incorpo-rated. A group of area residents decided that a school dis-trict was necessary to give children of immigrants anopportunity to learn the English language.

The 1990s brought more changes to the New York Millsschool as a new high school was opened in 1993 adjacentto the elementary school. The school finished a 44,000sq. ft. addition in 2001, which added more classrooms,computer rooms, a media center, gym and auditorium.New York Mills Public School is proud of its fine qualityof education it has be offering for over 130 years.

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Lund ManiaFISHING TOURNAMENT

> July 2 New York Mills <The Lund Mania Fishing Tournament will be held July 2 near New York Mills. Followingthe tournament, the top 10 teams will participate in the annual New York Mills communi-ty parade to be held that evening.The tournament winners will be announced at the conclusion of the parade in front ofCentral Park. The annual street dance will follow the parade and fishing tournamentawards ceremony.This is the second year the Lund Mania Fishing Tournament will coincide with the annu-al parade and street dance, which traditionally draw hundreds to downtown New YorkMills for the summer festivities.

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–NEW YORK MILLS EVENTS–Trade Show March 27 • Great American Think-Off June 12

Ronald McDonald Ride June 12Lund Mania Fishing Tournament Parade

& Street Dance July 2Corn Feed, Crazy Days August 13

Finn Creek Summer Folk Festival August 28 - 29Halloween Party October 30

Christmas Kick-Off with Giant Cookie Decorating Nov. 27Christmas Tree Festival Nov. 27-Dec. 4

New York Mills is a welcoming community locatednear the heart of lakes country, home to industry, art andculture. This small town is known nationally for bigthings such as the birthplace and home of Lund Boats,The Great American Think-Off, and most recently theRonald McDonald House Benefit Motorcycle Ride.In 1947, Howard Lund built his first metal boat in a localgarage. From that early beginning the Lund Boat Co. grewand became the area’s largest employer, producing the“world’s finest fishing boat.”Each year on the second Saturday of June, New York Millsdraws about 1,000 motorcycles to participate in what hassimply become known as “The Ride.” This annual motor-cycle rally and ride raises funds for the Ronald McDonaldHouse in Fargo.Nationally known as the home of The Great AmericanThink-Off, the New York Mills Regional Cultural Centeroffers an astounding arrary of gallery exhibits, musicalentertainment, and art workshops throughout the year.The community also comes together for traditionalhometown events such as the annual Corn Feed held inAugust to celebrate the upcoming harvest, and the FinnCreek Summer Folk Festival at Finn Creek Museum.New York Mills and Lund Boats will again this year teamup for the Lund Mania Fishing Tournament the firstweekend of July.

Every August, New York Mills hosts their annual Corn Feed.

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FINN CREEKOpen Air Museum

> Summer Folk Festival - August 28-29 Southeast of New York Mills <

What began as a family farm southeast of New York Mills has emerged as a wonderfuloutdoor museum.Over the last decade, the Minnesota Finnish-American Historical Society has continued tomake acquisitions and improvements to the museum, which include a dipping well, sum-mer kitchen, granary and log corncrib.The Finn Creek Open Air Museum, located six miles southeast of New York Mills, is an18-acre interpretive site devoted to preserving the heritage of the Finnish culture. Open allsummer, the museum includes a 1900 original farmstead, log barns, “Savu” smoke sauna,sawmill and gift shop. The Finn Creek Summer Folk Festival is the last weekend of August.The annual celebration features entertainment, demonstrations, food, a sawmill, grainthreshing, tractor pulls, crafts and a Finnish church service.

The New YorkMills Regional Cultural Center is a place to experience big-timearts and culture in small-town Minnesota. Best known for hosting the “GreatAmerican Think-Off,” an annual common man’s philosophy debate, the cultur-al center is much more than the nationally recognized debate of armchairphilosophers. Each year the center brings to the region a wide variety of artisticculture generally not found in rural Minnesota.The cultural center is a great place to attend one of the many concerts featuringa host of talented musicians. Inside the gallery visitors can find a wide variety ofart exhibits, discussion groups, workshops and art classes throughout the year.The center seats about 125 for concerts and provides excellent acoustics formonthly musical performances, including blues, jazz, folk and classical.

Each year a question is decided on and announced to the public. Arm-chair philosophers from around the coun-try and different parts of the world submit essays arguing one side of the question or the other.The idea of the contest is to provide an opportunity for ordinary people to voice their opinions on serious issues.The first Think-Off was held in 1993 when four finalists, chosen from the hundreds of essays submitted, came toNew York Mills to debate the question, “The Nature of Mankind: Inherently Good or Inherently Evil?”Past Think-Off questions include, “Does God Exist?”, “Is the Pen Mightier Than the Sword?”, “Is the Death PenaltyEthical in a Civilized Society?”, “Is Democracy Fair?” and “Which should you trust more: your head or your heart?”

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Vergas: A gem of a village with an enormous statue of their state bird, is a favorite spot inthe Otter Tail Lake Country.The loon statue and the August Looney Daze festival are Vergas trademarks.Another Vergas event that is becoming extremely popular is the annual Maple SyrupFestival, usually held the first Saturday in April–complete with an old-fashioned pancakefeed.New over the past two years is the Vergas Long Lake blacktop trail, which provides safe pas-sage from the charming downtown area to the loon statue.Dozens of area resorts are ready to show visitors the finer points of water sports, fishing, andjust plain relaxing. The Vergas Community Center, remodeled and air conditioned, is avail-able for receptions, dances, meetings and other events.Vergas lives by the adage: “We are small enough to know you, but big enough to serve you!”The grocery store, hardware store, gift shops, restaurants, and all Vergas businesses havefirst class service for residents and visitors alike.

The LoonA major tourist attraction is the Vergas Loon, a 20-foot-tall replica overlooking LongLake, dedicated in 1963 to the memory of the community's third postmaster Edward (EwaldG.) Krueger, who served from 1933 until his death in 1962. He was a major advocate of thecommunity park that opened in 1958.In addition to “the world’s largest loon”, the park at Long Lake has picnic shelters, fishingdocks, a designated swimming area, and play equipment.

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Frazee, the home of “the world’s largest turkey” is located on the Otter Tail River, just north ofHwy. 10 and over the Otter Tail County border in Becker County. Population is estimated at about1,400. Frazee is a community of celebrations, including Turkey Days, July 22-25 in 2010.New in Frazee is the August Corn Feed on Main Ave., tentatively set for August 20--but depend-ing on maturity of the corn.Quarterly “Talent Showcase” nights are featured at the Event Center, including March 18 and Nov.4 in 2010.Oktoberfest will be Oct. 3 in 2010, featuring polka bands and German revelry.

FRAZEEIMMENSE TURKEY helped put Frazee on the map

–FRAZEE EVENTS–Sled Dog Rendezvous January 22-23 • Turkey Days July 22 - 25

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January16 Ottertail Radar Run22-23 10th Annual 3rd Crossing Sled DogRendezvous-Frazee

February5 Perham Lakes Lions Mardi Gras-PerhamLakeside Golf Course5-7 Liquidation Sale (1st Sat.)- Perham AreaCommunity Center6 Kinship's Polar Plunge at Zorbaz11 6th annual Kinship Bunco tourney,Mulligan’s at Lakeside Golf Course13 Chocolate Saturday (2nd Sat.)20-21 20th Annual Perham Area Trade andHome Show at the PACC27 Girls Basketball Spring Fling - PerhamArea Community Center

March14 Wolf Lake Fire Department PancakeFeed14 Lions Pancake Feed in Ottertail18 Frazee talent showcase, Event Center27 Trade Show in New York Mills

April10 Vergas Maple Syrup Fest (1st Sat)www.govergas.com10 Easter Egg Hunt in New York Mills

May1 Butler Days15 MN Opening Day Walleye Fishing20-23 Detroit Lakes Festival of Birdswww.visitdetroitlakes.com or DL Chamber:800-542-399229 MN Opening Day Bass Fishing

JuneEvery Wednesday in PerhamTrain Rides & Turtle RacesTrain Rides at 10am-NoonRace Registration 10am, Races 10:30amPerham Area Chamber: 218-346-7710Thursdays Turtle Races in Battle Lake5 International Adult-Youth FishingTournament at Zorbaz, Perham8:30am to 3:30pmHoots Sports at 218-346-3333www.hootssports.com or towww.angleryoungangler.ca5 Citywide Garage Sale in Frazee5-6 Detroit Lakes Street Fairewww.visitdetroitlakes.com or DL Chamber:800-542-399212 Citywide Garage Sale in Henning12 9th Annual Ronald McDonald HouseRide (2nd Sat.)At the VFW in New York Mills

www.rmhride.com12 New York Mills Great American Think-Off (2nd Sat.)16-20 Perham Community Turtle FestWed, Fri & Sat., Train Rides & Turtle Races10am to NoonFor complete Turtle Fest Schedule, callPerham Chamber: 218-346-771018-19 Perham Turtle Fest Food & CraftVendors, Parade Friday night, 7 p.m.18-19 8th Annual Smokin' Iron Truck andTractor Pull in Ottertail - Ottertail BusinessAssocation: 218-367-309219 Lions Pancake Feed in Ottertail19 5K & 10K Turtle Fest Road Race-PaulMiller ParkRegistration 7:45am Race starts at 9amRace results on www.myvira.comJim Lee: 218-758-2709 or [email protected] 5th Annual Home Run Club LegionWooden Bat Baseball Tournament26 Kinship Average Joe/Jo TriathlonJill Shipman: 218-346-7102 [email protected] Battle Lake Lions Walleye FishingTournament

JulyEvery Wednesday in PerhamTrain Rides & Turtle RacesTrain Rides at 10am-NoonRace Registration 10am, Races 10:30amThursdays Turtle Races in Battle Lake2 Lund Fishing Tournament, NY Mills2 Parade and Street Dance in NY Mills3 Baseball and Fireworks in NY Mills4 Baseball Game and Fireworks at 10pm atKrueger Field/Fairgrounds, Perham9 Relay for Life of East Otter Tail County,Perham High School TrackLisa Peterson: 218-346-47479-18 Detroit Lakes Northwest WaterCarnival www.visitdetroitlakes.com10 Ottertail Community Auction10-11 Phelps Mill Arts Festival (2nd week-end)11 18th Annual Perham Area Cruisers carand motorcycle show 10am to 4pmLeRoy Wegscheid: 218-367-257111 Dent parade tentatively set, call 218-758-2100 closer to date for information. LionsClub Chicken “Stampede” Feed at 4 p.m. incity park16-18 73rd Annual Henning Area Festivaland Fly-In22-25 East Otter Tail County Fair-PerhamFairgrounds22-25 56th Annual Frazee Turkey Days, All-School Reunion,www.frazeecommunityclub.com,

www.eotcountyfair.org or 218-346-275023 Miss Perham & Heart of the LakesPageants-Perham High Schoolwww.missminnesota.com23-25 Wenonga Days in Battle Lake24 Deer Trail Day in Deer Creek24 5th Annual Dreams for Kids Bike Run-Pioneer Village, Perham.....Wanda: 218-346-4217 or Mark: 218-346-345225 32nd Annual Detroit Lakes Arts & Craftsin the Parkwww.visitdetroitlakes.com or DL Chamber:800-542-3992

AugustEvery WednesdayTrain Rides & Turtle RacesTrain Rides at 10am-NoonRace Registration 10am, Races 10:30amPerham Area Chamber: 218-346-7710Thursdays Turtle Races in Battle Lake5-7 WE Fest-Soo Pass Ranch in DetroitLakes (1st full weekend)800-493-3378 or www.wefest.com6 27th Annual Tuffy Nelson Golf Classic-Perham Lakeside Golf Course (1st Friday)Nick Anderson: 218-346-60706-7 Perham Crazy Days Sidewalk Sales7 ROLA Days - Grass Snowmobile Drags,NY Mills7 Art of the Lakes Art and Craft Show inBattle Lake12-14 Red Horse Ranch Rodeo12-15 Vergas Looney Daze & Paradewww.govergas.com13 Crazy Days, Corn Feed Festival, NewYork Mills13-14 Otter Fest in Ottertail (2nd weekend)Friday night Demo Derby, Saturday Parade at11 a.m., Street Dance Saturday night at fire-hall, with "Sapphire." Hosted by OttertailBusiness Association: 218-367-309213-15 Wolf Lake Harvest Festival14 Lions Pancake Feed in Ottertail20 Summer Crazy Day & Famous TurkeyBBQ in Henning20 Frazee Corn Feed is tentatively scheduled--depending on maturity of the corn. It could be ear-lier. Main Avenue East, 5-7 p.m.21 Watermelon Day in Vining21 Last Chance Demo Derby-PerhamFairground Outlaw Motor Sports: Jerry at218-296-030222 Cal Miller Bike Race-Paul Miller Park, 9a.m. race begins,www.lakesareabikeclub.comPat Puetz: 218-334-8441 [email protected] Finn Creek Summer Folk Festival,near New York Mills

SeptemberPumpkin Patch in NYM3-5 Perham's Labor Day weekend sidewalk3-6 Western MN Steam Thrashers Reunion(Labor Day weekend) www.rollag.com

October2 Harvest Fest Fall Flea Market in Perham(1st Saturday)3 Frazee Oktoberfest (1st Sun)- FrazeeEvent Centerwww.frazeecommunityclub.com23 Pumpkin Festival (MEA weekend)Proceeds will be donated to an Ottertail cityproject www.williamscompanystore.com23 OctoberFest in Henning29 Halloween Party in New York Mills30 Frazee Sugar & Spice Craft Fairwww.frazeecommunityclub.com31 Lions Halloween Party in Vergas31 Wolf Lake Lions Wild Game Feed, at theLions Hall

NovemberNovember-DecemberPerham's Old Fashion ChristmasCall Chamber for info 218-346-77104 Talent showcase, Frazee event center6 FOCUS Annual Christmas Plus Baazar.Booth Information: Anna Aakre: 218-346-591520 Otter Dazzle Prince & Princess Pageant26 Holiday Parade of Lights, Kick-Off toOld-Fashioned Christmas in Perham26-28 Frazee Festival of Trees (First 2 Fri-Sun weekends after Thanksgiving)www.frazeecommunityclub.com27 Christmas Kick-Off, Giant CookieDecorating in New York Mills27-Dec. 4 Tree Festival in New York Mills

December1-18 Perham Giving Tree Call 218-346-7710 for information1-24 Perham's Old Fashion Christmasevents and retail promotions3-5 Frazee Festival of Trees4 Ottertail Otter Dazzle Parade of Lights(1st Saturday)4 Lions Pancake Feed in Ottertail4 Vergas Santa Claus Day-CommunityCenter (1st Saturday) www.govergas.com4 Community Christmas Party New YorkMills4 Craft Show in Battle Lake11 Santa Day in Henning11 Santa Day in Richville31 Perham Area Chamber's New Year’s EveGala-Mulligan’sPerham Area Chamber: 218-346-7710

2010 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Battle Lake ..............218.864.0424ci.battle-lake.mn.us

Dent.........................218.758.2100

Frazee......................800.407.2488frazee.govoffice.comfrazeecommunityclub.com

Henning....................218.583.2983

New York Mills.........218.385.2213www.explorenewyorkmills.com

Ottertail ...................218.367.2250www.ottertailcity.com

Perham ....................218.346.7710www.perham.comwww.cityofperham.com

Richville ...................218.346.4738

Vergas......................218.342.2091www.govergas.com

Vining ......................218.769.4321

Wolf Lake ................218.538.6528

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East Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Drive the 150mile Otter TrailScenic Bywayin small parts,or plan onstopping forlunch and makeit a full day.The byway ismarked by signsas shown below.

Agriculture:At the time of early settlement, 2/3 of the area was forested and 1/3 nativeprairie. In 1994, 80% of the land was used as crop or pasture land and 20% wasforested.In 1994, Otter Tail County ranked first in the state in production of hay, oats,and dry edible beans and ranked second in stock sheep and lambs, milk cowsand milk production, cattle and calves, and total livestock in the state.

Transportation:Major transportation corridors cross Otter Tail County.Some present-day highways, roads, and railroad grades follow the old trails andoxen-cart paths made by Native Americans and the first white settlers whotraveled through Otter Tail County. There is one interstate highway, three UShighways, and nine state highways. Three railway systems serve the county.

There are five airports – Battle Lake, Henning, New York Mills, Pelican Rapids,Fergus Falls and Perham.

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� Total annual precipita-tion in Otter Tail Countyis 26.56 inches with 73%usually falling in April throughSeptember. The heaviest 1-day rainfall during the periodof record was 4.4 inches inOttertail on June 19,

1979, and 4.3 inches inFergus Falls on August 7,1992. Thunderstorms occuron about 32 days each year,and most occur in July.

� In 2000, 33% ofOtter Tail County resi-dents reported Germanancestry, 27%Norwegian, 8%Swedish, 5% Irish,4% English, 3% eachFinnish and Polish,2% each French, Dutch,and Danish, 1% eachMexican, Scandinavian,Czech, FrenchCanadian, AmericanIndian, and Scottish.

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Vining is a small community located on the Otter Trail Scenic Byway. The 2003 popula-tion was estimated to be 70. Vining was named for a town in east central Iowa – also withan estimated population of 70. East Battle Lake and Stuart Lake are located near the town ofVining.A building formerly housing the village school serves as a Community Center for activitiesand senior citizen functions.Vining is nationally known for Watermelon Day in August and Ken Nyberg's metal sculptures.On the third Saturday of each August (Aug. 21, 2010), the community of Vining plays host to nearly 4,000 peo-ple for Watermelon Day: “The Biggest Small Town Celebration in Otter Tail County.”Ken Nyberg, a descendant of early Norwegian settlers who came to the Vining area, has created many interesting sculptures. In 1991, he fashioned a1,200-pound sculpture of a foot from scrap metal. It stands 11 feet tall and has an exaggerated big toe. This piece was donated to the town of Vining.

Richville is located near the popular fishing lakes of Rush and Marion. In the summer-time, seasonal visitors outnumber permanent residents.Bluegrass music has become a highlight of the summer in Richville, as the recently-expand-ed United Methodist Church hosts an annual old-time and gospel music festival in June.The 2000 census counted 124 locals--but hundreds of resort guests and seasonal residentscount Richville as their “hometown away from home.” They love to stop at the quaint rural commu-nity’s famous “Wagon Wheel” general store, which sells everything from bait to groceries to hardware. The“Rockin Horse” is a favorite eatery.The Richville Senior Center is a hub of activity for the area with weekly whist and cribbage games, quilting, and monthly pancake feeds.Early businesses included an elevator, a creamery, and a pickle company; the post office began in 1904 in postmaster Charley A. Friberg's general store.

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HENNINGYour GATEWAY to the OTTER TAIL LAKE COUNTRY

Henning is a “Community Growing With Pride!” The 760 residents of Henning will tell youthat it's a nice small town, a great place to raise a family and educate children, a refuge from thehustle and bustle of the big city and just a wonderful place to call home.Henning celebrates all year long in a big way with a summer long Henning area fishing contest,summer crazy days, a Famous Turkey Barbeque, Octoberfest, and Santa Day. The 73rd annualHenning Area Festival and Fly-In will be held July 16-18, 2010.

The nine-hole Oakwood Golf Course is a favorite for golfers.In 1905, of those residents not born in Minnesota, 52% were Norwegian, 42% Swedish and 2% German. The 2000 cen-

sus counted 719 residents in Henning; 32% of Norwegian and 31% of German ancestry, with only 7% having Swedish roots.

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in the midst of lively tourism areaDent is nestled in the center of several lakes with resorts and a thriving tourist industry.The building of the Soo Line through Otter Tail County was responsible for the platting ofat least five towns on its right of way, including the village of Dent. Many people puzzleover the unique name of this little community. Ask anyone in town and they will reply,“corn!” A variety of corn grown by the area’s native population, and later seed produced bythe Northwestern Dent Corn Company, provides the name. The “Welcome to Dent” signsproudly display the corn logo.New to Dent in 2009 is an “All Veterans Memorial,” located in the scenic park at theentrance to the community. (Pictured on this page.)Several community organizations serve residents and visitors alike: Dent American LegionPost 148 and Auxiliary, Dent Community Senior Citizens, Dent Volunteer Fire and Rescue,Dent Diggers Garden Club, Dent Community Club, Dent Helping Hands 4-H, and theDent Lions Club.Summer visitors are encouraged to look for the “Baseball Tonight” banner that signals theopportunity to be a spectator at an event as old as the history of Dent – amateur baseball.Dent’s ball field is a classic, town team diamond--with a picnic shelter and the Lions build-ing nearby.

Fish Fry, Chicken Stampede are Dent’ssignature events

The small community of Dent has severalevents each year including the Lions

Chicken Stampede on July 11. Paradetentatively set , call 218-758-2233.

During Lenten season, the Dent Lions Clubteams up with Nootzie’s Café to host the

perfect fish fry.

Traveling east on State Highway 87 from Frazee toward Menahga, a left turn onto CountyRoad 45 leads the way to Wolf Lake and the gateway to the northwoods of Minnesota.With a population of 31, this is the smallest town in Becker County, but the community iswell prepared with all the supplies needed to enjoy an outdoor adventure of fishing, hiking,hunting, camping, or many other recreational activities. Visitors don’t need to travel far to enjoythe water. Sportsman’s Park has a fishing pier, picnic facilities, a public boat access, playground equip-ment and good old-fashioned horseshoe courts. The Wolf Lake Lions Hall and Recreation Area is right on thewater’s edge at the Wolf Lake Waterfront Park. There visitors will find a beach, fishing pier, picnic area with shelter,

playground, showers and restroom facilities. There are four sites with electric hookups and grills, aswell as many informal tenting sites.Wolf Lake celebrates baseball. The amateur “Wolf Pack” team is a regional favorite.The August Harvest Festival, August 13-15, includes Miss Wolf Lake and Little Miss Wolf Lake pag-eants, a street dance and a beer garden, a 5K run/walk, a coloring contest, ham dinner, mud run,parade, arm wrestling, pie social, horseshoe tournament, food court, and softball tournament.Wolf Lake might be a small town, but they sure know how to put on a party! Call 218-538-9500 forinformation.

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WOLF LAKE

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Fire Department Pancake FeedAugust 13-15Harvest Festival

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Battle Lake is a bustling little community wrapped snugly around the western edge of WestBattle Lake. The public beach is one of the finest in the area. The "Little City with a Big Heart"has an estimated population of about 800, but as a popular spot for lake home owners and visi-tors--the community has a unique balance of down-home charm with a touch of sophistication.Located on the Otter Trail Scenic Byway, the city of Battle Lake sits on the western shore of WestBattle Lake and extends up to the southeast shore of Silver Lake and the southwest border ofGlendalough State Park. The city lies within the basin of the ancient glacial Lake Agassiz.From summer cabins to lake homes, fall festivals to fish fries, parades to parks, arts & craft showsto floral, gift, ice cream, coffee & tea shops, walleye tournaments to turtle races, Battle Lake “hassomething to offer everyone of every age in every season.”

Art of the Lakes Gallery in Battle Lake displays alarge number of high quality art pieces in a variety ofmediums, including paintings in oil, watercolor, pas-tels, as well as sculpture, carved gourds, pottery, jew-elry and much more. Much of the art is inspired byMinnesota’s beautiful landscape and wildlife.Visitors will enjoy perusing fine artwork in thepleasant atmosphere of our convenient downtownlocation. Recently renovated to exhibit even moreartwork, including guest artists, the gallery is well-known as one of the most spacious, well-lit and invit-ing in Central Minnesota.Art of the Lakes has been in existence for over 40years and is a non-profit organization with a mem-bership of over 120. The gallery is run by exhibitingmember artists who live in the area, many of whomare well-known both locally and internationally.Art of the Lakes also promotes art education, work-shops for all ages, and continues its mission toincrease art awareness in the surrounding area.

Art of the Lakes Gallery108 S. Lake Avenue, Battle Lake, MN

218-864-8606www.artofthelakes.org

The quaint Lutheran church in downtown Battle Lake has been transformed into abeautiful community center--complete with a performance stage.Completing its first full season in 2009, the Lakes Area Community Center featured week-

ly entertainment on “Come to the Lakes” night. Even Elvis gracedthe community center stage! The series was so successful that

the Thursday night features are planned again for2010.Just a few steps off Battle Lake’s wonderful MainStreet, the Lakes Area Community Center alsoserves as an information center for the lakecountry.

A RECREATIONAL HUBwith an ARTISTIC FLAIR

Battle Lake debuts new LAKES AREACOMMUNITY CENTER

– BATTLE LAKE EVENTS –June, July, August

Turtle Races every ThursdayJune 26-27

Lions Walleye Fishing TournamentJuly 23-25

Wenonga DaysAugust 7

Arts of the Lakes Show

Artofthelakes.org218-864-8606

108 Lake Avenue SouthBattle Lake, Minnesota

Art & Craft Affair2nd Saturday of August annually

Original paintings and prints of Minnesota landscapesSTUDIO GALLERY OPEN BY APPOINTMENT

218-948-2288www.stephenhenning.com

Stoneware Pottery byMike & Lori Charest

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On the North Shore of Otter Tail Lake

Custom ServicesOpen All Year

Pine Mill FarmFurnitureOttertail, [email protected]

8 miles south of Perham on#78, then 3 miles east on #54

24 North Main Avenue, P.O. Box 248New York Mills, MN 56567

www.kulcher.org 218.385.3339 [email protected] and visual arts all year. Regional artist, gift store, fine acoustic music.

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Although the East Otter Tail Lakes Area is famous for its water activities andfishing, vacationers would be missing out if they didn’t hit the links at one of the area’s fine golf courses.

East Otter Tail LAKES AREA GOLF

Other golf courses in the lakes area:Blueberry Pines, Menahga - 218.564.4653 • Pebble Lake, Fergus Falls - 218.736.7404Headwaters CC, Park Rapids - 218.732.4832 • Detroit CC, Detroit Lakes - 218.847.5790

Wildflower, Detroit Lakes - 218.439.3357 • Balmoral North Par 3, Battle Lake - 218.864.5447

Perham Lakeside Golf Club2727 450th St., Perham • Club Pro: Nick Anderson(218) 346-6070 • www.perhamlakeside.comPerham Lakeside Golf Club is located north of Perham between Cty. Rd. 51and Cty. Rd. 8 on the south side of Little Pine Lake. PLGC is the area’s only27-hole championship course with a Golf Learning Center and drivingrange. The rating/slope varies with the different 18-hole combinations.The Pine Course was added in 2001 and a new clubhouse with a restaurant,banquet hall and pro shop opened in the spring of 2003. Known for its vari-ety, PLGC is a regular stop for novices as well as seasoned amateurs.

Thumper Pond Golf Course300 Thumper Lodge Rd., OttertailClub Pro: Jeff Olson(218) 367-2000 • www.thumperpond.comThumper Pond Golf Course, located off of Hwy. 78 in downtown Ottertail,is known for all the mature pine trees and well developed greens. Quicklybecoming an area favorite, the course added a luxury hotel, complete witha water park and restaurant, to their already stunning clubhouse.Thumper Pond measures 6,606 yards from the gold tees with a rating/slopeof 72.4/134. Both finishing holes, No. 9 and No. 18, offer a grand view of thespectacular clubhouse which overlooks a pond protecting both greens.

Balmoral Golf Course28294 Hwy 78, Battle Lake • Club Pro: John Young(800) 943-2077 • www.golfbalmoral.comBalmoral Golf Course has been a popular recreation spot for over 40 years.Located in the southern Otter Tail Lake area east of Hwy. 78, Balmoral hasbeen voted the area’s favorite course a number of times. The “Home of theBlack Squirrel” has become an unofficial nickname for Balmoral, whichmeasures 6,204 yards from the blue tees with a rating/slope of 69.9/116.

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The history of milling in rural Minnesota is embodied in the story ofPhelps Mill.William Thomas purchased the land in 1887 and had the mill operatingby 1889. Originally known as the Maine Roller Mill, it produced 60-75barrels of flour per day. It was later renamed Phelps Mill after Thomas’wife’s maiden name to avoid confusion with the village of Maine a fewmiles north of the mill.After the turn of the century, business at the mill gradually declined.Steam, gasoline and electricity powered mills ran more efficiently thanwater. In addition, railroads made it cheaper to ship wheat toMinneapolis/St. Paul than to mill the wheat in the county. Soon ruralmills became obsolete. Thomas sold the mill in 1919. It was sold againin 1928 and eventually closed in 1939.Phelps Mill has become a symbol of the old rural life.

PHELPS MILL COUNTY PARKHISTORIC flour mill preserved for FUTURE GENERATIONS

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GETTING THEREMaine Township

From Ottertail follow County Rd. 1 toward Amor,and turn right on County Rd. 45.

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Moonlight BowlingLeague Bowling

Bowling open byreservation in summer

218.346.2554Fort Thunder Road, Perham

Lunch Buffet4 Meat Buffet Mon-Fri 11-2pm $6.95

Dinner SpecialsMONDAY

$2.00 Burger Night 4-7pm$3.00 Chicken Sandwich

TUESDAYTwo piece Broasted Chicken, Jo-Jo

Potatoes and coleslaw $8.50WEDNESDAY

Chimi, Burrito, or Enchilada $7.50Margarita Pitcher $12.95

THURSDAYAll You Can Eat Spaghetti Special $9.95All You Can Eat Taco Bar 5-8pm $3.95

FRIDAYAll You Can Eat Fish Fry $10.95Prime Rib (starting at) $17.50

SATURDAYRibs and Shrimp $18.50

Walleye and Shrimp $18.50Prime Rib (starting at) $17.50

SUNDAYChicken and BBQ Ribs $15.95

Wedding Receptions

Grooms Dinners

Family Get-togethers

Family Reunions

Class Reunions

Birthday Parties

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145 1st Ave. South, Perham346-7144

Open Sunday 12noon-1am

KARAOKE ThursdayENTERTAINMENT Fri. & Sat.

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OFF SALE: Monday-Saturday 9 am-10 pmCold Beer · Great Selection of Liquors & Wines

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Mills Liquors...a great place to get together!

CENTENNIAL DRIVE · NEW YORK MILLS

HOURS: MON-THURS 9 AM-MIDNIGHT; FRI & SAT 9AM-1AM 218-385-2004

EOT Focus: continuing the hometown newspaper traditions of thePerham Enterprise Bulletin and New York Mills Herald

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Call for Reservations & Information:218-367-2699

9 mi. North of Battle Lake or 17 mi. South of Perham onHighway 78, then 3/4 mi. East on County Road 128

MANY SPECIALS AVAILABLE

OPEN DAILY9AM-6PM;

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InformationSTAR LAKENEAREST TOWN:DENT

PUBLICACCESSINFORMATION

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� Type: EarthenDescription: A township owned public access islocated off of State Highway 210 along theNortheast shoreline of the lake.


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� Type: ConcreteDescription: A state owned publicaccess is located off of County Highway 48along the Northeast shoreline of the lake.LAKE CHARACTERISTICSLake Area (acres): 314Maximum Depth (ft): 67

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OTTERTAILRush Lake Resort • (218) 346-6003Shady Grove Resort (Rush Lake)

(218) 346-6040Hidden Haven Resort (Rush Lake)

(218) 346-6046Carr’s Lake Country Supermarket

(218) 367-2550Limmers Resort (Rush Lake)

(218) 367-2790Ottertail Oasis • (218) 367-3626Olson Tire & Oil • (218) 367-2301

DENTGalaxy Resort (Star Lake)

(218) 758-2841Big Mc Donald Resort(218) 758-2369

Rocky’s Resort (Star Lake)(218) 758-2811

Collins Landing (Dead Lake)(218) 758-2697

Stoll’s Bait • (218) 758-2550Floppie Crappie • (218) 758-2339

BIG MCDONALDLAKENEAREST TOWN:DENT


� Type: ConcreteDescription: A state owned public access islocated on a Township Road, one mile Northoff of County Highway 108, along the Eastshoreline of the lake.LAKE CHARACTERISTICSLake Area (acres): 935Maximum Depth (ft): 46

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� Type: ConcreteDescription: A state owned public access islocated off of County Highway 34 along the Southshoreline of the lake.LAKE CHARACTERISTICSLake Area (acres): 1,174Maximum Depth (ft): 109

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� Type: ConcreteDescription: A state owned public access is locat-ed off of County Road 115 along the South shorelineof the West Basin.

� Type: ConcreteDescription: A state owned public access is locat-ed off of County Road 32 along the South shoreline ofthe East Basin.

Resorts: Kimp’s Kamp, Northern Lights Resort


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� Type: EarthenDescription: A state owned public access islocated off of County Road 8 along the Northshoreline of the lake.

� Type: ConcreteDescription: A state owned public access islocated off of County Road 53 along theSoutheast shoreline of the lake.

Resorts: Big Pine Lodge on Mosquito Heights,Whispering Pines Resort


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� Type: EarthenDescription: A city owned public access islocated off of County Road 51 along the Westshoreline of the lake.


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� Type: ConcreteDescription: A state owned public accessis located off of State Highway 78 along theSouthwest shoreline of the lake.

� Type: ConcreteDescription: A state owned public accessis located off of County Road 14 along theNortheast shoreline of the Lake.

Resorts: Hidden HavenLAKE CHARACTERISTICSLake Area (acres): 5,338Maximum Depth (ft): 68

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� Type: ConcreteDescription: A state owned public access is located off ofCounty Highway 72 along the West shoreline of the lake.

� Type: ConcreteDescription: A state owned public access is located off ofCounty Road 1 along the North shoreline of the Lake.

Resorts: Barky’s Resort, Holly’s Resort, Nifty Nook Resort,Otter Tail Beach Resort, Red Lantern Resort, The Lodge


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Resorts: Hollywoods Resort

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WEST BATTLE LAKENEAREST TOWN:BATTLE LAKE


� Type: ConcreteDescription: A city owned public access is located offof County Road 16 along the West shoreline of the lake.

� Type: ConcreteDescription: A state owned public access is located offof County Road 5 along the East shoreline of the lake.LAKE CHARACTERISTICSLake Area (acres): 5,624Maximum Depth (ft): 108

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PERHAMPerham Tesoro • (218) 346-6525

Whispering Pines Resort (Big Pine Lake)Perham Oasis • (218) 346-7810

Gene’s Sport Shop • (218) 346-3355

BATTLE LAKEBen’s Bait • (218) 864-5596Ken’s Tackle • (218) 495-2895

NEW YORK MILLSMills Co-Op Services • (218) 385-2060

Cenex Convenience Store • (218) 385-4620Scott’s Bait and Tackle (218) 385-3390

FRAZEEBirchmere Resort (Little Toad Lake)

(218) 334-5741Country Tackle & Crafts • (218) 334-5794

Frazee All-In-All • (218) 334-3336

RICHVILLEWagon Wheel • (218) 346-2048Sunset Bay Resort (Dead Lake)

(218) 758-2080Northern Lights Resort (Dead Lake)

(218) 758-2343

VERGASVergas Ace Hardware • (218) 342-2421

Vergas 1 Stop • (218) 342-2288Eagles Best (formerly Big Jims)

(218) 342-2605J&K Marine • (218) 342-2148

LONG LAKENEAREST TOWN: VERGAS


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2010 Minnesota FISHING OPENER DatesWalleye & Northern - May 9

Largemouth Bass - May 23 • Muskie - May 30

LICENSE/BAIT SHOPS

PERHAM• BUDGET HOST OASIS INNLocated just off of Hwy. 78 and 10, PerhamTwenty units, quiet, AC, color TV’s, telephones, RV dump, gas,diesel and complete convenience store. Hot Stuff Pizza, ice, fishingand hunting licenses, electric heat, winter plug-ins. Open 24 hoursdaily. Reservations call (218)346-2100 or (218)346-7810. P.O. Box247, Perham, MN 56573. Jct. Hwy. 78 and Hwy. 10.OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND.

RUSH LAKE• HIDDEN HAVEN RESORT AND CAMPGROUNDNine modern 1 to 3 bedroom cottages including heat, A/C,microwaves, kitchen appliances, cable TV, grills, picnic table, patiodoors with decks and a beautiful view of a fantastic fishing lake!Cottage rental includes docking for your boat or our 16' aluminumboat w/motor rental. Pontoons are also available for rent. Dockside gas and oil available. Screened in fish cleaning facility withrunning water, electricity, freezer space, bait, gas, oil, laundry facil-ity and much more! A vast selection of excellent recreation possi-bilities are within easy driving distance of the resort. If camping isyour preference we have 2 RV campsites complete with water, 20or 30 AMP electric and sewer hook-ups and 10 seasonal campsites. Open May 1st - October 15th to accommodate fall hunting.Rich & Ember, 36242 Rush Lake Loop, Ottertail, Mn 56571, 218-346-6046. Website: www.hiddenhaven.comEmail: [email protected]

NEW YORK MILLS• WHISTLE STOP BED AND BREAKFASTFeel first class in the caboose! Whether you’re planning a businesstrip, a honeymoon, observing an anniversary, or just an escapefrom the ordinary, the Whistle Stop Bed & Breakfast in New YorkMills is at your service. Spend an afternoon or evening in theVictorian-theme “Jann’s Tea Room.” Stay in the Imperial Car,Palace Car, Caboose, Santa Fe Railroad cottage, or in one of thetwo guest rooms in the house; all have a private bath and each traincar is complete with whirlpool. 1-800-328-6315www.whistlestopbedandbreakfast.com

LAKE FIVE• FIVE LAKES RESORTWhere the northwoods greet a quiet shore under a sky with morestars than one can count. Where mother nature still reignssupreme, but allows us a glimpse at her beauty along the shorelineof a motorless lake and 1200 acres of pristine woods. The morningmeets the guest of Five Lakes Resort with the song of the early birdand the beckoning call of a place not on many maps - a place calledhome. Come enjoy our tranquil shores and many scenic trails thatmake Five Lakes Resort a truly memorable spot. 1(800)323-2849or 218-847-7638. Website: www.fairhillsresort.com

EAST SILENT LAKE• HOLLYWOODS RESORTOur family resort is uniquely located along 800 ft. of beautiful EastSilent Lake. The rolling woodland, beautiful sandy beach and greatwalleye fishing offers something for everyone. Our lake front vaca-tion homes offer patio w/grill, air, satellite TV, full baths/kitchensand much more. Our permanent RV sites are all lake front withplenty of grass. Log reunion home opening in 2009. Contact Hollyor Steve. 30995 Hwy. 108, Dent, MN 56528. 218-758-2835 or 800-818-2835. Website: www.hollywoodsresort.com

BIG PINE LAKE• BIG PINE LODGE ON MOSQUITO HEIGHTSOur cozy, rustic resort includes; Lake view Cabin rentals withcable & A/C, seasonal RV sites, and camping including a centralshower facility and free WIFI. On weekends our Lodge servesfresh baked pizza, burgers and refreshments. Our boat landing anddock space is yours to use. With 200' of sandy beach and swim-ming area along with a well managed lake fishery this is a excellentplace to relax, fish and enjoy your favorite lake activities. Smalltown festivals are abundant in this beautiful lake country, spring,summer and fall. Well behaved pets are welcome too, so you canmake your vacation complete with the whole family. Good oldfashion fun with a campfire and conversation, a fresh fish fry,roasting hot dogs followed by smores, can produce some of thefondest memories. Come and join us at Big Pine Lodge Perham,Mn. (218) 346-3480;[email protected] www.bigpinelodgemn.com

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Our family resort is uniquelylocated along 800ft. ofbeautiful East Silent Lake.

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• Clean Fun Family Resort • 8 Campsites

• Sandy Beach • 10 Modern Cottages

• Great Fishing • Protected Bay

• Playground/Game Room • Bait, Gas, Store

• Pontoons, Boats & Motors Rental Available

Mike & Cheryl Harris Dead Lake218-758-2343 Richville, MN

www.northernlightsresort.comFor Reservations

1-800-758-3121

• Clean Fun Family Resort • 8 Campsites• Sandy Beach • 10 Modern A/C Cottages• Great Fishing • Protected Bay• Playground/Game Room • Bait, Gas, Store• Pontoons, Boats & Motors Rental Available

• WHISPERING PINES RESORTGreat fishing-family friendly atmosphere. Eight 1-4 bedroommodern housekeeping cottages with air conditioning, heat andcable TV. 350’ of sandy beach, excellent swimming, water toys,playground, and game room. 16’ aluminum boat with each cot-tage. 200’ fishing dock, boat launch, fish cleaning house and fishfreezing. Pontoon, boat and motor rentals. Gas, bait, fishingtackle, licenses and store. Spacious campground with fullhookups available. No pets. 46362 Cty. Hwy. 8, Perham, MN56573. 218-346-3188 or 1-800-452-4338.Website: www.whisperingpinesmn.comEmail: [email protected]

DEAD LAKE• KIMP’S KAMPOn the north shore of beautiful Dead Lake, owned and operatedby the Kimple family since 1944. Eleven two, three and four bed-room cabins, each with a Lund fishing boat. Motors, pontoonboats and a Lund Explorer are available for rent. Boat ramp, baitand fuel. Safe, sandy swimming beach. Pets allowed. Open year

round. 38267 White Haven Rd, Dent, MN 56528. 218-758-2555or 866-566-9219. James & John Kimple.

• NORTHERN LIGHTS RESORTClean, fun family resort with 10 AC modern housekeeping cot-tages and 8 campsites with water/electric hook-ups, showers, anddump station available. We feature a protected bay, sandy beach,swimming, V-ball, horseshoes, paddleboats, swingset, play-ground, store, game room, laundry, bait, gas and boat-motor-pontoon rentals. We have great fishing and beautiful scenery on7901 acres of water. Pets on leash. Information (218)758-2343,reservations 1(800)758-3121. V/MC/DI accepted. Mike &Cheryl Harris. Website: www.northernlighstresort.com

OTTER TAIL LAKE• BARKY’S RESORTSeven new lakeside AC cabins in 2007 along with 3 previous units.Year round, a/c, in floor heat, fireplaces, internet access, cable TV,full bathrooms and complete kitchens. One handicap accessible.All cabins furnished with a picnic table, grill & fire ring. Greatwalleye and perch fishing, sandy beach. Pontoons, jet-ski & fish-ing boats for rent. New game room and laundry facilities. Sorry,no pets. Marc & Kathy Gruenewald. 28484 County Hwy 145,Battle Lake, MN 56515. 800-451-0510 or 218-495-3444.Website: www.barkysresort.com • Email: [email protected]

• HOLLY’S RESORTPeaceful family resort. Sand beach, spacious shaded grounds withpark-like playground, picnic tables and plenty of room for out-door activities. Thirteen modern 2, 3, and 4 bedroom A/C cabinswhich include complete kitchens, cable TV, DVD’s, microwavesand gas grills. Cabins also have either screened in porch, patio, orprivate deck. Pontoon, Fish and Ski boats, jet ski, fishing boats,water bikes, and lift rental available. Great lake for fishing withGolf Courses nearby. Fall and Spring discounts. Enjoy treats fromthe store, sit and visit with family and friends in store’s lounge

area. Something for everyone at Holly’s Resort. Enjoy the serenesetting of a resort tucked in the woods, off the main highwaywhere peace and tranquility reign. 36294 Augustana Drive, BattleLake, MN 56515. Open mid-May to end of September, also win-terized 4 bedroom cabin and suite available for late fall and win-ter rental. 218-495-3456 or 800-237-5331.Website: www.hollysresort.com • Email: [email protected]

• NIFTY NOOK RESORTSeven lakefront cabins on the beautiful west shore of Otter TailLake. Perfect for swimming, boating, fishing and relaxing. Call foryour ideal vacation. (800)545-4056. Jeff & Dede Carpenter, 28414Cty Hwy 145, Battle Lake, MN 56515.

• OTTER TAIL BEACH RESORTExcellent walleye fishing on Otter Tail Lake. Fantastic golf atBalmoral Golf Course next door. 18 & 9 hole courses. Special lowrates Spring and Fall. Ten modern, air conditioned cabins, cableTV, microwave, soft water, ceiling fans, laundry facilities, boats,motors, pontoon rental and lifts. Enjoy our playground, screenedpatio, sandy beach, excellent swimming. V/MC/DI. Scott & BethMadson, 28255 N. Midway Park Drive, Battle Lake, MN 56515.(218) 864-5860 or (800) 451-0710. Website:www.ottertailbeachresort.com Email: [email protected]

• RED LANTERN RESORTSix modern 2 & 3 BR AC cabins fully furnished includingmicrowaves, color/cable TV, BBQ. 2 & 3 BR lakeside cabins openyear-round. Beautiful sandy beach, great fishing. Playground,paddleboats, kayaks, resort store offering snacks, lending library,bait, tackle, dockside gas, boat, motor, lift, ice house rental.V/MC/DI. 37804 Eldorado Beach Rd., Battle Lake, MN 56515-9336. (800)451-2378 or (218)495-2930.Website: www.redlanternresort.comEmail: [email protected]

• THE LODGE (formerly Three Seasons Lodge)Fourteen cabins on the west end of Otter Tail Lake. Ourlodge features a full schedule of activities for the wholefamily. Come by boat or car to our ice cream parlorand gameroom which is open to the public. Qualityboat rentals including Pontoons, Fishing Boats, SkiBoats, Jet-skis and Sailboats. Check out our newLuxury cabin. Open All Year. (800) 334-3679 or (218)495-2954. 28543 Cty Hwy 145, Battle Lake, MN 56515.Website: www.YourResort.comEmail: [email protected]

WEST LOON LAKE• LILLEBRIDGE’S MAPLE BEACH RESORTTen 2 bedroom lakeview cabins. Grill and 14’ aluminum boatwith each cabin. Pontoon rental. Child’s beach, playground,microwaves, motors, fans, and freezer service available for rental.Great fishing! Access to three spring fed lakes. WE LOVE PETS!Summer 31026 Cty. Hwy 4, Vergas, MN 56587 or winter 910 5thAve. S., Fargo, ND 58103.Call 218-342-2581, 1-800-854-0157 or 1-701-232-6717.

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NO BOAT?East Otter Tail lake

country has shore, pierfishing opportunities

You don’t need a fancy boat and high tech fishing gear to fish theEast Otter Tail lake country.

Several DNR fishing piers are scattered around the area--and shorefishing opportunities are available on almost any lake.

Pier fishing is done from floating platforms that are built over thewater and are typically 80 feet in length.

Minnesota is known for its tremendous outdoor recreationalopportunities. Since 1972, the DNR has been updating its facilitiesand programs to meet state and federal accessibility standards,opening the outdoors to people with disabilities.

AREA FISHING PIERS INCLUDE:

• In the scenic Vergas city park, near the towering sculpture of“The World’s Largest Loon.” The park, which includes a beautifulpicnic area, is walking distance from downtown Vergas.

• A pier is located at the very southwest tip ofOtter Tail Lake, oneof the state’s most widely known recreational lakes. Look for thepier off Highway 78, south of Ottertail city.

• Tucked away on tiny Beers Lake is a great fishing hole, west ofDent, off Highway 108.

For information onMinnesota DNR public landings

and fishing piers, check the website:

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Motorsports relatedevents are sweeping thenation--and the East OtterTail vacation country.

Demolition derbies, tractor-truck pulls, and classic car showsare on the calendar nearly everyweekend of the summer.

“Young guys like to build ‘em and smash ‘em,” laughed demo derby promoterBud Stephens. “Where else can they do it? They can’t do it on the streets, sothey do on the track.”

Tractor-Truck Pulls East Otter Tail has severaltractor-truck pull events during the summer.

June 18-19 > Smokin’ Iron Truck and Tractor Pull inOttertail, a sanctioned event

July 24 > East Otter Tail Fair tractor pull

Classic Car ShowsClassic cars are on display for the big July show in Perham,but vintage beauties are a regular feature in communityparades and festivals throughout the summer.

July 2 > (Downtown New York Mills)Look for classic cars in downtown New York Mills atthe new summer parade date

July 11 > (Perham)Perham Area Cruisers classic car show

Demolition DerbiesJune 26 > Perham Lions derby atPerham fairgrounds

July 22 > East Otter Tail Fair derby,hosted by fair board

August 13 > Otter Fest derby, in Ottertail

August 21 > “Last Chance Bash” derby atPerham fairgrounds, hosted by fair board

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With more than nine miles of undeveloped shoreline andsix lakes, this angler’s paradise is one of the last large tracts of undevelopedlakeshore and land in west central Minnesota.In addition to the typical motorized boating and fishing opportunities offered in the park on Molly Stark Lake,Glendalough offers a designated “Heritage Fishery” on Annie Battle Lake. This 335-acre lake, located near the park camp-

ground, was a private fishing lake for many years, and its fish populations and sizes are more comparable to historic times.Very large bass and panfish are still relatively abundant, as are walleyes of good eating size. Special experimental regulations are

in effect to preserve the serenity of this undeveloped lake. As a result, visitors can experience fishing as it was 100 years ago.Current restrictions include: No motors. This includes electric trolling motors as well. Rowboat and canoe rentals are available at the park. No electron-ic fish-finding devices.During spring and fall migration, to the delight of birdwatchers, the park is a major waterfowl staging area. Two observation areas in the park provideexcellent opportunities to see wildlife activity. Hiking trails take you through oak and northern hardwood forests. One trail leads to a prairie hill.

GETTING THEREFrom the town of Battle Lake, go 1.5 miles north on State Hwy. 78 and

1.8 miles east on Otter Tail Co. Hwy. 16 to the park entrance.

QUICK STATS1,931 acres • 42,677 annual visits • 4,637 overnight visits

GETTING THEREWest of Urbank on Rt. 38 between State Hwy. 78 & 235th St.

Inspiration Peak WEB PAGEwww.co.otter-tail.mn.us/inspirationpeak

25287 Whitetail Lane, Battle Lake, MN 56515Tel: (218) 864-0110

Glendalough web page:www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/glendalough/index.html

INSPIRATION PEAKOne of the HIGHEST POINTS in the state

In the southern part of Otter Tail County is a collection of glacial features known as theLeaf Hills. The highest is Inspiration Peak, just west of Urbank.It rises 1,750 feet, about 400 feet above the countryside. It is the highest point in thecounty and one of the highest points in the state.The vista was well-known to Sinclair Lewis. He wrote, “There’s to be seen a glorious20-mile circle of some 50 lakes scattered among fields and pastures, like sequins fall-en on an old paisley shawl.”The quarter-mile hike to the top can be a workout, and there are several benches alongthe way. The view is particularly impressive in autumn, when the hardwoods areablaze, but this wayside rest area offers a captivating view any time.There’s a wooded park with picnic tables and restrooms.Inspiration Peak is a State Wayside Park and is managed by Lake Carlos State Park, sit-uated 15 miles southeast.

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GLENDALOUGHSTATE PARK

“HERITAGE FISHING”brings anglers back 100 years

Enjoy the maple forest as it turns brilliant shades of orange, gold, and red inthe fall. Eight major lakes and many ponds offer water lovers places to swim,fish, boat, and simply relax.Lake Lida has a sandy beach and large picnic areas for visitors. Drive along thescenic route to observe the wildlife: the park is host to 150 bird species and 50 speciesof mammals.The extensive trail system attracts hikers, horseback riders, and cross-country skiers.The park drive at dawn and dusk is a great time to see deer. Beaver are active in some lakes and rac-coons, squirrels, rabbits, and chipmunks can be seen frequently. As a result of the varied landscape inthe park, 150 bird species breed here, along with 50 species of mammals, and 25 kinds of reptiles andamphibians.Human habitation in the area dates back at least 6,000 years. Artifacts found in the park give evidenceof both prairie and woodland cultures. Most artifacts, however, indicate that the site was occupied 900to 1,200 years ago and that the residents were primarily hunters during that period.Amid the farmlands that surround the park, Maplewood sits on a series of high tree-covered hills thatprovide visitors with striking vistas of small, clear lakes nestled in deep valleys.The park is known for its hardwood trees including sugar maple, basswood, American elm and oak.These same trees provide a stunning display of fall colors each year. In addition, red cedar and tama-rack are found in the park.

GETTING THEREThe park entrance is located7 miles east of Pelican Rapids

on State Highway 108.See maps on pages 20-21

QUICK STATS• 9,250 acres

• 103,406 annual visits

HOURS:Best time to contact the park isdaily from9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

CONTACT:39721 Park Entrance Road,Pelican Rapids, MN 56572Tel: (218) 863-8383

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Come see us in the winterWINTER CELEBRATIONS

Otter Dazzle Holiday CelebrationDecember 4 • OttertailLocals turn out in impressive numbers each year for the day-long Otter Dazzle celebra-tion, which officially ushers in the holiday season in Ottertail city. The winter eventculminates in a nighttime parade down Main Street, complete with floats decked outwith Christmas lights and characters.After the parade, a colorful fireworks display is a unique spectacle in the winter sky.This year’s Otter Dazzle celebration has been set for December 4, 2010.

Perham’s Old-Fashioned ChristmasNovember to December • PerhamPerham lights up for the holidays every year--the day after Thanksgiving.The 2010 “Parade of Lights” holiday kick-off will be November 26.Community groups, businesses and families decorate vehicles, bicycles and just aboutanything that rolls with a colorful array of holiday lights.Perham merchants roll out the red carpet for the holiday season. Many merchants areopen for longer hours during the holidays, and there are downtown promotions everyweek between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Sled Dog RendezvousJanuary 22-23 • FrazeeThe tenth annual “Third Crossing Sled Dog Rendezvous” will be hosted on the trailsand backwoods of the beautiful Frazee area on January 22-23 in 2010.

The race gives spectators the opportunity to see the dogs up close, and talk with the“mushers.”

The event becomes a winter celebration, as the community of Frazee welcomes racersand spectators for winter activities and events.

RREEDD LLAANNTTEERRNN RREESSOORRTT1-800-451-2378www.redlanternresort.com“Try our rental houses for ice fishing.”

HHOOLLLLYY’’SS RREESSOORRTT1-800-237-5331www.hollysresort.com“Great fishing, great cabins, great fun.”

TTHHEE LLOODDGGEEformerly THREE SEASONS LODGE1-800-334-3679www.yourresort.com“We have jet ski rental.”

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What is a Well Child Visit?

Schedule your well child visit today, call 218-367-6262.

Quality Care,Close to Home.Henning Medical Clinic

218-583-2953 or toll-free 1-877-677-9583

(6262)or toll-free 1-866-294-3200

Documents

2010 Vacation Guide