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OLD TIME SNOWMOBILES
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Watch classic snowmobiles in action at a vintage snowmobile run. There are several held each year in Becker County. The granddaddy is The Midnite Riders Old Timers Classic Snowmobile Fun Run, geared for sleds 25 years and older, which starts in Lake Park. More than 1,000 snowmobilers with antique, old and modern sleds gather in early February for the 39-mile run. It starts at 8 a.m. and for several hours, snowmobiles of all vintages — and some best described as totally one of a kind — arrive and are parked for viewing by the public. The ULTRA Snowmobile Club in Detroit Lakes also hosts a vintage snowmobile rally and swap meet in February.
Go-Carts
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Go-carts are fun for everybody, and Go-PuttN-Bump Amusement Park offers go-carts for younger and older kids and adults. This su.mmer amusement area also features an eighteen-hole championship miniature golf course, which is known as one of the hardest courses in a five state area, as well as bumper boats and batting cages for softball and baseball enthusiasts. It’s located on Highway 59 South near Detroit Lakes.
Marina on detroit lake
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Want to take a fishing trip on Lake Detroit or just relax and enjoy the water, but don’t have a boat? That’s OK. The J&K Marina on Detroit Lake at the end of Washington Avenue can provide all your boating needs.
The Depot in DL
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The White Earth Tribal Council leases the depot building from the BNSF Railroad, and the Shooting Star Casino operates the coffee shop — now housed in the completely refurbished White Earth Transit Station. Inside, customers can find ice cream, pies, pastries, sandwiches and coffee. There are also kiosks with native products and arts handmade from the White Earth Reservation. There is free Internet access as well. Not to mention, the depot is used as a transportation hub. White Earth Transit has daily service from the depot building to Mahnomen. On Wednesdays, there is a free shuttle to the Shooting Star Casino. There is also daily Amtrak rail service.
Amateur baseball
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Head down to the ballpark and catch some amateur baseball this summer. There are plenty of games, with nine area teams in the Countryside and Hi10 Leagues. Catch the Detroit Lakes Angels, Wolf Lake Wolfpack, Midway Snurdbirds, Perham Pirates, Vergas Loons, Dent Wildcats, Frazee Flames, Pelican Rapids Lakers and Hawley.
Pine Point powwow
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The 2013 Pine Point Powwow is Aug. 9-11 in Ponsford. This powwow is worth a trip in itself and showcases the proud history of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe in the Pine Point area.
AVENUE OF FLAGS
More than 500 American flags are flown throughout the Oak Grove Cemetery in Detroit Lakes Memorial Day weekend, all donated veterans’ funeral flags. The flags blowing in the spring breeze make for a spectacular sight. Take a drive through the cemetery, just north of town on Highway 59.
WHITE EARTH POWWOW
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The White Earth Powwow is a celebration of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe, celebrating the day the White Earth Reservation was created. The powwow this year is June 14-16 at the powwow grounds in White Earth. The powwow grounds were renovated last year and are ready for the annual festivities. The weekend is full of native dance, food, art and dress, all in celebration of the White Earth Nation.