Turtle Mountain Guide Summer 2012

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Bottineau County Club Golf Course: Located 3 miles northeast of Bottineau on Lake Metigoshe road. 9-hole grass greens. 701-228-3857.Birchwood Golf Course: Located on west side of Lake Metigoshe, 13 miles north of Bottineau. 9-hole grass greens. 701-263-4186.Boissevain Golf Course: Located 1 mile south of Boissev-ain on Manitoba No. 10, or 15 miles north of the Peace Garden. It is an easy walking, meandering 9-hole course with watered fairways and grass greens. 204-534-2365.Cando Golf Club: 9 holes, grass greens, open to the public. 701-968-3813.Deloraine Golf Culb: Located southeast of Deloraine next to the Turtle Head Dam. This picturesque 9 hole course features rolling fairways, trees, large greens and water hazards. Par 36. 201-747-2411.Garden Gate Golf Course: Located just north of Dunseith on Highway 3. It is a 9-hole grass greens and a challenging course. 701-224-5211.Holiday Hills Golf Course: Located just inside the Ca-nadian border on the northwest end of Lake Metigoshe. It is a wooded 9-hole sand green course.Killarney Golf Club: Located along Killarney Lake, Killarney, Manitoba, you’ll find a lovely 18-hole with generously watered grass greens and fairways lined with trees. 204-523-8277.Minot Country Club: 18 holes, semi-private club, facilities with restaurant, lounge, snack bar, pro shop. 701-852-3591.Rolette Golf Course: A 9-hole golf course located along a scenic and challenging meandering creek. 701-246-3644.Rolla Community Golf Course: Located 2 miles north and 2 miles west of Rolla. 9-hole grass greens cut out of Turtle Mountains. Par 35. One of the most scenic and challenging courses in the area. 701-477-6202.Rugby Golf Course: Located about 1/2 mile east of Rugby on the north side of Highway 2. The course is an attractive 9-hole grass green course with a challenging variety of

landscape. 701-776-6917.Souris Valley Golf Course, Minot: 18 holes, open to the public, club facilities including restaurant, snack bar, pro shop. 701-857-4189.Westhope Golf Course: Located 1 mile east of Westhope. 9-holes of rolling hills. 701-245-6553.Souris and Glenwood Golf Course: Challenging nine hole, grass greens and watered fairways. Creek runs through course, creating interesting water hazards! Clubhouse with licensed restaurant, pro shop and cart rentals. 204-483-2956.

Area courses offer a challenging landscape.

Area Golf Courses

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Page 5—Area Golf CoursesPage 6—Calendar of Events Page 8—Border Station Schedule/MapPage 13—Mystical HorizonsPage 14—State ForestsPage 15—Hiking TrailsPage 16—Hawk MuseumPage 18—Int’l Peace GardenPage 21—Legion CampPage 22—MusicCamp Page 23—BoissevainPage 24—BottineauPage 27—Bottineau County FairPage 28—Scenic Byway Page 29—Annual CampoutPage 30—RolettePage 32—Hiking TrailsPage 34—Turtle Mountain MapPage 36—BelcourtPage 38—Lake Metigoshe State ParkPage 40—RugbyPage 44—WesthopePage 46—RollaPage 48—Willow City

Page 49—Lake Metigoshe MapPage 50—Sky Dancer CasinoPage 54—Metigoshe MinistriesPage 56—Wakopa WMAPage 57—Wakopa Trail MapPage 58—Points of Interest Page 60—Trail Riding Page 61—St. JohnPage 62—DunseithPage 64—J-Clark Salyer

Cover Photo by Craig VoigtPhoto Credits: Terry Moe, Allen & Jeanne McGuire, Bottineau; Craig Voigt, New Rockford; Metigoshe Ministries, Lake Metigoshe; International Peace GardenCopyright 2012 by Transcript Publishing632 First Avenue North, P.0. Box 752New Rockford, North Dakota 58356701-947-2417, (Fax)[email protected] • www.ndrecreationguides.comCraig Voigt - Editor/Publisher/AdvertisingErling Rolfson, SalesPrinted in USA


Calendar of Events*

June

July

MayMay 5: Vet Vaccination Clinic, St. JohnMay 7: Health Fair during Hospital Week! -- St. Andrew’s Health Center - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Booths, games, contests and prizes! Very kid friendly! Lot’s of booths! Plan to come down and enjoy!May 12:- City Wide Rummage Sales & Pig Feed in Westhope! Get some great deals throughout the day and have a great free meal from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. with our friends in Westhope!May 13: Mother’s Day at the International Peace Garden - Free Gate Admission, Green-house tour, plant for mothers, entertainment 11:00, season pass discount, North American Game Warden Museum open 1:00-4:00, retail store, delicious Sunday buffet 11:00-3:30. May 15-June 19: Borderline Barrel Racing Association events every Tuesday, Dunseith May 18 -20: Annual Turtle Mountain birding Festival - BottineauMay 20: Thunder Mountain Speedway Season Opener, BottineauMay 21-23: Whitewater Lake Bird Festival- Boissevain and Deloraine - Turtle Mountain RegionMay 28: Military Appreciation Day - Military Appreciation Day-Memorial Day - Lake Meti-goshe State Park - Free Admission for past, present and military personnel.

June 2: National Trails Day - Lake Metigoshe State ParkJune 2: City Wide Rummage sale, RollaJune 2: Annual Work Day, Metigoshe Ministries June 3: Thunder Mountain Speedway, BottineauJune 7-10: 23rd Annual Antique Farm Show, Hawk Museum, WolfordJune 8-9: - Community Wide Rummage Sales, BottineauJune 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, & 30-July 1st: Horse racing, Chippewa Downs Race Track, Belcourt June 9: - 75th Anniversary for Lake Metigoshe State Park! Back to the lake! Free gate admission for the day! Special programs! June 9: 37th Annual Old Time Fiddlers Contest - International Peace Garden/Music CampJune 14-17: Bottineau County Fair!June 22-24: St. John Days & Draft Horse ShowJune 23: Darby’s Demo Derby, BoissevainJune 23-24: Annual Boissevain FairJune 23: 8th Annual Great American Backyard Campout - Lake Metigoshe State ParkJune 24: Thunder Mountain Speedway, BottineauJune 28-30: Annual Ragtop Festival, RollaJune 29: IMC Festival of the Arts Performance - International Peace Gardens - International

July 1: Canada Day Celebration, BoissevainJuly 1: Annual Bike Parade - Lake Metigoshe State ParkJuly 3: Skinautiques Water Show, Lake Meti-gosheJuly 4: Sky Dancer Fire work display –Sky Dancer Hotel & Casino July 6: IMC Festival of the Arts Performance - International Peace Gardens - Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social and Band Concert, 8:00 pm - Masonic AuditoriumJuly 6-8: Turtle Mountain Roping Arena Chip-pewa Downs, BelcourtJuly 7: Skinautiques Water Show, Lake Meti-gosheJuly 8: Thunder Mountain SpeedwayJuly 8: 52nd Knights of Columbus Rosary, Field Mass and Catered meal - Int’l Peace Gardens July 13: Relay for Life , St. JohnJuly 13-15: Ham Radio Festival, IPG

Brass Quintet, 8 p.m. Burdick CenterJune 29-July 1: Willow City’s Quasquicenten-nial. Meal and Dance - Quilt Show, antique car show, kids games, parade, demolition derby, street dance and community club supper. Western Weekend Horse Show and 1st Lutheran Church’s 125th Celebration. June 30: Quilt Auction, Metigoshe MinistriesJune 30-July 1: Dunseith Rodeo Club-Rodeo, Dunseith


August

September

* Rugby racing schedule: 701-776-5846* Thunder Mountain Speedway page 26* Peace Garden/Legion Camp events page 21. Dates are subject to change. To have your event listed on the calendar contact: [email protected]

Other Calendar Events:

Sept: Fall Festival, BottineauSept 8: City Wide Rummage Sale, RollaSept 8: 80’s & Newer Demo Derby, TMSSept 11: 911 Ceremony, IPGSept 15-16: Fall Festival, Hawk Museum, Wolford

August 1: Crazy Days, RollaAugust 3-4: Crazy Days! BottineauAugust 3-5: Outdoor Feast Weekend - Lake Metigoshe State Park - This weekend is all about making and enjoying food in the great outdoors. Grab a fork and join us at the park this weekend to get a taste of some different sweets and treats that you may have never tried before, but are sure to make again!August 5: Thunder Mountain SpeedwayAugust 10-12: North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) Workshop, LMSPAugust 10-12: Little Shell Pow Wow, DunseithDay

July 13-14: 4-H Achievement Days, St. JohnJuly 13-15: Fun in the Sun Weekend - Lake Metigoshe State Park - Join us as we celebrate summer this weekend! All kinds of summer fun and treats! Annual Beach Olympics will take place at the beach on Saturday night at 8:30 p.m. so come prepared for some friendly competition!July 14-22: 36th Annual Turtle Mountain Days, BelcourtJuly 20: IMC Faculty Jazz Band, IPGJuly 21-29: St. Ann’s Noven, Belcourt July 22: Thunder Mountain Speedway July 22: Izaak Walton League BBQ, St. JohnJuly 27-28: 7th Annual Halloween in July - Lake Metigoshe State Park. Everyone is invited and encouraged to bring costumes and candy, decorate campsites and participate in all of the park’s spooky events! Take a frightful walk down the haunted trail on Friday night from 9:30 - 11:00! Kids can join us at the amphitheater at 10 a.m. on Saturday to put on their favorite costumes or get their face painted for trick or treating in the modern campground. Saturday evening will bring yet another haunting experi-ence starting at 9:30 pm at the amphitheater. Sunday will wrap up a wild weekend with a ca-noeing adventure starting at the warming house at 10 a.m. Come to Lake Metigoshe State Park this weekend, if you dare!July 29: F.A.M.E. Summer Festival - Fun, Art Music and Entertainment - International Peace Gardens

August 11: Relay for Life, IPGAugust 11: Skinautiques Water Show, Lake MetigosheAugust 11: DunseithAugust 12: Village Fair at Prairie Village Mu-seum, RugbyAugust 12: North Central Horse Show finals St. JohnAugust 17-18: Keplin Fest, Turtle Mountain Region, BelcourtAugust 18-19: Quilt Show & Sales, IPGAugust 18-19: 8th International Country Gos-pel Festival, IPGAugust 19: Thunder Mountain Speedway, Sea-son Championship

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Mystical Horizons... North Dakota’s Newest Landmark On Oct. 21, 2005, Mysti-cal Horizons, located on the north side of Scenic Byway N.D. Hwy. 43 on its western edge near Carbury, was offi-cially opened to the public. The stone structure is a scaled-down, 21st-century version of Stonehenge, the ancient megalithic time-piece located near Salis-bury, England. Mystical Horizons was the vision of Bottineau na-tive Jack Olson (1922-2001), an aerospace engineer and designer who is responsible for creating several Bottineau landmarks. Olson’s intention with Mys-tical Horizons was to create a site to bring tourism to Bottineau County and north-central North Dakota, to use the site as an educational tool, and to promote the surrounding nature and beauty of the Turtle Mountain area. The site cost an estimated $100,000 to build, and was primarily financed by a Transportation and Enhancement grant from the North Dakota Department of Transportation. The structure consists of cement, brick and metal works, and was designed in such a way that site-goers can stand on one of the brass pieces while observing the summer and winter solstices (June 21 or 22 and December 21 or 22, respec-

Check out a new addition to the Turtle Mountains’ landscape.

You can gaze at the stars through the North Star Polaris Sighting Tube.

tively) and the equinox (September 21 or 22,) all the while with the sun shining directly towards them. The dates vary due to the elliptical rotation of the earth around the sun. A sundial is also located at the site. Here, visitors can view the position of the sun’s shadow to tell the correct time of the day. However, the time is only accurate during Daylight Savings Time from spring through fall.

Another feature at Mystical Horizons is the Olson-designed North Star Polaris Sighting Tube, in which individuals can view Polaris, the North Star. Polaris marks the North Celestial Pole in the nighttime sky, and has long been utilized as a navigational tool for explorers. The view of the surrounding terrain from the Mystical Horizons site is an impressive one, as it is located at the top of a large hill and offers visitors a panoramic view of the prairie below extending for many miles. Mystical Horizons is located just across the present-day site of Twisted Oaks on the western end of the Turtle Mountains off Scenic Hwy. 43. For more information about North Dakota’s new-est landmark, call the Bottineau Area Chamber of Commerce at 701-228-3849.

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Moose like the vegetation in the swampy areas.

There is no better place to observe the forest resource than on North Dakota’s two State Forests found in the Turtle Mountains. The Turtle Mountain State Forest and Homen State Forest comprise 11,978 acres of public land managed by the North Dakota Forest Service for your enjoyment. Primitive camping is available at Straw-

State Forests welcome visitorsberry Lake, Hahns Bay, and Pelican Lake. All campgrounds provide tables, grills, and centrally located vault toilets and drinking water. During the season campgrounds are patrolled and an overnight camping fee is charged. The campgrounds provide excellent access to over 20 miles of maintained trails. The trails provide opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, and x-coun-try skiing. From the trails you can get a close up look at the forest from the prairie edge to the Canadian border. The varied plant communities found on the State Forests support a variety of wildlife common to North Dakota such as whitetail

deer, squirrels, waterfowl, beaver, raccoons and coyotes, and some not so common such as moose and ruffed grouse. A visit to the State Forests will give you the opportunity to observe aspen forests, oak savanna forests, tree plantations, forest management activities, wetlands, and open prairie. Hunting, photog-raphy, hiking, canoeing, fishing, berry picking and horseback riding are only a few of the activities people enjoy on the State Forests. For further information contact the North Dakota Forest Service at 701-228-3700.

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Turtle Mountain Birding Festival, set for May 18-20. As we all know, the best birding locat ions are where a variety of habitats intersect. This law of nature makes Bottineau a t r u e c r o s s r o a d s , where open prai-rie grasslands meet wooded hills and lake country. The Turtle Moun-tains provide clear lakes and marshes to attract waterbirds and ducks. Surrounding these wetland jewels, are vast aspen groves and expansive oak woodlands to explore for woodland raptors, Ruffed Grouse, songbirds, and flycatchers. On the open prairie grasslands where native wildflowers abound, the plains attract a variety of larks, sparrows, buntings, raptors, and Sharp-tailed Grouse. And on this rolling plains region, innumerable wetlands attract the largest and most diverse

concentration of nesting ducks in the country; most of the ducks are tied to the grasslands too, as the females se-lect nesting sites amid the bountiful grasses of the uplands. The first broods of ducklings will be hatching while you attend the Turtle Mountain Birding Fes-tival hosted by Dakota College at Bottineau. You can obtain more information by contact-

ing them at 701-228-5410 or 888-918-5623 or consult the website: http://www.dakotacollege.edu.

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Hummingbirds are of many colors.

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Museum grounds has a large display housed inside the buildings.

Dale & Martha Hawk Museum The Dale and Martha Hawk Muse-um has been referred to as a “diamond on the prairie.” It is open seven days a week from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm during the summer months and by appoint-ment during the winter months. The Hawk Museum is one of the best kept secrets in North Dakota. You can almost hear the past come alive when you enter the grounds. Housed in 14 buildings on the original Hawk farm-stead, the museum consists of one of the largest and most unique collections of antique farm equipment, one-of-a-kind vehicles and antique household items in North Dakota. Many of the items on display have been restored to their original condition and look much the same as when they were purchased in the early 1900’s. In addition to the original Hawk home, barn, machine shop, and blacksmith shop, several other historical buildings have been moved to the farm-stead. These include the one-room schoolhouse and Henry Johnson store from Nanson, House of Yore (first school house of Wolford) and the Presbyterian Church from Wolford, the Marker Lutheran Church from rural Barton and the old community dance hall from Mylo. The buildings have been set up to depict life during the period. The general store includes a corner post office and shows its importance in the lives of the early pio-

neers. There they could get their mail and purchase anything from food to shoes. On the second weekend of each June, the mu-seum hosts an Antique Farm Show. This show includes a daily parade of antique equipment, steam-powered threshing and lumber sawing, live music, children’s games, and much more. And in Sept. you can enjoy the Fall Festival. Primitive and RV camping is available with electricity, restrooms, showers, and RV dump. The Dale and Martha Hawk Museum is run by a nonprofit foundation. Groups are welcome and special tours are available. For more information or to make special arrangements, call 701-583-2381 or 701-583-2532. E-mail the museum at [email protected] or visit their website www.hawkmuseum.org.

Dale & Martha Hawk Museum, Campgrounds & Picnic Area

Located on the Hawk Farmstead, NE of Wolford, ND(From - Wolford: 4 miles E, 3 miles N., Cando: 19 miles W, 3 miles N)

Primitive & RV Camping,

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Hawk Foundation & Museum Tours available 7 Days a WeekOpens 9:00 a.m. - Museum closes at 5:00 p.m. during summer months -

other months by appt.Minimal admission charge at the door.Special evening tours by arrangement.

For tour arrangements and camping information call 701-583-2381.

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Farm ShowJune 7-10, 2012

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Have you ever experienced some-thing so spectacu-lar it leaves you with an everlasting memory? The Inter-national Peace Gar-den, nestled in the Turtle Mountains of North Dakota and Manitoba, is one of those experiences with no two visits alike. Thousands of tourists travel each year to explore the ever changing 2339.3 acre garden of North America’s most symbolic and scenic attractions. Nature’s fresh water lakes, scenic hiking, and thou-sands of fragrant flowers dazzle the surfaces with rich colors. Just as alluring is a crackling campfire at a wooded camp site, or quietly watching a Great Blue Heron enjoy life on Lake Stor-mon. The Formal Garden’s upper terrace is the perfect photo location, offering a scenic back drop of the Formal Garden, while stand-ing with one foot in the United States and the other in Canada. The breathtaking view and therapeutic rib-bon of water along the 49th parallel, “Border Walk”, leads to the distant Peace Chapel. In the chapel fossil embellished Tyndall Stone walls are etched with quotes of “People of Peace”. Included in the For-mal Garden walk is the 9/11 Memorial Site. A book of re-membrance with the victims’ names from the 9/11 attack is dis-played in the Peace Chapel. At rest are ten

twisted steel gird-ers from the World Trade Center dev-astation. Across the way, every fif-teen minutes and on the hour lovely tones echo faintly from the fourteen bells in the Caril-lon Bell Tower A fifteen-foot working man-tel floral clock checked by a GPS system keeps per-fect time. Every year 2,500 to 3,000 plants depicts the clock’s face in dif-ferent colors and patterns. Tucked in walkways are The Children’s Marker Plaque and Nurs-

es’ Plaque. Distinct floral designs of the

American and Canadian Flags are the only two floral designs, which remain the same every year. Peace Poles presented from the Japanese Government are inscribed, “May Peace Prevail” in twenty-eight languages. Along the South Loop Drive, the North American Game Warden Museum, a joint initiative of Fish and Wildlife Officers from Canada and the United States, is of interest to

Fragrant colorful pathways of perennials, annuals and flowering shrubs await visitors.

International Peace GardenNorth Dakota/Manitoba Border

Be sure to visit the Game Warden Museum.


all ages. The mu-seum educates the public of histori-cal and present day problems regard-ing wildlife law enforcement and natural resources conservation. The vaulted ceiling has many mounted creatures, as the showroom allows an eye-to-eye en-counter with a Ko-diak bear, moun-tain lion or timber wolf. In the rear courtyard, “The Hall of Honors,” the first memorial of its kind in the world, is dedicated to brother and sister wildlife enforcement officers, dis-playing names of those who lost their lives while serving to protect natural resources. The International Peace Garden is home to two camps, the International Music Camp and the Legion Athletic Camp. The Inter-national Music Camp attracts thousands of students from all parts of the world. It pro-vides instruction in band, orchestra, musical theatre, dance, creative writing, guitar, hand bells, vocal jazz, jazz band, garage band, art, fiddle, piano, organ, and other various forms of fine art instruction in a beautiful and safe envi-ronment. Sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion, Track and Field Sports Train-ing Program, the Legion Athletic Camp operates six weeks during July and August. The camp is one of the finest self-con-tained athletic facilities in North America. The

camp offers; vol-leyball, basketball, advanced track, soccer equestrian, judo, gymnastics, track and field, elementary sport (basketball, vol-leyball, soccer, archery & track and field), cross country and wil-derness. The Historic Lodge, first main construction built

in 1937 by American workers in the Civil-ian Conservation Corps, is within walking distance of Wild Rose Campground, The lodge consists of spruce from Duck Moun-tain northwest of Dauphin, Manitoba and granite from North Dakota. On the front lawn is a monolith inscribed with the Ten Com-mandments, a gift from the Fraternal Order of Eagles of South Dakota, North Dakota and Manitoba. American actor, Charlton Hess-ton, who played Moses in the Ten Command-ment Hollywood movie, attended the 1956 dedication. The North Loop Drive, a spectacular taste of nature’s beauty, leads past lakes, numer-

ous picnic areas and the Duck’s Unlimited Dam. With a bird’s eye view overlooking Lake Stor-mon, the Errick Willis Pavilion celebrates fam-ily reunions as well as wedding dances and re-ceptions after a memora-ble “Garden Wedding”.

A must see destination is The Interpretive Center

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housing a conservatory, retail store, cafe, and small library. While dining a picturesque view, of the majestic 120 foot Peace Tower, symbolizing people com-ing from the four corners of the world to form two similar but distinct nations, is viewed from the windows out to the west patio. The conservatory’s forty year collection of cacti and suc-culents is showy in all seasons. Finds in the well-stocked retail store make great gifts and keep-sakes.

The Interpretive Center opens to the Sunken Garden, pleasing to flower gardeners’ appetite with a repeating octagonal mosaic pat-terns of rose bushes, flowering trees and shrubs and perennials encasing a centered fountained octagonal pool. The International Peace Gar-den is a “One Day Stop or Va-cation Spot”, where you find the best of everything. For more information, please

go online at www.peacegarden.com or call 1-888-432-6733.

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MAYMay 13: Mother’s Day CelebrationMid May through Labor Day: Sunday Buffet – these wonderful meals are ethnically themed running throughout the summerEvery Sat. and Sun thoughout the Summer: Featured Speaker Series at the North American Game Warden Museum call us for details

JUNE June 7 & 8: Fiddlers’ WorkshopsJune 8: 2012 Concert Information not available at this time. Please check back for updatesJune 9: Fiddlers’ Contest June 14-16: College University Chamber Music Camp recital will be presented on the final eve-ning SaturdayJune 29: IMC Festival of the Arts Performance - International BrassJune-Every Friday: IMC Festival of the Arts Concerts evenings 8:00 p.m. call us for details

JULY July 6: IMC Festival of the Arts Performance - Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social & Band Con-

cert, 8:00 p.m. Masonic AuditoriumJuly 8: 52nd Knights of Columbus rosary, Field Mass & catered meal July 13, 14 & 15: 49th International Ham Radio Festival July 20: IMC Festival of the Arts Performance - IMC Jazz Faculty Big Band Concert, 8:00 p.m. Masonic AuditoriumJuly 29: F.A.M.E Summer Festival- Fun, Art, Music and Entertainment

AUGUSTAug 11: 10th Annual International Peace Garden Relay for Life opening ceremonies 7:00 PMAug. 11: Mason Annual MeetingAug. 11 & 12: Order of Eastern Star Annual MeetingAug 18 & 19: 8th International Country Gospel FestivalAug. 18 & 19: Quilt Show & Button Collection Display, Sale & Swap

SEPTEMBERSept. 11: 9/11 Ceremony

2012 International Peace Garden Schedule of Events

The 51st Annual Legion Athletic Camp starts at the Internation-al Peace Garden July 8th with many Sport Camps from which you can choose. July 8-14:Track & Field, Advanced Track & FieldJuly 15-21: Gymnastics, Equestrian, Wilder-nessJuly 22-28:Volleyball, Basketball, EquestrianJuly 29 -August 4: Basketball, Volleyball, Equestrian, Soccer, Elementary, JudoAugust 5-11: Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Cross Country August 12-18: Basketball, Volleyball Highly qualified coaches will train the

beginners and challenge the experienced ath-letes. All camps are co-ed. If you would like more infor-mation, visit our website at legion-athleticcamp.com, E-mail us at

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Music Camp The International Music Camp Summer School of Fine Arts offers a wide array of cul-tural study for children and adults alike. In weekly sessions, students of all ages gain concentrated knowledge in their particular area of interest. And, while the camp’s name speaks of its foundation in music, it really includes much, much more. Dance, creative writing, theatre, photography, and drawing are only a few of the unique subject offerings you’ll discover at IMC.

A staff of 150 artist-teachers, internationally noted guest conductors, and outstanding clini-cians from the United States, Canada, and Europe provide instruction to students from around the world. Campers have the opportunity to work and play with their peers in a challenging and relaxed setting. Lasting friendships are formed – memo-ries, music, and enough creative summer magic to last a lifetime. Learn more at: international-musiccamp.com or call 701-838-8472, or when camp is in session 701-263-4211.

Plan to attend one of the many performances held during the summer by the International Music Camp.

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Located 45 miles south of Brandon and 16 miles north of the International Peace Garden, Boissevain, Manitoba is the town where “Art is Big” and open arms greet its visitors. Come and vis-it Boissevain’s unique townwide “Outdoor Art Gallery.” Bird watchers and hunters alike can explore the detailed nature and wildlife of Whitewater Lake. Located west of Boissevain, the lake is host to an estimated 250,000 waterfowl and 30,000 shore birds, including Egrets and the White Faced Abis. This newly named Important Bird Area features an accessible view-ing area enticing you to take a closer peek at the great variety of birds and creatures found near the water. Be sure to attended the Whitewater Lake Bird Festival May 21-23. The young at heart will want to visit the Beck-oning Hills Museum and the Moncur Gallery of prehistory. At Beckoning Hills, you will be able to look at life through the eyes of a prairie pioneer and take a step back in time through our not-so-

distant past. Tommy the Turtle, Boissevain’s 28 foot tall mascot, greets you as you enter a town where the historic at-tractions are as var-ied as the scenery. He welcomes you, and all visitors, to beautiful Boissevain. Annual Boissevain Fair is June 23 and 24,

2012, Boissevain Fair Grounds, Manitoba. Featur-ing horse pull & shows, beer gardens, “A band in the beer garden, breakfast, display buildings, ranch horse event, entertainment, plus baking, sewing and craft events. Don’t miss the Canada Celebration with a parade and fireworks on July 1. Boissevain’s Farmers Market will be held every Friday from 11am. to 1pm. July to September at Romance of Railway Park. Boissevain will also play host to Darby’s Demo Derby June 23 and golf tournament’s June, July and August. Plus a host of other events. For more information about Boissevain and its events, visit their website at www.boissevain.ca.

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Boissevain plays host to summmer events


Welcome to North Dakota’s four sea-sons recreational area. Bottineau, a progressive city nestled at the foot of the Turtle Mountains, is the south-western gateway to the fabulous Turtle Mountains. It was founded in the early 1880’s and named after Pierre Bottineau, a frontier scout and fur trader. Today, Bottineau is a thriving city known for its friendly people. In the city of Bottineau, you will find plenty of pleasant surpris-es. A 33 foot statue of Tommy Turtle, the area’s host,

riding a 35 foot snowmobile will greet you at the city park and campground.

The Four Chaplains Monument on 4th and Sinclair is dedicated to four Chaplains who gave up their life vests to others when the ship Dorchester was torpedoed and sunk

during World War II. If you are in town in mid-June, you can attend

North Dakota’s oldest county fair, the Bottineau County Fair. Why not spend a

few days experiencing the Turtle Mountain area? Comfortable accommodations and shopping are avail-

Bottineau - your 4 Seasons Playground

123rd Annual

BottineauCounty Fair

June 14 thru 17, 2012Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

...and all the other good stuff you would expect to see at the Oldest County Fair in North Dakota!

Musical Talent...Johnny Holm

• Beer Garden • Amateur Night• Demolition Derby• Ranch Rodeo

Also EntertainingMylo Hatzenbuhler plus

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Chapel, Carillon Bell Tower, Masonic Au-ditorium, and Ar-boretum. Enjoy the scenic drive through gardens, numerous

beds of flowers, the 18 ft. floral clock, conces-sions, souvenir shops, camping and picnic ar-eas. Other sights jus t nor t h of Bottineau in the Turtle Mountains include Mystical Horizons, Scenic Byway 43 and Bottineau Winter Park for skiing and other winter fun. Snowmobile trail heads start from Bottineau that access the Turtle Mountains. The trails run across the whole Turtle Mountain area with many miles of groomed trails. And if you’re a hunter, we have plenty of that too, from grouse hunting to goose and duck hunting and plenty of deer and other small game animals. Come see us during any season. Whether in the city or the county, one visit and you will know that you have discovered a City for all Seasons! For more information, phone (701) 228-3849 or 1-800-735-6932; or visit our website at www.

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able for your convenience and enjoyment right here in Bottineau. A Super Wal-Mart store opened in 2008 located along Hwy. 5 on the east side of Bottineau. Venturing outside the city, you will see why the Bot-tineau area is known as the Four Seasons Playground. Two nine hole grass green golf courses are avail-able to test your golfing skills: the Bottineau Country Club, located just three miles north-east of the city on Lake Road; and the Birchwood Golf Course, at Lake Metigoshe. Lake Metigoshe, lo c ate d t welve miles northeast of Bottineau, and s t r a d d l i ng t he United States/Ca-nadian border, of-fers fishing, boat-ing, skiing, hiking, biking, camping, picnicking, sight seeing, golfing, fine dining, lodg-ing and more. If you enjoy camping and picnicking, Lake Metigoshe State Park can satisfy all your needs. In addition to all the other amenities available at the lake, the Park offers electric hookups and sewer disposal facilities for campers, as well as showers and group accommodations. On weekends, visitors can enjoy special events and envi-ronmental programs at the Park’s amphitheater. The focal point of the Turtle Mountains is the International Peace Garden. Located just 30 miles northeast of Bottineau, this 2,300 acre botanical won-der is dedicated to peace between the United States and Canada. It is the home of the International Music Camp, Royal Canadian Legion Athletic Camp, Peace

Tommy Turtle, the world’s largest turtle r iding the world’s largest snowmobile, has welcomed visitors to Bottineau since 1978.

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Home Cooked MealsSunday Buffet • 10am - 1:15pm

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Some of the best stock car racing in North Dakota is right here in the Turtle Mountains at the Thunder Mountain Speedway! Located 5 miles north of Bot-tineau, the Thunder Mountain Speedway offers race fans great action in four classes: IMCA

M o d i f i e d , IMCA Stocks, North Star Hobbies and Bombers. An extremely fast surface and high-bank-i n g m a k e the quarter-mile track at the Thunder

Mountain Speedway a favorite for drivers and fans. Racing starts at 4:00 PM with Hotlaps at 3:30 (unless otherwise posted)• Sunday, May 6 – Prac-tice Day – 1:00 pm. • Sunday, May 20 – Season Opener. • Sunday, June 3. • Sunday, June 24. • Sunday, July 8. • Sunday, July 22. • Sunday, August 5. • Sunday, August 19 – Season Championship. • Sunday, August 26 – Rain Date Only. Saturday, September 8 – 80’s & Newer Demo Derby. For more information: www.thundermountain-speedway.org

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The Skinautiques are in their 54th year of provid-ing water skiing thrills to the public. Full-length, 1-1/2 to 2 hour shows are scheduled by the club throughout North Dakota and into southern Canada. The club is also available to do “mini-shows” (five or six acts) at Lake Metigoshe. These are done at a reduced price and really add to conventions, family gatherings or parties.

Skinautiques

Skinautiques perform annually at Lake Metigoshe. This year 2012 - July 3 & 7 and August 11.

Don’t miss the action.

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The Bottineau County Fair Board has set the dates of June 14-17 for the 123rd Bottineau County Fair, the oldest county fair in the state of North Dakota. On Friday, June 15, Two performanes will take place with the Mylo Hatzenbuhler at 7pm and Whitehouse Players from 9 pm to 1am. Besides the humor and phenomenal music talent, the County Fair will be holding the Annual Amateur Night on

Thursday, June 14, at 7:00 p.m. Of course it wouldn’t be the Bottineau Coun-ty Fair without the traditional Jaycees Demoli-tion Derby held on Sunday, June 17, at 3:00 p.m.

The Bottineau Ranch Rodeo will also be held

Fair to host new country act

Johnny Holm Band returns for this year’s fair.

during the Fair, Sat-urday afternoon, June 16. Don’t miss out on any of the rodeo action which promises to be a stompin’ good time. Also the Johnny Holm Band plays on Saturday night from 9-11 pm. O t her e vent s planned for the county fair this year include Daryl’s Racing Pigs on Fri-day and Saturday at 2,4 & 6pm, a children’s pedal pull, livestock shows, and a horse pull. The fair board has also retained a carnival with many rides, games and booths. The Bottineau County Fair Board hopes that everyone will put the Bottineau County Fair on their calendar.

Take a ride on the carousel.

Whitehouse Players at County Fair.Country humorist Mylo

Hatzenbuhler takes the stage.

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The 4th Scenic Byway in North Dakota is State and County Highway 43 from St. John to State Highway 14 northwest of Bottineau. The highway is a county road in Rolette from St. John, along the eastern edge of the Turtle Mountains, west to U.S. Highway 281. From there, Highway 43 is a state highway, with its western-most point beginning and ending at

Scenic Byway the western edge of the Turtle Mountains, just northwest of Bottineau at State Highway 14. Highway 43 is one of the most picturesque areas in the state. Many of the state’s major tourism sites are located along the highway, including Lions Park at Lake Upsilon, Interna-tional Peace Garden and Lake Metigoshe State Park, as well as many other museums, parks and other sites. The “Scenic Byway” is included in the official North Dakota Highway Map.

Next time you drive through the area, take Highway 43, the Scenic Byway.

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The Great Ameri-can Backyard Cam-pout set for June 23rd provides an opportunity for ev-eryone to re-live, or experience for the first time, how much fun it is to spend a night sleeping un-der the stars and en-joying the sounds of nature. Bring your friends and family to Lake Metigoshe State Park to camp

Seventh Annual Great American Campout and celebrate the 8th Annual Great American Campout Day. Lake Metigoshe State Park, Bottin-eau. You can call 701-263-4651 or visit our website at http://www.nwf.org/back-yardcampout The only costs associated with the events are the state park entrance fees. State park entrance fees are $5/vehicle

per day or $25 for an annual pass.

Choose from many great camping spots.

Pride Dairy creates new product Pride Dairy, Bottineau, has a new product that brings back an old time Christmas prac-tice — the tradition of Juneberry topping on ice cream. With the opening of the Dairy Dipper II, one of the products offered with the June-berry line is a Juneberry Sundae. The topping is made right inside Pride Dairy and it is a side product from the syrup the dairy makes for its Juneberry ice cream. Also added are choke cherry, raspberry and rhubarb/stawberry.

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Many summer visi-tors travel through this area on their way to the International Peace Garden or stop at the city park for a dip in the swimming pool. Fall visitors enjoy the abun-dance of waterfowl, which has increased significantly over the past few years. Local hunters are more than happy to give a few tips where the best bird hunting is to those who are taking advantage of the abundant bird population for the first time. And, weather per-mitting, they also enjoy the local golf course located along a scenic meandering creek. Next to the golf course, hunters can sharpen up at the trap shoot and rifle range. Snowmobilers have also found the rolling

Rolette... The Hunters’ Paradiseplains a perfect place to get away from the pack and enjoy some prime snow conditions. For the camper, Ro-lette RV Park has full hookups, electricity and drinking water. Call 701-246-3491 for more information. RV accommoda-tions are available at the regular trailer court by contacting Art Hoffman at 701-246-3564 or 701-246-3511. There is also a local motel.Its park board, the school and other in-terested clubs take pride in offering a wide variety of recre-ational activity within the community of Ro-

lette and its immediate surrounding area. Some of the activities available are swimming, golfing, slow pitch softball, baseball, trap shooting, up-

Take your best friend out grouse hunting.

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land game hunting, waterfowl hunting, deer and furbearer hunting and trapping, dancing, bingo and many picnic areas. Visit the friendly community of Rolette today! Find Rolette on the web at www.rolettend.com.

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The most extensive trail system in the Turtle Mountains is the hiking or nature trail. Efforts to expand the nature trail concept to distinguish it from a simple hiking trail are underway; however, both names are currently used interchangeably. Walking for pleasure and other trail related ac-tivities are among the favorite outdoor recreation pursuits of Americans. Many of our trails provide interpretive sessions while others offer the beauty and serenity that only nature can provide. There are also extensive unmarked areas which can be hiked or backpacked. To experience hiking through a tree laden cor-ridor, see a nesting meadowlark or blooming wild-flower, feel the soil beneath your feet and warm sun on your back, and smell the clean, fresh air of the Turtle Mountains is to become more aware of yourself, your environment, and your heritage. Three of the Turtle Mountains’ most popular trails are Disappearing Lakes, Turtle’s Back (Ca-nadian side), see map, and the Old Oak Trail (US side) at Metigoshe State Park. The Turtle Mountain tracks are: Turtle Moun-tain Trail (35 miles), Strawberry Lake (4 miles), Twisted Oakes (2 miles), Dalen (10 miles), Pelican Lake (4 miles), Hartley Boundary Lake (5 miles), Unmarked Trails (20 miles), contact State Forest Service, Bottineau, ND, for more information

Hiking or Nature Trails

Hikers find many trails to explore.

on these trails (701-228-2278); Wakopa Game Management Area (now 14.5 miles), contact State Game & Fish Dept., Bismarck, ND (701-224-2180); Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation (20 miles), contact Bureau of Indian Affairs, Belcourt, ND.

DISAPPEARING LAKES—Self Guiding Trail. A lake disappearing before your very eyes ... hard to believe? Visit a lake that is vanishing from the landscape by following the Disappearing Lakes Self Guiding Trail. Winding its way through dense broadleaf forests, this trail is an easy one hour walk appropriate for all ages.TURTLE’S BACK—Hiking Trail. Climb to one of the highest points of land in southwestern Manitoba by following the Turtle’s Back Hiking Trail. The trail begins at the south end of William Lake and leads to a viewing tower at the hill’s peak. From this tower you can see the International Peace Garden. On-site signs discuss the history of the Turtle’s Back and its significance to the various people who have lived in this area over the years.OLD OAK TRAIL—Hiking Trail. Located at Metigoshe State Park, this is North Dakota’s first National Recreation Trail. Built by the Youth Conservation Corps in 1974 it was dedicated in May, 1976. The trail is approximately two miles long. It will take you about one-and-one-

List of Trails half hours to walk. If you do not care to walk the entire trail at one time, you may leave it at the halfway point near the east side of the Maid O’Moonshine Campground. A booklet describ-ing the trail is available, in which you will find descriptive information regarding the lakes, wild flowers, different trees, plant life, animal life and a host of other information to make your hike a real outdoor adventure.


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In the foothills of the beautiful Turtle Mountains is Belcourt, the only town on the Turtle Mountain Chippewa Reservation. A progressive town, it is known for continually thriving to keep pace with modern technology. Anishinaubag Intercultural Center and Camp, located just two miles north of Belcourt on Fish Lake Road, includes an authentic Indian village, a chapel, hiking trails, groomed cross-country trails and cozy rental cabins. Belcourt boasts impressive art displays through-out the town. Many sculptures and murals have been produced by talented local artists. Local artwork can also be viewed at the Turtle Mountain Chippe-wa Heritage Center. Check for new loca-tion. A hub of activi-ties in Belcourt is the Turtle Mountain Mall which features two restaurants, a grocery store, the post office, a bank, gift shop, barber shop, florist, bowling alley, lounge, a 24-hour Mini-Casino, and the Sky Dancer Hotel and Casino located west of Belcourt. For more information on Belcourt call 701-477-6140. Native American tribal lore gives North America

See Native American dress. Turtle Mountain Days - July.

• Paintings • Baskets • Beadwork • Jewelry • Sculptures • Canes • Walking Stick • Star Quilts • Dream Catchers • God’s Eyes • Drums • Traditional Regalia

• Diamond Willow Bench • Lamps • Ceramics, and much more!

When touring the Turtle Mountains, stop in and visit us at...

Turtle Mountain Tribal Arts Association Gallery9708 Hwy. 281 North, Dunseith, North Dakota • 701-244-2540

Located on the north end of Dunseith on Hwy. 281


Sobriety Ride The 19th Annual Turtle Mountain Sobriety Ride will once again take place this summer. Each year a new trail is selected and usually runs on Memorial Weekend. In past years rides have started at Walhalla and Spirit Lake. This year the local Sobriety Ride has not yet been scheduled. For more information, contact Decon Davis at 701-477-3741. When the ride dates are set, it will be similar to past years, with a Thursday evening gathering and a Friday morning starting time of 9:00 a.m. Each day the riders put on about 30 miles, taking their time to rest and kickup their heels each evening and enjoy-ing a campfire among friends, with old-fashioned chuck wagon meals. The event will end up in Belcourt as its finishing point.

Saddle up and join in on the trail ride.

Visit the Anishinaubag Intercultural Center.

the name of “Turtle Island.” Close to the exact geographical center is the Turtle Mountain area. Cool, green, and inviting, dotted with spar-kling lakes, it’s like an island of trees in the northern Great Plains. It is also the heart of the rich trib-al and spiritual life of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians.

HNA Nature Trail The Heart of North America Nature Trail is a driving trail that documents a journey through

some of North Da-kota’s most scenic and geologically magnificent won-ders. Follow the trail through the Turtle Mountain Region in North Dakota into Manitob a , Canada. Return south and contin-ue east into North

Dakota’s Rendezvous Region.The Turtle Mountain Region is one of not only cultural but natural significance. Visitors are introduced into the region by the International Peace Garden at the Canada/ North Dakota border which commemorates the commitment by both countries to remain at peace. Also located in the region is the state’s oldest and largest Chippewa Indian Reservation. A proposed Turtle Mountain Trail that leads from Belcourt and St. John through the Turtle Mountain Region to the International Peace Garden is in the works. With hik-ing and riding trails as well as roads for mo-tor vehicles, the area is a perfect spot for birding, nature photography, fishing and camping. Like many of North Dakota’s treasures, the Turtle Mountains, including Wakopa Wildlife Management Area, are a well-kept secret. Even when tourists come to the Turtle Mountains, a lack of signage, information and other amenities often keep them from enjoying the area to its true potential. But if you’re an avid birdwatchers or photog-raphers, or just an experiential traveler, you’ll not just find interest in nature, but in the culture of an area as well, especially if you’re interested in recon-necting in something that’s real and authentic. And there’s an abundance of authentic ethnic diversity in the Turtle Mountain area, including the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa and descendants of French Canadians.

Waterfowl are abundant.

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Because of the environ-mental diversity, many spe-cies of plants and vegetation are found in the park. Water and marsh plants in great variety thrive in the swamp-lands only a short distance from typical upland forests of oak, birch, elm, aspen, and ash. Patches of moss, lichen, and wildflowers provide con-stant delight and enjoyment to nature lovers. The entire park is a wild-life sanctuary and harbors an abundance of woodland creatures. Visitors may occa-

sionally see elk, moose, and white-tailed deer. The wooded areas are full of small mammals—squir-rels, snowshoe hares, skunks, racoons, porcupines, woodchucks, beavers, mink, coyote, weasels, chip-munks, muskrats, and many kinds of songbirds fill the air with color and music. Snakes, frogs, lizards, turtles— all are here for observation by interested specta-tors. The extensive water area in the park is a haven for water birds—gulls, eag les , ospre y, herons, bitterns, terns and others. In spring and au-tumn, bird watchers are able to watch thousands of migratory waterfowl passing over and through the park.Location: Lake Metigoshe State Park is 15 miles (22 km) northeast of Bottineau. Approximately 90 miles (144 km) from Minot, ND, and 80 miles (130 km) from Brandon, Manitoba.

Nestled in the scenic Turtle Mountains on the shores of Lake Metigoshe, Lake Metigoshe State Park is one of the most popular year-round vacation spots in North Dakota. The rolling hills support heavy forests of oak as well as birch, elm, aspen and ash. Visitors can find almost unlimited opportunities for outdoor recreation in this 1,551 acre park, with camp-ing, swimming, fishing and hiking during the summer months, to cross country skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing and snowmobiling in the winter. The snowmobile trails within the park con-nect with over 250 miles of groomed trails throughout the Turtle Mountains. The unique beauty of Lake Metigoshe will draw the na-ture and photo enthusiast to the area to capture these sights on film. In addition, a group camp facility is also available. The Old Oak Trail, a National Recreational Trail, is also found within the park boundaries. 1.551 acres including Boat Ramp, Modern and Primitive Campgrounds, Sewer Dump Station, Fitness Trail, Picnicking, Swimming Beach with Bathhouse, Fishing, Hiking and Cross-Country Ski Trails, Playground, Turtle Mountain Environ-mental Learning Center, Amphitheatre, Group Dormitory Facilities (Capacity - 120 people), and Snowmobile Trails. The varied topography of Lake Metigoshe State Park allows the visitor to go from sandy

beaches and marshlands to heavily wooded hills rising high above the many lakes within the park.

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Camping There are numerous campgrounds and camp-ing areas for the adventurous at heart. Primitive areas can be found on many of the 11 lakes and one of the state’s finest, most modern camping areas is the Lake Metigoshe State Park featuring upgraded camping facilities at sites 1-44 with 50-amp service and water. Sites 45-90 have water at every other site and 130-amp service at every site. The campground will accommo-date either tents or trailers, with conveniently located comfort stations and toilet facilities. The park is patrolled year around. Campsites are available on a first come basis and a reser-vation may be occupied for 14 days within any 30-day period. One area that is set aside is the group camp complex. These facilities may be reserved in advance by arrangement with the Park Manager.

The park is open year-round for family activi-ties. Electrical hookups, hot showers, and a sewage dump station are available from approximately Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend. There are numerous picnic areas located throughout the park, with picnic shelters, water and toilet facilities nearby. All picnic areas overlook Lake Metigoshe. The park can accommodate large groups and meetings at its rustic group camp complex. The facility includes men’s and women’s dorms with sleeping accommodations for 120 people, showers, a kitching/dining hall and auditorium. This group facility is available for renting year-round. Cabins are available year-round. Occupancy depends on which cabin you choose: Loon Lodge will hold up to four people; White Pelican can hold up to six people; and the Slemmen Lodge will hold up to eight people. All the cabins have electric heat, showers, cookware, propane fireplaces, stoves, refrigerators, and beds. The park also hosts programs every Friday and Saturday night throughout the summer, along with other special programs. So if camping is your pleasure, the scenery is un-touched, the air fresh and clean and the tranquility can’t be matched anywhere in the immediate area. Make the beautiful Turtle Mountains your next camping trip’s final destination. If you’re planning a trip - for more information, please contact us at 701-263-4651 or for camping reservations call 1-800-807-4723, or by writing Lake Metigoshe State Park, #2 Lake Metigoshe State Park, Bottineau, ND 58318-8044, or e-mail at [email protected] or log on at www.ndparks.com/parks/lmsp.htm.

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Rugby, North Dakota, proudly pro-claims itself as the Geographical Center of North America and it literally is! Located at the junction of U.S. Hwy. 2 and N.D. Hwy. 3. Rugby is also the most direct route to the International Peace Garden and the beautiful Turtle Mountains. When you visit Rugby, you’ll find a number of interesting things to see and do. The Northern Lights Tower is its new-est addition. The tower is on the south side of U.S. Hwy. 2, in front of the Prairie Village Museum. It’s made up of ten tinted steel beams almost 90 feet tall and coated with multicolored shades of metallic

paint, with a lighting system at night and dedicated to one of the Northern Plains’ most stunningnational phenome-na, the spectacular beauty of the Aurora Borealis. The In-terpretive Center is a gazebo housing an interactive kiosk that allows you to view video footage of the northern lights and an informative clip that explains what causes the aurora borealis. You will also find pictures of the northern lights on display by native North Dakotan, Jay Brausch. Many brochures for Rugby and the surrounding area are

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available to pick up at the Northern Lights Tower Inter-pretive Center. The center is open May 1 through Sept. 30. Visitors can commemorate their stop in Rugby by having their picture taken near the monument that offi-cially proclaims Rugby the continent’s geographic center. 2006 marked the diamond jubilee of Rugby’s designation as the Geographical Center of North America. A special

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Turtle Mountain Guide Spring/Summer 2012 ndrecreationguides.com Page 41summer dresses, evening gowns and a bathing suit, along with sports cloth-ing. A good cross sec-tion of all types of tastes and classes of women is shown. The garments are historically correct. They are based on research in old family albums, books from libraries and other sources that depict fashions of bygone eras.

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commemorative collector’s spoon may be purchased at the Tourist Information Booth just north of the Geo-graphical Center Monument to help you remember your visit to the Heart of America. Your trip through Rugby won’t be complete without playing our beautiful golf course. If golf isn’t your game, you can shop, dine, worship, relax in one of our motels, campgrounds or tour one of our parks. Go to a movie, bowl, swim, picnic or take a leisurely stroll around our designated walking path. Check our stock car racing schedule. Other stops to delight even the seasoned traveler include our unique museums and gift shops, including the Prairie Village Museum, the historic Pierce County Courthouse and the authentically restored Amtrak Train Depot. So relax and stay a while. If you have any ques-tions, stop by our tourist information booth at the intersection of Hwys. 2 and 3 or call the Rugby Convention and Visitors Bureau at 701-776-5846.

Another must see while in Rugby is the Victorian Dress Museum and Boutique, featuring reproductions of women’s garments representing the years 1860 through 1907. The garments are representative of North Dakota working women, school teachers on the prairie, along with garments that an affluent woman of fashion might have worn. There are winter clothes and

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the construction of a 30 foot bell tower contain-ing 15 bells at his funeral home. The largest bells, of which there are two, are 40 inches in diameter and weigh about 1,300 pounds each. There is a 36 inch bell, two 34 inch bells, a 30 inch bell, a 26 inch bell and a 24 inch bell.

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collection, plus many old items that helped the pioneers make their home on the frontier. Then enter the village, consisting of 27 build-ings, which include a land office, 1907 Great Northern Depot, caboose, cook car, blacksmith

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The Geographical Center Prairie Village and Museum is filled with history of days gone by. There are over 35,000 square feet of history and heritage housed here. You will need a whole afternoon to see it all. A small admission charge will give you a great trip back in time. Step back in time by entering the complex through the main building that has many dif-ferent displays, some of which include a wildlife display, a rosemeade collection, antique gun

The balance of the bells are in the 15-22 inch range. There are about 4 tons of bells in the four ton steel tower. The bells have been purchased at auction sales, from private parties, antique shops, and from churches. At this time, the bells are rung with a simple cable on each bell.


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shop, general store, antique cars and machinery. School groups and bus tours are welcome throughout the season. Group rates are avail-able. Please allow two hours for tours. For more information, call 701-776-6414.

Enjoy the 27th Annual Village Fair, August 12 . There will be special musical entertain-

ment provided, plus the annual Pioneer Demonstrations at the Prairie Village and Museum. Listen to old-time music in different areas of the village. Enjoy the cooking in the Cook Car and other dem-onstrations on-going throughout the vil-lage. A great Family event. Food availble all day. The museum and village are open from, May 1-Sept 30.

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Westhope - outdoors for hunting, golfing and more! Westhope, located along Highway 83, like many towns in Bottineau Coun-ty, was founded as a Great North-ern Railway sta-tion in 1903 and later was in-corporated as a city in 1904. Westhope is also a port of entry to Canada, which is only six miles away. This area is a major flyway for ducks and geese as well as upland game. As a result, hunters from all over the country come back year after year for the hunting enjoy-ment and camarderie that they have developed with the Westhope commu-nity. The Westhope area makes hunters feel very welcome. Outdoorsman Tony Dean endorsed the hunting in the area. Westhope takes great pride in the quality of life in the

area and the fact that this is a great place to raise children. The population of Westhope is 550 and the community has many facilities and services which are not common to communities of this size: a tourist park with picnic facilities, two

tennis courts, swimming pool, large softball complex and a lighted football field. Camping facilities are provided at the trailer court with water, sewer, electrical hookups along with a dump station. Westhope also has an airport with a paved and lighted runway and an excellent school system.

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Welcome to Rolla and the Ragtop Festival

Annual Ragtop Festival June 28 - 30, 2012, draws a good crowd as well as a variety of old cars.

If you like small town living, welcome to Rolla. Known as the “Jewel City,” Rolla is now a town “on the grow!” Rolla is on the east-ern edge of the Turtle Mountains, located on U.S. Highway 281 and N.D. Highways 5 and 39. An area rich in lakes and forests, great fish-ing and hunting, Rolla is just minutes away from summer fun...from softball and baseball games almost any night to just a quiet drive through the wooded country-side. For fishing, water skiing or camping, the area lakes are just a short jaunt away. Spend the night in one of Rolla’s in-town camping fa-cilities with electric hookups, playgrounds and swimming pool or hang your hat at the Bilmar Motel. In the evening, you can enjoy a movie at the Rolla Theater or choose from a great selec-tion of restaurants. You can also spend some time at our shopping district. One of the main attractions is just five miles north of the city

limits - the Rolla Mu-nicipal Golf Course, one of the most challenging courses in the state. You’re also just a few miles away from the Sky Dancer Hotel & Ca-sino, located west of Bel-court, the International Peace Garden and Lake Metigoshe State Park. Other interesting sites just minutes from Rolla include the Dale and Martha Hawk Museum,

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The festivities are filled with the pleasant aroma from the barbeque pit.

range, airport, seven churches, hospital, medi-cal clinic, dentist, eye doctor and the Parkview Assisted Living Center. Fall is hunting time around the Rolla area, with plenty of waterfowl flying through. Deer and moose are also in good supply. One of Rolla’s many special events is the an-nual International Ragtop Festival, Thursday, June 28 thru Saturday, June 30 highlighted by the traditional parade down main street on Sat-urday featuring convertibles along with many other collector cars from all over the country. The parade will start at noon. After the parade, a car and motorcycle show will set up on main street for a friendly show and shine. Along with the car show and parade, there’s

many other family entertainment events and activities. This year on Thursday, “Ragtop Idol” will host 16 and under 5:30 - 7:30 pm, 17 and over 7:30 - 9 pm. On Friday, games to go at the swimming pool from 3 - 7 pm and then Music in the park, “Fat Daddy” beginning at 7 pm. See you soon ... in Rolla, North Dakota.Rolla will celebrate its 125th - July 3-6, 2013. Make your plans to be at this special event. For more information, contact the Auditors Office at City Hall in downtown Rolla, located at 14 1st St. SE, Rolla, ND 58367; phone 701-477-3610 Ext. 10 or on the web at http://rolla.nd.utma.com/ Ice cream is always a special treat.

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supper at the Com-munity Hall, and many more. You can also enjoy the excitement of the Annual Demolition Derby on the south end of town and lunch will be served on the grounds. Af-ter the derby, head back to Main Street

for the street dance with food vendors avail-able. Sunday, July 1st will be Family Day and church services are being planned at the various churches in Willow City and the surrounding areas. A breakfast will be held at the Commu-

nity Hall along with a hymn festival. There will be lots of time for socializing and fam-ily reunions that day. The Roughrider Horse Show will be held on the south end of town. Willow City welcomes all hunters to the area. We have a lovely park off Highway 60 and it’s a great temporary

home for campers. On Main Street is a sunny gazebo where one may rest and enjoy the sunset mural painted on the west side of the old hardware store. Redwing Hall is located on the north end of town and is open to walkers and also to anyone wanting to rent the building for special occa-sions. Redwing Hall will be the Alumni Center during the Quasquicentennial. Stop by Willow City for fun this summer!

There’s always some-thing going on in this little town located midway between Rugby and Bot-tineau along Highway 60 and especially this sum-mer when Willow City marks its Quasquicen-tennial. The Willow City Community Club wel-comes everyone to stop by and see just what makes Willow City the little “wonder of the prairie”. With a population of about 150, this com-munity is still going strong and no matter where you stop in Willow City, you are sure to find a friendly face in a friendly place. Willow City will be welcoming back former residents and will welcome some new residents as Willow City has a sister city in Willow City, Texas. First Lutheran Church of Willow City will be celebrat-ing their 125th Anniversary on Sunday, June 24th with a worship service, dinner, and afternoon of fellowship. They will be welcoming back former pastors and members. As Willow City celebrates its 125th Anniver-sary from June 29th to July 1st, many events are planned. Friday, June 29th will be WCHS Alumni Day with an All School Reunion. Saturday, June 30th is City and Community Day and some of the events being planned are kid’s games, a petting zoo, a car show, the annual parade, a quilt show, a

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Sky Dancer Fire work display July 4th –Sky Dancer Hotel & Casino Turtle Mountain Tribal Arts Gallery Hwy 281 north end of Dunseith. The art gallery provides a showcase of the area’s native artists and provide a resource center for art and craft supplies. Turtle Mountain Chippewa Heritage Center is located in downtown Belcourt. The Heritage Center offers visitors access to local history, infor-mation, and artwork featuring the unique heritage of the Turtle Mountain Chippewa People. The Heritage Center is open weekdays from 10am to 6pm, and Saturdays from noon to 8pm. 36th Annual Turtle Mountain Days July 14-22nd, Fun-Filled Week of Activities—The Parade, Community picnic, Mud run, Mini Pow-Wow, Farmer’s Market, Lil Miss Turtle Mountain Contest. St. Ann’s Novena July 21-29, Guest Speaker Fr. Jeff Eppler, Originally founded in the 1880’s, the Catholic Mission is an excellent resource on ge-nealogy for the early inhabitants of the Reservation. The Mission is rich in cultural materials and has recently re-opened its Catholic elementary school. Center of the Earth Center of the Earth is comitted to functioning as a cultural learning and wellness center on the Turtle Mountain Reservation focusing on our traditional education, language, direct, research and continuous improvement of learning. New facility coming soon! Veteran’s Memorial Park The park has a large gathering area for picnics, celebrations, and reunions, complete with picnic tables, grills and picnic shelter. The Park also hosts a large stone monument on the west-end complete with lighting and walkways. Medicine Moon Run Half Marathon 2—4 person relay - Pre Race Meal and Early Registra-tion: TBA, 2012 6 p.m. (Guest Speaker, TBA) Race Day: Friend Medicine Moon Run on Face-book. FMI contact: Toni Parisien 278–1440 Women & Men Softball League July 16-24 Sky Dancer Softball Complex, Men & Women Tourney . Rudy Golus 278-0934 Little Shell Pow-Wow August 10, 11, & 12 Dunseith, ND. Grand Entry 7pm on 10, 1pm &7pm on 11 & 12. Dance, Drum, & rich culture all in one weekend! Little Shell Pow-Wow Grounds are located in Dunseith, ND and have served as the host grounds for traditional and cash celebrations for decades. Its events have a huge drawfrom Canada, where a number of relative tribes reside.

Anishanabe, Cultural and Wellness Center BIA 7, Fish Lake Road offers a unique environment to a continuum of related topics such as native plants, agricultural related disciplines, and Anishinabe tribal culture. The Center has several log cabins, straw bale research center, cultural round house, medicine wheel garden, experimental demonstration site, horse trails, hoop house, medicinal plots and education /extension addition for teaching or pleasure. Small/Large cabin rentals. Contact: Mark Hamley 477-7834 Turtle Mountain Roping Arena July 6 - 8, 2012 Location: Chippewa Downs Team calf roping has been a huge attraction in the Turtle Mountain area for decades, with several arenas hosting their own annual events. The new arena is located near Chippewa Downs race track. Chippewa Downs Race Track On a hill just to the southwest of Belcourt, this race-horse track offers pari-mutuel betting on 2 weekends in the summer. The park has grandstands and concession stands as well as a number of barns for the horses (quarter horse and thorough-bred). June 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, & 30 July 1st All races start at 1:30pm TM Wellness Conference July 10,11,12 Location: TM Community High School For More Information Contact: Sandra Poitra 701-477-8443 Sky Chief Park Our flag-ship recreational park is located 7 miles north of Belcourt and 4 miles west of St. John on BIA 2 S. The park offers caming, fishing, walking trails, swimming and water sports. Our two lakes, Gordon and Wheaton Lakes, have great popula-tions of Walleye, Northern Pike, Perch, and Bluegill, with boat ramps at each lake as well as shoreline fishing sites available. We also offer park model trailer cabins for rent. All park models are ADA compliant and wheelchair accessible. We also have a unique camping experience. The Chief Black Duck Village offers teepee camping with eight 14’ teepees, eight 10’ teepees, and a 24’ group/council lodge for group meetings. Teepees come with fire rings, picnic tables, and are flame resis-tant and waterproof. For more Informa-tion contact: Natural Resource @ 477-2640 Keplin Fest Aug. 17 & 18, 2012 Check out Turtle Mountain Icon Facebook for Time, Weekly Themes, & Schedules. For More Infor-mation on future event: visit us @ http://www.tmbci.org/tourism. Or call Leah McCloud (701)-244-2400 ext. 170) www.skydancercasino.com

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Camp Metigoshe is always a great place to make new friends. Metigoshe Ministries is a year-round camp-ing, retreating, and resource ministry owned and operated by 72 congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. With one mission at two sites, children, families, and older adults can discover “adventure anchored in Christ” right here in the Turtle Mountains. The Pelican Lake site, Camp Metigoshe, is a beautiful, rustic camp designed for children of

all ages. More than 1,000 campers are served with weekly offerings of Bible camping by a summer staff of 50 trained and committed col-lege students. Camp Metigoshe at Pelican Lake is the site of a premier high ropes course. A high ropes course is a team building obstacle course 30 feet in the air! The course is used as part of the summer camp program but is also available


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for rental. The course is a great opportunity for any group seeking to build a team - staffs, youth groups, athletic teams, families, boards. Guess what – we also have a promotional video available to show you all the adventures anchored in Christ that happen at Camp Metigoshe. If you would like a free copy call 701-263-4788. Share it with a friend when you are done! Camp Metigoshe on Pelican Lake has 19 cab-ins, a glass-surrounded lodge overlooking the lake, a splendid waterfront with canoes, kayaks, banana boats, sailboats, a pon-toon, and a full lifeguard staff for safe swimming. The Koinonia Center is an octagonal worship center providing an impressive focus to our worship life. The Lake M e t i g o s h e site has both the A-frame L a k e s i d e Chapel and t h e L a k e -side Chris-tian Center. Along with bunk rooms, t h e C h r i s -tian Center also has eight unique sleep-i n g r o o m s with private

baths (two are handi-capped-accessible) and is ideal for family retreats and reunions. You’ll want to stop in for a tour and plan your next retreat with us. Go to www.metigosh-eministries.com for a com-plete list of retreats offered in the summer, fall, and winter. Special weekly offerings open to the public include energetic and meaningful worship held Sundays at 9:00 and 10:30 am at the A-frame Chapel on Lake Me-tigoshe and the Christ Hike on Wednesday evenings at dusk at Pelican Lake.

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The Wakopa Wildlife Management Area (WMA), totaling 6,800 acres in the Turtle Mountains, is owned and managed by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. Wakopa WMA is a forested area interspersed with lakes, wetlands, and grassland communities. Trembling aspen forms nearly pure, dense, uniform stands that comprise 80 percent of the forest. Other trees

include Paper Birch, Bur Oak, American Elm, Green Ash, Balsam Poplar, and Box Elder. The Aspen Forest pro-vides cover and browse for deer, moose, elk, snowshoe hare and ruf-fled grouse. A mix of aspen stands of vari-ous ages is ide-

al. Maintenance of such a forest mosaic on Wakopa WMA is accomplished by mechanical shearing. The wildlife community on Wakopa WMA contains many species, including fox, coyotes, lynx, raccoons, skunks, weasel, mink, beaver,

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1. Lake Upsilon - 6 miles W., 1 mile N. of St John - Campground, picnic area, rest area and fishing pier.2. Gravel Lake - 6 miles W. of St. John,1/2 mile N. - Campground, picnic area, rest area and fishing pier.3. Hooker Lake - 8 miles W. of St. John - Campground, picnic area, rest area and fishing pier.4. Dion Lake - 10 miles W. of St. John, 2 miles N., 1 mile E. - Campground, picnic area ,rest area, and fishing pier.5. Jensen Lake - 9 miles W., 3 miles N. of St. John.

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BOTTINEAU WINTER PARK: Located 8 miles north, l-l/2 miles west of Bottineau. Features down-hill skiing and snowboarding and a variety of hills. Rental equipment, triple chair lift, toboggan chute, chalet and fast-food restaurant.METIGOSHE STATE PARK: Located on Lake Metigoshe ten miles from Bottineau. It has a public swimming beach and boat ramp, picnic areas, mod-ern and primitive camping areas, weekly amphithe-atre programs, guided nature trail hikes and canoe trails are available. Park area has natural beauty everywhere. Also in the general area are boat rental facilities, grocery store, cabins for rent, eating estab-lishments, golf course and public dock for fishing. Senior Citizens (over 60) admitted free.HAHN’S BAY: Located on the west side of Lake Metigoshe. It has primitive camping, central water supply, toilets, picnic tables, and boat dock. TWISTED OAKS: Located on the west edge of the Turtle Mountains on Highway 43. It has picnic tables, water, toilets, and horse riding corrals. STRAWBERRY LAKE: Located along Highway 43 or 10 miles north and 5-3/4 miles west of Bottineau. This area has a swimming beach primitive camping, water and fishing (trout).BUTTE SAINT PAUL: Located 10 miles east and 1-1/2 miles northeast of Bottineau. It is one of the highest points in the Turtle Mountains with a cairn on top of the butte. Steps are provided to climb the butte. On top you can get a grand view of the entire area. Picnic tables are available.CLARK-SALYER GAME REFUGE: Located 12 miles west and 15 miles south of Bottineau on High-way 14. It has a scenic drive, canoeing on Mouse River is permitted. A great variety of wildlife can be seen on this refuge.INTERNATIONAL PEACE GARDEN: Located 18 miles east and 13 miles north of Bottineau on the U.S. Canadian border. Home of International Music Camp. Scenic drive through the gardens, numerous beds of flowers, Peace Chapel, Peace Tower, Masonic Auditorium plus camping and picnic areas.

LAKESIDE CHRISTIAN CENTER: Located at Lake Metigoshe 10 miles north and 1-3/4 miles east of Bottineau. Beautifully decorated at Christmas time with thousands of lights.CLUB DE SKINAUTIQUE: Amateur water ski show held first weekend in July and first weekend in August. Show performed by dedicated skiers comparable to any show in U.S.A.WAKOPA GAME MANAGEMENT AREA Located just minutes east of St. John . Wakopa WMA is an area ideal for nature study, photography, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, hiking, berry picking, and primi-tive camping. The diverse flora and fauna of Wakopa WMA may be observed from canoe trails, signed na-ture trails (14.5 miles), or an auto tour route. Camp-ing and picnic areas with toilet facilities are available at Hooker, Dion, Gravel, and Upsilon lakes.HIKING TRAILS: Start across from where you en-ter Strawberry Lake. Trails are marked and used by snowmobiles in winter and for hiking in summer.P E L I C A N L A K E —S A N D Y L AKE: Lo-cated 10 miles north and 5-3/4 miles east of Bottineau on Highway 43. Offers boat docks, tables, toilets, water and fishing (small perch and bullheads plus some trout). Primitive camping.SCENIC BYWAY: Begin at St. John, North Dakota, and proceed east on County Highway 43 to State Highway 281. Then proceed west on State Highway 43 and continue until the scenic route terminates at State Highway 14. This is an all-paved surface. Total mileage is 44 miles.MYSTICAL HORIZONS: This newer version of Stonehenge, dedicated in October 2005, sits at the western edge of Scenic Byway N.D. Highway 43.

TOMMY TURTLE: Located on east edge of the City Park. The park has facilities for picnics and a recreational area for children.FOUR CHAPLAINS MONUMENT: On corner of 4th Street and Sinclair Street. Dedicated to four chaplains who lost their lives during World War II. They gave up their life jackets to others when the ship, Dorchester, sank.DAKOTA COLLAGE AT BOTTINEAU (an affil-liate of MSU): Two year community college offering

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Turtle Mountain Guide Spring/Summer 2012 ndrecreationguides.com Page 59career, technical, and general education programs.BOTTINEAU CITY PARK: Home of Tommy Tur-tle. Has facilities for pic-nicking, camping, tennis and ball diamonds, plus Visitor’s Center.BOTTINEAU COUN-T Y H I S T O R I C A L MUSEUM: Located on north end of Main Street a c ro s s f rom C ou n -ty Fairgrounds. New building with excellent displays.

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DALE & MARTHA HAWK MUSEUM: Life-long col-lection of restored antiques. So. of Rolla on Hwy 30.JEWEL BEARING PLANT: The only facility of its kind in the United States, located in Rolla. Tours by appointment.SCENIC BYWAY-HWY 43: Tour the Turtle Moun-tain via the east route west starting north of Rolla.

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TOMMY TURTLE: A 25-foot statue of Tommy Turtle is located at the southern entrance to the city. Tourist Information Booth.BECKONING HILLS MUSEUM: Displays of many interesting artifacts and other articles depicting local and regional history.BILL MONCUR DISPLAY: A collection of Indian artifacts located in the Boissevain Civic Center.

GEOGRAPHICAL CENTER OF NORTH AMERICA: The geographical center is marked with a stone and concrete cairn located at the junction of Hwys. 2 and 3. Across the road to the north is the tourist information booth.PRAIRIE VILLAGE/MUSEUM: This museum gives you the opportunity to view antique autos and collectibles in a village-style setting. Located a block east of Jct. Hwys. 2 and 3.VICTORIAN DRESS MUSEUM: Reproductions of women’s garments representing the years 1860 through 1907. Located at 312 2nd Ave. SW. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday, June-September.NORTHERN LIGHTS TOWER: An 88 1/2-football illuminated steel structure, coated with multi-colored shades of metallic paint. A simula-

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SHEPHERD’S HILL AT THE CROSS ROADS: Scenic log church in wilderness setting. Family camping available. Located west of St. John.COGHLAN CASTLE: Located north of Rolla on Highway 30. Southeast of St. John.ST. JOHN COUNTY HISTORICAL SITE: Pio-neer log cabin, display building, box car, caboose, located in St. John, north of Rolla.MARTINEAU HOUSE: This Victorian cottage was built by Fortunat and Cedulie Martineau, early St. John pioneers, in 1899. It is one of the oldest surviv-ing structures in St. John, and was recently listed on the National Register of Historic Sites.SAINT CLAUDE HISTORICAL SITE: 1/2 mile west, 1 1/4 miles north. Site contains the archaeo-logical remains of an 1882 mission and its cem-etery founded b y F a t h e r John Malo, who came to the area from Quebec, Can-ada, to open a church for the Metis people.LIONS PARK: Lake Upsilon.

W’EEL TURTLE: Located at the junction of Hwy. 3, 5 & 281 on the southern entrance to Dunseith a giant turtle welcomes visitors. The Turtle was built from discarded car wheels.McKAY’S PIONEER LOG CABIN MUSEUM:Built in the early 1900’s and moved to McKay’s farm south of Hwy. 5. It features authentic renovation and furnishings along with the owners private antique collection.

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tion of the Northern Plains’ most stunning natural phenomenon, the Aurora Borealis. Located along Hwy. 2 East.NIEWOEHNER BELL TOWER: The 30-foot tower holds 15 bells ranging in size from 40 inches to 16 inches in diameter. Located at 215 2nd Ave. SW.GREAT NORTHERN DEPOT: On the National Registry of Historic Places, this impeccably pre-served building, built in 1907.PIERCE COUNTY COURTHOUSE: Located in Rugby, the courthouse is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.ANNUAL VILLAGE FAIR: Each year in August, a special pioneer demonstration is held with en-tertainment at the Prairie Village Museum.

SKY DANCER HOTEL AND CASINO: Hwy. 281 & Hwy. 5, Belcourt. The casino features 400-plus reel slots, including penny, nickel, quarter, $1 and $5 machines. Also available: blackjack, bingo (except Thurs-days), craps, video poker, live poker (Let It Ride, ‘Phil ‘em Up. Texas Hold ‘em) video keno, simulcast wagering (greyhounds and horses). RV parking, daily buffet open 24 hours. Promotions on going: 1-877-475-9376. A1so Mini Casino, next to Turtle Mt. Mall.ST. PAUL’S INDIAN MINISTRIES: Natural setting with authentic Indian architecture, Indian villages, sum-mer camp, swimming, located north of Belcourt.FOUR ARROWS MONUMENT: Built for Belcourt’s Centennial, the design itself is filled with symbolism in an effort to blend the cultures from which most of us came.


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Pleasure riding in the Turtle Mountains is very popular. Several areas with designated horse trails are Wakopa WMA, Strawberry Lake, Twisted Oaks which also has corrals for horses, and Adam Lake, MB. Organized trail riding is available at Cross Roads Range, St. John, ND, and at the Le-gion Camp at the International Peace Garden. Trail riders venturing into the Turtle Moun-tains will find many areas to explore. Winding trails through the woods offer a relaxing, scenic ride. For the adventurous it is advisable to bring a compass to keep your bearings in the thick woods. Relax and enjoy the peace and quiet in your country retreat by listening to the gentle

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Nestled in the oak and aspen forest of the eastern Turtle Mountains on one of only a few designated scenic highways in North Dakota, lies the City of St. John. St. John was settled by French settlers from Canada who followed trappers and traders into the area among the Chippewa and Cree tribes in the 1840s. There are several businesses on Main Street ready to serve the needs of visitors to the community. They include a hardware store, full line grocery

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Dunseith’s annual rodeo promises to have plenty of action.

Dunseith is the “Gateway to the Peace Garden.” It is located on the junction of Hwy. 281 and Hwy. 5, 41 miles north of Rugby. It is a short drive north of there to the world famous Peace Garden. The area is full of year around activities with the summer being the busiest time. Activities will start with Borderline Bar-rel Racing Association events being held every Tuesday from May 15 thru June 19. www.borderlinebarrelracing.com In July, Dunseith holds “Dunseith Day” with a host of activities on August 11th. The Dunseith Rodeo Club hosts a 2-day event held annually. The Roughrider Rodeo, June 30 & July 1 which should be

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another good time. For more information, contact Archie Metcalfe at 701-263-3349 or Christy Strong at 701-244-5090. The Little Shell Pow Wow Grounds will have a pow wow August 10-12. This is an exciting display of Native American culture and tradition. Tribes from all over the Unit-ed States and Canada will participate. There are many different classes of competition, so don’t miss this event. The Dunseith Log House and Tourist Information Center is your headquarters for activities and events. This is open throughout the season and has gifts from the local area. Dunseith is close to camping and beauti-ful lakes. The Garden Gate Golf Course is just north of the city and is tucked into the hills and trees. This is a beautiful and chal-lenging course with cart rental available.

Be sure to stop in at the new Turtle Mountain Tribal Arts Gallery located just north of

Dunseith on Hwy. 281.

Garden Gate golfers enjoy the course.


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trip is an eye-opener. Some are surprised how beautiful the state is. Some are impressed with such a wide variety of birds as the tour bus snakes its way through the auto tour route at J. Clark Salyer, visitors are treated to rapidly changing terrain and habitat. That means several dramatic changes in species of birds to be seen. It’s a perfect place for birdwatchers to visit. Kingfishers flitting along the wooded banks of the

Souris River, Black-crowned night herons taking flight from flooded meadows, and perched in tall trees nearby, the marshes at J. Clark Salyer yielded an abundance of birds from blue-winged teal to white-faced ibis. Visiting bird-ers can add this to their lifetime bird lists as well as marvel at our myriad of outdoor op-portunities.

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North Dakota is home to several varieties of spar-rows that are hard to find elsewhere. The small birds are one of the species sought after by bird watchers travel-ing hundreds of miles in the hopes of adding a few names to their lifetime lists. One of the birding tours of the J. Clark Salyer National Wild-life Refuge will do just that. A lot of people are experts at identifying birds and will get that opportunity here. The area is home to many bird species. You can get a great look at the ruffed grouse drumming on a log in the Turtle Mountains. Also, you too, may get a look at a pileated woodpecker with three young in a hole in a dead tree. Maybe only the second confirmed nest in North Dakota. One of the tours will take you down the back roads en route to J. Clark Salyer where the mixture of birds includes prairie, wood-land, and wetland species. Touring birders usually come well equipped, most toting top-end Swarovski spotting scopes and sol-id tripods.. Birders particularly enjoying there first trip to North Dakota and for most of them the

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May 13: Mother’s Day CelebrationMid May through Labor Day: Sunday Ethnic BuffetEvery Sat. and Sun.-Summer: Featured Speaker Series at the North American Game Warden Museum call us for detailsJune 7-8: Fiddlers’ WorkshopsJune 8: 7:30pm Mark Kreitzer and Adam GrangerJune 9: Fiddlers’ Contest June 14-16: College University Chamber Music Camp recital will be presented on the final evening SaturdayJune 29: IMC Festival of the Arts Performance - Int’l Brass Quintet, 8pm Burdick Center

June-Every Friday: IMC Festival of the Arts Concerts evenings 8:00 p.m. call us for details July 6: IMC Festival of the Arts Performance - Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social & Band Concert, 8:00 p.m. Masonic AuditoriumJuly 8: 52nd Knights of Columbus rosary, Field Mass & catered meal July 13-15: 49th Int’l Ham Radio Festival July 20: IMC Festival of the Arts Performance - IMC Jazz Faculty Big Band Concert, 8:00 p.m. Masonic AuditoriumJuly 29: FA.M.E Summer Festival- Fun, Art, Music and Entertainment Aug 11: 10th Annual Int’l Peace Garden Relay for Life opening ceremonies 7pm

Aug. 11: Mason Annual MeetingAug. 11-12: Order of Eastern Star Annual MeetingAug 18-19: 8th International Country Gospel Aug. 18-19: Quilt Show & Button Collection Display, Sale & SwapSept. 11: 9/11 Ceremony

Peace GardenInternational

Peace GardenLocated on the North Dakota/Manitoba BordersLocated on the North Dakota/Manitoba Borders

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Geographically located in two countries and encompassing 2,339 acres, The International Peace Garden, is a Your One Day Stop or Vacation Spot. Known for its Beautiful Campgrounds, Game Warden Museum, Nurses Plot, Children’s Marker, Water Features, Peaceful Quotes, Marine Fossils, 911 Memorial Site, Bird Watching, Floral Displays, Floral Clock, Peace Chapel, Peace Tower, Carillon Bell Tower, Wildlife, Hiking and Biking Trails, the Peace Garden is so much more. This destination is for family gatherings, a picnic, entertainment, beautiful views, spacious room to roam, dining, playgrounds, and education (history, science, geog-raphy, & art) at nominal fee of $10.00 per vehicle.

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Located at the Dunseith, North Dakota & Boissevain, Manitoba Borders
