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LAKE REGION GUIDE Visit Devils Lake, ND and the Surrounding Area

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• Discover Devils Lake & Surrounding Communities • State Parks, Recreational Areas, Boating Access, Fishing Outlook and Area Community Events • Full Color Area Maps & Points of Interest Along the Way

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DISCOVER DEVILS LAKE | pages 6-28 Explore North Dakota’s largest freshwater lake and the city that bears the same name.

SOUTHWEST ROAD TRIP | pages 29-43 From Ft. Totten to Harvey. Includes Ft. Totten State Historic Site, Lonetree WMA, DPRCA Theatre and communities in between.

MAP & POINTS OF INTEREST | PAGES 44-50 NORTHWEST ROAD TRIP | Pages 51-59 From Minnewaukan to Rugby. Lake Access, Dale & Martha Hawk Museum and the Geographical Center of North America.

NORTHEAST ROAD TRIP | Pages 60-71 Explore the Rendezvous Region. The communities of Langdon, Walhalla and Grafton are all on the scenic backway. Take a drive and see what they have to offer.

SOUTHEAST ROAD TRIP | Pages 72-83 From Lakota to Cooperstown. Points of Interest along this route include Stump Lake Park, the City of McVille and Oscar Zero Missile Site.

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Welcome to the lake region While the Lake Region has traditionally been considered the top waterfowl hunting area in North Dakota, it has developed in recent years into one of the most outstanding year-around recreation centers in the North Central region of the United States.

This increased recreation interest has been brought up by the higher water level of Devils Lake, which rose steadily from the 1970s to the 2000s. Throughout the past 5 years, the lake level has lowered because the state’s outlets located on the west end and the east end of Devils Lake have worked off and on to make it so. The level in the main lake is currently at 50 feet, and the shoreline has expanded to create excellent spawning conditions.

Fishing, both summer and winter, is among the best in North Dakota, with such species as northern pike, walleyes, muskies, bluegills, perch and white bass abounding in the waters of Devils Lake, thanks to the stocking efforts of the North Dakota Game & Fish Department in recent years.

Boating, regattas, camping and other outdoor activities all contribute to making the Lake Region the top recreation area that

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it is.

Several other lakes in the area, such as Wood Lake, Cavanaugh Lake and Stump Lake, as well as the very east end of Devils Lake, also offer good fishing and boating activity with several campgrounds and bait shops to accommodate visitors.

Sullys Hill is a wildlife watcher’s paradise.

Drive the four-mile auto tour route and stop along the Overlook Loop. Then head to the start of the Nature Trail and hike the 1.5 miles along a wooded stream and through the forested hills. Be on the lookout for deer, prairie dogs and other prairie animals as you explore the preserve. More information on page 31.

If you prefer to spend your time in Lake Region indoors, spend a weekend at Spirit Lake Casino, for gaming, lodging and great food at The View. Or wander around downtown and take in the history tour, grab lunch at one of the restaurants and do some shopping.

Take some time to explore the Lake Region this summer, and you’ll bring home a cooler of fish and an abundance of memories!

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pembina hills, coteaus & prairies There are many ways to enjoy the Pembina Hills, which is really a gorge carved by the Pembina River. More and more people have been planning a trip through the area on their way to the Peace Garden or elsewhere. The area is a very scenic contrast to the fertile plains east, north and south bordering the hills.

The meandering Pembina River attracts canoeing enthusiasts to its secluded landscape. Hikers enjoy many of the pathways leading to the river and a favorite fishing spot.

Horseback riders also enjoy the scenic terrain.

If country life and small town hospitality are to your liking, you’ll find it right here. Many summer and fall activities take place in the New Rockford, Carrington and Harvey areas, as well as east of Devils Lake in the Lakota, Tolna, McVille, Park River, Cavalier, Grafton, Walhalla and Langdon areas. Hunting, fishing, camping and canoeing provide plenty of fun in the summer and fall. The festivities provide a pleasant change of pace to the every day rat race, as well as the recreational opportunities.

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An increasing number of recreational interests are found throughout the year.

Sightseers enjoy the views, especially in the fall when trees are painted many different colors. Hunting is among the best in North Dakota. Wild turkeys, grouse, waterfowl, moose, deer and elk have found the Pembina Valley a haven. Some of the best moose and elk hunting in North Dakota exists right here in this virtually unexplored wilderness.

Another favorite time of the year is winter.

Carved into the heavily wooded Pembina Hills is an excellent area for downhill skiing.

And if downhill skiing isn’t your cup of tea, try the area’s cross-country ski trails, which are ideally suited to explore snow covered hills.

Snowmobilers find this an exciting vacation spot. State snowmobile trails give riders a scenic view few others have seen, not to mention a challenging ride.

No wonder they call it the “Valley of the Gods.” There’s something for everyone, in any season!

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“Pretty good” is how North Dakotans describe one of the top walleye lakes Local guides tell the world that the Devils Lake walleye fishery is one of the most diverse in the country. There is unlimited structure from shallow weeds to hundreds of shoreline miles plus flooded roadbeds, mid-depth flats and deep humps. This prairie lake is unique, because as Devils Lake gained more than 20 feet in depth over the past 30 years, all the exposed rocky shorelines that were created as the water rose still offer thousands of miles of underwater shorelines.

Guide and world walleye champion Johnnie Candle said, “Walleyes utilize nearly all the habitat types. What’s ideal for anglers is they can come here and fish what they’re good at and catch fish – shallow to deep.” Better yet, Candle likes the fact that many anglers show up wanting to learn new tactics, which they do with confidence, knowing fish will be waiting. “I have many customers who want to learn new techniques. Teaching them is fun and rewarding,” he said. A typical day starts with casting cranks shallow; progressing to bobber fishing humps; followed by bottom bouncers and spinners; with perhaps jigging glide lures on deep rocks in the afternoon.

Mark Bry said, “It’s not uncommon to catch 50 to 100 walleyes a day, even during the dog days of summer.” He continued, “Whatever method an angler prefers will work here.

This is not just guide-hype, but something my customers quickly learn for themselves.”

His clients express amazement about how healthy the walleyes are. “In my opinion

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Devils Lake is the top walleye lake in the United States due to the freshwater shrimp available. Shrimp feed the entire ecosystem.

The fish are fat and with a possession limit of 10, everybody goes home to share the walleye wealth of this great body of water,” Bry said.

TV host and guide service owner Jason Mitchell tells potential clients that a day with any of his guides is more than a limit of fish.

“Our goal is to teach as much as possible about the many nuances of Devils Lake.

Customers love the educational aspect of each guide trip,” he said. Whether matching presentations to the client’s favorite methods or mixing it up with new and different tactics, most days are “multiple-pattern days.” What this means is that guides and anglers spread out throughout the nearly 200,000 acre North Dakota lake and are able to find fish.

The website devilslakend.com features upto-date fishing reports with emphasis on the current late summer and fall fishing activity.

Also, the site contains a new pike de-boning video, plus contact info for fishing guides, hotels/resorts, lodging and restaurants. In addition, learn about ramps, fish-cleaning stations and community events. A helpful map serves as a great reference tool. For personal assistance, call 701-662-4903, and talk to a friendly and knowledgeable North Dakotan who was probably on Devils Lake yesterday.

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Devils Lake ADDs shoreline public fishing piers The residents and officials in Devils Lake, North Dakota, continue to impress anglers with all they do and make fishing vacations special. From modern, indoor, free fish cleaning stations and numerous convenient launch sites to first-class lodging and dining facilities, Suzie Kenner, Tourism Director said, “Our goal is that we aim to please.”

The lake adjacent to the city is famous for walleyes, perch, northern pike and white bass. Fishermen travel from nearly every state and Canada for the world-class fishing.

Many trailer their boats; thousands fish with the award-winning guides; others fish from shore. “Devils Lake is known for the miles and miles of shoreline fishing opportunities,” Kenner said.

Shoreline fishing spots have expanded even more with the construction of three new public fishing piers. They will be open this spring, and have been designed to give the elderly and mobility-impaired anglers top priority. Wheelchair ramps create a gentle slope and easy access to the piers.

These piers are located at very good fishing locations, including Channel A, which has been a traditional magnet for shore anglers for decades. The incoming snow-melt runoff feeds Devils Lake at this location, drawing

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pike and walleyes by the tens-of-thousands.

Directions to the three public fishing piers from the city follow: Channel A: Drive 8 miles west on Highway 2. Turn right (north) on 75th Ave NE for one mile. At 54th St. NE, turn right (east) for about two miles to the 8-by-36 foot pier.

East Ditch Rec Area: Just east of Walmart, turn south on Elks Dr. for one-quarter mile.

Take the first left towards the pump station and dike, and drive to the 8-by-40 foot pier.

Henegar Landing: Drive one mile west on Highway 19. Turn left on Walleye Dr. for one mile to the 8-by-40 foot pier.

Kenner said, “The city, local and state officials understood the need for accessible fishing locations. These piers will provide opportunities to many people that may not have been able to fish from the mostly riprap shoreline areas previously.”

Anglers fishing from the piers are encouraged to share their photos with Devils Lake Tourism. They will be posted to the website: devilslakend.com. This is also the site for more information about water levels, ramps, fishing reports, community activities, guides, lodging, dining, casino, resorts and much more.

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devils lake basin boating access 1. PELICAN LAKE BAY

7. HENEGAR LANDING

15 miles west of Devils Lake on ND Highway 1 mile west of Devils Lake on ND Highway 19. Paved access road, trash receptacles - 19, then .75 miles south. Paved access road, North Dakota Game and Fish Department. fish cleaning facility, security lights, trash receptacles - Ramsey County Park Board.

2. MINNEWAUKAN DUMPGROUND 1.5 miles south of Minnewaukan on old 8. SPIRIT LAKE CASINO U.S. Highway 281. Gravel access road, no 6 miles south of Devils Lake on ND Highway restrooms - Minnewaukan Community Club. 20/57. Paved access road, fish cleaning facility, developed and primitive camping, 3. ROUND LAKE BAY 3 miles south of Minnewaukan on U.S. security lights, trash receptacles, concession, Highway 281. Paved access road, trash lodging, boat rental, RV dump station - Spirit receptacles - Minnewaukan Community Lake Casino.

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3 miles south of Devils Lake on ND Highway 10 miles west of Devils Lake on ND Highway 20. Paved access road, security lights, trash 19, then 6 miles south. Paved access road, receptacles - North Dakota Game and Fish fish cleaning facility, developed and primitive Department. camping, security lights, picnic shelter, trash 10. ESTENSON LANDING receptacles, concession, lodging, access fee, 15 miles south of Devils Lake on ND Highway RV dump station - North Dakota Parks and 20. Paved access road, no restrooms, trash receptacles - North Dakota Game and Fish Recreation.

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4. GRAHAMS ISLAND STATE PARK

7 miles west of Devils Lake on ND Highway 19. Paved access road, fish cleaning facility, developed and primitive camping, security lights, picnic shelter, trash receptacles, concession, RV dump station - North Dakota Game and Fish Department.

11. TOLNA LANDING (STUMP LAKE)

6. CREEL BAY

11 miles south, 1 mile west of Lakota. Paved access road, fish cleaning facility, developed and primitive camping, security lights, picnic shelter, trash receptacles, concession, lodging, RV dump station - Nelson County Park Board.

3 miles south of Devils Lake on ND Highway 20, then 2 miles west and .25 miles north.

Paved access road, fish cleaning facility, developed and primitive camping, security lights, picnic shelter, trash receptacles Ramsey County Park Board.

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3 miles north of Tolna. Gravel access road, fish cleaning facility, security lights, picnic shelter, trash receptacles - Tolna Community Club.

12. STUMP LAKE PARK

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devils lake chamber annual walleye fishing tournament In Devils Lake, North Dakota, it seems most parties revolve around fishing. The Chamber of Commerce Walleye Tournament has four decades of “parties” behind it, and each year, now number 42, seems to become bigger and better. Chamber members treat anglers as friends and neighbors. That’s why the fishing guys and gals keep pouring into Devils Lake for some of the best walleye, pike, perch and white bass fishing in North America.

The 2018 Chamber walleye tournament is a two-day affair, June 22-23. Tournament host and local fishing guide, pro angler, fishing educator and world walleye champion Johnnie Candle said, “Besides all the homecoming fun with friends, the prizes ($6,500 is guaranteed to the winning team) totaled more than $61,000 in 2017, and will be similar this year.”

With a cap of 125 teams, he urged interested teams to enter right away.

Sons and daughters start early, many fishing with parents or grandparents. Mixedcouples compete. One couple fishing is Dave and Rendy Randash from Fargo. Dave said, “The Chamber tournament is well-run, and even though competitive, has no pressure. I expect it to fill this year and would like to see

even more couples competing.” The Randash duo fishes bouncers and slip-bobbers mostly, but also casts Northland Mimic Minnows.

The Chamber tournament features daily big fish prizes for walleyes, pike, white bass and perch, plus Pooh’s Taxidermy will mount the largest walleye and pike. More than 35 Chamber members participate, adding prizes and cash to the pot. There are also daily prizes for pike, perch and white bass. The optional day two northern pike shoot-out keeps things interesting. Teams out of the walleye hunt can enter the 100-percent cash payback pike shoot-out. A special youth event sponsored by the NPAA and Deutz Fishing occurs after the final day weigh-in at Graham’s Island State Park. The first 50 youngsters receive rods and reels.

For more information (and to enter) about the June 22-23 Chamber walleye tournament, go to devilslakend.com. This website also includes details about Devils Lake motels and resorts, fish cleaning stations, water levels, ramps, public fishing piers, fishing reports for walleye, pike, perch and white bass, community activities, guides, dining, casino and much more.

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Devils Lake Parks And History Devils Lake is located in the heartland’s prairie pothole region. As the glaciers retreated some 10,000 years ago, they left thousands of small depressions, sometimes called potholes, “kettles” or sloughs, that collect water. These wetlands stretch from north central Iowa diagonally across North Dakota to the Canadian province of Alberta.

The history of the region is largely a history of the lake. The Sioux called the lake “MiniWakon” thought to mean “Spirit” or “Holy Water.” Influenced perhaps by Indian legends of drowned warriors and massive waves, early explorers translated the phrase as “Bad Spirit.” The name later became Devils Lake.

The first known white settler was Captain Duncan Graham, who arrived shortly after the War of 1812. The Scot trader and trapper, for whom Grahams Island State Park was named, married Hazah, twin sister to Sioux Chief WayA-Given Agee.

In 1839, the U.S. Government sent Joseph Nicollet and John Charles Fremont, “The Pathfinder,” to make topographical maps of the area. Fremont wrote in his journal, “Enchanted Waters is a beautiful sheet of water, the shores being broken into pleasing irregularity by promontories and little islands.”

Fort Totten, on the lake’s south shore, was established in 1867 to patrol the International Boundary, control liquor traffic, and protect settlers and residents of the Fort Totten Sioux Reservation. Today, Fort Totten State Historic Site is open to visitors interested in learning more about this period of history. Considered one of the best preserved military forts in the trans-Mississippi west, 16 original structures used by the military from 1868-1890 remain.

Immigrants, primarily of Irish and Scot descent, settled the region. The lake supported commercial fishing with pickerel caught

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by pitchfork and “stacked like cordwood in wagons and shipped east.” Grahams Island, a triangular piece of land that becomes an island during high water, was permanently settled by the 1880s. Chief sources of island income were from wood and cattle. Other communities sprang up around the lake. In 1882, the city of Devils Lake was founded by H.M. Creel and named Creelburgh.

The lake served as a means of transportation for settlers. In 1833 a Mississippi River steamboat operator, Edward Heerman, launched a small side-wheel steamer, the Minne H, on Devils Lake. Heerman’s boat provided transportation between the north and south shores for several decades. From 1883-1886, Irvine Church operated a flatbottomed ferry across Mauvais Coulee.

Another small ferry operated across Rock Lake around the turn of the century.

North Dakota water resources comprise an irreplaceable and valuable component in the state’s agricultural economy. To address this issue, a dam was constructed on the Missouri River near Garrison in 1957, and in 1965 Congress authorized the Garrison Diversion Project. The project included plans to divert water to eastern North Dakota. Several prime recreational areas associated with construction of a canal route were identified, including those on Devils Lake. The Garrison Diversion Conservancy District, working with the Bureau of Reclamation and the Tri-County Park Board, established two county parks. In 1988, the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department assumed management of a system of four state parks and recreation areas on Devils Lake. Rising lake levels necessitated the closure of the Narrows State Recreation Area in 1995 and Shelvers Grove in 2004.

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lake region area park systems Grahams Island State Park

Named after the first known white settler in the area, Captain Duncan Graham, this state park is a recreation area in the Devils Lake area sprawling 1,122 acres. The park offers full-service hookups, modern and tent camping facilities picnicking and playground equipment. It also offers a landing for boating activities, a fish cleaning station and the new visitor’s center. Hiking trails and cross- country ski trails make wildlife viewing and birding enjoyable year round.

For special occasions, consider renting the Sivert Thompson Activity Center with its kitchenette, fireplace and ample room for get-to-gethers. Located 10 miles west of Devils Lake. For campsite reservations call 1-800-807-4723 or go online to www.parkrec. nd.gov. Details on next page.

Turtle River State Park

Located 22 miles west of Grand Forks on Hwy. 2. Situated on the meandering Turtle River, this 784 acre park is located in a beautiful wooded valley. The park was constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps and offers year-round recreational activities. Rustic picnic shelters, shaded by large deciduous trees, provide the setting for relaxing afternoon picnics.

Amenities include modern and primitive camping, comfort station, RV dump station, ampitheatre, playground, group cabins, a kitchen and dining hall, and camp stove.

Enjoy hiking, and biking trails, and a paved nature trail.

For more information, see page 72 or call 701-594-4445.

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Icelandic State Park

Located 5 miles west of Cavalier on Hwy. 5, Icelandic State Park offers the visitor a wide array of recreational and interpretive opportunities. On the north shore of Lake Renwick, the park offers 912 acres for boating, swimming and northern pike fishing.

Lakefront picnic areas enable the visitor to enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the shade of old oak trees.

Within the park are the Pioneer Heritage Center and restored historic buildings, which provide a glimpse of North Dakota’s homesteading heritage. Also found here is the Gunlogson Homestead and Nature Preserve. This early homestead preserves the state’s pioneer spirit, while the 200-acre natural wooded area along the Tongue River is a sanctuary for plants, birds and wildlife.

The Wildwood Trail, a National Recreation Trail, winds through the preserve and provides an enjoyable educational tour.

Amenties include modern and primitive camping, comfort station, showers, RV dump station, swimming beach, boat ramp, hiking trails, playground and fishing dock.

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grahAms island state park Devils Lake, North Dakota's largest natural lake, is home to Grahams Island State Park –an 1,122 acre park on the lakes's west side.

The lake is a closed drainage basin, marked by periods of fluctuating water levels. Over the past decade the lake has risen over 25 feet. Grahams Island State Park is connected by road over an elevated embankment, and travelers should exercise caution during high winds.

The lake features some of the best fishing in North Dakota, both summer and winter.

Amenities at Grahams Island State Park include a boat ramp, bait shop, modern and primitive camping facilities and cabins.

Grahams Island State Park has two trails for hiking or walking. One is a 1.6 mile loop that can be accessed by the Sivert Thompson activity center. The other is a 0.5 mile loop located on the north end of the west campground.

Trails meander through ash/oak woodlands which provide an opportunity to bird watch, photograph waterfowl and wildlife and view 130 different plant species that are native to Grahams Island. The trails also provide a beautiful view of Devils Lake along the south shore of Grahams Island.

There are approximately 3 miles of CrossCountry Ski Trails. These trails are maintained for winter activity. The snow conditions determine availability of trails. Trails are groomed weekly in the winter and are ready to ski.

Located 16 miles southwest of the city of Devils Lake at 152 S. Duncan Road, Devils Lake, N.D. For more information contact the park, 701-766-4015, or email: dlsp@nd.gov.

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If You Want to Catch Pike, Devils Lake is the Place!

The best time to catch Devils Lake northern pike is anytime. Many visiting anglers come from Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Wisconsin and throughout the country to experience the amazing pike fishery. Anglers fish Devils Lake, North Dakota 12 months of the year. In summer and fall, pike really cooperate.

Fishing guide and walleye tournament champion Johnnie Candle, said, “I don’t know why people drive past us to get to Canada for pike. The pike size-structure here is as good as anywhere in North America.” Mark Bry of Bry’s Guide Service said, “There is always the chance for a big pike on Devils. I think the next few years will produce many. More and more pike in the 30 to 35 inch class are showing up. A few years ago, I targeted them and landed a dozen from 40 to 45 inches.”

TV host, industry spokesman and Devils Lake guide Jason Mitchell said, “Devils Lake has long had incredible pike numbers that skyrocketed with the high water cycle. The lake has numbers of great eating size pike along with some trophies.” He said more anglers are learning how to remove “Y-bones,” and discovering how good pike are for dinner. To help them, Mitchell did an easy to understand video about de-boning pike. Check it out at devilslakend.com.

The 2017 summer fisheries surveys showed the abundance of pike and the sizes were solid. Todd Caspers, area fisheries biologist said, “The average catch rate per net was 5.2 pike this year compared to 4.1 last year. There are a fair number of 28 to 34 inch fish, and pike are typically good-sized fish, not hammerhandles like many other states.” He continues

to urge anglers to keep pike since they provide such tasty fillets, but admitted, “Most anglers do not fish for them.” The daily limit is five (10 in possession). “There are bigger pike in the system, but our netting gear is not designed for them,” he said.

Mitchell said his favorite time for giant pike occurs during the fall cool down. “Release those monsters over 40 inches,” he urged.

The best pike seem to hang around schools of young white bass in open water and along weedlines that drop-off into deep water. His favorite lures are large spinner baits or big Kalin’s tails on jigs over the weeds. He also fishes deep rocks with crankbaits. If anglers cannot experience the fantastic fall bite, he recommended they spend time chasing pike in late spring. “This is one place on the planet where if you fish for them, you will catch them, and lots of them,” he said.

Bry echoed the spring and early summer time frame for pike action. “Anyone who loves casting and pike needs to be on Devils Lake in May and June. It’s insane!” he said. His guides clean pike for clients and while doing so demonstrate the techniques in Mitchell’s video. Candle loves fall and spring for the best big-pike bite. For numbers, he said, once the ice is gone in May, if you catch one pike a day, you’ll catch 100. I like to fish large suspending jerk baits like the Berkley Cutter for the big boys,” he said.

Up to the minute fishing reports are on devilslakend.com. For personal assistance, call 701-662-4903, and talk to a friendly and knowledgeable North Dakotan who was probably on Devils Lake yesterday.

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SPIRIT LAKE CASINO You’re So Close To winning!

Spirit Lake Casino & Resort is known within the state as one of the best entertainment venues to take in a show.

Known for its Las Vegas style showroom atmosphere, the venue has seen the likes of many top name entertainers, such as Loretta Lynn, Oak Ridge Boys, Lily Tomlin, The Smothers Brothers, and Dolly Parton. The beautiful showroom has been renovated and seats 1,000, providing an up close and personal experience with the entertainer.

In addition to the showroom, Spirit Lake Casino & Resort is truly a resort destination with a full service marina next door, offering the best boat access on the lake with hot deli items, live bait, indoor fish cleaning facility, free lake maps, guide service and grocery store open 7 am to 11 pm daily. Fully furnished log cabins are available year round . The RV Park has RV campsites with electricity, water, sewer, and garbage pick-up. RV guests enjoy use of hotel amenities, including a four-story atrium pool area and separate children’s pool, whirlpool, steam room and game room. Also an RV bathhouse and laundry

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house for RV guests is available 8am10pm. If you want to get away but still have all the great amenities of a resort, Spirit Lake Casino is just the place.

But if you prefer to relax in the comfort of our hotel we offer our spacious standard or poolside rooms, many offering scenic views of Devils Lake! Our hotel now offers FREE highspeed DSL wireless internet for your convenience. While you relax in comfort you can pamper yourself with the luxury of your own private whirlpool or enjoy the view of scenic Devils Lake from your balcony. Each suite features a full range of wonderful amenities.

The casino offers the widest variety in the state with the latest games and technologies, making the gaming experience a notch above the rest.

With over 730 slot machines all 100% ticket in/ticket out, this allows guests to move freely and conveniently between machines without waiting in long lines to cash in coin.

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

Players Club members can now enjoy personal banker, the latest in technology that lets you play credits and reap cash

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rewards all without leaving your machine!

Check out the VIEW Restaurant. It has the perfect combination of atmosphere, breathtaking view and delicious food. The View is ideal for both an intimate dinner and an impressive special event. We have private meeting rooms available to rent for your lunch or dinner meetings. We can also help you host a successful company

retreat. The Cedar Room and the Red Willow Room can accommodate groups of up to 200. You may combine the two for a larger room if need be. Call today for reservations and arrangements.

Whatever your recreation, you can find it all on the shores of Devils Lake right here at the Spirit Lake Casino & Resort!

Online at www.spiritlakecasino.com.

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Photo Credit: Sgt. Jonathan Haugen

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

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

Camp Grafton specializes in winter training for up to battalion-size units. There is an 800 person

troop facility in the center of camp, designed for winter training. These engineer units can perform a mission in any type of weather, especially in a bitter cold environment.

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

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

Camp Grafton is a well-kept training facility and is an integral part of the Lake Region economy, providing millions of dollars to the area each year.

Make it a place to visit. For tours, call 701-662-0200.

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BUSINESSES LOCATED INSIDE THE HOLIDAY MALL: • St. Michel Furniture • Thrifty White Drug • Seaburg Sports • Sharon’s Barber & Beauty Connection • White House Café

• Janelle’s Barber Shop • Christopher & Banks • Krantz Garden & Floral Center • Weight Watchers (Wed.) • Hearing Aid & Optical Co.

• Premier Healthcare • Crary Real Estate • Community Options

• Blue Cross/Blue Shield • Nat’l Guard Recruiting Office

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Flooring • Benjamin Moore Paints • Wallcoverings Window Treatments • Gifts & Collectibles

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Downtown Devils Lake

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The downtown area is a historic monument to its origins from the 1880s. The charm of turn- of-thecentury brick and design is seen on the buildings lining Main Street. Take a walking tour and view 59 buildings on the National Historic Register or visit the WWII Maritime Museum with its rare collection of war memorabilia.

Stop in to investigate the Lake Region Heritage Center, museum and art gallery that houses the unique history of the Lake Region.

Displays include the Old Post Office, Life of the Lake: Devils Lake, The Federal Courtroom, and other unique displays.

Step back in time at the Sheriff’s

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Monday - Friday 10:00am-5:30pm Saturday 10:00am-3:00pm Fabric • Kits • Blue Q Gifts Books • Patterns • And More! www.devilslakequiltshop.com www.facebook.com/quilt.essential

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House Museum. It features parlors, kitchen and dining rooms and bedrooms that have changed little from the time the residence was occupied in 1911. It also features exhibits narrating and interpreting the history of Devils Lake. Summer events include Downtown Alliance the Beer Hop on April 26, Reel Fun Days on June 23, Crazy Dayswill be July 12-14 and the 10th Annual Chamber Wine Walk on September 20.

Make it a Devils Lake day! The Devils Lake Downtown Alliance and merchants featured here welcome you to see what they have to offer.

Stop, shop, dine and enjoy!

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26th annual Devils run car show The 26th Annual Devils Run Car Show & Rod Run will be held June 1, 2 & 3, 2018 in Devils Lake. The show is billed as “North America’s Hottest Car Show and Rod Run.” Each year Devils Run is a spectacle for car enthusiasts, and this year should be no exception. Again, 1,000 plus vehicles are expected and entertainment this year will be absolutely outstanding!

Registration opens on Thursday, May 31 at the Devils Lake Chamber office. The kick-off “Rolling Thunder Dinner Cruise” will take place that evening.

The main activities start on Friday with the “Big Show” muscle car event at the Spirit Lake Casino from 11 am to 6 pm. Also on Friday you’ll find all day Rummage Sales and Flea Markets and a Swap Meet at Roosevelt Park. On Friday evening don’t miss the Big Show competition at the Spirit Lake Casino featuring Burnout, Muffler Rapping, Open Exhaust, Balance Beam and Flame Throwing with trophies. Close out the evening with a fireworks display at dusk at the casino and drive-in movie at the City Plaza.

On Saturday, the day begins at 7 a.m. with the Fallen Soldiers 14K Run. Register at the Burdick Arena. The annual pancake breakfast starts at 8am, and that’s when all the sweet cars line up for the parade. Get your spot for the 9:45am parade, and then settle in for fun all day long! Other featured events on Saturday include the car show in Roosevelt Park, It’s a Woman’s World and Man Cave shopping extravaganza at the Bill Jerome Page 26

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Arena, museum tours, a collector car auction at noon, swap meet, steak fry and SCCA auto cross racing. The Mustang Stampede at Pop’s Bar and Mopar Thunder event at Ty’s Lodge will take place Saturday afternoon as well. Live band Tripwire will perform in Roosevelt Park on Saturday evening.

Sunday there will be a Show and Shine that starts off with a 8am-10am breakfast at Roosevelt Park. Don’t miss the Under 21 contest featuring builds by young people.

Robbie Vee will entertain at the bandshell from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Closing ceremonies begin at 2:30 p.m., with announcement of the Under 21 winners and drawings for jackets and a 2018 Indian motorcycle!

Free dash plaques to the first 750 registered.

Again there will be no entry fee for “Sunday Only” participants, who are invited to display their vehicles in the park but do not have any entry benefits.

Devils Run features three days of jampacked entertainment for the entire family! A tentative schedule, motel info and entry forms are at www.greaterdakotaclassics.com.

For more information on motels, campgrounds, and entry forms, contact Greater Dakota Classics, P. O. Box 314, Devils Lake, ND 58301, visit www.greaterdakotaclassics.com, or call Stan at 701-740-7340. For car auction consignments, call Randy Kilback 701-2270746 or Kathy Emerson 701-720-2908 or email mastersauctionsnd@gmail.com.

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calendar of events APRIL April 5-22

DPRCA Production Don’t Hug Me We’re Married, New Rockford Thurs.-Sat. evenings at 7:30pm & Sun. at 2:30pm

april 6-8

Elks Basketball Tourney, Devils Lake

April 26

Downtown Alliance Beer Hop, Devils Lake

May May 19 Spring City Wide Yard Sales, Carrington TBA

DPRCA Live at the Lobby, New Rockford

june June 1

Drive In Movie, City Plaza Devils Lake

June 1-2 Citywide Garage Sales, Langdon June 1-3

Devils Run, Devils Lake

June 2

Fallen Soldier 14K Run, Devils Lake

June 2 National Trails Day Guided Hikes, Icelandic State Park June 7-10

Finley Days

June 9

CCMHF Golf, Langdon

June 9 Saturday Night at the

Hall, Performace by Greg Hager, Icelandic State Park June 13-17

Potholes & Prairie Birding Festival, Carrington

June 14

Backyard BBQ, Langdon

June 15-16 June 15-17

June 21-24 Wells County Fair, Fessenden June 23

June Jamboree: Kiddie Parade, Pet Contest, Kiddie Carnival, Kid’s Pedal Pull, Pork Feed and LASDF Golf, Langdon

June 23

Downtown Alliance Reel Fun Days, Devils Lake

June 30 Classic Car Show, Carrington Tuesdays

Arts in the Park, Devils Lake

july July 4

Independence Day Celebration, Devils Lake

July 4 Independence Day

Parade & Activities, Carrington July 4-7 New Rockford 4th of July Celebrations July 6-Aug. 12 DPRCA Production

“Forever Plaid,” New Rockford Wednesdays-Sundays July 12-14

Crazy Days, Devils Lake

July 13-16

Cal Ripken State Baseball Tourney, Devils Lake

July 14

Ribfest, Devils Lake

July 16-21

Missoula Children’s Theater, Langdon

July 19

Color Run, Langdon

July 20

Rendezvous Region Rod Run Begins

July 20 Firemen’s Dinner, Langdon July 20-22

McVille Days

July 21 Rendezvous Region

Music Fest Weekend, Lakota’s 56th Annual BBQ Langdon Aneta’s 58th Annual July 21 Tractor Pull, Langdon Turkey BBQ

June 20-23 Foster County Fair, Carrington June 22-24

June 21-24 Grafton Summerfest

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Backyard BBQ & CCMHF Picnic, Langdon

July 26-27

National Walleye Tour Fishing Tourney, Devils Lake

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calendar of events July 27-29

Fort Totten Days Pow Wow

TBA

Young Angler Fishing Tourney, Devils Lake

Tuesdays

Arts in the Park, Devils Lake

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Devils Lake Farmers Market (evenings)

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Langdon’s Farmers Market, (evenings)

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Fort Totten Little Theatre Production, Wed., Thurs., & Sat. evenings at 7:30pm

American Legion State Baseball, Langdon

Candak Ride, Harvey

August 10-11 Rockfest, Devils Lake AUGUSt 10-12 Kids Weekend, Icelandic State Park AUGUSt 12

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Devils Lake Farmers Market (evenings)

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Langdon’s Farmers Market, (evenings)

Sept. 8

August 4 New Rockford Citywide Garage Sales August 9

Arts in the Park, Devils Lake

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august August 1-5

Tuesdays

Eddy County Museum Priarie Jubilee, New Rockford

Sept. 16

Fashion Through the Years, Icelandic StatePark

Sept. 20

10th Annual Chamber Wine Walk, Devils Lake

Sept. 21-23

60th Central North Dakota Steam Threshers Reunion, New Rockford

Sept. 21-23

NDRA Abrahamson Rodeo, Devils Lake

Sept. 28-30 DPRCA Manhattan Short Film Festival,

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Devils Lake Farmers Market (evenings)

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Langdon’s Farmers Market, (evenings)

ThRU-Aug. 12 DPRCA Production

“Forever Plaid”, New Rockford Wednesdays-Sundays August 28 TBA

BOD Retreat, Langdon Chamber Golf Tourney, Devils Lake

Junk Fest, Carrington

Sept. 15 Fall City Wide Yard Sales, Carrington

OCTOBER October 6

DPRCA Uncapped & Uncorked Beer & Wine Tasting, New Rockford

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Devils Lake Farmers Market (evenings)

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city of fort totten Known as one of the best preserved military forts in the Trans-Mississippi west, visitors to Fort Totten State Historic Site experience 17 original buildings of this frontier era post that have survived the rigors of time and temperature. As objects of an outdoor museum, these buildings boldly preserve a glimpse into the reality of an 1868 outpost in Dakota Territory.

The Fort served as a military post from 1867-1890, an Indian industrial school from 1891-1935, a tuberculosis preventorium from 1935-1939, and a community school from 1940-1959. Each of these time periods adds a unique aspect to the site.

and practical education.

Fort Totten Community School

The fourth era in Fort Totten’s history saw the site used as a grade and high school for the surrounding community.

With staff provided by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the school emphasized manual and academic training. Its athletic teams were highly respected in the Devils Lake region, and many of the students became civic leaders.

The school closed in 1959 after a new facility was constructed immediately east of the fort. That school was replaced in Military Fort 1983 by the Four Winds School located Military units under the command of about one mile west of the historic site.

General Alfred A. Terry began construction Site Hours of Fort Totten on July 19,1867.

Fort Totten State Historic Site will be Soldiers stationed at the isolated open this season from May 27 through post had a less-than-glamorous September 4. The site is open from 9 existence. Routine patrols, daily drill a.m.-5 p.m. each day (subject to road and housekeeping and few diversions conditions). The visitor center located at contributed to boredom, a high rate of the site, as well as the Pioneer Daughters alcoholism and frequent desertions. When Museum, will be open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. the opportunity for military action came, A fee is charged. it had tragic consequences. Units of the Also on site is the Totten Trail 7th Cavalry from Fort Totten were among Historic Inn, offering bed and breakfast those called to serve in the 1876 Sioux accommodations furnished in period style Campaign that led to the demise of Lt. Col. (1870-1910). Rooms are available with George Armstrong Custer and his units at king, queen, full, and twin size beds in the Little Big Horn River. Such campaigns, heated or air conditioned rooms. Totten however, were the exception, not the rule. Trail Historic Inn is open year-round.

Established by men of the 31st U.S. Reservations can be made by calling 701Infantry, Fort Totten was home to various 766-4874 or by logging onto the Inn’s web other military units including the 22nd, page at www.tottentrailinn.com.

20th, 17th and 5th infantries. Units of the For more information about the site, 7th Cavalry served at the fort from 1873 please call 701-766-4441. to 1887.

Fort Totten was decommissioned in 1890. The remaining military units were transferred to Fort Abraham Lincoln, and on Jan. 5, 1891, the post became the Visit us at our new location property of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Indian Industrial School

Educational efforts among the Wahpeton, Sisseton and Cuthead bands of Sioux on the Fort Totten Reservation began in 1874 when the first school was established by Gray Nuns of Montreal, Canada.

In 1891, the Bureau of Indian Affairs opened a boarding school at the Fort Totten post, and for the following 45 years students from reservations throughout the Northern Plains were provided a literary

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2 miles east of Devils Lake on Hwy. 2 8373 Highway 2 East • 701-662-7522

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Ft. Totten Days

The annual Pow-Wow of the Spirit Lake Nation tribe, one of the biggest activities of the Northern Plains region, is scheduled to take place at the Fort Totten Community Pow-wow Grounds July 27-29.

Ft. Totten Little Theatre

The Fort Totten Little Theatre has regular performances July 1 through July 31. This year’s performance is “Big Fish.” Fort Totten Little Theatre auditorium is located in one

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of the original military barracks, which was converted to the main classroom building when the Native American boarding school was established.

Information about the show and ticket reservations may be obtained by contacting the Little Theatre at 701-662-8888 starting June 15. Tickets are only available at the theater box office in the Liquid Bean Coffee Shop, downtown Devils Lake, or by calling 701-662-8888.

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Photo Credit: ND Tourism

Photo Credit: Ashley Schuster

Photo Credit: ND Tourism

Sullys hill national game preserve Located in the heart of the Spirit Lake Nation Indian Reservation, Sullys Hill National Game Preserve is home to a wide variety of wildlife including migratory birds, bison, elk and prairie dogs. The preserve consists of 1,674 acres ranging from prairie to forested hills. Since the establishment of the first National Wildlife Refuge in 1903, the National Wildlife Refuge System has grown to include more than 560 refuges, 38 wetland management districts and other protected areas encompassing 150 million acres of land and water from the Caribbean to the Pacific, Maine to Alaska.

There is at least one national wildlife refuge in every state.

By the time Sullys Hill was established in 1904, North American bison numbers had plummeted from tens of millions to less than 1,000. Protective laws, establishment of refuges and propagation of private herds helped save the species from extinction. Now numbering about 500,000 animals in North America, substantial work continues to rebuild herds of pure bison.

Years of cross breeding with free ranging cattle diluted the genetic purity of the North American Plains Bison. Perhaps as few as 15,000 bison are considered pure bison, free of introduced cattle genes. The Sullys Hill herd is one of the smallest herds managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for bison conservation. The Sullys

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Hill herd is managed at a population of less than 20 animals and is maintained for its genetic and educational value.

Open year round, the Sullys Hill wildlife drive and hiking trails allow visitors to explore the unique geology and diverse wildlife within the preserve. Over 200 species of birds have been recorded at Sullys Hill. Species most frequently detected in the woodland habitats include the red-eyed vireo, yellow warbler, common yellow throat, eastern wood peewee and ovenbird. The Refuge’s wildlife community also contains many other species, including amphibians, invertebrates, reptiles and mammals.

Sullys Hill offers many opportunities for visitors to see and enjoy wildlife in a natural setting. Scenic overlooks offer panoramic views of Devils Lake and the city of Fort Totten. The Sullys Hill Visitor Center is open to the public during summer months and select weekends during winter months. The Visitor Center is closed Mondays and on Federal holidays. For a current schedule of activities and events visit Sullys Hill National Game Preserve on Facebook or the web.

You may also call the Visitor Center at 701766-4272 for a current recording of hours and scheduled events. Enjoy your National Wildlife Refuge System; visit a refuge near you today.

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Prairie Dogs A colony of black-tailed prairie dogs was in troduced in 1975. Originally, “dog towns” in North Dakota were found only west of the Missouri River. Since their holes were hazardous to livestock and they competed for range vegetation, ranchers eliminated a majority of the colonies. These prairie dogs represent a living remnant of natural history.

Waterfowl Photo Credit: North Dakota Tourism

A display flock of waterfowl is located at Sweetwater Lake. This flock includes tundra swans, Canada geese and several species of wild ducks. Many waterfowl species native to this region inhabit the area. The giant Canada geese nest on the islands provided in the lake.

Each year some of the offspring join the fall migration south. Some of these are thought to return to this area to nest the following spring. The mixed flock of native waterfowl provides an excellent opportunity to learn and practice waterfowl identification. Interpretive information and observation areas are located along the lakeshore.

Other Wildlife

Photo Credit: Ashley Schuster

The preserve’s wildlife community contains many other species, including mammals such as fox, raccoons, skunks, weasels, mink, squirrels, muskrats, rabbits, and woodchucks.

Many species of songbirds and shorebirds may be observed. Bald and golden eagles are occasionally seen hunting the area during the spring and fall migrations.

Birdwatching Open all year. Many species not normally seen in the open areas of the state may be found in the preserve’s wooded areas. You may obtain a checklist of birds found in the preserve at the office containing 184 species that have been recorded on the Preserve.

Nature Trail Photo Credit: Ashley Schuster

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

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

Photo Credit: North Dakota Tourism

Elk

White-tailed Deer

Next to the moose, the elk is the largest member of the deer family in North America.

It, too, was slaughtered, often solely for its two canine teeth which once sold as charms for $25 a pair. By 1900, elk had become extinct over much of their former range, including North Dakota. Modern game management has rebuilt the elk population. About 18 elk are present at Sullys Hill to remind us that they were once native to this area.

By 1900, the once abundant white-tailed deer was threatened with extinction in North Dakota. Careful regulation of hunting seasons and the deer’s natural wariness has allowed its population to rebuild. The preserve’s herd of about 30 head is wild and must be censused from the air in winter months.

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Mark 2018 Calendar

Saturday, May 12th

Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day! Bird walks, binoculars, live birds and animals from Red River Zoo and more!

Saturday, September 8th

First EVER Illustrated History of Sullys Hill presented by Steve Stark, activities and wagon tours throughout the day

Summer Visitor Center Hours Open Thu-Mon 12 pm—4 pm Closed Tue, Wed and Federal Holidays

For more information LIKE us on Facebook or visit us at www.sullyshill.org

Sponsored in cooperation with US Fish & Wildlife Service Sullys Hill National Game Preserve is located 12 miles South of Devils Lake, ND on HWY 20/57

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city of new ROCKFORD Rockford Theatre

Downtown New Rockford’s historic Rockford Theatre is the place to be for first-run movies and great concessions! The theatre upgraded to digital projection and sound in 2012, providing an excellent film experience for the whole family. Headphones and monitor devices are now available for hearing-impaired patrons, just ask at concessions! Showtimes are Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday at 8 p.m. Go to cityofnewrockford.com to see what’s showing.

Eddy County Museum

Eddy-New Rockford Library

Get lost in over 12,000 titles at the Eddy New Rockford Public Library, which also offers highspeed wireless internet, two public access computers, and a training facility for up to 12 people. Open Monday 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. and Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

City Parks

The spacious Archie & Jessie Campbell Memorial Park is located at the north edge of New Rockford along the beautiful James River. The park has a heated swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts, disc golf course, softball diamonds, picnic areas, overnight camping, and a children’s play area. Centennial Park in downtown New Rockford is the location for several events throughout the year, including our holiday lighting of the Gazebo and Lifesavers in the Park in August.

The Eddy County Museum is a beautiful threebuilding complex and grounds, including the Schoolhouse, Church, and Train Depot. Each is filled with historic furnishings and exhibits highlighting our region’s past. Museum Hours: Every Sunday from Memorial Day to Labor Day, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. The Museum is located at 4th of July Celebration 1115 1st Ave. N, across from the Lutheran Home New Rockford-Sheyenne’s annual 4th of July of the Good Shepherd.

Celebration is always a fun-filled event. The annual Swimming Pool events include the Firecracker 5K Run, parades The new swimming pool features a zero-entry starting a 10 am in New Rockford and 11:30 at splash pool and waterslide. Children 8 and under Sheyenne, and fireworks at dusk. For a complete must be accompanied by an adult or guardian 11 list of events, go to www.cityofnewrockford.com. years or older.

NEW ROCKFORD • Camping, Hunting, Fishing • Motel & Lodging • Restaurants & Bars • Shopping & Services • Golf Course & Events Center • 4th of July Celebration • Live Theatre & Music • Museum & History Events • Youth Arts Classes • Youth Taekwondo Classes • Youth Baseball • Basketball & Tennis Courts • New Community Swimming Pool • Fitness Center, Classes & Races

For more information visit us online www.cityofnewrockford.com Courtesy of New Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce

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DPRCA 2018 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch perfect melodies!

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“Don’t Hug Me We’re Married” A comedy about Gunner and Clara Johnson who have been married a long time and the SEPTEMBER romance has left the marriage. Clara would “Manhattan Short” like to get it back. When Gunner finds a Brings together film lovers across continents pamphlet that Clara was hiding for “Divorce to view and vote on their favorite short films.

Fantasy Camp,” he realizes he needs to do something to convince his wife he’s a good OCTOBER husband. *PG-13 “Uncapped & Uncorked” A beer and wine extravaganza featuring JULY/AUGUST tastings, gourmet food and live music!

“Forever Plaid” Proceeds benefit arts programming at DPRCA. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they post-humously take the stage for Book your seats at dprca.com! one final gig in this goofy, 1950s nostalgia

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60th annual steam threshers Reunion This September 21 - 23 the 60th Annual Central North Dakota Steam Threshers Reunion will be held in New Rockford. The steam show, dubbed the “Steam Engine Capital of North Dakota,” continues to attract new visitors each year and provides a pleasant, unique reuniontype atmosphere for show regulars who come back year after year to participate and reminisce with other steam enthusiasts.

The annual “Tractor Ride” will be held on Thursday, September 20. Featured at this year’s show will be “Saw Mills & Miniatures.”

A full schedule of events is planned. As always, there will be exhibits of sawing wood, threshing and plowing with steam power from several of the large steam engines present at the show, and plowing with horses.

Other popular activities include an Old

Time Dance on Friday night, indoor craft and vendor sales, flea market, kids pedal pull, afternoon parade, stationary engine displays, musical entertainment and Sunday morning church services. Tiffany Hall has been added to buildings in Pioneer Village, where souvenirs are sold. Watch Prony Brake and Blacksmithing.

Stop by the Cooper Building and Potter Pavilion for various displays.

Camping is available on a first come, first served basis on the grounds with water and electrical hookups and shower house. The campground is available anytime during the summer by contacting a CNDSTR director. For more information go to the city website, www. cityofnewrockford.com, contact Ardyce Snyder at 701-947-2084, Joan Heckaman at 701-9472106 or email CNDSTR@yahoo.com.

Central North Dakota Steam Threshers 60th Annual Reunion

New Rockford, ND • “Steam Engine Capital of North Dakota”

September 21-23, 2018 Pioneer Village • Worship Service on Sunday Antique Tractor Pull • Camping • Showers • And More!

This year’s feature: saw mills & miniatures Tractor Ride Sept. 20 • Steam Engines • Antique Tractors Gas Engines • Daily Parade • Plowing • Threshing Sawmill • Flea Market • Arts & Crafts Music & Talent Show • Old Time Dance Thresherman’s Breakfast • Kid’s Pedal Tractor Pull

Music: Saturday-Tiffany Flats

Sunday-Geiger Brothers

For more information write: CNDSTR, PO Box 375, New Rockford, ND 58356 or call: 701-947-2084 or 701-947-2106. • During the show, call 701-947-2272 Page 36

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city of fessenden Fessenden is located at the intersection of Hwy. 15 and Hwy. 52. It is the county seat of Wells County, one of the most productive agricultural counties in North Dakota and the Upper Midwest, and leads the state in the production of pinto beans. It has one of the largest locally-owned elevators in North Dakota, the Fessenden Co-operative Association.

Fessenden has a beautiful park and camp grounds with a swimming pool, baseball diamond, volleyball and horseshoe pits.

There are great places to eat, great shopping and good people to visit. It has one of the better maintained golf courses in the state.

summer is the Wells County Fair June 21-24.

There is free gate admission onto the grounds, though parking is extra.

Each day fairgoers can take in the carnival, free stage en­tertainment featuring local and regional talent, vendors, 4-H, FFA & Open Class livestock and static exhibits on display, Wells County mu­seum, Fair memorabilia dis­play, children’s activity center, kid events, pony rides and more.

The Wells County Fair should be exciting with plenty of things to do for the whole family and four days of non-stop action. Plan to make a visit to Fessenden and the Wells County Fair this summer!

For updates on events and entertainment Wells County Fair scheduled at the Wells County Fair, go to www.

The main attraction in Fessenden this wellscountyfair.com or find them on Facebook!

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city of carrington Known as the ‘Central City’ because of its location in the central region of North Dakota, Carrington is a great place to meet for business or pleasure.

Putnam House

While in downtown Carrington, take time for a tour of the Putnam House, a 1907 American Foursquare home built by the Putnam family.

The home’s rooms reflect the spirit and style of the Putnams along with museum collections and other items providing a lively depiction of Foster County’s history, its people and their varied lives. Open during scheduled events and by appointment.

Foster County Museum

Carrington City Park

Located along Hwy. 281 and has a swimming pool, picnic shelters, disc golf, tennis and basketball courts, horseshoes and new playground equipment.

JUNK FEST

Junk Fest is a festive gathering of Trash Talkers and Treasure Seekers…you’ll find tons of refurbished and repurposed treasures for your home and garden! Junk Fest also hosts the best and fastest growing Flea Market in these parts! “Bring your friends & bring a trailer…’cause this ain’t your Grandma’s garage sale!” Next sale day is Saturday September 8, from 9am to 4pm.

The historical society also operates the Foster Pipestem Creek Bed and Birding County Museum, located at 2nd Street South Offers tours, birding, lodging and weddings. and 16th Avenue. Open by appointment.

Take part in rare bird sitings, tour private gardens and historic buildings, and Crossroads Golf Course Just north of the city on Hwy. 281, Crossroads experience life on a rural small grains farm offers 18 holes of challenging grass greens, near Carrington. driving range, and clubhouse with meeting Dakota Sun Gardens and room, kitchen and bar. Winner of the Golf Winery Digest Four Star Award for nine consecutive Located northeast of the city, this rural years and voted as one of the top 450 courses attraction is home to beautiful gardens, a in the country by the same publication. vineyard and winery. The tasting room and A 5-mile recreational trail for walking, gift shop offer Dakota Sun Gardens own jogging, bike riding and cross country skiing wines and other gift items. Group tours and connects the golf course to the Carrington tastings, weddings and other special events City Park within the city. are hosted each year.

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city of Harvey Conveniently located at the junction of U.S. Highway 52 and N.D. Highway 3, Harvey has everything to offer in one’s search for summertime fun.

Visitors to the Harvey area will find lots to do within its city limits for recreational opportunities are abundant. For starters one could try out the 9-hole golf course on the north side of Harvey. The Harvey Country Club hosts golf and golf tournaments throughout the spring, summer and fall. From there one could experience the joys of water skiing or fishing on the Sheyenne River south of Harvey. If you are a softball enthusiast, visit Harvey’s softball complex on the north side of town or enter

one of the two annual softball tournaments Harvey hosts during the summer. Babe Ruth, American Legion, Teeball, and adult leagues are held each year in the northeast corner of town.

Harvey has many great parks to visit and enjoy. The West Side Camper park has 17 camper/RV pads with electricity, access to water, bathrooms and shower facilities, The Veteran’s Memorial Park has a playground and tennis court. Centennial Park has walking paths.

Pioneer Park encompasses an outdoor swimming pool, which is open all summer long, picnic shelters and playground equipment.

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Not just a place… it’s an experience!

• Come and enjoy our parks…

Veteran’s Memorial Park, Centennial Park, Pioneer Park Soo Line/Memorial Park and Schroeder Memorial Park.

• Golf at the Harvey Golf course • Experience the outdoor swimming pool, RV parks, fishing and boating.

• Lonetree Wildlife Management Area…

Enjoy walking, bird watching, fishing and hunting with over 30,000 acres, a few miles south of Harvey

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In Soo Line/Memorial Park see the Veterans memorial and Old Time Soo Line locomotive 440. The park also has a picnic area. Enjoy a movie at the hometown movie theatre or play a game at the bowling alley.

The fishing in Harvey is excellent during both the summer and the winter. Northern pike, walleye, and perch are found in the waters of the Sheyenne River at the south edge of town. Schroeder Memorial Park is equipped with two new boat docks, handicapped accessible fishing pier, picnic

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tables, toilets, fireplaces, beach, volleyball courts, swimming and boating facilities. The park is open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.

If you prefer hunting waterfowl, the Central Waterfowl Flyway runs through North Central North Dakota and offers some of the finest goose and duck hunting in the country.

Come and enjoy the city of Harvey. For further information on Harvey, please call 701-324-2490, email us at harveyJDA@ harveynd.com, or visit us on the web at www.harveynd.com.

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lonetree wildlife management area

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The Lonetree WMA represents a unique wildlife management and recreation opportunity for the people of North Dakota and its visitors. Lonetree WMA is located five miles southwest of Harvey in both Sheridan and Wells counties.

Management on Lonetree today has two main goals. The first is to develop the site as a wildlife habitat, and the second is to make it accessible for the widest range of public use.

Lonetree WMA has nearly 33,000 acres of land in which to lose oneself. More than 375 different species of birds make their home in the LWMA, and visitors are encouraged to make the fullest possible use of this area and the sites they have to offer. LWMA offers primitive campsites, parking lots, hiking trails, and observation blinds for public use.

Take the 31-mile Self-Guided Auto Tour, which takes about two hours to visit 10 sites.

On this tour one may view the natural beauty of wildlife and vegetation, the Winter House, the Native Prairie and much, much more.

Lonetree has been restored to native grasses, wildflowers and dense nesting cover for upland nesting birds such as ducks and geese. With native grasses resistant to drought and erosion, the dense nesting cover here, mostly clover, grass and alfalfa, hide nests and newly hatched broods from foxes and flying predators like hawks.

Birdwatching -All birdwatchers and enthusiasts will have the opportunity to see several hundreds of species of birds which make a home here in North Dakota. There are over 3,000 acres of land that have been developed by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department to help preserve several endangered species. For more information please call (701) 324-2211.

Lonetree WMA is part of the North Country Trail (Hiking or Nature Trail), which is one of the longest continuous hiking trails throughout the United States consisting of 4,195 miles that links seven U.S. states. This trail threads its way across our landscape linking one to the scenic, natural, recreational, historic and cultural areas of our state. Come experience the true meaning of North Dakota. It is a true hiking experience for everyone, from the beginners to the advanced.

For more information on LWMA please contact the ND Game & Fish Department at 701-324-2211, Monday through Friday.

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Area points of interest in addition to a typical country store, rare complete dental office, typical one-room school, an agricultural display and laundry equipment. Hours: Wed.-Sun. 1-4 p.m. Open Camp Grafton Home of the North Dakota Army National May 28-Labor Day. Guard, Camp Grafton consists of about 2,000 Bike Path acres of wooded land located on the south The asphalt bike path originates at Hwy. 20 and shores of Devils Lake adjacent to Hwys. 20 the Lakewood turnoff and goes west to the lake. and 57. It is believed the first encampment was held in 1891. The original stone warehouse is still being used as an office CITY OF ST. MICHAEL and through the years many fine permanent structures have been built. Guardsmen from St. Michael’s Mission North Dakota and other states come for Established in 1874 by the Grey Nuns of summer and winter training.

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CITY OF DEVILS LAKE

Old Post Office

Benedictine Monks of St. Meinrad, Indiana.

The former Devils Lake Post Office building located at 502 4th St. NE, Devils Lake, was built in 1908 and features Greek Revivalstyle architecture. The outer structure is made of large blocks of limestone. All three level hallways have Terrazo floors (marble chip in concrete). The walls are white marble with green veining and woodwork is square-sawed oak and yellow pine. Visitors have free access to both sides of the postal windows and old, ornate lock boxes. The Pioneer Daughters have a display including a woodcarving replica of the Minnie H steamboat and a complete old-time dental office. Hours: M-F: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Pioneer Daughters Museum

Located at 416 6th St. NE, Devils Lake. This building is the former official residence of the Ramsey Co. Sheriff. The 3-story red brick structure was constructed from 19091911 with hardwood floors and maple woodwork. Fireplaces enhance the two large parlors on either side of the spacious foyer.

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A high hill overlooking Devils Lake that provides one of the finest scenic views of the entire lake area that can be found anywhere.

It is located just off Hwy. 57 about 4 mi. southwest of St. Michael.

CITY OF FORT TOTTEN State Historical Site

One of the best preserved military forts in the TransMississippi West, with 17 original buildings. Open May 27-Sept. 4, 9am to 5 pm. Call 701-766-4441 for more information.

Tour the Pioneer Daughters Museum and stay at the Totten Trail Historic Inn.

CITY OF NEW ROCKFORD Buchli Bridge

Dedicated to Col. James Buchli with a plaque inscribed with “North Dakota’s First Astronaut, First Flight Jan. 1985, Space Shuttle Spring/Summer 2018

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Discovery.â&#x20AC;? The bridge connects North and South parks over the James River. Also check out the Archie and Jessie Campbell Memorial, honoring the works of two area pioneers.

Eddy County Museum and Historical Society

Many items of local interest have been preserved here, including three old buildings of historical significance. Located on the west end of town across from the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd. Open Sundays from 1 - 4 pm Memorial Day until Labor Day.

CITY OF SHEYENNE Log Cabin Museum

A pioneer museum showcasing the history of the Sheyenne area. The building was built in 1867 near Fort Totten, North Dakota.

Contains many historic items from the area such as a barber chair, Sheyenne Star newspapers, and articles of clothing owned

by John Aasenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;one of the tallest actors in history. It also shows off many Native American artifacts that were found in the region. A Japanese rifle from World War II is on display at the museum as well.

Warsing Dam

Open all year by appointment. Call 701652-1313 or 701-652-2587 to schedule an appointment. Military uniforms, household items and historic photos of Carrington and surrounding communities.

Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge Off U.S. Hwy. 281 south of Carrington, 701285-3341. Excellent upland bird hunting, major spring and fall waterfowl migration. Self guided auto tour.

CITY OF LANGDON City Park

Twenty-five acres with swimming pool, playground equipment, volleyball and tennis courts. It also has picnic and rest shelters, trailer parking, rest rooms, showers and electrical outlets.

Mt. Carmel Dam

Complete with camping facilities, this recreational area provides outdoor enthusiasts with facilities for swimming, boating, fishing and water sports.

CITY OF LAKOTA

A man-made dam on the eastern side of Sheyenne featuring 8 primitive sites for Library Museum camping, 5 sheltered areas with picnic tables. Located just off Main Street in Lakota is an old library converted to a museum. Next Perfect for fishing and kayaking. to the museum is the first log cabin in the county.

CITY OF CARRINGTON

Putnam House 533 Main Street, Carrington. Open all year by appointment, 701-652-2090. Three-story historic home available for tours or private rental. Rural community cultural center fostering arts, humanities, history and people.

Stump Lake Park

Located 12 mi. south of Lakota, this recreation area provides plenty of activities including campgrounds, hiking, bike trails, playground, tennis, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes and plenty of weekend entertainment.

Foster County Museum Located at 480 McKenzie Avenue, Carrington.

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Photo Credit: Sarah Smith Warren

and achievements of the first settlers with reference photographs and graphics specific to northeastern North Dakota.

CITY OF HARVEY Schroeder Memorial Park

Located on the south edge of town along the beautiful Sheyenne River. Its amenities include a safe beach area for public swimming (no lifeguard is on duty), waterskiing and boat launching facilities, boating, fishing and picnic shelters.

Cavalier Woods

A 33.8 acre tract donated to the Cavalier Park Board. It is on the ND Natural Areas Registry.

A walking trail has been created in the thick woods. It is one of the few oak woodland stands in the state.

CITY OF WALHALLA

Soo Line Park

Just north of downtown Harvey, an old time locomotive is the centerpiece of this park, which offers picnic tables, park benches, and expanses of soft grass for summertime frolicking.

State Historical Park

In 1843 Norman Kittson, an American Fur Company agent, built a trading post.

Kittson Trading Post is the oldest building in National North Country Trail North Dakota and is preserved by the State A 32-mile segment of this national cross- Historical Society. A picnic area with shelter country trail passes through Lonetree and hiking trails are located in the park.

Wildlife Management Area. Open to hikers, Gingras Historical Park mountain bikers and horseback riders. Antoine Gingras erected a trading post and Primitive campgrounds are available, general store northeast of Walhalla. These including one with corrals. buildings have been restored by the State

CITY OF CAVALIER

Historical Society. The site is open May through September.

Patton’s “Isle of Memories” Icelandic State Park & Pioneer Wilbur Patton, who died in 1976, spent his last years compiling his “Isle of Memories.” Mr. Heritage Center The Heritage Center tells about the life Patton restored the farm house, built in 1882, a

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township school and an original country church.

CITY OF CANDO These buildings contain the original furnishings from his childhood. For more information, call 701-886-7556 or 701-886-7665.

ARMOURDALE Dam 9 miles east, 1 1/2 miles north of Rolla. Pike, Tetrault Woods State Forest Located 1 mile south of town on Hwy. walleye, perch.

32. The forest features 420 acres for hiking, picnicking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and canoeing during peak water levels. Open for public hunting and limited fishing during the season.

Bisbee dam

Big Coulee -- 1 miles east of Bisbee. Pike, walleye, perch. Fishing Pier.

Lake Irvine

Located 13.5 miles south of Cando. No ramp.

Lake Irvine is producing pike, especially Located in the northeast corner of North Dakota through the ice. is North Dakota’s only real white water river.

The river originates near Boissevain, Manitoba, CITY OF PARK RIVER enters the U.S. northeast of Langdon, then flows southeast to Walhalla and east to the Red River.

Pembina River

CITY OF PEMBINA

Homme Dam Campground and Recreation Area

Homme Dam and Lake are located on the south branch of Park River two miles west Pembina State Museum of the city on N.D. Highway 17. The Walsh Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday year ‘round. County Park Board operates the park near Features many old items from the early days of the dam and provides facilities for boat Pembina and how it was founded. launching, picnicking and camping. For those who prefer more solitude, 200 acres of Interpretive Center and surrounding land is open to hunting, hiking Travel Information Center This 12,000 square foot facility is set up and picnicking. to take you step-by-step through the Cretaceous Period, Ice Age, The First Peoples, Fur Trade Settlement, U.S.-Canada Border, Transportation, Military History and Pembina today. The museum also features an elevator to take you to the observation deck 80 feet in the air to look around the country side.

See where the Pembina River and the Red River meet. View the area where the first homestead was filed in North Dakota. The 521 13th St. North • New Rockford museum also features a wonderful gift shop.

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AREA GOLF COURSES Fessenden Golf Course A beautiful, well-groomed 9-hole grass greens course with reasonable rates located 1/2 mile north of the city on Highway 1. Men’s Steak Night is held each Thursday beginning in May to the middle of October. Ladies’ Night runs from June through August. Open to the public.

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New Rockford Golf Course Located 1 mi. north of New Rockford. Pleasant 9-hole course with nicely watered grass greens.

Open to the public. Modern clubhouse with bar, restaurant and pro shop. 701-947-2385.

Walhalla Country Club Five mi. west of Walhalla, a scenic 9-hole course rests amongst the beautiful Pembina Hills. The course is complete with modern club house, snack bar, lounge and dining room. Open to the public. 701-549-2357.

Lakota Rock Creek Golf Course Located on a scenic Lakota site, this 9-hole grass green course is open to the public. 701-247-2580.

CrossRoads Golf Course Located on the northern edge of Carrington.

This course features an easy walking, attractive 18-hole grass green course with a challenging variety of holes open for public golfing. 701652-2601.

Creel bay golf course Located on the east shore of Creel Bay, Creel Bay Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course set against the backdrop of sparkling Devils Lake.

Wide open course with water and sand hazards and treelined fairways.

The challenging course will thrill even the most avid golfer. After your rounds, relax in the new club house with a wall of windows and outdoor patio for an even better view of the town’s namesake. 701-662-2408.

Harvey Golf Course A beautiful 9-hole grass green course located 1 mi. north and 1 mi. east of Harvey. Ladies’ Day is Tuesday and Men’s Night is Thursday size course with 9 holes of watered greens evening. Open to the public. 701-324-2069. and fairways lined with trees on a prairie landscape. 701-352-3956.

Langdon Country Club Golfing enthusiasts can enjoy a 9-hole grass greens golf course just on the outskirts of the Cavalier Country Club city. This course is recognized as one of the Located 5 mi. west of Cavalier or 1/2 mi. west many fine courses in the area. 701-256-5938. of Icelandic State Park. Features 9 holes of watered greens and fairways with plenty of rolling hills and trees. 701-265-4506.

McVille Country Club A 9-hole grass green course located north of McVille. A beautiful course lined with a LaMoure Memorial Golf Course, variety of trees and grasses. Open to public. Located 2 blocks south of Fort Daer along the Pembina River. 9-hole grass green course.

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Hillcrest Golf Club Located on the north edge of Park River. A Leeds Golf Club hilly course with watered fairways and greens. Located on the SW edge of town. A well kept, 9-hole course with club house. 701-284-6733. 9-hole sand greens course that features a challenging layout that is fun to play.

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city of minnewaukan Minnewaukan is the western headquarters for the entrance to Devils Lake and the Lake Region area.

Access to fishing on the lake has been improving with additional boat launching facilities. With fish cleaning, camping, bait, groceries, gas and any supplies you need, this is the place to stop.

Minnewaukan is located on Highway 281 just 15 miles south of Highway 2. The Flats, and Pelican Lake area of water close to Minnewaukan, is known for exceptionally large walleyes. North of Minnewaukan, along Hwy. 19, is great for shore fishing, especially northern pike and walleye.

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

Be sure to check out Minnewaukan for your year-round travels and try JJ’s Bait Shop for guiding and fishing information. For more information call 70l-473-5440.

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City of cando Cando and the surrounding Towner County area have a variety of sports and recreation opportunities that are attractive for visitors and tourists alike.

Cando, self-proclaimed “Duck Capital of North Dakota,” is centrally located in the Prairie Pothole Region of the state. For more than a century, the Towner County area has been a mecca of waterfowl hunting with its natural sloughs and lakes, such as Snyder Lake, Lake Alice, Hurricane Lake and Lake Irwin, with the addition in later years of the man-made reservoirs at Bisbee and Armourdale. A special raffle will be held during the duck opening season called Duck Daze. For more info, call Annette at 701-9683331.

Cando’s location makes it an excellent center for outdoor activities, such as first class fishing, big game and waterfowl hunting, as well as bird watching and nature photography.

The Lake Region Birding Trail connects public lands within the Devils Lake Basin, including Nikolaisen Waterfowl Production Area and Lake Alice National Wildlife Refuge in Towner County.

Originally established in 1935 as a sanctuary for migratory birds, the 11,500-acre Lake Alice National Wildlife Refuge serves as a major waterfowl concentration point during spring and fall migrations, as well as a significant breeding area for wetland wildlife.

Tens of thousands of snow geese, Canada geese, sandhill cranes and ducks use the lake and surrounding lands each year. Lake Alice supports a large colony of Franklin gulls that can be viewed throughout the spring and summer feeding on abundant insects produced in the shallow wetlands. Other colonial nesting birds include rookeries of black-crowned herons, snowy and cattle egrets, and western and eared grebes.

Marsh wrens, Virginia and sora rails, coots, bitterns, and great blue herons are found in the dense stands of bulrush, cattails and phragmites. Thousands of mallards, pintails, blue-winged teal, gadwall, and shoverloers nest on the refuge and resident game birds including Hungarian partridge, ring-necked pheasants and sharp-tailed grouse are benefitted by the grasslands. A mosaic of trees and shrubs provide another habitat for a variety of warblers, woodpeckers and

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other songbirds. The diversity of habitat provide for numerous white-tailed deer, an occasional moose, and numerous small mammals like red fox, coyotes, raccoons and muskrats.

The area is home to all the waterfowl species found in the Pothole Region.

Mallards, gadwall and blue-winged teal are the most abundant ducks, with several other species of diving and dabbling ducks common in the area. Giant Canada geese have been reintroduced and are abundant.

Spectacular concentrations of waterfowl can be found each spring and fall. Most notable are the large flocks of snow geese.

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US Hwy 281) has a parking area, vault toilet and small overlook. Migrating and breeding waterfowl, shorebirds, wetland birds and upland nesting birds can all be observed, with spring migration, early breeding season and fall waterfowl migration the best time to view.

Cando also offers a 3,000-yard, grassgreen, watered fairway golf course with a driving range and a modern clubhouse, cart rentals and storage with an adjoining campground.

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The Cando City Park also offers a modern swimming pool, two tennis courts, outdoor volleyball and basketball courts, two playground areas, a horseshoe court and three picnic shelters with new barbeque pits.

The campground is located on the northeast edge of Cando.

An indoor All-Seasons Arena provides ice skating activities with the community providing a wide range of hockey activities for young and old alike. The facility is also used for summer indoor activities.

Whether your idea of fun is playing nine holes on our beautiful golf course or attending a musical production at the Audi Theatre, Cando definitely has something to satisfy everyone’s taste.

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Museum, located on Main Street and at the one-room schoolhouse, located on the Towner County Courthouse grounds. The famous Dale & Martha Hawk Museum is located just 30 miles west of Cando.

Agriculture is the primary industry in Towner County. Cando also has several manufacturing facilities, which have added to the economic growth of the area. The Towner County Medical Center is one of the area’s largest employers.

Make sure to attend the Prairie Arts & Quilt Show during Threshing Days at the Dale & Martha Hawk Museum June 8-10. The show features horses, tractors and villages. Make sure to mark your calendars for this exciting event.

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Dale & Martha hawk museum One can almost hear the past come alive when you enter the museum grounds. The Museum is located on 40 acres, housed in 16 buildings. The museum consists of one of a kind vehicles, tractors, machinery, and articles of prairie life in North Dakota.

The 1912 Hackney Auto Plow, the last one running, is looking like new. Tours start in the Main Museum Building which houses machinery, carriages, home items, etc.

Then head to the Potratz Building, which is 80’x250’ and houses tractors & cars.

Next visit the tractor shed, full of steamers, threshers, tractors and more.

Other buildings on the site include the original Hawk home, as it was, the Blacksmith Shop, Nanson one- room school, and the Home of Yore (in the First Wolford school).

The Presbyterian Church from Wolford is filled with vintage clocks.

Make sure to stop at Henry Johnson General Store from Nanson, which includes the Nanson’s U.S. Post Office, a cream testing station and meat market. The Store shows its importance in the lives of the early pioneers. There they could get the mail, sell their cream and eggs and purchase anything from shoes to food.

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Marker Lutheran Church from rural Barton, Mylo’s Community Hall, a Doll House with hundreds of dolls, law office and a cook car round out the collection.

On the second weekend of June, the Musem hosts “The Annual Antique Farm Show.” The show includes a daily parade of hundreds of tractors, steam engines and antique equipment. There are blacksmith,

steam threshing, planing, shingle making, and saw and flour milling demonstrations.

Browse the Flea Market and enjoy ice cream and fresh doughnuts from an old machine.

There are activites for the kids too! Come see two threshing machines that were involved in Austin, Manitoba’s Harvesting Hope-A World Record to Feed the Hungry.

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City of Rugby Welcome from the Geographical Center of North America! 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 newest addition.

The tower is on the south side of U.S. Hwy. 2, in front of the Prairie Village Museum.

Made of 10 tinted steel beams almost 90 feet tall, coated with multicolored shades of metallic paint and featuring a lighting system at night, the tower is dedicated to one of the Northern Plains’ most stunning natural phenomena, the spectacular Aurora Borealis. The Interpretive 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 available to pick up at the Northern

Lights Tower Interpretive 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 officially proclaims Rugby the continent’s geographic center.

Your trip through Rugby won’t be complete without playing the beautiful golf course. If golf isn’t your game, you can shop, dine, worship, relax in one of the motels or campgrounds or visit one of the parks. Go to a movie, bowl, swim, picnic or take a leisurely stroll around the 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 questions, 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.

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Niewoehner Bell Tower

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, and affluent woman of fashion.

There are winter clothes, summer dresses, evening gowns, a bathing suit and sports clothing. A good cross-section of all types of tastes and classes of women is shown. The garments are historically correct, based on research in old family albums, books from libraries and other sources that depict fashions of bygone eras.

Dale G. Niewoehner, Niewoehner Funeral Home in Rugby, has changed the skyline of Rugby with the construction of a 30 foot bell tower containing 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 are also a 36 inch bell, two 34 inch bells, a 30 inch bell, a 26 inch bell and a 24 inch bell. The balance of the bells are in the 15-22 inch range. There are about 4 tons of bells in the steel tower.

The bells have been purchased from auction sales, private parties, antique shops and churches. At this time, the bells are rung with a simple cable on each bell.

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prairie village museum

Tour Prairie Village Museum

Village Fair offers old time flair

Prairie Village Museum at the Geographical Center of North America features 23 historic buildings and six exhibition halls arranged around a quaint village square. The grounds are filled with history of days gone by. There are over 35,000 square feet of heritage housed there. The admission fee is minimal, but you will need a whole afternoon to see it all.

Step back in time by entering the complex through the main building that has many different displays, some of which include a wildlife display, a rosemeade collection, antique gun collection and many old items that helped the pioneers make their home on the frontier.

Then enter the village, consisting of 23 buildings, including a land office, 1907 Great Northern Depot, caboose, cook car, blacksmith shop, general store, livery barn, an 1885 log cabin, and of course, a saloon.

In two-story Silva Consolidated School, you’ll find a replica of Silva native Clifford Thompson, one of the world’s tallest men. The museum’s expansive collection includes everything from Native American Pow Wow dresses to antique cars and farm machinery, to a real iron lung.

Visitors are consistently impressed by the depth and breadth of the collections. Plus the museum is within walking distance of the historical marker at the Geographical Center of North America. School groups and bus tours are welcome throughout the season.

The museum and village are open May 1-Sept 30. Group rates are available. Please allow two hours for tours. For more information, call 701776-6414.

Enjoy the 31st Annual Village Fair August 1112 at Prairie Village Museum in Rugby. There will be special musical entertainment provided, plus the annual Pioneer Demonstrations at the Prairie Village and Museum. Listen to oldtime music in different areas of the village.

Fair-goers will find cooks baking in the cook car, butter churners in the creamery, a blacksmith hammering in the blacksmith shop, fancy gals performing in the saloon, clerks merchandising in the General Store, artists exhibiting in Silva School, and the sheriff locking folks up in York Jail. Kids’ activities include old-fashioned games, impromptu classes in one-room Juniata School, and face painting. Music, food and family fun make this fair one of the best of the summer.

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city of langdon Also known as “The Western Gateway to the Rendezvous Region,” the community of Langdon has an appreciation for great living with an emphasis on family and friends. The community of Langdon has a strong desire to keep Langdon and Cavalier County alive and thriving.

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

Whether it’s history, nature, shopping, or sports that you enjoy; we have it here. Indoors or out, summer or winter, Langdon offers many great

activities for any season and age.

The summer and fall of 2017 in Langdon has more events and attractions than ever before!

The main event will be our 22nd Annual Music Fest scheduled for July 14-15. The festivities start Friday, July 14, with the Firemen’s Dinner at the Activity Center. Beautiful downtown Langdon and Boyd Block Plaza will be the hub for all the following activities. The Rendezvous Region Rod Run will also be revving up that weekend starting the evening of July 14. There will be a street fair, kiddie carnival, Rhubarb Fest, sidewalk sales and food vendors on

LANGDON, ND STANDING PROUD ON THE PRAIRIE

We invite you to come and see what we have to offer!

Whatever you enjoy doing most, Langdon has something for you and your entire family.

Langdon 2018 Spring and Summer Events June 1-2 June 9 June 12 June 14 June 23

For more information: Langdon Chamber of Commerce at 701-256-3079 or www.cityoflangdon.com

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Citywide Garage Sales CCMHF Golf Primary Vote Day Backyard BBQ June Jamboree: Kiddie Parade, Pet Contest, Kiddie Carnival, Kid’s Pedal Pull, Pork Feed, LASDF Golf July 16-21 Missoula Children’s Theater July 19 Color Run July 20 Rendezvous Region Rod Run July 20 Firemen’s Dinner July 21 Rendezvous Region Music Fest weekend Street Fair, Inflatables, Food Vendors, Kid’s Pedal Pull, Rhubarb Fest and much more July 21 Tractor Pull (afternoon) July 26 Backyard BBQ July 26 CCMHF Picnic July 26 Movie in the Park August 1-5 American Legion State Baseball August 28 BOD Retreat FARMERS MARKET – MID JULY - SEPTEMBER

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Saturday, July 15. The festivities continue when “Slamabama” comes to town to perform for our 22nd Annual celebration. The celebration will conclude with a fireworks display.

Other events for the summer include the Community Color Run on May 13; two June Golf Tournaments (June 10 & 24). A Pork Feed and sidewalk sales make for a fun weekend on June 24.

Missoula Children’s Theater returns to town the week of July 17-22, featuring “Gulliver’s Travels.”When you are done visiting out at the LREC/NCGA Field Days (July 20) you are welcome to attend the CCMHF Picnic at St. A’s.

Beginning in mid-July, every Thursday at 4pm the Farmers Market is held at St. A’s Park across the street from the Cavalier County Courthouse.

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The Farmers Market will continue until Oct. You are going to want to mark your calendars for October 5 because that is the date for thev9th Annual Wine Walk. The ever popular “Spooktacular” event for kids will be back again the end of October.

On your way into town, make sure you visit the informational site detailing the Langdon Wind LLC project completed in 2008. This is one of the largest wind farms in North Dakota and is located 9 miles South of Langdon at the junction of Hwy 1 & 66.

For more information on any of these events or other activities please contact the Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce at 701-256-3079.

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

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

The Pembina River, located in the northeast corner of North Dakota, is North Dakota’s only real white water river. The meandering Pembina River is considered “tame,” but does offer excellent canoeing and attracts canoeing enthusiasts to its secluded landscape during the months of May and June.

The Pembina River originates near Boissevain, Manitoba, flows southeast and enters the U.S. northeast of Langdon, ND. From the U.S.-Canadian border, it flows southeast to Walhalla and east to the Red River. The area between the border and Walhalla is part of the scenic Pembina Hills and one of the few wilderness areas left in the state. Near Walhalla, the river is considered the best for canoeing, as the river flows fairly fast over many small rapids.

Hikers enjoy many of the pathways leading to tempt the nature lover with hiking, horseback riding, picnicking,

cross-country skiing and snowmobiling in Tetrault Woods State Park.

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

Wild turkeys, ruff grouse, waterfowl, blacknecked pheasant, moose, deer and elk have found the Pembina Hills a haven. Some of the best moose and elk hunting in North Dakota exists right here in this virtually unexplored wilderness, which makes this area a “sportsman’s paradise.”

Tee off at the Walhalla Country Club, a scenic 9-hole grass green golf course located in the beautiful Pembina Hills.

It is common to see a doe and her fawn grazing on the fairway, or a moose in the fields below. So if you lose your “ball” you will have no problem finding the natural beauty. The course is complete with modern club house, two decks and a screened-in-porch, complete restaurant, lounge and banquet facilities. Open seven days a week for your convenience.

The Walhalla Country Club also provides accommodations for social events and business conferences. For more information contact 701-549-2357.

On summer weekends, many visitors spend the day shopping in the area, golfing or trekking through the hills.

Then they settle in for the evening performance, at the covered Frost Fire amphitheater, which has captured the heart of summer weekend visitors as they come to enjoy musical theater classics.

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tetrault woods state forest One area to tempt the nature lover is Tetrault Woods State Park. This 420acre tract of undeveloped nature is an adventure for the entire family. Hikers, bikers and horseback riders enjoy many of the pathways leading to the Pembina River and the Pembina Hills from the Tetrault Woods. In the winter months trails are used by cross-country skiers and snowmobilers.

The area is perfect for nature lovers with hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, picnicking, bird & wildlife viewing and primitive camping. There are two scenic overlooks that stand high above the river valley and offer amazing views.

Both are part of a 33.5 mile ND State Scenic Backway. The Gingras Trading Post, a state historic site, is within this “backway” and is open 10am-5pm daily with free admission. Call 701-549-2775.

For more information contact the ND Forest Service, 701-549-2441.

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

First time visitors will be sure to note the large trees that shade the city streets and the numberous bridges and winding streets that complement the winding Tongue River.

A large city park within the city features a swimming pool and tennis court. An excellent trail system goes through the community.

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

Visit www.cavaliernd.com for more information on activities in Cavalier.

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Dotted with dense forests, magnificent overlooks and expansive recreation areas, the Rendezvous Region Scenic Backway in northeast North Dakota offers nature lovers plenty of opportunities to enjoy and explore the outdoors. Starting on Highway 55 near Vang and sloping southeast to Highway 5 and ending in Cavalier, this backway offers opportunities to experience all four seasons.

During winter months, be sure to spend a day at Frost Fire Ski & Snowboard Area, where you can ski or snowboard down powdery runs and take in dramatic views of the Pembina River Gorge.

Meanwhile, families can enjoy the excitement of zooming down groomed trails on the snow-tubing hill. During the summertime, the Frost Fire Summer Theatre offers classic musical productions for the whole family.

The nearby Pembina Gorge State Recreation Area is a playground in all seasons. Explore the latticework of trails on horseback, foot, mountain bikes or all-terrain vehicles. Or in the winter, take to snowmobiling, cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. The Pembina River Trail is an ideal spot to paddle along in a canoe or kayak.

Birdwatchers can discover more than 75 species of breeding birds in the Pembina Gorge. Wildlife enthusiasts might see mountain lions, bears, elk, or bobcats. This area also offers hunting and fishing.

In the picturesque town of Walhalla, take in dramatic views of the Pembina River and Pembina Gorge from the Masonic Scenic Overlook, which offers an ideal vantage point during spring and fall months. Or, venture into Tetrault Woods State Forest, a 420-acre undeveloped expanse of woods, where you can hike along peaceful trails, ride horses, backcountry camp and much more.

For campsites with modern amenities such as showers and electricity, continue along the backway to Icelandic State Park, located along the northern shore of Lake Renwick. Enjoy a leisurely picnic for the afternoon, or spend a couple days boating on the lake or exploring the 200-acre nature preserve. Glimpse into North Dakota’s pioneering days with a visit to the Pioneer Heritage Center, with its restored historic buildings and Gunlogson Homestead.

At the end of the backway, spend a night in “The Friendly City” of Cavalier, where you can take your pick from rustic lodges or quaint bed and breakfasts. The city park also offers a familyfriendly place to enjoy sand volleyball, tennis, disc golf and more.

“A Great Place to Eat... A Great Place to Meet.”

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Liquor - Beer - Wine 219 6th St NE Devils Lake, ND

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Icelandic state park Icelandic State Park is located 5 miles west of Fishing Cavalier on N.D. Hwy. 5.

Leisurely fishing for northern pike and yellow perch is a popular activity. Stocking of walleye Camping There are 150 modern campsites with water and crappie has enhanced fishing and created and electrical hookups and 165 campsites in added interest. all. Located within the modern campground For more information about Icelandic State are three comfort stations with shower Park, call 701-265-4561 or e-mail isp@nd.gov. facilities. One third of the sites are available for Address is 13571 Hwy. 5, Cavalier, ND 58220. reservations. A 20-unit campground is available for camper trailers or tents; sites are easily accessible to restrooms and water. The area also has an oak canopy for picnics and a good view of the lake. Several walk-in tent sites in a June 2: National Trails Day, 10 AM well-sheltered, secluded area are located next Celebrate National Trails Day with guided to the lake. hikes in the morning and at night

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Swimming

The swimming area is one of the most popular areas of the park. It is a gently sloped area that is adjacent to a picnicking area and concession stand.

June 9: Saturday Night at the Hall, 7 PM Featuring a performance by singer songwriter Greg Hager

Gunlogson Homestead

August 10-12 Kids Weekend at Icelandic State Park An entire weekend devoted to kids with crafts, games, contests, prizes, entertainment, and more

This is the site of one of the first Icelandic homesteads.

Trails

The park trails, located in Gunlogson Arboretum, wind through the lowland forest of the Tongue River bottom. One portion of the two-mile trail is self-guided. This unique area has been dedicated as a nature preserve and the trails are designed as part of the National Recreation Trail System.

Boating

The 220-acre Lake Renwick provides excellent opportunity for the boating enthusiast. It is widely used by power boats, canoes and an occasional sailboater. A launching ramp is available for easy success.

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September 16: Fashion Through the Years, 2 PM Come see how fashion has evolved since 1870! Refreshments will be provided.

November 18: Christmas Open House, 2 PM The Pioneer Heritage Center will be decorated with trees, lights, and Christmas cheer! Musical entertainment will be provided by Suzanne and John Larson! Refreshments will be provided.

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city of grafton Located in the heart of the Red River Valley in northeastern North Dakota, Grafton is a community rich not only in soils, but also in heritage. The history and diverse culture of the area can be felt and appreciated in many sights and attractions, both in and around Grafton.

In addition to many historic churches, private homes and public buildings, Grafton is home to Heritage Village and the Historic Elmwood Mansion, both offering visitors a glimpse of life in the past.

Grafton’s rural setting does not eliminate some of the urban advantages found in larger communities for its residents and guests.

Grafton merchants offer many brand name products found in larger cities with the benefit of personal service and a convenient shopping environment. Home to more than 100 retail businesses, including many locally owned, Grafton also boasts nationally known retailers, manufacturers and hotels.

Recreational facilities abound in Grafton. The Grafton Centennial Center proves to be one of the finest athletic facilities around providing artificial ice, a regulation-size hockey rink, heated concession area and seats for approximately 2,000 fans. Leistikow Park is one of the many parks in Grafton. It is filled with beautiful trees and has a full service campground with cabin rentals. Leistikow Park also has an outdoor pool, shelters, basketball courts, tennis courts, sand volleyball, canoe/kayak/paddle boat rentals, trails, and a disc golf course. Other recreational facilities include a beautiful 9-hole golf course, softball and baseball complexes, 4 sheet curling club, a bowling alley, movie theater, archery club, bike paths, and 3 fitness centers.

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magnificent photo opportunities abound on the scenic Park River and Red River.

grafton’s Summerfest Grafton’s Summerfest will be held June 2124. The event promises to provide fun in many different areas. Grafton’s SummerFest is an annual mid-summer celebration spanning four days that offers something for everyone. Most events are free.

Come and enjoy a variety of homemade rhubarb desserts at the Historic Elmwood House, a beautiful turn-of-the-century Victorian home that is on the National Registry of Historic Places.

The Rhubarb Festival is an annual fundraiser to preserve the history and integrity of the site, held on Thursday afternoon.

The annual SummerFest Fireworks show is held on Thursday evening at dusk. Locals show off their skills in our yearly RibFest Cook-Off on main street on Friday late afternoon/evening.

Saturday kicks off with a Pancake Breakfast hosted by the Kiwanis, followed by the SummerFest Grand Parade. The afternoon boasts fun, family activities. Heritage Village hosts a car show and offers the opportunity to explore its historic buildings and ride the Merry Go Round. Leistikow Park serves as the site for an outdoor volleyball tournament as well as free kids games. The ATV Mud Run takes place at the Green Belt Area just north of Grafton on Saturday afternoon. Live bands are scheduled to perform Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings.

Grafton is proud of its many annual community events. If you would like more information about Grafton and any of their special events, contact the Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce at 701-352-0781 or check out our website at www. graftonevents.com.

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June 21st - June 24th Car Show • Ribfest • Fireworks Grand Parade • Inflatable Games ATV Mud Run and Much More!

For a full list of events, go to www.graftonevents.com “Like” our Facebook page: Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce/DMV for event information and updates.

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city of park river Park River, located in the center of Walsh County, is a very progressive city with a lot to offer. Their motto is “Park River: The Town with a Heart,” and the friendly residents of this northeastern North Dakota city strive to put that philosophy into action every day.

Park River’s economy is mostly agriculturalbased, as the rich fertile soil of the Red River Valley is very conducive to lush, healthy crops.

The town also boasts a strong number of businesses, many within the technology and health care sectors.

Fans of the arts may visit the historic Lyric Theatre, which opened its doors in 1915 and reopened in 2002 after several years of vacancy.

Shows can be seen Friday and Saturday with matinees on Sunday. Gift certificates are available for purchase off site at the City Office Building located at 514 Briggs Ave. S. For the golfer, Hillcrest Country Club has one of the finest 9-hole grass green courses around. It is lined with mature evergreens and

oaks and is always immaculately groomed.

Also, green fees at Hillcrest are very light on the pocketbook, so make sure to play a round or two while visiting the area!

Need to take a dip after a hot day? The swimming pool complex in Park River consists of three pools for your summer fun. Take advantage of almost three miles of paved bike and walking paths, starting on the east side of the Kensington addition and going west all the way to Homme Dam. Homme Dam and Lake are located on the south branch of the Park River two miles west of the city on N.D. Highway 17. Construction of the dam began in 1948 and was completed in 1950. The lake covers 200 acres and offers many recreational opportunities. Walsh County has done an excellent job of making Homme Dam a beautiful place for camping, fishing, swimming, and boating.

For updates and events visit our website, www.cityofparkriver.com.

Park river - 503 Park St. West 701-284-6433

Randy & Diana 101 3rd St. W • Park River

701-284-7676

Drayton - 104 East Hwy. 66

701-454-3831

Stop in and see us for all your grocery needs!

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

Kellys Slough NWR is considered an excellent area to view migratory and breeding waterbirds. Twelve species of ducks have been found nesting on the refuge. Giant Canada geese and a variety of shorebirds are also common on the refuge and surrounding lands. The refuge staff manage eight wetland management pools, comprising 936 acres on the refuge and adjacent WPAs. The remaining uplands are predominately grasslands.

Kellys Slough NWR covers portions of Blooming, Lakeville and Rye townships of Grand Forks County. The main parking area is 8 miles west and 3 miles north of Grand Forks, North Dakota. Signs on U.S. Highway 2 direct visitors to the refuge, where there is a parking area, an elevated viewing platform, several informational signs and two walking trails.

For more information, call 701-662-8611, e-mail devilslake@fws.gov or visit their website at http://fws.gov/refuge/kellys_ slough. Refuge headquarters are located at 221 2nd St. West, Devils Lake, ND.

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turtle river state park

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窶イonstructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the park is located in a beautiful wooded valley along the meandering Turtle River. The park features year-round recreational activities, including camping, picnicking, hiking, mountain biking, crosscountry skiing and sledding. Anglers can also practice their fly fishing techniques in the trout-stocked river. Woodland Lodge, with its kitchen and dining hall, is popular for family reunions. Sleeping cabin with bathrooms and bunk beds (no cooking inside) can also be rented by groups or individuals during the summer. The park features 10 miles of trails carved through its forested hills and along the river. Specific trails have been established for nature walks and hiking, while mountain bikers will find challenging single tract trails.

In the winter, outdoor enthusiasts flock to the park for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and sledding. 窶サhe Turtle River is stocked with rainbow trout, and youngsters can borrow fishing gear at the park office. 窶サhe visitor center at the park hosts Conservation Corp Interpretive Exhibits and Displays. The center also has a small gift shop and public restrooms. 窶ウstablished in 1934, Turtle River State Park was one of a number of new parks built in North Dakota under President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's "New Deal" programs.

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MARCH 24: Equinox hike, 2 PM Kick off spring with a hike! We will be leaving the Woodland Lodge parking lot promptly at 2pm. If you arrive late, follow route listed in the poster to find us. Leashed pets welcome. Vehicle passes are required.

APRIL 21: EARTH DAY PARK CLEAN UP AND CACHE IN TRASH OUT, 10 AM Hit the trails, find some geocaches and help us clean up the park!

2018 Summer programs Every Weekend May 18 - September 2 Check out the summer programs list at https://www.facebook.com/prdtrsp/ for fun activities throughout the summer! Programs are subject to change.

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city of lakota The City of Lakota is a thriving town with big opportunities. Being a part of the waterfowl central flyway, An abundance of wildlife is seen throughout the area. Along with dozens of public hunting areas, bird watching and wildlife watching areas, Lakota is surrounded by some great fishing opportunities in Lake Laretta, Stump Lake, McVille Dam, Tolna Dam, Whitman Dam and Devils Lake.

Lakota is the county seat of Nelson County and is located at the intersection of US Highway 2 and ND Highway 1. You will find many wonderful things within Lakota. One is the A.M. Tofthagen Museum, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and houses a new City Library.

A common place to relax and find locals is the Lakota City Park. Check out the heated swimming pool, two playground areas, picnic shelters and tennis court while you are there.

The Rock Creek Golf Couse is located off ND Highway 1 just south of the city. This is a nine hole, par 36, 3,376 yard long grass green course.

It includes long fairways, water hazards, sand traps and large greens averaging over 6,000 sq. ft.

The course is adjacent to the airport, permitting easy access to fly-ins. The Lakota Airport has a new hangar allowing for overnight shelter to the incoming planes.

The City of Lakota will be celebrating its 56th annual Turkey Barbeque on Friday, June 15, in the City Park. A street dance will take place on Main Street after the BBQ. Another event to add to your calendar would be Oktoberfest held on October 21st at the Lakota Community Center. The Turkey BBQ and Oktoberfest are both sponsored by our active Lakota Community Club. See you in Lakota!

June 15 - 56th Annual Turkey BBQ Street Dance to Follow!

• City Park • Library - MuseuM • 9-HoLe Grass Green GoLf Course • outdoor swiMMinG PooL • 12 MiLes nortH of stuMP Lake Park • newLy Paved airPort

Located on Highway 2 26 miles east of Devils Lake

www.lakota-nd.com

Find us on Facebook!

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Stump lake A winding circling road through a mass of green leaved trees will lead you to a restaurant, campground, old-style pavilion and a lake. Historically, Stump Lake has been a shallow basin of water, suitable for birds but not fish. Thanks to Mother Nature, the quality of the lake has changed through an additional 50 plus feet of fresh water, making it a great home for walleye, northern, pike and perch.

The North Dakota Game and Fish has released millions of perch into this lake, so it should be a great fishery for years to come.

Once only to look at, Stump Lake is now one of the area’s fastest growing recreational

attractions. In 1998, a boat launch and two docks were put in for water sports and swimmers.

In addition to the lake, Stump Lake Park offers a variety of family attractions. The park prides itself on being clean and green with something for everyone. Stump Lake Park boasts a variety of hiking and biking trails and a fun-filled playground that will entertain people of all ages.

There is a full-service campground for both campers and tenters with water and electricity hook-ups and a bathroom facility nearby. Every weekend offers other types

VISIT STUMP LAKE VILLAGE 12 miles south of Lakota on ND No. 1

Preserving the Past for the Future

Open Every Sunday 1pm - 5pm • June through Labor Day • Tour the Log Cabin, School, Church, House, Barn, Machine Sheds & Main Street Building • Labor Day Weekend (Sunday & Monday) Threshing Bees, Many Pioneer Activities Call 701-247-2546 to schedule your reunion, wedding or special event today!

• Sleigh Rides: 1st Sunday of December (1 - 4pm)

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of entertainment from dances to softball tournaments, to displays at the nearby Stump Lake Village. The park also has a restaurant and picnic shelter facilities for families and friends to gather and enjoy the summer day.

Come visit Nelson County’s secret oasis!

Disappear for a day, for a weekend or a summer to remember and enjoy the simpler times of life.

Stump lake village The journey back in time begins as one enters the stone gates of Stump Lake Park.

It is hard to miss the newest additions to the county park when taking a Sunday drive with all the new buildings. The Nelson County Historical Society, in its 24th year of existence, has transformed a barren field into a step back in history. The Village is complete with all the traditional elements of a pioneering community; a farmhouse, barn, post office, one-room school, church, cook-car, two log cabins and depot. The newest additions to the Village are the “Old Main Street USA” exhibit building, which contains many exhibit rooms, gift shop and modern restrooms, flour mill and gazebo. The gazebo was built with funds donated by local residents and will be used for entertainment, weddings, family reunions and other events.

Summertime is a wonderful time for NCHS members because it is a time to make history come alive and begin outdoor activities. The summer schedule begins the first Sunday of June and ends with the Threshing Bee on Labor Day weekend (Sunday and Monday).

The 14 weeks in between are filled with a variety of activities which include the Nelson County Fair and 4-H exhibition, weddings and church services, traveling exhibits, family reunions, other entertainment and tours of the buildings every Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The annual Threshing Bee is the largest

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and most anticipated event of the summer.

This two-day event draws hundreds of people to see how harvest was done in days gone by. Each morning begins with a hearty threshermen’s breakfast, and the days are filled with displays of ethnic foods and crafts.

All of the buildings are open for tours. Each afternoon there is a parade of old engines, tractors, cars and much more. Each year there are new activities held during the Threshing Bee, but some of the past events include doll and toy shows, fashion shows, music concerts and theatrical displays by historical characters. There are rides and activities for children to enjoy.

Often it is easy to forget where one came from, so spend a day or more at Stump Lake Village and take the time to remember. A journey back in time will offer both lessons to be learned and a greater appreciation of how our pioneering ancestors struggled to settle this untamed land. Take time out, relax and enjoy this place where time stands still and you can dream a little.

The Village is available for tours every Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., the first Sunday of June through Labor Day weekend. Check out our website at www. stumplakepark.com. To schedule reunions, weddings or other events, call Diane Swenson at 701-247-2546. Stump Lake Park and Village is located 12 miles south of Lakota on North Dakota Hwy. 1.

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city of mcville “Small enough to know you, large enough to serve you” is the motto of the City of McVille. Here are a few of the reasons why: McVille is located in Nelson County on Highway 15, just minutes north of the picturesque Sheyenne River Valley, 50 miles southeast of Devils Lake, approximately 60 miles southwest of Grand Forks, and 20 minutes from Stump Lake, which offers great year ‘round walleye fishing as well as other recreational and water sports opportunities.

McVille has all the feel and size of a small town, but offers many businesses and services to serve its citizens and visitors.

McVille Country Club, a 9-hole municipal grass-green course, is located on the north edge of town. Visit our club house, join us for men’s or women’s nights, or just enjoy the quiet, relaxed course.

McVille Dam & Recreation Area, located on the east edge of town, is a good spot for family recreation activities such as fishing, swimming, small watercraft boating, and picnics. RV/camper spaces

McVILLE DAYS July 20 – 22 2018

A FUN-FILLED WEEKEND FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! FRIDAY, JULY 20

Burgers 'N' Brats supper, followed by canoe races at McVille Dam & Street Dance on Main

SATURDAY, JULY 21

Parade, Car Show, Ice Cream Social, Kids Games & Hole in One Competition

SUNDAY, JULY 22

Outdoor Worship Service in City Park at 9:30 AM, Golf Tournament

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are available for rent at a rate of $20 per night ($10 per night for tent camping) on a non­ reservation/first arrival basis, and include electrical and water hookups (a camper dumping station is located within the City).

RV camping with all utilities, including sewer hookup, is also avail­a ble at the Lee Street Campground in the City of McVille.

McVille Lodge features 8 units with a total of 29 beds. Each unit is air-conditioned, has a kitchenette, cable TV and wireless internet.

McVille Café is a popular destination on Main Street where folks can stop by and enjoy delicious breakfast and noon lunch specials, or just sip a cup of coffee while visiting with friends and family. Café hours are 7 am - 2 pm Tuesday through Saturday.

In addition to the café, McVille’s Main Street also includes a SuperValu grocery store with well-stocked shelves, fresh meats and produce, frozen foods and treats; D & M Service features 24-hour card control fueling, tire repair service, propane tank exchange, firewood bundles, snacks,

off-sale beer and wine, and minnows and other fishing supplies. McVille Community Library, is located in the lower level of the City Auditorium at the corner of Main Street and Felton Avenue. The library is open 10 am - 3 pm Tuesday through Friday, and 10 am - 1pm on Saturday.

McVille and the surrounding area proudly support a complete health­ care system that includes a clinic, an acute care hospital in case of emergency, a 33bed long term care center, and a beautiful 12-unit Assisted Living Center that opened in 2011.

McVille Municipal Airport is just west of the city and has a well­-groomed and maintained airstrip with 3 tie-down spaces available. There are no landing and/or take-off fees.

Come join us for McVille Days on July 20, 21 & 22, 2018 and enjoy fun, food and entertainment for the entire family. For more information on our community, visit our website at www.mcvillend.com or contact City Auditor, Marie Adams, at mcvillend@gondtc.com.

Nelson County Health System McVille, ND • 701-322-4328

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city of aneta Aneta, located on Highway 32 in southern Nelson County, is the Queen City of the Upper Sheyenne and has the longest running turkey barbecue in the state. The 58th annual Turkey Barbecue and Summer Festival, sponsored by the Aneta Booster Club, will be held on June 15-17, 2018.

The population of Aneta is 284; but on barbecue weekend, the number grows to nearly 3,000 as folks gather to enjoy the food and festivities. Family reunions and class reunions are planned for the third weekend in June in order to be a part of the annual festival.

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

The Summer Festival and Turkey Barbecue are always planned for the third Saturday in June at the City Park. The meal is prepared and served in the park shelter with live entertainment performing in the gazebo.

The annual meal consists of 312 turkeys marinated in a special sauce and cooked on a rotating spit heated by two tons of charcoal.

Accompanying the tasty turkeys is 900 lbs. of potato salad, 800 lbs. of beans, 100 lbs. of potato chips, 250 dozen buns, 2,600 ice cream bars, and hundreds of gallons of coffee and lemonade.

Aneta’s 58th Annual Turkey Barbecue & Summer Festival --------------- FRIDAY, JUNE 15 --------------2:00PM – 4:00PM 5:30PM – 8:00PM 7:00PM 9:00PM – 1:00AM

Rhubarb Tasting at Aneta Orchard Rib Buffet at Whitetail Bar Talent Show at City Auditorium Dance at Whitetail Bar

Recreational facillities include the City Park, which has a picnic shelter, gazebo, and heated restrooms. Lighted tennis courts and basketball court are located near the center of town beside the Aneta Pavilion. A softball diamond is located on the north side of the old Aneta School building. Area lakes and the local reservoir are good fishing sites.

There is an abundance of waterfowl and deer for the fall hunting season.

Aneta Community Orchard

What was once a hayfield is now a lush verdant community orchard and garden area thanks to the energy of a small ambitious community working together. The 3-acre site now contains a sampling orchard

Aneta Parkview Health Center “A Community of Personal Commitment and Caring”

--------------- SATURDAY, JUNE 16 --------------7:30AM – 10:00AM 10:00AM 11:00AM – 2:00PM 11:00AM – 1:00PM 12:00PM – 8:00PM 3:00PM 4:00PM 4:30PM – 7:30PM 9:00PM – 1:00AM

Now serving with 6 lines!

Average wait time is 15 minutes!

Pancake Breakfast, Sundahl Church Games for Kids at Aneta Orchard Old Time Tractor Pull, Aneta Elevator Lunch Stand Annual Arts & Craft Show, Pavilion Kiddie & Old Car Parade, Main Street Inflatable Games at Park Turkey Barbecue, Aneta City Park Street Dance at Whitetail Bar 312 Turkeys 900 lbs. of Potato Salad 800 lbs. of Beans 100 lbs. of Potato Chips and more!

--------------- SUNDAY, JUNE 17 --------------10:00AM

“All Faith Service” Aneta City Park

Come be a part of something big!

Festival Sponsored by the Aneta Booster Club

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NOW AVAILABLE • Sheyenne Vista Special Care Unit • Outpatient Services for Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy

701-326-4234

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where you can wander grassy paths twining around numerous varieties of raspberries, gooseberries, haskaps, elderberries, juneberries, asparagus, cherries and many more. All are available for picking, free of charge. Larger quantities are available in the orchard proper which also features apple trees, chokecherries, hazelnuts and plums.

The 160 cultivar arboretum has landscaping plantings ranging from shade trees to foundation plantings. Have you seen a peony tree? A Little Lamb Hydrangea? A Wayfaring Tree? A Japanese Tree Lilac? These and many other beautiful plants await you.

All are hardy to our northern area and all are properly labeled with genus, species, mature size, etc.

A kiddie sandbox and several resting benches dot the area.

Sixteen garden plots are available for rent.

Each plot expresses the individuality of the gardener and friendly tips are shared freely.

There is endless variety. There are also two community plots planted with potatoes, corn, carrots, beets and onions available for anyone to harvest.

We hold an annual rhubarb tasting event during our Turkey Barbeque the third weekend in June.

Follow the signs on Highway 32, park your car in the picnic area, walk over the covered footbridge and help yourself to a brochure for a self guided tour of this lovely little bit of heaven.

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Located inside Leevers Foods 323 5th St. NE Devils Lake, ND

“With a Commitment to the Communities We Serve” Thrifty White: 701-662-6270 Toll Free: 1-800-626-5390

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CITY OF COOPERSTOWN Cooperstown is a growing community in the central part of North Dakota, located just 3 miles east of the junction of Hwys. 200 and 1.

Cooperstown Community Activities Authority is the organization which plans and schedules events throughout the year. The schedule of events for this summer can be found on the web at www.cooperstownnd. com. The main events throughout the summer center around retreat activities at the Cooperstown Bible Camp. A week at camp will keep kids busy having fun with both old and new friends. Climb our new 40-foot climbing tower or cross the Sheyenne River using our new adventure bridge! Kids can camp out in a tree house or teepee, ride horse, canoe, swim, shoot bows and arrows, play sand volleyball, basketball, pickleball and more. But most importantly learn about Jesus. Camp starts mid-June and runs through the first part of August.

Cooperstown is justly proud of its 9-hole golf course with over 1,000 evergreen trees and expertly cared for fairways and greens.

The clubhouse and course offer a full schedule of activities and tournaments throughout the golfing season.

Other leisure-time opportunities include

a swimming pool, tennis courts, softball diamonds, horse arena, indoor and outdoor rifle/archery ranges and fitness center.

Within 30 minutes are two lakes and the Sheyenne River. Red Willow Lake has good fishing for northern pike, perch and blue gills, along with boating and water-skiing opportunities. Red Willow Lake Resort provides camping, roller skating, picnicking, dining, dances and softball games. Lake Ashtabula is a man-made lake which provides several excellent camping facilities, dining, fishing, water-skiing, public boat ramps, boat rental, picnicking and opportunities to observe nature. If the time is right, you can even pick chokecherries, juneberries and plums. Hunters come from great distances to hunt deer near Cooperstown. Also abundant are upland game and waterfowl. Hwy. 200 is also part of the cross-country bike route.

ronald reagan minuteman missile state historic site Cooperstown is proud to be home to the Ronald Reagan Minuteman Missile State Historic Site, also known as Oscar Zero and the Northern Plains Cold War Interpretive Center. Oscar Zero and November 33 are

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the last remnants of the 321st Missile Wing.

These two facilities played an integral role in the Cold War. Go inside the control facility and view the launch silo.

According to the SHSND, Visitors to OscarZero will be given a guided tour of topside facilities and will learn how the facility managers, security forces, maintenance teams and cooks lived their daily lives at the MAF. Guests may also choose to be guided down the elevator shaft to the underground Launch Control Equipment Building and Launch Control Center, where they will see firsthand the front lines of the United States’ strategy of nuclear deterrence. They will be able to step behind the concrete blast door and witness the equipment that could have

been used by the missile crews to launch nuclear missiles. At November-33 visitors will see the topside of a launch facility, including the massive launch closure door which once protected a missile, an imposing security fence, the electronic security system, and the ventilation systems that served the underground equipment buildings. The topside appears exactly as it did during its existence as an active launch facility.

Directions: Oscar-Zero is four miles north of Cooperstown on Highway 45, and November-33 is two miles east of Cooperstown on Hwy. 200.

For more information, contact the State Historical Society of North Dakota at 701328-2666.

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