Lake Region Guide Fall Winter 2012 - 13

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IndexPage 9 - Spirit Lake CasinoPage 10 - Calendar of EventsPage 14 - Area Park SystemsPage 19 - Winter ActivitiesPage 20 - Wildlife Management AreasPage 24 - Sullys HillPage 28 - New RockfordPage 29 - Ice Fishing DerbyPage 30 - Stump LakePage 35 - North Country TrailPage 36 - HarveyPage 37 - Lonetree WMAPage 38 - Devils Lake Area MapPage 41 - McHenryPage 43 - CooperstownPage 44 - CarringtonPage 45 - Arrowwood NWRPage 46 - Edinburg/CandoPage 47 - Area Wildlife RefugesPage 48 - MinnewaukanPage 49 - McVillePage 50 - Mayville/PortlandPage 50 - Lakota/MichiganPage 51 - CavalierPage 52 - PembinaPage 54 - Old Post OfficePage 54 - Heritage House MuseumPage 55 - Camp Grafton/Kellys SloughPage 59 - WahallaPage 61 - Icelandic State ParkPage 62 - Snowmobile Trail MapsPage 65 - GraftonPage 66 - Points of InterestPage 70 - LangdonPage 71 - Mt. Carmel DamPage 72 - Antea/Mountain/Munich

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While the Lake Region has traditionally been considered the top waterfowl hunting area in North Dakota, it has developed in recent years into one of the most outstanding year-around recreation centers in the North Central region of the United States. This increased recreation interest has been brought up by the higher water level of Devils Lake, which has been rising steadily since the 1970s. Although the rising water has caused road and boat access problems, the fishing has been exceptional and continues to get better. The water level in the main lake has increased to approximately 60 feet deep and the shoreline has expanded to create excellent spawning conditions.

Just why the water level of Devils Lake has risen so remarkably in recent years is a matter of debate. Some consider it a natural factor resulting from a “high” cycle, following a low cycle of the 1930s during the dry years, which again occurred in the early 90s to a lesser degree and to a greater degree in the mid 90s. Others attribute rising water levels to years of man-made drainage activities in the counties north of Devils Lake.

Fishing, both summer and winter, is among the best in North Dakota, with such species as northern pike, walleyes, muskies, bluegills, perch and white bass abounding in the waters of Devils Lake, thanks to the stocking efforts of the North Dakota Game & Fish Department in recent years. Boating, regattas, camping and other outdoor activities all contribute to making the Lake Region the top recreation area that it is. Several other lakes in the area, such as Wood Lake and Cavanaugh Lake, as well as the very east end of Devils Lake, also offer good fishing and boating activity.

And of course, the big thing in the fall of the year throughout the Lake Region is the outstanding waterfowl hunting. Long known as one of the finest goose hunting areas on the continent, sportsmen from far and wide converge on the Lake Region in the fall to try their hand at taking their limits of ducks and geese.

In the winter, ice fishing takes on greater interest, both on Devils Lake and on some of the smaller lakes in the region. Ice fishermen travel many miles to get in on the action and are usually rewarded for their efforts. A fun wintertime festival is Shiverfest, a three-day event held in Devils Lake. A hockey tournament, curling, ice golf, kite flying and fishing tournament are some of the various activities to be experienced at the festival, typically held in late February. Snowmobiling has taken on greater emphasis during the winter, with regular snowmobile races, family outings sponsored by the Lake Region Snowmobile Club and other events.

Lake Region & Pembina Hills…


There are many ways to enjoy the Pembina Hills, which is really a gorge carved by the Pembina River. But not many have really taken the time to explore the area until recently. More and more people have been planning a trip through the area on their way to the Peace

south bordering the hills. Hunting is among the best in North Dakota. Wild turkeys, grouse, waterfowl, moose, deer and elk have found the Pembina Valley a haven. Some of the best moose and elk

hunting in North Dakota exists right here in this virtually unexplored wilderness. For the fisherman looking for a different kind of fun, fly fishing might be the thing for you. A relatively new sport to the Northern Plains, fly fishing was imported by western anglers. There are several spots where you can see this sport in action, such as Turtle River State Park near Grand Forks. The meandering Pembina River attracts canoeing enthusiasts to its secluded landscape. Hikers enjoy many of the pathways leading to the river and a favorite fishing spot. Horseback riders also enjoy the scenic terrain. Northern and central North Dakota are also home to many festivals and activities. Whether it’s the Steam Threshers Reunion in New Rockford, Snowfest in Edinberg, or Tree Lighting in Cavalier, there’s always a festive mood in the air no matter where you go. Shopping opportunities abound in the

Lake Region as well. Many national retail stores are available for your convenience, as well as the smaller specialized shops. If country life and small town hospitality are to your liking, you’ll find it in the Pembina Hill and Lake Region, and the Coteaus and Prairies. Many summer and fall activities take place in the New Rockford, Carrington and Harvey areas, as well as east of Devils Lake in the Lakota, Tolna, McVille, Park River, Cavalier, Grafton and Langdon areas. Hunting, fishing, camping and canoeing provide plenty of fun, as well as snow-mobiling. The festivities provide a pleasant change of pace to the every day rat race, as well as the recreational opportunities.

Coteaus & Prairies…


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Located within a 15-minute drive of Lake Laretta, Devils Lake and

Stump LakeOpen year-round for all-season

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Spirit Lake Casino & Resort is known within the state as one of the best entertainment venues to take in a show. Known for its Las Vegas style showroom atmosphere, the venue has seen the likes of many top name entertainers, such as Loretta Lynn, Merle Haggard, Lily Tomlin, The Smothers Brothers, and Glen Campbell. The beautiful showroom has been renovated and seats 1000, providing an up close and personal experience with the entertainer.

In addition to the showroom, Spirit Lake Casino & Resort is truly a resort destination with a full service marina next door, offering the best boat access on the lake, and Grocery Store open 7 am to 11 pm daily, to the RV Park and fully furnished log cab-ins available year round. If you want to get away but still have all the great amenities of a

resort, Spirit Lake Casino is just the place. The casino offers the widest variety in the state with

the latest games and technologies, making the gaming experience a notch above the rest. With over 730 slot machines all 100% ticket in/ticket out, this allows guests to move freely and conveniently between ma-chines and no more waiting in long lines to cash in coin.

We’ve even got a high stakes room if you’re feeling really lucky or try your hand at one of our Table Games, blackjack, poker or craps.

Players Club members can now enjoy personal banker, the latest in technology that lets you play credits and reap cash rewards all without leaving your machine!

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Schedule of EventsOCTOBER

DECEMBER

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH

NOVEMBER

APRIL

Nov 1: 4th Annual Wine Walk, 5-9pm, LangdonNov 3: Craft & Gift Extravaganza, Carrington ArmoryNov 6-8: Ramsey Co. Boys Basketball Tourney, DLNov 10: Craft Show, Devils LakeNov 10: Story Time, Devils LakeNov 15: Craft Show, Devils LakeNov 15: Recipe Chase, 9am-5pm, LangdonNov 16: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder -7pm, Spirit Lake Casino & ResortNov 23: Christmas Parade of Lights, LangdonNov 23: American Legion Sleigh Rides, LangdonNov 23: Langdon’s Christmas Cash Giveaway startsNov 24: Santa Parade, Cavalier

Dec 1: Santa Day, New RockfordDec 1: Free Movie at the Roxy Theater, 2pm, LangdonDec 1: Old Fashion Christmas, DraytonDec 3: Christmas Around the Town, CarringtonDec 8: Winter Wonderland Brunch, Christmas Tour of Homes, Free Movie at the Roxy, LangdonDec. 14: - Wynonna Judd’s Rockin Christmas Show -8pm, Spirit Lake Casino & ResortDec 15-16: Bantam Hockey Tournament, DL

Oct 13: Craft Show, Devils Lake, Holiday MallOct 13: Fall Rummage Sale, Devils LakeOct 13: OctoBEERfest, Devils LakeOct13: Sullys Hill Fall Festival, Devils LakeOct 26: Sawyer Brown, 7pm, Spirit Lake Casino Oct 19: Heaven & Hell Pub Crawl, 8pm-1am, Devils LakeOctober 20: Life Walk, Devils Lake

Jan 18-20: VFW Pee Wee A & B Hockey Tourna-ment, Devils LakeJan 26: Devils Lake Volunteer Ice Fishing Tour-nament - The volunteer ice fishing tournament is one of the largest winter events in the region, and attracts visitors from all over the state. Big prizes are given away. Six Mile Bay, Devils Lake

Feb: Canola Days, Langdon Activity Center – TBAFeb 7-9: Women’s Challenge, Red Willow Resort, BinfordFeb 8-10: Olsen Memorial Squirt A & B Hockey Tournament, Devils LakeFeb 15-17: Mikal Wakefield Memorial Mite Hock-ey Tournament, Devils Lake Feb 15-17: ShiverFest - Winter fun for the whole family! ShiverFest is a collaboration of a hockey tournament, pond hockey tournament and a curl-ing tournament. Activities such as ice golf, kite flying, sleigh rides, snow sculpture contest and a youth ice fishing tournament are just some of the events that take place. Devils LakeFeb 16-17: Devils Lake Pond Hockey Tournament at Creel Bay

March: NLAC Dinner Theater – TBA, LandonMarch 1-2: Devils Lake Park Board Youth Basket-ball Tournament March 22–24: Lake Region Skating Club Ice Show, Devils Lake

April 8: Jose Cole Circus at Burdick Arena, Devils LakeApril 8: Boat and RV Camper Show at Burdick Arena, Devils Lake


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Sportsmen’s paradise for hunting and fishingMany other states would like to claim

their lakes abound with walleye, northern pike and perch, free from a large rough fish population. Unfortunatly, few areas can advertise a lake like Devils Lake. As fishing proceeds into fall, so comes the area hunt-ing season. The Devils Lake area provides good hunting for ducks and ex-ce l l en t snow goose hunting. Waterfowl are at t racted to the Lake Re-gion because of its small w e t l a n d s , prairie lakes and large stag-ing area and refuges. Area wetlands also provide the nec-essary habitat for white-tailed deer, pheasants and red fox, all of which are a favored prize to area and non-resident hunters. This variety of hunting

has brought hunters from Minnesota, Wis-consin, South Dakota, Iowa, Montana and Manitoba into the Devils Lake area.

When winter comes, the perch ice fishing season on the frozen wa-

ters of Devils Lake is also a big attraction. Area motels and

restaurants will once again welcome new faces into

the area, all talking about the jumbo yellow perch they hoisted through an eight-inch hole in the ice.

You can catch big ones in shallow water, too.

Bucks like this are hiding in the brush.

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Turtle River State Park—22 miles west of Grand Forks on Hwy. 2.Situated on the meandering Turtle

River, this park is located in a beautiful wooded valley. The park, constructed in the 1930s by the Ci-vilian Conservation Corps, offers year-round recreational ac-tivities. Rustic picnic shelters, shaded by large deciduous trees, provide the setting for relaxing afternoon picnics.

784 acres :: Mod-ern and Primitive Camping :: Comfort Station :: Campsite Reservations :: Sew-age Dump Station :: Hiking, Biking, Snow-mobiling and Groomed Cross-Country Ski Trails :: Paved Nature Trail :: Amphitheatre :: Horse Rentals :: Sledding Area :: Play-round :: Group Cabins (capacity 72 people) :: Warming House :: Kitchen and Dining Hall :: Camp Stove.

Nearby Attractions: Golf Course :: Fish-ing Lake :: University of North Dakota :: Grand Forks Air Force Base.

For more information, 3084 Park Ave., Arvilla, ND 58214, phone 701-594-4445.

Ice landic State Park—

5 miles west of Cavalier on Hwy. 5.

Icelandic State Park offers the vis-itor a wide array of recreational and in-terpretive opportu-nities. Located on the north shore of Lake Renwick, boat-ing, swimming and fishing for northern pike and other game fish are popular ac-tivities. Lakefront picnic areas enable the visitor to enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the shade of old oak trees. Within the

park are the Pioneer Heritage Center and restored historic buildings, which provide a glimpse of North Dakota’s homesteading

heritage. Also found here is the Gunlog-son Homestead and Na tu re P rese rve . This early homestead preserves the state’s pioneer spirit, while the 200-acre natural wooded area along the Tongue River is a sanctuary for plants, birds and wildlife. The Wildwood Trail, a National Recreation Trail, winds through the preserve and pro-vides an enjoyable ed-ucational tour.

912 acres :: Modern and Primitive Camping :: Comfort Station :: Campsite Reservation :: Sewage Dump Sta-tion :: Swim Beach :: Boat Ramp :: Hiking and Groomed Snowmobiling and Cross-Country Ski Trails :: Seasonal Naturalist :: Playground :: Picnicking - Amphitheatre :: Interpretive Center and Historic Buildings.

Nearby Attractions: Golf Course :: Pem-bina Gorge :: Pembina County Historical Museum :: Gingras Historical Site :: Patton’s Isle of Memories :: State Snowmobile Trail :: Frostfire Mountain Ski Resort.

For more in-formation: 13571 Hwy. 5, Cavalier, ND 58220, phone 701-265-4561.

Devils Lake State Parks

Devils Lake State Parks pro-vide a wealth of recreational oppor-tunities for fishing, boating and camp-ing. Called “En-chanted Waters” by the Fremont Expedition of the 1830s, Devils Lake is one of North Da-kota’s most sce-nic regions. The sprawling lake with

Area Park Systems in the Lake Region

There are many bike paths in the parks.

Birders will find many different species.


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formation on all three areas, RR1 Box 165, Dev-ils Lake, ND 58301, phone 701-766-4015.

Grahams Is-l a n d S t a t e Park—

Named after the first known white settler in the area, Cap-ta in Duncan Graham, this state park is the largest rec-reation area in the Devils Lake Park’s system.

The park offers modern and tent camping facilities, picnicking and playground equip-ment. It also offers a landing for boating activities, a fish cleaning station and bait shop. Hiking trails and cross country ski trails make wildlife viewing and birding enjoy-

able year round. For special occasions, consider renting the Sivert Thomp-son Activity Center with its kitchenette, fireplace and ample room for get-togeth-ers. 1,122 acres, 10 miles west of Devils Lake. For campsite reserva-tions, call 1-800-807-4723.

its hidden bays is the largest natural body of water in the state. Anglers will find walleye, north-ern pike, perch and white bass. The surrounding hills, heavily wooded with oak, ash, elm and aspen, are pop-ulated with deer, wild turkey and small game. The 1,187-acre park system, which is the key recreational development of the Garrison Diversion Project, includes three recreation ar-eas on the lake—Grahams Island State Park, Shelvers Grove State Recreation Area and boat access areas of Black Tiger Bay.

Nearby Attractions: Fort Totten State His-toric Site - Sullys Hill National Game Preserve - Camp Grafton - Skyline Skiway.

Black Tiger Bay State Recreation Area—

18 miles south-east of Devils Lake.

Black Tiger Bay has opened up one of the best fishing areas on Devils Lake. A boat ramp and parking area have been provided for users.

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Since the ealy 1990’s its been a trying time for the Lake Region area and since the end of glaciation about 10,000 years ago, Devils Lake has fluctuated between spilling and being dry. Research indicates Devils Lake has overflowed into the Sheyenne River at least twice during the past 4,000 years and has spilled into the Stump Lakes several times concluding the natural condition for Devils Lake is either rising or falling, and the lake should not be expected to remain at any elevation for a long period of time. The lake now exceeds 135,000 acres from its normal size of around 40,000 acres. As in past years, millions of dollars are being spent to keep up with this “liquid monster” that never sleeps.

Several highways have been rerouted multiple times, most notably Highways 281, 57, 20, 19 & 2, and Minnewaukan and Churchs Ferry have seen the lake come practically to their doorstep.

The city and surrounding areas have responded well. State agencies, county governments and all other forms of local government have worked hard to solve

Devils Lake Water Conditionsthe problems. The solution is very complex, Devils Lake and Lake Region will become stronger and solve the problems and grow.

The Devils Lake Basin contributes to the Red Riv-er Basin only when the level of Devils Lake is greater than 1,458 feet (ft) above sea level (asl). At an eleva-tion of about 1,447 ft asl, Devils Lake begins to spill into Stump Lake, and at an elevation of about 1,458 ft asl, the combined lakes begin to spill through Tolna Coulee into the Sheyenne River.

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Activities such as snowmobiling, cross-coun-try skiing and snowshoeing, ice fishing, sledding and skating are favorite pastimes in areas includ-ing the scenic Pembina Gorge, the forested hills of the Turtle Mountains and the vast agricultural plains that blanket much of the state.

Snowmobiling and cross-country skiing are especially popular. Miles of groomed, marked trails can be found on public and private lands.Snowmobiling

North Dakota has 10 snowmobile trails which cover 1,800 miles of groomed trails and 400 miles of ungroomed trails. Maintained, scenic paths wind through the beautiful forests of the Turtle Mountains and Pembina Gorge, the peaceful Sheyenne and Red River Valleys, on the forested lakes in the Devils Lake area and the prairie near Jamestown.

Ice FishingAnglers will find excellent ice fishing op-

portunities on North Dakota’s lakes and rivers, as yellow perch, northern pike and walleye bite through the winter. Ice fishing is especially pop-ular at Devils Lake, a world renowned perch fishery as well as Icelandic and Lake Metigoshe state parks.Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing

North Dakota has an assor tment of cross-country ski trails designed to challenge novice and advanced skiers. These same trails are open to snowshoeing enthusiasts. Cross Ranch, Turtle River and Lake Metigoshe state parks offer excellent cross-country skiing opportunities when winter descends on North Dakota. While groomed trails can be found throughout the state, Graham’s Island State Park has a 3.2 mile groomed cross-country ski trail. Call 701-766-4015 for information. There are also areas where skiers can blaze their own trails through undisturbed snow.Downhill Skiing

Stay in top form at any of five privately owned ski resorts. These include Frostfire Ski Resort near Walhalla; Winter Park near Bot-tineau; the Fort Ransom Ski Area near Fort Ransom; and Huff Hills south of Mandan.

For information about snow conditions for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and down-hill skiing, call the N.D. Tourism Department, 1-800-HELLO ND.

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Benson CountyKnox Slough WMA - 818 acres; one mile west

of Knox. Waterfowl, Huns.Lake Legreid WMA - 200 acres; 1 mile south, 5

miles west and 1/2 mile south of Maddock. Waterfowl, Huns.

Minnewaukan WMA - 160 acres; 6 miles west and 4 miles south of Minnewaukan. Waterfowl

Nesvig WMA - 162 acres; 1-1/2 miles southeast of Leeds, Waterfowl, Huns.

Eddy CountyAlfred and Jean Meeg WMA - 79 acres; 1-1/2

miles south, 2 miles east and 1-1/2 miles south of Warwick. Deer, sharptails, phesants, waterfowl, Huns.

Howard Stone Memorial WMA - 400 acres;

4 miles north and 1 mile west of MeHenry. Waterfowl, deer.

Lake Washington WMA - 910 acres; 6 miles south of Warwick. Waterfowl, Huns, deer, sharptails.

Sheyenne WMA - 40 acres; 2 miles east and 2 miles south of Sheyenne. Deer, sharptails.

Warsing Dam WMA - 86 acres; 1 mile northeast of Shey-enne. Fishing, waterfowl.

Warwick Springs WMA - 17 acres; 3 miles south of Warwick. Nature sturdy area, closed to hunting.

Foster CountyGeorge Karpen Memorial

WMA - 480 acres; 6 miles west and 8 miles south of Carrington. Deer, waterfowl, Huns.

Rusten Slough WMA - 160 acres; 3-1/2 miles southwest of Grace City. Waterfowl, deer.

Griggs CountySibley Lake WMA - 103 acres; 1 mile east, 4

miles south and 1 mile west of Binford. Waterfowl, deer, Huns.

Nelson CountyBlack Swan WMA - 855 acres; 4 1/2 miles west

and 5 1/2 miles south of junction N.D. 1 and U.S. 2. Waterfowl, Huns.

McVille WMA - 244 acres; 5 miles north and 1 mile west of McVille. Waterfowl.

Pembina CountyClifford WMA - 80 acres; 2-1/2 miles south.

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Eyolfson WMA - 23 acres; 1 mile west and 1 1/2 miles north of Hensel. Ruffed grouse, nature study area.

Jay V. Wessels WMA - 3,383 acres; 7 miles south and 3 miles east of Walhalla. Deer, ruffed grouse, snowshoe hare, moose, tree squirrels, elk.

Pierce CountyBalta WMA - 105 acres; 1/2 mile south of

Balta. Fishing, waterfowl, upland game, deer.Buffalo Lake WMA - 855 acres; 5 miles

west of Esmond. Waterfowl, fishing (part closed hunting).

ramsey CountyCrary WMA - 315 acres; 7 miles east, 3 miles

south and 1 mile east of Devils Lake. Waterfowl, Huns, deer.

Kenner Marsh WMA - 640 acres; 2 miles east of Penn. Watefowl, Huns, deer.

Pelican Township WMA - 60 acres; 10 miles west, 2 miles north, 2 miles west and 1 mile south of Devils Lake. Waterfowl, deer.

Steele CountyGolden Lake WMA - 579 acres; 10 miles east

and 3 miles north of Finley. Fishing, waterfowl.Otto Spies WMA - 870 acres; 6 miles east

and 1 mile south of Hope. Waterfowl, deer, Huns, pheasants; duck boat access.

Stutsman CountyChase Lake WMA - 2,720 acres; 7 miles

south, 3 miles west, 2 miles north, 4-1/2 miles west and 3 miles south of Woodworth. Waterfowl,

sharptails, deer.Spiritwood Lake Field Station WMA - 27

acres; 15 miles northeast of Jamestown. Fishing. Closed to hunting.

Wimbledon WMA - 2 acres; 1 mile north of Wimbledon. Deer, waterfowl.

Wells CountyEgg Lake WMA - 11 acres; 2 miles south

and 3 miles east of Junction N.D. 3 and U.S. 52. Waterfowl, deer, Huns.

Forward WMA - 30 acres; 3 miles south and 2 1/2 miles east of Junction N.D. 3 and U.S. 52. Waterfowl, deer, Huns.

Harvey Dam WMA - 425 acres; 1/2 mile southwest of Harvey, Fishing, waterfowl.

Heimdal WMA - 40 acres; 2-1/2 miles north and 1 mile east of Manfred. Waterfowl, deer, Huns.

Karl T. Frederick WMA - 400 acres; 2 miles west, 7 miles south and 1/2 mile west of Hurds-field. Waterfowl, deer, sharptails, Huns, pheasants.

Lonetree WMA - 7,240 acres; (see Sheridan County).

Manfred WMA - 30 acres; 2-1/2 miles north and 2 miles west of Manfred. Waterfowl, deer, Huns.

Sykeston Dam - 54 acres; 1 mile north of Sykeston. Fishing, waterfowl.

Tree Belt WMA - 124 acres; about 4 miles southeast of Harvey along U.S. 52 Waterfowl, deer, Huns.

Wells County WMA - 637 acres; 7 miles north of Hurdsfield. Deer, Huns, sharptail, pheasants.

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If you’re a w a t e r -fowler or an angler, the high waters have set the s t age fo r a d e c a d e of quality hunting and fishing.

D u c k and goose hunters are delighted. With lots of surface water and the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), North Dakota leads the nation in duck production and come autumn, the skies will be dark with migrating ducks and geese.

Angling fortunes will fare well, too. Gi-gantic Devils Lake now covers about 100,000 acres and it’s full of walleyes, northern pike, white bass and the fish that made this lake famous, yellow perch. And, 90 minutes to the east, you can soak a bait in the Red River, arguably the best place on the continent to catch giant channel catfish.

In the fall, this is a fantastic place. There are ducks everywhere, and in October, stubble fields literally turn white with snow

geese.”Several hundred thousand snow and blue

geese stage here, one of the largest concen-trations of light geese in North America and it’s not hard to find a place to hunt.

In every direction from Devils Lake, there’s water…and…waterfowl. While vis-iting, hunters haul duck boats, most locals do their duck hunting over a spread of white goose decoys in fields.

That there are lots of snow geese is a given. Too many, in fact, according to most waterfowl biologists who have chronicled the growth of the mid-continent flock to its present three million birds. They know the flock must be reduced or they’ll surely eat

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themselves out of a home on their breeding grounds where, in some cases, they’ve com-pletely denuded the fragile tundra.

And, there are few better places on earth in which to help cut their numbers somewhat. If there is a goose hunting mecca, it’s some-where around Devils Lake.

If you own enough decoys, you can easily go on your own. All you need to do is drive backroads in the late afternoon hours, scan-ning the sky for flocks going out to feed.

If you don’t own decoys, then you’ll want to consider a guided hunt. A number of guides and outfitters work out of the Devils Lake area and they know their stuff. They provide decoys, scouting and usually know most landowners, which facilitates obtaining permission.

There maybe a few inconveniences as a result of rising water which depends on the amount of moisture the lake receives, but the fishing and hunting in eastern North Dakota is worth an occasional modest delay in travel.

Devils Lake, which has doubled in size in recent years, has some great areas to fish a jig and minnow in October and November. The Bird Island area is one and each of the towers that cross the western portion of the lake has a rocky foundation. These areas hold big walleyes right up till freeze-up, which can occur as early as Thanksgiving.

Then, most folks forget waterfowl which have departed and focus instead on big yel-low perch.

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Sullys Hill National Game Preserve is locat-ed on the south shore of Devils Lake in the heart of the Spirit Lake Nation Indian Reservation. The preserve consists of 1,674 acres rang-ing from wet-land marshes to wooded hills and is home to a myriad of migratory birds and big game.

Sullys Hill was named for General Alfred Sully, who was scheduled to meet up with a cavalry from Il-linois, but never showed up. The hill on which the cavalry was positioned was named in his honor.

Wooded, glacial moraine hills and native grasslands make the big game unit a picturesque home for bison, elk, white-tailed deer and other species of native wildlife. Here you may drive the big game auto tour route, use the picnic area and nature trail, observe various waterfowl species and reflect on North Dakota as it was. Bring your cameras and binoculars to better

Sullys Hill invites you to exploreenjoy the preserve.

Theodore Roosevelt’s Legacy—President Theodore Roosevelt, by signing a presidential proclamation, set aside Sullys Hill as a Nation-

al Park in 1904. In 1917 and 1918, elk, bison and w h i t e -t a i l e d deer were r e in t ro -duced to S u l l y s H i l l t o f u r t h e r enhance its once n a t i v e state. On

March 3, 1931, Congress transferred Sullys Hill to the National Wildlife Refuge System where it would be maintained as a “Big Game Preserve, refuge and breeding grounds for wild animals and birds.”

Where have all the animals gone? Bison—At one time millions of bison roamed the con-tinent, today their numbers fail in comparison. The bison is a symbol of historical significance

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Dakota. Careful regulation of hunting seasons and the deer’s natural wariness has allowed the white-tailed deer to maintain a healthy popu-

lation. The preserve’s herd of about 20-30 head are wild and must

be censused from the air in winter months.

Prairie Dogs—A colony of black-tailed prairie dogs was in-troduced in 1975. Originally, “dog towns” in North Dakota were found only west of the Missouri River. These members of the rodent family feed on a variety

of plants, which are mainly found within

their towns. The towns consist of an elaborate

system of underground tunnels in which their dens

are found. Since their holes were hazardous to livestock and they competed for range vegetation, ranchers

eliminated a majority of the colonies. These prairie dogs represent a living remnant of natural history.

Bison roam free within the boundaries of Sullys Hill National Game Preserve.

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in western expansion and Native American culture. The herd was established in 1918 with just six bison. Now, its population ranges from 20-30 head.

Rocky Mountain Elk—Due to loss of habitat, settlement of the prairies and overhunting in the early 1900’s the elk became extinct in much of its former range. In 1917 fifteen elk were transported from Yel-lowstone National Park to Sullys Hill. With the develop-ment of modern game management, the elk population regained a viable status. Next to the moose, the elk is the largest member of the deer family. Because elk is a desirable species for hunting, game manage-ment is essential. There are approximately 25-40 elk within the preserve to remind us that they were once native to this area.

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Waterfowl—Sullys Hill is home to a wide variety of waterfowl, such as wood ducks, Canada geese, white pelicans, mallards, hooded mergansers, and many other species native to the area. Management includes putting up artifi-cial nesting structures to provide secure nesting.

The giant Canada geese are semi-captive and nest on the islands provided in the lake. Each year some of the offspring join the fall migration south. Some of these are thought to return to this area to nest the following spring.

The mixed flock of native waterfowl pro-vides an excellent opportunity to learn and practice waterfowl identification. Interpretive

Bald Eagles can be seen at Sullys Hill.

You may see one of these in the park!

information and observation areas are located along the lake shore.

Other Wildlife—The preserve’s wildlife community contains many other species, including mammals such as fox, raccoons, skunks, weasels, mink, gray and fox squirrels, muskrats, rabbits and woodchucks. Many species of songbirds and shorebirds may be ob-served. Bald and golden eagles are occasionally seen hunting the area during the spring and fall migrations.

The auto tour route is open from May to October. The route is a four-mile, self-guided tour throughout Sullys Hill. It provides many wildlife viewing opportunities, so bring your binoculars. There is a charge per vehicle; frequent visitors may obtain an annual pass. Golden passports are accepted.

Visitors – we have the following: 9 Restaurants, 2 Motels, City Park, Swimming Pool,RV Hook-ups, Youth Center-Theatre, Museum and Many Historical Touring Sites.

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POINTS OF INTEREST• Putnam House • Chieftain Conference Center

• Hawks Nest Ridge • Foster County Courthouse • Foster County Museum• Dakota Sun Gardens & Winery

• Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge • RE Extension Center (NDSU)

Visitors - we have the following: 9 Restaurants, 3 Motels, City Park, Swimming Pool, RV Hook-ups, Youth Center-Theatre, Museum and Many Historical Sites.


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Picnicking—May 1-Oc-tober 31. A picnic area with drinking water and toilet facilities is available on the southwest side of Sweetwater Lake. Fires are permitted only in the permanent fireplaces or in portable stoves or grills.

Nature Trail—Open all year. A mile-long. self-guided nature trail for hikers begins and ends at the picnic area. Interpretive signs are provid-ed at points of interest along this trail.

Waterfowl Observation—

The peak time to view waterfowl is from May to October. This co-incides with the nesting seasons.

Photography—Open all year. Excellent opportunities are avail-able to photograph buffalo, elk, deer, waterfowl and other species of wildlife without interference from fences or cage bars.

Birdwatching—Open all year. Many species not normally seen in the open areas of the state may be found in the preserve’s wooded areas. You may obtain a check list of birds found in the preserve at the office.

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The Opera HouseTheatre...Way Off Broadway

The Opera House is located in downtown New Rockford.

Located just 40 miles south of Devils Lake, The Opera House in New Rockford pro-vides entertainment for central North Dakota throughout the year. It is the headquarters for the Dakota Prairie Regional Center for the Arts.

This fall season, take a break from your busy schedule and check out the website for production dates. For a complete calendar, go to www.dprca.com. All seats can be reserved by calling 701-947-2174.

Staged in the historic 1910 Niven Build-ing, a renovated theatre with seating for 130, performers from throughout the state come to act, sing, play, and dance at the acclaimed venue, recipient of the 2009 Governor’s Award for the Arts.

A coffee house, Latté Lobby, is open 7 days a week serving a wide assortment of lattés, smoothies and blended ice lattés. The coffee house will also be open the evenings of the theatre productions.

Just next-door is the DPRCA Dance Studio, a fully functional rehearsal space where local instructors hold dance classes for adults and children, as well as yoga and Zumba (Latin dance-based aerobics) lessons. The space is also available to rent for events such as baby showers, art shows, and product showcases.

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Contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing as a sure-fire spot when it comes to ice fishing.

During the winter, as well as summer, fish move around all the time. All the commotion on top of the ice from fish houses, people and cars moves the fish away from the area, so they probably only bite a day or two in one spot. The fishermen must move around until they find them. During the winter, the most sought after fish is the yellow perch. Devils Lake is also populated with northern pike, walleye, white bass, black and white crappie and a few muskies.

Devils Lake attracts an astounding number

Ice fishing attracts many visitors

of ice fishermen. As many as 500 fish houses have been counted on the lake and up to 2,000 fishermen on weekends.

During the last few years, the Devils Lake Volunteer Fire Department has hosted one of the largest Ice Fishing Derbies the area has ever seen. Approximately 3,000 people will take to the ice during the derby, which will be held at Six Mile Bay January 26. In past years, the grand prize, held by a drawing of ticket holders, gave away big prizes, such as a pickup, ATV’s, etc. Tickets go on sale after October 1st.

Visit their website at http://dvl.midco.net/dlvfd_fishingtourney/default.htm for more information.

A community of fishermen.

Fishing Derby

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The Stump Lake area has many attractions throughout the fall and winter months, including great goose and duck hunting off of Stump Lake, which is just north of the Tolna Dam which pro-vides winter ice fishing as well as being close to the southeast corner of Devils Lake.

The area offers great access to snowmobil-ing the Sheyenne River Valley and as well as trails throughout the Lake Region area.

In addition to the lake, Stump Lake Park offers a variety of family attractions. The

Stump Lake

park prides itself on being clean and green with something for everyone. Stump Lake Park boasts a variety of hiking and biking trails and a fun-filled playground that will entertain people of all ages.

There is a full-service campground for both campers and tenters with water and electricity hook-ups and a bathroom facility nearby. Every weekend offers other types of entertainment from dances to softball tournaments, to displays at the nearby Pio-neer Village. The park also has a restaurant and picnic shelter facilities for families and friends to gather during the summer with limited access during the fall and winter to seasonal facilities.

Stump Lake offers great fishing.

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Devils Lake fishing is as good as it getsDevils Lake is North Dakota’s largest natural

lake and is one of only a few closed basin lakes in the United States.

In past years, the Devils Lake water level has increased dramatically, flooding homes, roads, farm fields and trees. The high water has created untold hardships for people, but the lake’s fish are doing exceptionally well.

Walleye, white bass and northern pike are kings of this lake. Winter fishing for yellow perch is out-

standing, they are large in size and the quantity is good as well.

Devils Lake’s maximum depth is more than 65 feet, with an average depth of 15-20 feet. The basin structure is edged with rocky points, sand, weed beds and flooded timber, offering walleye plenty of hiding and ambush areas.

Devils Lake is also a well-known spring and fall staging area for thousands of snow geese and a variety of duck species - especially big-water-loving divers.

Pull up a lawn chair, break out your rod and enjoy the quality fishing at Devils Lake.

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Daily flights to Minneapolis

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7 Days a week:

3 round-trip flights daily

Taxi and rental car service available.

Free parking.

• Daily commercial flights

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Fly Devils Lake.Serviced by Great Lakes Aviation

Devils LakeRegional Airport

106 National Guard St. NW(just off Highway 19 south of Highway 2)

Contact your travel agent orwww.DevilsLakeAirport.com

Ticket reservations: 1.800.554.5111Baggage and local info: 701.662.8032


Holiday Mall

Located at the intersection of Hwy. 2 & Hwy. 20Devils Lake, ND

For more information contact Rhonda or Beckie P at 701-662-4976

Area Merchants

Craft ShowsCheck for Dates

2012: Oct. 13 &Nov. 10 &Dec. 15

Monday - Friday from 9 am to 5:30 pm

Santa at MallSaturdays 1-4pmbefore Christmas

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DAV Regan Mclean Chapter 5Devils Lake Community Clinic

Thrifty White DrugCommunity Options AT&TWhite House CaféSharon’s Barber & Beauty ConnectionChristopher & BanksSt. Michel FurnitureI.F. LaFleur AmusementCarol’s Barber Shop

Hearing Aid & Optical Co.Blue Cross/Blue ShieldZ WirelessNational Guard Recruiting OfficeKurt’s All Star Food CourtKrantz Garden & Floral Center


Unknown by many and used by few, the North Dakota sec-tion of the North Country Trail is about 200 miles of the 4,600-mile na-tional trail. The trail lies within the state and is rated among the most unique and scenic steps on the route through the historic Sheyenne National Grasslands, the sprawling Lonetree Wildlife Management Area and a portion of picturesque Lake Sakakawea State Park. A great way to get out and see the beauty of North Dakota. You can check out wildlife and the beauty of the prairie, things that people from other states consider a jewel. Its a pretty neat ex-perience. North Dakota’s contribution to the North Country Trail received an honor of sorts in Oc-tober 2009 when 71-year-old hiker M.J. Eberhart of Missouri, known on the trail as “Nimblewill Nomad,” completed the 4,600-mile trek from New York to North Dakota. Some of the nation’s most dedicated hikers ex-perienced the North Dakota section of the trail about a year ago when a North Country Trail Conference was held in the state. The North Country Trail, which is managed by the National Park Service, may soon become a target for some of the nation’s most veteran

hikers. In the long-distance hiking community the

“Triple Crown” of hiking consists of

the Appalation Trail, Continen-tal Divide Trail and Pacific Crest Trail. Those trails host a lot of hik-

ers annually, hik-ers who may soon

turn their attention to-ward greater quests such

as the imposing 4,600-mile-long North Country Trail.

The portion of the trail that crosses North Da-kota is young as trails go, barely seven years old. In addition, a lot of people don’t realize that the trail reaches all the way from the North Dakota/Minnesota border to Lake Sakakawea. It can be hiked all or in part, for one day or for several days.

Anybody can hike the trail, just put one foot in front of the other, enjoy and get great exercise. You don’t need a health club membership, just go out for a walk on the trail and get the same benefit. There’s also more peace of mind than there is being inside. One of the most natural portions of the trail is the 32-mile section that works its way through Lonetree WMA southwest of Harvey. Part of that trail is mowed and all of it is marked with recognizable North Country Trail markers. It is intended to be a primitive-type walking trail, not really a developed trail. It goes through some pretty neat habitat types, from native prai-rie grasses to tree plantings and wetlands. The land on which Lonetree WMA is lo-cated is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and managed by Game & Fish. As part of that agreement, Game & Fish administers the trail. There are three primitive campgrounds on the trail within Lonetree. Those campgrounds are complete with fire rings, vault toilets and picnic tables, making them ideal destinations and rest-ing points for both casual and serious hikers. More information on the North Country Trail can be found at (www.northcountrytrail.org) or by calling Matt Davis at 388-1883. For more information specific to Lonetree WMA, contact [email protected] or call Kim Moen at 324-2000.

Lonetree WMA - part of North Country Trail

Follow the North Country Trail signs.

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Harvey... A Great Place in the Great PlainsHarvey and the

surrounding area would like to invite you to stop, to shop and stay to play! Harvey is recog-nized as a hunting paradise by the lo-cal hunters, as well as, the out-of-state hunters, since Har-vey is located in the central flyway. Harvey is a prime area for waterfowl, upland game, predator and deer hunting. Harvey has other things to offer besides hunt-ing; it is the home of several “Pride of Dakota“ businesses and we offer sever-al unique shopping boutiques for the women to come and enjoy. Come

and exper ience what Harvey has to offer such as the change of leaves in fall, the mecca of wildlife as they migrate south for the winter, or check out the different sizes of mounted animals that will be displayed on Tro-phy Night. What-ever your interest,

Harvey is a great place to spend some time. If you would like more information on the

Harvey area or the upcoming events, please visi t our website at www.harveynd.com or give the CVB a call at 701-324-2490, Monday through Friday.

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Enjoy your stay and our recreational opportunities in the Harvey area!

Hiking in winter is a good way to get some excercise.

Campers find a variety of places to stay.


The Lon-etree WMA represents a unique wild-life manage-m e n t a n d recreation op-portunity for the people of North Dakota and its visi-tors. Lonetree WMA is locat-ed five miles southwest of Harvey in both Sheridan and Wells coun-ties. Manage-ment on Lonetree today has two (2) main goals. The first is to develop the site as a wildlife hab-itat, and the second is to make it accessible for the widest range of public use. Lonetree WMA has nearly 33,000 acres of land in which to loose oneself. There have been over 375 different species of birds which make their home in the

Lonetree Wildlife Management Area

Waterfowl hunters enjoy the terrain.

Harvey...Not Just a Place… It’s an Experience!Not Just a Place… It’s an Experience!

LWMA and LWMA encourages you to make the fullest possible use of this area and the sites they have to offer. LWMA offers primitive campsites, parking lots, hiking trails, and observations

blinds for public use. One thing that is new this year at LWMA i s t h e Self-Guid-e d A u t o Tour. This tour is just over thir-ty-one (31) miles long; one should give them-s e l v e s about two (2) hours to

visit all ten (10) sites. On this tour one may view the natural beauty of wildlife and vegetation, the Winter House, the Native Prairie and much, much more. If you would like more information on LWMA or a copy of self-guided auto tour please contact the ND Game & Fish Department at 701-324-2211, Monday through Friday.

The Cobblestone Inn“being built in Harvey”Opening in March 2013

For further information please call Harvey Convention & Visitors Bureau at 701-324-2490, email us a [email protected],

or visit us on the web at www.harveynd.com


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Minnewaukan Flats

FortTotten

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Bud Bay

ZiebachPass

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To Jamestown

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Devils Lake Industrial park

SHEYENNE

NEW ROCKFORD

PEKIN

Lake Coe

WashingtonLake

Spirit LakeCasino & Resort

StrommeAddition

Foughty’sPoint

Webster

GolfCourse

WalleyeDrive

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281

281

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Boat Ramp

Camping

Visitor Info

Airport

Rest Area

Bait Shops

Shore Fishing

Graham’s Island State Park701-766-4015For reservations: 800-807-4723

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Knudson’sBay

Jerusalem

LostJig

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1. Sullys Hill Nat’l Game Preserve2. Fort Totten Historical Site, Museum & Little Theatre3. Country RV Park • 701-473-54314. JJ’s Bait & Tackle & C-Store5. West Bay Resort • 701-739-99346. Lakeview Lodge • 701-665-50607. Woodland Resort & Cove Restaurant • 701-662-59968. Ed’s Bait Shop • 701-662-83219. Eastbay Campgrounds • 701-398-5184

For lake access information and road report, call us or visit us online at:

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McHenry is located on Highway 20, nine miles north of the junction of Highways 200 and 20. It is surrounded by excellent goose and duck hunting and good grouse hunting. This is a relaxing and peaceful atmostphere in which to enjoy these outdoor activities.

There are over ten water fowl production areas within a ten mile radius of this community. There are many whites, blues, grey geese and an expand-ing number of giant Canadians. Duck hunting will be the best it has been in years.

Juanita Lake, Johnson Lake, Cherry Lake, Coe Lake, North and South Washington lakes hold large numbers of geese during the migration. While most of these lakes have federal producation areas, private landowners are very cooperative.

This area has an excellent number of whitetail deer. The large number of water fowl production areas are excellent for hunting. Finding a place to hunt will not be a problem. Camp Grafton South is a large 10,000-plus acre training range located on Highway 15 about ten miles northwest of McHen-ry. This area can be hunted by gaining permission from Camp Grafton in Devils Lake, through the North Dakota Army National Guard.

Lake Juanita and Red Willow Lake are fine winter fishing lakes in the local area. Perch, northerns and walleye being the most com-

McHenry hunting

mon species caught.Snowmobiling and cross-country skiing are

popular with many wide open spaces to explore. Maps in this guide show the main trails

and communities where services are available.

McHenry has a full compliment of ser-vices available. Plan on spending some time in the area this fall and winter.

You’ll be sure to see and hear the grouse drumming in the McHenry area.

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CooperstownCooperstown is a growing community in the cen-

tral part of North Dakota, located just 3 miles east of the junction of Hwys. 200 and 3. The community has an excellent business community split between farm-ing and manufacturing. Cooperstown Community Activities Authority is the organization which plans and schedules events throughout the year.

Hunters come from great distances to hunt deer and upland game near Cooperstown. With the Shey-enne River providing great cover for deer to hide and a place for birds to swim, Cooperstown is a great place to line up your fall hunting plans.

There are plenty of motels in the area and restau-rants to dine at. A convenience store is open early and closes late making it nice for grabbing supplies to last the whole hunting day.

Within thirty minutes of Cooperstown are two lakes, Red Willow Lake and Lake Ashtabula. Both are good for ice fishing for perch, walleye and northern.

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department has made it a lot easier to obtain hunting privileges. Remember, hunting is a privilege, not a right. Licenses can be obtained by calling 1-800-406-6409 using a credit card.

Remember, North Dakota is “hunter friendly,” so enjoy the outdoors in our state!

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There is never a dull moment in our bus-tling rural community. If you are thinking of traveling to a destination off the beaten path for a family vacation, take the time to stop in at the ‘Central City’ of Carrington. It is a place where you will find country hospitali-ty, beautiful scenery and enjoy a restful and relaxing venture.

Indoors and out, there is plenty to see and do. Carrington has many unique shops if you are in the mood for some gift buying. A variety of restaurants offer excellent dining opportunities. There is the annual Craft & Gift Extravaganza every fall at the Armory as well as a Deer-Gun Show in March.

Another annual event, Christmas Around

the Town, is held early in December and features a lighted holiday parade (weather permitting). Many retailers are open extended evening hours and feature specials and offer tasty samples.

Only a few miles southwest of Carrington is a butte three hundred feet higher than the surrounding plains, known as ‘Hawk’s Nest.’

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Canada geese have multiplied in great numbers throughout the prairie landscape and the Hawk’s Nest area southwest of Carrington.

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The undeveloped, unfenced 100-acre area has one of the few remaining native stands of buf-falo grass and pine oaks. Visitors to Hawk’s Nest can enjoy nature study, hiking and over-night camping during warm weather, as well as skiing and tobogganing in the winter.

About 25 miles east of Carrington is Lake Juanita. The lake is a popular location for boating, water skiing and picnicking. The area provides good summer and winter fishing and hunting.

Information on the Carrington area is available through the Convention & Visitors Bureau by calling 701-652-2524 or online at www.cgtn-nd.com and www.carringtonnd.com

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excellent habitat for ducks, geese, grebes, and shore birds, along with many other forms of wildlife.

The Refuge headquarters is located 26 miles north of James-town and about 23 miles south of Carrington.

Office hours are 7:30am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday. For more information, call 701-285-3341, e-mail at [email protected] or visit their site on the Internet at http://arrowwood.fws.gov.

Arrowwood National Wildlife RefugeArrowwood National Wildlife Refuge was

established in 1935 as a refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife. It is an important link in a chain of refuges extending from the prairie lands of the Canadian border to the Gulf of Mexico.

Located along the James River in east central North Dakota, Arrowwood’s 15,934 acres are made up of lakes, marshes, prairie grasslands, wooded coulees, and cultivated fields.

As the river meanders its way across the prairie, it passes through four main water bodies — Arrow-wood, Mud, and Jim lakes, and Depuy Marsh. These are naturally occurring riv-erine lakes that have had control structures added at their outlets.

Arrowwood is man-aged primarily to attract waterfowl during migration periods, but also contains

Duck hunting is one of the most popular fall events in the Lake Region area.

Pheasant hunting is a popular fall activity.

The new visitor center at Arrowwood is an awesome facility.

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The Cando and surrounding Towner County area have a variety of fall and winter sports and recreation opportunities that are attractive for visitors and tourists alike.

Cando

A swarm of ducks take flight from the water.

The community of Edinburg is located on Highway 32, ten miles northwest of Park River. Homme Dam — a great recreational area for winter time use, including great ice fishing — is a short distance southeast of town.

Edinburg is a friendly area, rich in agricultural tradition. Enjoy the area and many winter activi-ties, one of which is Snowfest held in mid-January, featuring lots of snowmobiling!

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For more than a century, the Towner County area has been a mecca of waterfowl hunting with its natural sloughs and lakes, such as Snyder Lake, Lake Alice, Hurricane Lake and Lake Irwin, with the addition in later years of the man-made reservoirs at Bisbee and Armourdale. A special hunter’s weekend has been held for the opening of waterfowl season each year called Duck Daze in October. Check local listings on the calendar of events or the Cando website.

Campgrounds in Cando and Egelend, in addi-tion to picnic, swimming and playground facilities in Cando, Egeland, Rock Lake, Bisbee and Ar-mourdale, provide attractive facilities for visitors.

Cando has an excellent medical facility and the community provides excellent visitor services especially during the goose hunting season which is the best in North Dakota. Plan a hunting trip this fall to the Cando area! Visit www.candond.com for more information on hunting and other activities in Cando.

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North Dakota ranks among the top states in the nation in number of national wildlife ref-uges. All North Dakota refuges, except Sullys Hill National Game Preserve are managed for waterfowl production. These refuges contain unique wetlands that sustain wildlife, produc-ing thousands of ducks and other water birds, and furnishing water, food and shelter for vast numbers of migratory ducks, geese and swans.

All 24 national refuges have opportunities for wildlife observation and enjoyment, where visitors can observe these magnificent animals in a scenic, natural environment. Several have auto tour routes, interpretive foot trails, canoe routes and other visitor facilities.

There are an additional 39 unstaffed refuges on private land under easement to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service which provide sanctuaries for migrating waterfowl.

Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge—24 miles north of Jamestown

Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge is prehaps the most developed of the state’s ref-uges. Located north of Jamestown, Arrowwood encompasses nearly 20 miles of the James River. More than 250 species of birds are found here and bird lists and an auto tour brochure are available at refuge headquarters. Other popular activities are berry-picking, boating, fishing and some upland and big game hunting in the fall. Camping is generally prohibited, but excellent picnic areas abound.

Area Wildlife Refuges

For more information, 7745 11th St. SE, Pingree, ND 58476, phone 701-285-3341.

Sullys Hill National Game Preserve— 13 miles south of Devils Lake

Located on the south shore of Devils Lake in north central North Dakota, Sullys Hill National Game Preserve offers visitors one of the best opportunities for viewing American bison, elk, white-tailed deer, prairie dogs and 269 species of birds, at last count!

From the scenic overlook atop Sullys Hill, you can see the buildings of Fort Totten, a state historic site which is perhaps the best preserved of the frontier military outposts of the l9th cen-tury. The auto tour offers a spectacular view of massive Devils Lake, North Dakota’s largest natural lake. Hiking and cross-country ski trails are maintained for public use.

For more information, Box 417, Fort Totten, ND 58335, phone 701-766-4272.

Try your skills at canoeing one of the area refuges.


Minnewaukan is the western headquarters for the entrance to Devils Lake and the Lake Region area. Access to fishing on the lake has been a problem and with boat launching facilities, fish cleaning, camping, bait, groceries, gas and any supplies you need, this is the place to stop.

Minnewaukan is located on Highway 281 just 15 miles south of Highway 2. It is your fall hunting stop for supplies as well as your ice fishing needs throughout the winter.

Be sure to check out Minnewaukan for your year around travels. For guiding information call 701-473-5440.

The area has outstanding goose and duck hunting with easy access to hunting areas. Fall fishing is also tremendous and the Minnewaukan Flats area has

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McVille

The McVille Dam and recreation area is just a short distance east of town.

McVille is located on Highway 15, 50 miles southeast of Devils Lake and 60 miles west of Grand Forks, in Nelson County. With a popula-tion of 500, the city has much to offer its residents or passers-by.

The McVille Dam and Recreation Area lo-cated on the east edge of town is a good spot for ice fishing. Come and try your luck for walleye, northern, trout, large mouth bass, perch and blue gill. You are welcome to camp at this location and enjoy the facilities for a donation or a minimum of $10.00 per night which can be paid at the D&M Service station along Highway 15. There are barbeque spits, a paved bike path, new water & electrical hookups, playground equipment, boat and fishing docks, etc.

If snowmobiling is your interest, McVille is connected to the Southeast Lake Region Trail System. Its groomed trails take you along the scenic Sheyenne River Valley south of McVille.

Maps can be picked up at Cenex, or the city office. While in our community stop in to a number of businesses. McVille has a grocery store, drug store, gas station, car wash, hardware store, bars and beauty salons to name a few. If you need a quick supplies for your fishing and camping needs remember to shop at our wonder-fully-stocked Super Valu or McVille Hardware for your sporting goods.

McVille has a complete health care system that includes a clinic and an acute-care hospital to serve you in case of emergency. Our commu-nity and area are proud to be able to support this healthcare need for its residents.

If weather permits in the fall, bring your clubs and visit the McVille Country Club. This 9-hole grass-green course is in excellent condition and guaranteed to challenge your skills!

Visit us on the web at www.mcville.com. For more information email us at [email protected].

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Cruise along on the groomed trails.

McVille Clinic 108 North Main

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Hospital200 North Main

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Located on Highway 200, eleven miles west of I-29, Mayville is the home of Mayville State Uni-versity. It has the full compliment of recreational services and activities.

Mayville is surrounded with excellent hunting and fishing. There is also access to snowmobile trails, along with many other fall and winter activ-ities, in the Mayville area. When traveling through, see what Mayville has to offer!

Portland is located on Highway 200, twelve miles west of I-29. The “sister city” of Mayville is located a short distance away and the communities share many services and activities.

Portland is a beautiful city, with spacious parks and plenty of recreational activities.

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The annual Car Show is held in Mayville/Portland in mid-September.

There is abundant fall and winter hunting and fishing throughout this entire area. Located on the Central Flyway, the waterfowl migrations are spec-tacular to hunters and observers alike. One of the first national wildlife refuges in the nation was established at Stump Lake by Theodore Roosevelt. There are seven refuges and dozens of public hunting areas in the region.

Lakota and Michidan are about 15 minutes or so from the east end of Devils Lake or the Black Tiger Bay area. There is public access at this point. This is an excellent fishing area both winter and summer.

These communities provide service for the sportsman. It is a gateway to the Lake Region area. Snowmobiling and other winter sports are right at your door step, so enjoy the area and its friendly people!

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CavalierCavalier - a city for all seasons, whether you

curl or appreciate the cover of cross-country ski trails or the look of a grain-ripened field and a sailboat silently crossing Lake Renwick. Cavalier is truly a city of year-round enjoyment.

First time visitors will be sure to note the large trees that shade the city streets and the numberous bridges and winding streets that compliment the winding Tongue River. A large city park within the city features a swimming pool and tennis court.

Six miles west of Cavalier is Icelandic State Park. It has a modern interpretive center which is open year around. The exhibits show life in the early development of the area. This was the first Snowmobile racing brings a crowd.

There are many trails for hiking.

part of North Dakota that was settled. Camping, fishing, hiking, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing are some of the winter-time activities available at the park.

Several snowmobile races take place during the winter and an excellent trail system goes through the community.

Fifteen miles west of Cavalier is the Cavalier Air Station which is one of the United States Air Force’s best radar installations in the world. It is the second highest building in North Dakota, after the State Capitol in Bismarck. Tours are available throughout the year. The Icelandic her-itage is strong in the area. The local museum has a wealth of Icelandic items of the past. Cavalier is a progressive community and an exciting area to visit any time of the year.

Visit www.cavaliernd.com for more infor-mation on Icelandic State Park and activities in Cavalier.

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• Silver • Furniture • Glassware

• Quilts • Jewelry • Moccasins

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Pembina, the ear-liest Euro-American settlement in North Dakota, was the site of Fort Panbian, a Northwest Trading Company post estab-lished in 1797. The museum’s exhibits interpret prehistoric cultures, the fur trade, Metis buffalo hunters, military forts, steam-boats and early area history.

Native American people in the area were primarily Chip-pewa-Ojibwe, but also include Daco-tah, Assiniboine and Cree. They hunted buffalo and gathered wild rice as part of their subsistence. Trad-ers brought European goods to the area in the late 18th century to exchange for

Pembina... oldest town in North Dakotapelts of beaver and, later, buf-falo. Several p o s t s w e r e established at the Red and Pembina rivers confluence.

Pembina is the oldest town in North Dako-ta, established in 1819. It is the past sight of the Hud-son Bay Fur Company, Fort Daer and Fort Pembina. The Pembina His-torical Muse-

um is open Memorial Day to Labor Day to learn more about the area. At the museum you can purchase a pamphlet, published by the Historical Society, of a walking tour

Cross-country skiers enjoy the wooded trails.

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City Park is sit-uated on the Red River. The park has a boat ramp a n d d o c k f o r your fishing con-venience. There is also camping at the park with electric and wa-ter hook-ups and m o d e r n b a t h -rooms.

Pembina has act ivi t ies year around. There is a nine-hole golf course , loca t -ed south of City Park. During the winter, there is snowmobiling, cross-coun-try skiing which is especially good along the area rivers.

This unique and scenic area which comprises the extreme northeastern corner

of the state provides a stately backdrop for a number of rec-reational opportuni-ties which include hunting, sightseeing, photography or just observing nature.

T h e P e m b i n a Gorge is unique in several ways. It en-velopes much of the largest undisturbed block of woodlands and the longest seg-ment of unaltered river valleys in the state. Additionally, it lies in a transition zone where three

major North American biomes; the central

grasslands, eastern deciduous forest and boreal forest, intersect. As their respective qualities combine, it becomes apparent that the Pembina Gorge is truly one of North America’s principle biological crossroads.

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There are many areas in the Lake Region that are excellent for day hiking and backpacking. The variety of public lands in North Dakota provides unusual secenery and landscape diversity for hiking — day hikes on marked trails or through wilderness areas, walking self-guided nature trails with marked interpretive signing, backpacking along primitive trails or through unmarked back-country. Many of the better backpacking trails are in western North Dakota along the Little Missouri throughout the Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

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Old Post Office & Heritage House MuseumA stately monument from the early 20th cen-

tury in Devils Lake stands at 502 4th Street NE.The Old Post Office and Federal Building is a

three-story limestone structure built in the Greco style, and contains an ornate vaulted ceiling lobby, a second-floor courtroom trimmed out with quar-ter-sawed oak, and many local history displays throughout the building.

It was finished in April 1910 at a cost of $125,000, and still contains the original post office boxes and lobby fixtures. An early automobile owned by turn-of-the-century county resident Edward Murphy can be found on the first floor, as well as the Pioneer Daughters’ Library, many articles about 19th century Native Americans, old fire fighting equipment, and more.

The second floor is home to the pioneer law office, the old Skrede Barbershop, originally in Starkweather, furnishings from Chain Lake Lutheran Church, an antique home furnishings collection, and the beautiful federal courtroom. On the third floor, you can find a display room of the old railroad at Webster, a pioneer doctor’s office, and the Tom McLean Dental Office.

The Old Post Office Museum hosts many traveling exhibits, both historical and art-related, throughout the year. It is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, call 701-662-3701.

The Heritage House Museum is located at 416 6th Street. Containing over one dozen rooms plus an open beamed attic, this museum comprises much of the area’s early history up to around the 1950’s.

Also constructed in 1910, the house was origi-nally the official residence of the Ramsey County Sheriff and his family. On the south side of the house, there is a large jail cell, and a door in the kitchen area where meals were sent to the prisoner.

You can find many old toys, tools, school-house and laundry items, and musical instruments throughout the museum.

The museum is open Wednesday-Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. from Memorial Day to Labor Day and by appointment thereafter.

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Just south of Devils Lake on Highway 57 is Camp Grafton, home of the North Dakota Army National Guard. This is a modern, year around combat engineer training facility. Called the “en-gineer school of the north,” this facility, other than Ft. Leonard Wood the active component school, is the finest training facility in the Army.

Camp Grafton also includes “down range” or Camp Grafton South, a large maneuver located 25 miles southeast of Devils Lake, in the eastern end of Eddy County. This location has the most modern weapons range in the Army. This precludes sending any people out of state to stay qualified in their weapons. This is also an excellent hunting

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area and permission to hunt on it can be obtained from Camp headquarters.

Camp Grafton specializes in winter training for up to battalion-size units. There is an 800 person troop facility in the center of camp, designed for winter training. These engineer units can perform a mission in any type of weather, especially in a bitter cold environment.

The other exciting feature about Camp Graf-ton is its historical value. Tours are provided at the museum, the Edwards House and the entire camp — a modern army post yet full of history.

The state’s large engineer force trains at Camp Grafton throughout the year. This usually involves a two week requirement of annual training. There is also a full engineer training school in place to train reservists from all over the United States.

Camp Grafton is a well-kept training facility and is an integral part of the Lake Region econ-omy, providing millions of dollars to the area each year. Make it a place to visit. For tours, call 701-662-0200.

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Since the 1960s, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has been purchasing lands around the original Refuge with Federal Duck Stamp money and developing these into waterfowl production areas (WPA). In 1991, the Service, with the help of Ducks Unlimited, began constructing several dikes and water control structures with funding from two North American Waterfowl Management Plan grants. Recent and future land purchases are aimed at acquiring land needed to develop more managed pools on the Refuge.

Kellys Slough National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) was established to develop and manage a system of wetlands and grasslands that is unique to the Red River Valley. The Refuge supports a diversity of wetland and grassland wildlife, while providing for wildlife-dependent recreation, interpretation, and education. Kellys Slough NWR is located in the heart of the Red River Valley. The Refuge contains an intermittent stream that flows into the Turtle River, a tributary of the Red River.

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and surrounding lands. A 3-year study initiated in 2000 documented an average annual popu-lation of almost 36,000 shorebirds representing 22 species. The Refuge staff manage eight wet-land management pools, comprising 936 acres on the Refuge and adjacent WPAs. The remaining uplands are predominately grasslands.

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Walhalla area provides great winter activitiesScenic Walhalla,

North Dakota, is a picturesque commu-nity nestled along the bend of the Pembina River just east of the colorful panorama of the Pembina Gorge and surrounding the hills and valleys. As the second-oldest community in the state, the town has also been blessed with a rich historical heritage. These two amenities — natural pristine beauty and rich colorful history —will provide an ex-citing and tremendous future for the friendly community!

There are many ways to enjoy the Pembina Hills, which is really a gorge carved by the Pembina River.

Hikers enjoy many of the pathways leading to the Pembina River and the Pembina Hills. One area to tempt the nature lover with hiking, horseback riding, picnicking, cross-country skiing and snow-mobiling is Tetrault Woods State Park.

Walhalla has been known as the “Moose Capital of North Dakota” because of the large concentration of moose in the area. Wild turkeys, ruff grouse,

waterfowl, blacknecked pheasant, moose, deer and elk have found the Pembina Hills a hav-en. Some of the best moose and elk hunting in North Dakota exists right here in this vir-tually unexplored wil-derness, which makes this area a “sportsmen’s paradise.”

A favorite time of the year is winter. Carved into the heavily wooded Pembina Hills is an excellent area for many kinds of winter fun. Whether it’s ski-ing, snowmobiling or

just snowshoeing through the woods the area has gained wide-spread popularity throughout North Dakota, Minnesota and Canada. The beautiful Pembina Gorge forms the impressive backdrop for the outdoor enthusiast.

Snowmobilers really find this an exciting vaca-tion spot. The Pembina Gorge Trail System has over 400 miles of state groomed trails, with additional trails being developed. The views along these trails are anything but ordinary. When one thinks of the flat, open lands of the region, these hilly and moun-tainous areas are breathtaking in the winter season.

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We invite you to come and see what we have to offer! Whatever you enjoy doing most, Langdon has something for you and your entire family.

Fall/Winter 2012-13 Schedule of EventsNov 1: 4th Annual Wine Walk 5-9pm Downtown LangdonNov 15: Recipe Chase – 9am-5pm – Downtown LangdonNov 23: Christmas Parade of LightsNov 23: American Legion Sleigh RidesNov 23: Langdon’s Christmas Cash Ticket Giveaway startsDec 1: 1st drawing for the Langdon Christmas Cash GiveawayDec 1: - Free Movie at the Roxy Theater – 2pmDec 8: – Winter Wonderland Brunch – 10am – Langdon Re-search Extension CenterDec 8: Langdon’s Christmas Tour of Homes – 12 -5pm – Hub FM State BankDec 8: 2nd drawing for the Langdon Christmas Cash GiveawayDec 8: Free Movie at the Roxy – 2pmDec 15: 3rd and last drawing for the Langdon Christmas Cash GiveawayFebruary:Canola Days – Langdon Activity Center – TBAMarch:NLAC Dinner Theater – TBA Chamber General Membership Meeting – 1st Monday of every month – noon – Eagles Club

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Icelandic State Park offers miles of trailsIcelandic State

Park, five miles west of Cavalier on N.D. Highway 5, has two cross-country ski trail loops.

Altogether they total about six miles. One loop is about 1.5 miles long. The other 4.5-mile loop is the more difficult of the two. The trails are machine-packed, d o u b l e - t r a c k groomed. Both loops start at the chalet, which is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

The chalet has restrooms, tables and chairs and fireplace and is located at the base of an awesome sledding hill, which is a real treat in the Red River Valley. The sledding hill receives more use than the cross-country trails and can easily have 50 to 75 people using it on any given weekend

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ski trails cover wooded terrain with some open areas. The wooded ar-eas generally hold snow and are out of the wind, providing skiing oppor-tunities in more inclem-ent weather. They also provide good wildlife viewing opportunities.

Most of the trails go through the woods with hills offering moderate degrees of difficulty. All trails could be covered by a novice skier, with a couple of short, good-sized hill exceptions. All trails could be easily accessed by a moderate level skier. The open areas can lose their snow more readily.

Wildlife includes white-tailed deer, winter-ing birds – including nuthatches, black-capped chickadees, hairy woodpeckers and downy woodpeckers, fox squirrels and red squirrels. Be on the lookout for an occasional wild turkey, fox, coyote or moose. Bald eagles are some-times seen riding the thermal currents over the river almost any time of year.

The park’s cross-country ski trails are groomed every Friday in preparation for the weekend, snow conditions permitting. For more information contact the park, 265-4561, or e-mail [email protected].

Trail conditions are also posted on the N.D. Parks and Recreation Web site, (www.ndparks.com). Click on the snow conditions for snowmobile and cross-country ski trails. The ski trail report is at the end of the snow-mobile report.

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Located in the heart of the Red River Valley in northeastern North Da-kota, Grafton is a community rich not only in soils but also in heritage. The history and diverse culture of the area can be felt and appreciated in many sights and attractions, both in and around Grafton. In addition to many historic churches, private homes and public buildings, Grafton is home to Heritage Village and Elmwood Mansion, both offering visitors a glimpse of life in the past. Grafton’s rural setting does not eliminate some of the urban advan-tages found in larger communities for its residents and guests. Grafton merchants offer many brand name products found in larger cities with the benefit of personal service and a convenient shopping environment. Home to more than 100 retail businesses including many locally owned. Grafton also boasts nationally know retailer, restaurants and hotels. Recreational facilities abound in Grafton. The Grafton Centennial Cen-ter proves to be one of the finest athletic facilities around providing artifi-cial ice, a regulation-size hockey rink, heated consession area and seating for approximately 2,000 fans. Leistikow Park is one of many parks in Grafton with a beautiful tree filled park with full service campgrounds. Other recreational facilities in-clude a beautiful 9-hole golf course, softball and baseball complexes, out-door pool, 4 sheet ice curling club, 1 bowling alley, movie theater, archery club, gun club, bike paths, and 2 fitness centers. The Grafton area also entices the outdoor sportsman. Deer hunting is quite popular in the area as well as duck, goose, wild turkey and fox hunt-ing. Canoeing, fishing, bird watching and magnificent photo opportuni-ties abound on the scenic Park and Red rivers. During the winter months, groomed snowmobile trails provide fresh air and excitement for sledding enthusiasts. Proud of its annual community events, the residents of Graf-ton invite visitors to the community with open arms. Friendly people and real community spirit are the reason Grafton is able to offer successful and fun events to the surrounding region. If you would like more information about Grafton and any of their special events contact the Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce at 701-352-0781 or visit us at www.graftonevents.com and ask for your free visitor guide. There’s something for everyone in Grafton, so come and “Make an Event of It!”


Camp Grafton — Home of the North Dakota Army National Guard, Camp Grafton consists of about 2,000 acres of wooded land located on the south shores of Devils Lake adjacent to Hwys. 20 and 57. It is believed the first encampment was held in 1891. The original stone warehouse is still being used as an office and through the years many fine permanent structures have been built. Guardsmen from North Dakota and other states come for summer and winter training.Old Post Office — The former Devils Lake Post Office building located at 502 4th St. NE, Devils Lake, was built in 1908 and features Greek Reviv-al-style architecture. The outer structure is made of large blocks of limestone. All three level hallways have Terrazo floors (marble chip in concrete). The walls are white marble with green veining and woodwork is square-sawed oak and yellow pine. Visitors have free access to both sides of the postal windows and old, ornate lock boxes. The Pioneer Daughters have a display including a woodcarving replica of the Minnie H steamboat and a complete old-time dental office.Lake Region Heritage Center — Located at 416 6th St. NE, Devils Lake. This building is the for-mer official residence of the Ramsey Co. Sheriff. The 3-story red brick structure was constructed from 1909-1911 with hardwood floors and maple

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on either side of the spacious foyer. Connecting the dining room and kitchen is a walk-through buffet-pantry. Furnishings are from pioneer days to recent decades in addition to a typical country store, rare complete dental office, typical one-room school, an agricultural display and laundry equip-ment. Hours: Wed. 1-5 p.m., Mon.-Tues.Thurs.-Fri. 9-12 noon and 1-5 p.m.Bike Path — The asphalt bike path originates at Hwy. 20 and the Lakewood turnoff and goes west to the lake.

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FORT TOTTENState Historical Site — One of the best preserved

ST. MiCHAELSt. Michael’s Mission — Established in 1874 by the Grey Nuns of Montreal, Canada, and joined in 1878 by the Benedictine Monks of St. Meinrad, Indiana.Skyline Drive — A high hill overlooking Devils Lake and providing one of the finest scenic views of the entire lake area that can be found anywhere. It is located just off Hwy. 57 about 4 mi. southwest of St. Michael.Bell Isle Indian Museum — Features authentic Indian arts and crafts from throughout the North American continent. The museum is located in the Bell Isle Country Store in St. Michael, which also has authentic North American crafts, great gift ideas and other items available. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sundays and Holidays 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Turn at St. Michael, 2 mi. east.

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Buchli Bridge — Dedicated to Col. James Buchli with a plaque inscribed with “North Dakota’s First Astronaut, First Flight Jan. 1985, Space Shuttle Discovery.” The bridge connects North and South parks over the James River. Also check out the Archie and Jessie Campbell Memorial, honoring the works of two area pioneers. Eddy County Museum and Historical Society — Many items of interest have been preserved here including several old buildings of historical interest. Located on the west end of town across from the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd.

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City Park — 25 acres with swimming pool, play-ground equipment, volleyball and tennis courts. It also has picnic and rest shelters, trailer parking, rest rooms, showers and electrical outlets.Mt. Carmel Dam — Recreational area, complete with camping facilities, the area provides outdoor enthusiasts with facilities for swimming, boating, fishing and water sports.

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Library Museum — Located just off main street,

State Historical Park — In 1843 Norman Kittson, an American Fur Company agent, built a trading post. Kittson Trading Post is the oldest building in North Dakota and is preserved by the State Historical Society. A picnic area with shelter and hiking trails are located in the park.

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military forts in the TransMississippi West, with 16 original buildings. Open May 16-Sept. 15, 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Pioneer Daughters Museum — Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

you’ll find the old library converted to a museum. Next to the Library Museum is the first log cabin in the county.Stump Lake Park — Located 12 mi. south of Lakota; this recreation area provides plenty of activities including campgrounds, hiking, bike trails, playground, tennis, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes and plenty of weekend entertainment.

Pembina Historical Museum- Open Friday, Sat-urday and Sunday year ‘round. Features many old items from the early days of Pembina and how it was founded.Pembina State Museum and Interpretive Center and Travel Information Center — This 12,000 square foot facility is set up to take you step-by-step through the Cretaceous Period, Ice Age, The First Peoples, Fur Trade Settlement, U.S.-Canada Border, Trans-portation, Military History and Pembina today. The museum also features an elevator to take you to the observation deck 80 feet in the air to look around the country side. See where the Pembina River and the Red River meet. View the area where the first homestead was filed in North Dakota. Look north to the U.S.-Canada border. With so much to see, you’ll want to allow plenty of time to take it all in. The museum also features a wonderful gift shop featuring many different items or varying interests.

World’s Largest Buffalo — Frontier Village. 26’ high, 46’ long, 60 ton concrete monument.Live Buffalo Herd — Next to Frontier Village. Frontier Village — Louie L’Amour Street. An old west town reconstructed. View year around.National Buffalo Museum — Frontier Village. Museum dedicated to the history of the American Bison. Facility is open year around with a gift shop on site.Fort Seward Interpretive Center — 605 10th Ave. NW. Est. in 1872 to protect the Northern Pacific Railroad workers.Fort Seward Wagon Train — A chance to travel for a week on an authentic western train. For more information write Fort Seward, Inc., Box 244, Jamestown, ND 58402, 701-252-6844.

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Gingras Historical Park — Antoine Gingras erected a trading post and general store northeast of Walhalla. These buildings have been restored by the State His-torical Society. The site is open May through Sept.Patton’s “Isle of Memories” — Wilbur Patton, who died in 1976, spent his last years compiling his “Isle of Memories.” Mr. Patton restored the farm house, built in 1882, a township school and an original country church. These buildings contain the original furnishings from his childhood. For more information, call 701-886-7556 or 701-886-7665.Tetrault Woods State Forest — 1 mile south on Hwy. 32. 420 acres for hiking, picnicking. cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and canoeing during peak water levels. Open for public hunting and limited fishing during the season.Pembina River — Located in the northeast corner of North Dakota. North Dakota’s only real white water river. Canoeing May through June. The river originates near Boissevain, Manitoba, enters the U.S. northeast of Langdon, flows southeast to Walhalla and east until the Red River. The area be-tween the border and Walhalla is part of the scenic Pembina Hills, one of the few wilderness areas left in the state.

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National Audubon Society — Edward M. Brigham III. Alkali Lake Sanctuary, 701-252-3822. 500-acre natural prairie lake with a diversity of wildlife, excellent bird watching.Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge — Ex-cellent upland bird hunting, major spring and fall waterfowl migration, self-guided auto tour, 701-285-3341.The Arts Center — 115 2nd St. SE, 701-251-2496. Features monthly visual art exhibitions.Stutsman County Museum — 321 3rd Ave. SE, 701-252-6741. A treasure of memorabilia reflect-ing the culture and life of the early pioneers.North Dakota Sports Hall of Fame — Civic Center, 212 3rd Ave. NE, 701-252-4835 or 252-3982. Showcase displaying North Dakota sports person-alities.

Icelandic State Park & Pioneer Heritagter — The Heritage Center tells about the life and achievements of the first settlers with reference photographs and graphics specific to northeastern North Dakota.Cavalier Woods — A 33.8 acre tract donated to the Cavalier Park Board. It is on the N.D. Natural Areas Registry. A walking trail has been created in the thick woods. It is one of the oak woodland stands in the state.

National North Country Trail — A 32-mile segment of this national cross-country trail pass-es through Lonetree Wildlife Management Area. Open to hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders. Primitive campgrounds are available, in-cluding one with corrals.Soo Line Park — On display is a 1903 old-time 440 Soo Line steam locomotive, downtown Har-vey.Angelic Nook — This refurbished, Victorian-deco-rated Seventh Day Adventist Church in downtown Harvey is available for various functions such as wedding receptions, anniversaries, banquets and other parties for groups by reservation only. Lo-cated at 1007 Alder Avenue, Harvey.

Amberland Foods — Home of Dakota Season-ings, manufacturing plant of jams, jellies, soups, dip mixes and more. Also visit their onsite gift shop which features an abundance of North Dakota made products. Located on N.D. Hwy. 52 West, Harvey.

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701-547-3291866-547-3291

PO Box 126 • Fessenden, ND 58438

New Rockford Station:

701-947-5712


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807 Highway 20 South, Devils Lake, ND701-662-4044

Downtown - 323 5th Street NE, Devils Lake, ND701-662-4945

When Quality MattersAt Leevers Foods, we pride ourselves on quali-ty products. When you shop at our stores, you know you're in good hands. Whether you're shopping for fresh meats and produce or look-ing for products to stock your pantry we have what you're looking for!

Produce - Our fruits and vegetables are always at their freshest and most delicious.

All of our great departments

Meat - Full service, full selection — that’s our motto in the Meat Depart-ment.

Deli - Lunch, dinner, snacks, appe-tizers — find the perfect food for any occasion in our Deli Department.

Bakery - From sinful sweets to multi-grain masterpieces, our bakery selec-tions are made fresh every day.

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Langdon... waterfowl flyaway one of the bestLangdon is tucked high up in the north-

eastern corner of the Peace Garden State and is in the center of Cavalier County. Langdon is at the western edge of the beau-tiful 120-mile long Rendezvous Region and works cooperatively with three other communities to promote the people, the history and the natural beauty of the area.

Northeastern North Dakota is also recognized as a hunting paradise. It has some of the best waterfowl hunting left in the county. Excellent for duck and goose hunting — Langdon is located in the central flyway. It is also known as a prime area for upland game, deer and moose hunting.

Decoy hunting can save miles of walking looking for birds.

CHRIStIe MOtORS, INC.Jct. Hwys. 1 & 5, Langdon, ND 58249

701-256-2182AUTHORIZED DEALER

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stop in today and choose from our selection of new Ford Pickups and we’ll help you make your best deal!

During the winter, Langdon offers snowmobilers a chance to explore the area with access to over 450 miles of groomed trails as part of the Pembina Gorge Trail System.

Ready to head for the trails.

2013 Super Duty 2013 F-150


Mt. Carmel DamLocated about 15 miles from Langdon is Mt.

Carmel Dam and Recreational Area. Complete with camping facilities, the area provides outdoor enthusiasts with facilities for swimming, boating, fishing and water sports.

During the winter, the Langdon Curling Club provides hours of enjoyment with league curl-ing, as well as bonspiels throughout the season. North Dakota’s finest downhill and cross-country skiing are located within 30 miles of Langdon, in the beautiful Pembina River Valley. Some of the other activities in town include bowling, ice

Shhhh…listen for signs of bucks near by.

skating, a movie theater, archery and trap and gun organizations.

Highways ND 66 & I-29 • Drayton, NDExit 187 off I-29

“CLOSE TO CATFISH HAVEN’’

701-454-6464(Fax) 701-454-6463

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The archway marks the entrance to the dam.

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805 3rd Street • Langdon, ND

701-256-3330701-256-5720 (fax)

E-mail: [email protected]

Hours: M-F 8:30 am-5:30 pmSat. 8:30 am-1:00 pm • Closed Sun.

A Lodging Adventurein the Heart of the Rendezvous Region

15 mi. E. of Langdon, 18 miles W. of Cavalier,15 mi. SW. of Walhalla – 12104 Hwy. 5, Langdon

(701) 256-5066Web: www.moosecreeklodgend.com


Aneta, the queen City of the Upper Sheyenne, is located on Highway 32, five miles south of the junction of Highway 15. It has the longest run tur-key barbeque in the state. The 53rd annual will be held in June of 2013. That it’s the “world’s largest” has not been refuted!

The turkey barbeque began in 1960 when many farmers in the area raised turkeys. The feed com-panies put on a “turkey feed” for their customers and a tradition was born!

Over the years, it has been combined with the Summer Festival and the barbeque is always set for the 3rd Saturday in June at City Park. The meal is prepared and served in the park shelter with live entertainment performing in the gazebo.

The population of Aneta is 300, but on barbe-

Aneta que weekend that number grows to nearly 3,000 as folks gather to enjoy the food and festivities.

Fall and wintertime activities include excellent water fowl hunting, ice fishing and snowmobiling.

Aneta — a progressive town in central North Dakota.

The aroma and taste of barbequed turkey will keep you coming back for more.

Mountain is located 17 miles southwest of Cavalier and Highway 32. It is the oldest Icelandic community in North Dakota.

The oldest Icelandic Lutheran Church in North Dakota is located in Mountain and is still very active. There are several Icelandic festivals that happen in Mountain and throughout the area each year. The community has a beautiful park and camping area. Mountain is also close to Icelandic State Park, only 15 miles away. The park is another point of interest when visiting the area.

The Pembina Gorge is close and an excellent snowmobiling area along with other winter activ-ities.

Mountain

Munich is located 34 miles north of Devils Lake. It is in the heart of the best water fowl hunting in North Dakota.

Munich is a progressive farming area. There are camping and park facilities available.

A great fall hunting area! Enjoy your stay!

Munich

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Winter Headquarters!We offer many services including: Lodging,fish house packages, fully guided packages,

permanent fish houses, portable houses,power augers, underwater cameras,

and fish finders.

Rest Your Weary Head!

• Modern Cabins• Deluxe

Lodge Units• Motel

Open Year Round!

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Includes: PERMANENT FISHHOUSEMOTEL ROOM • BAIT & TRANSPORTATION

TO & FROM FISHHOUSE

Winter Headquarters!We offer many services including: Lodging,fish house packages, fully guided packages,

permanent fish houses, portable houses,power augers, underwater cameras,

and fish finders.

Rest Your Weary Head!

• Modern Cabins• Deluxe

Lodge Units• Motel

Open Year Round!

Includes:Permanent Fishhouse

Motel RoomBait & Transportation

to & from Fishhouse

Ice FishingGuide Service

Restaurant & Lounge

September - MayFall/Winter Hrs:

Open: 4pm Mon-FriOpen: 11am Sat-Sun

Call now to book your events.

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• Modern Cabins• Deluxe Units

• MotelOpen Year

Round!


5.5 miles NE of Minnewaukan or 15.5 miles West of Devils Lake on Highway 19

6660 Highway 19 • Minnewaukan, ND 58351

701-739-9934 or 701-739-6086E-mail: [email protected]

or Web Site: www.westbayresort.com

Jim and Diane YriOwners

Cabins by the Lake

• Modern Cabins • Year-round Fishing

• Quiet Relaxing Getaway• Waterfowl Hunting

• Birding and Exploring• Full RV Hookup

• Seasonal Camping

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Documents

Lake Region Guide Fall Winter 2012 - 13