Turtle Mountain Guide 2022 by ndrecreationguides

YOUR GUIDE TO TRAVEL IN THE BEAUTIFUL TURTLE MOUNTAINS

2022 Issue Complimentary

INSIDE:

• Full Color Maps & Points of Interest • Community Events & Attractions • Turtle Mountain Scenic Byway, International Peace Garden & Rugby–the Geographical Center of North America

Special section featuring North Dakota’s Four Seasons Playground!

Photo Credit: A. Schuster

WELCOME TO THE TURTLE MOUNTAIN REGION There’s much to explore in the breathtaking Turtle Mountains! From the International Peace Garden and Lake Metigoshe to the Geographical Center of North America and scenic views for miles, this region is truly one of North Dakota’s must-see areas. Let us be your guide!

HIGHLIGHTS | PAGES 4-5

Points of interest and Calendar of Events across the region

WEST TOUR: |PAGES 6-15

Includes Dunseith, Rugby–the Geographical Center of North America, the Prairie Village Museum and other places to see west of U.S. Hwy. 281

SPECIAL CENTER SECTION: BOTTINEAU- LAKE METIGOSHE Explore North Dakota’s Four Seasons Playground

REGIONAL RECREATION |PAGES 16-21 All the details on year round activities including hunting, golfing, ice fishing, skiing, and more!

EAST TOUR: ROLLA TO ST. JOHN |PAGES 22-34 Includes Belcourt and the Turtle Mountain Chipppewa Heritage Center, Rolla’s Ragtop Festival, Coghlan Castle, Wakopa Wildlife Management Area and more

Publisher/Editor: Amy Wobbema Advertising Sales: Amy Wobbema Layout/Design: Ash Schuster Cover Photos Credit: ND Tourism & Bottineau EDC

Photo Credit: ND Tourism

POINTS OF INTEREST CITY OF DUNSEITH W’EEL TURTLE

At the junction of Hwy. 3, 5 & 281 on the southern entrance to Dunseith, a giant turtle built from discarded car wheels welcomes visitors.

CITY OF BELCOURT

CITY OF RUGBY GEOGRAPHICAL CENTER OF NORTH AMERICA

The geographical center is marked with a stone and concrete cairn located at the junction of Hwys. 2 and 3. Across the road to the north is the tourist information booth.

PRAIRIE VILLAGE/MUSEUM

This museum gives you the opportunity to view antique autos and collectibles in a Natural setting with authentic Indian village-style setting. Located a block east of architecture, Indian villages, summer camp Jct. Hwys. 2 and 3. and swimming. Located north of Belcourt.

ST. PAUL’S INDIAN MINISTRIES

FOUR ARROWS MONUMENT

Built for Belcourt’s Centennial, the design itself is filled with symbolism in an effort to blend the cultures from which most of us came.

SKY DANCER HOTEL AND CASINO

Hwy. 5, Belcourt. Open 24/7. Features over 700 slot machines. Try your luck at blackjack, bingo, live poker or simulcast wagering. The Poker Room is open five nights a week, with Texas Hold ‘Em tournaments on Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday; and a variety of live games each Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Dine at Fire’s Edge Steakhouse from 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday. RV Parking available. For more information, call 1-877-BIG-WINS or go online to www. skydancercasino.com. Page 4

CITY OF ST. JOHN SHEPHERD’S HILL AT THE CROSS ROADS

Scenic log church in wilderness setting. Family camping available. Located west of St. John.

COGHLAN CASTLE

Located north of Rolla on Highway 30, southeast of St. John.

ROLETTE COUNTY HISTORICAL SITE

Pioneer log cabin, display building, box car, and caboose located in St. John.

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MARTINEAU HOUSE

This Victorian cottage was built by Fortunat and Cedulie Martineau, early St. John pioneers, in 1899. It is one of the oldest surviving structures in St. John, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

SAINT CLAUDE HISTORICAL SITE

Located 1/2 mile west, and 1 1/4 miles north of St. John. Site contains the archaeological remains of an 1882 mission and its cemetery founded by Father John Malo, who came to the area from Quebec, Canada, to open a church for the Metis people.

CITY OF ROLLA DALE & MARTHA HAWK MUSEUM

Lifelong collection of restored antiques south of Rolla on Hwy 30.

JEWEL BEARING PLANT

The only facility of its kind in the United States, located in Rolla. Tours by appointment.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS APRIL 8

BS Crawl - Music with Rhyme or Reason, Rugby

JULY 9-10

Rugby Chamber of Commerce Softball Tournament, Rugby

JUNE 10-12

Dale & Martha Hawk Museum’s 33rd Annual Antique Farm Show, Wolford

JULY 14

Rugby Crazy Days

JULY 21

Music on Main from 5 pm - 9 pm, Rolla

JULY 21

Merchants Bank 125th Celebration, Rugby

JULY 23

3rd Annual Turtle Mountain Motorcycle Ride, Rolla

AUG 5

Rolla Crazy Days

AUG 19-21

Turtle Mountain Chief Little Shell Powwow, Dunseith

SEPT 10

Daryl Kuhnhenn Memorial Ride, Rugby

NOV 26

Parade of Lights, Rugby

JUNE 23 JUNE 24-25

JUNE 30JULY 2

Music on Main from 5 pm - 9 pm, Rolla Dunseith Rodeo Friday Night - Performance Sat. Morning - Slack Sat. Night - Performance Ragtop Festival, Rolla

Rugby Lions Club Music in the Park – Wednesdays from June – August at 7pm, Ellery Park

JULY 1

Music on Main from 5 pm - 9 pm, Rolla

JULY 4

4th of July Parade, Rugby

JULY 7-10

Pierce County Fair, Rugby

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Look for Bottineau and Lake Metigoshe area events on page 20 of the Bottineau/Lake Metigoshe special section. Page 5

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Miles: 190 | Stops: 5 Drive Time: 3 hours Dunseith, ND

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Dale & Martha Hawk Museum Rugby, ND • Prairie Village Museum

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Home of the World Famous W’eel Turtle

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Gas & Diesel Fuel Evening Dinner Dining Convenience Store • Ice Food • Soft Drinks • Pizza

Truck Stop • Motel • Restaurant

Jct. of ND Hwy 3, 5 & US 281 Dunseith, ND • 701-244-5491

Lounge • Off Sale

Electronic Pull Tabs “Coldest Beer in Town”

ATM inside

Open 5 am - 1 am • 7 Days a Week • Restaurant: 7:30 am - 7:30 pm

Try Our Chester Fried Chicken!

Conveniently located on your way to the International Peace Gardens & Canada Page 6

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CITY OF DUNSEITH Dunseith is located in North Central North Dakota at the base of the Turtle Mountains. Home of the W’eel Turtle, a giant turtle sculpture built from discarded car wheels.

The Dunseith Log House and Tourist Information Center is your headquarters for details about activities and events throughout the season. The Log House is also your destination for unique gifts, crafts The town hosts fun activities in summer. and artisanal items from the local area. On June 24 and 25, the Dunseith Rodeo The International Peace Garden is Club will host its annual Roughrider Rodeo located 14 miles North of Dunseith on ND Association Rodeo. Evening performances Hwy 3 and US Hwy 281 on the Canadian are set for both Friday and Saturday, with Border and is one of the principal tourist slack on Saturday morning. areas in the state. There is an abundance In August, the community hosts Dunseith of activities year around for you to enjoy. Days, a week of activities. Events often include the kiddie parade and city parade, community picnics, movie in the park, golf tournament and other fun activities for families. For more info and a full schedule of events, find the “Dunseith Days” Facebook page.

The area is well known for its recreational activities, including hunting, fishing, water sports, snowmobiling, cross country skiing with trails and ski slope in the Lake Metigoshe area, which is a well known travel destination.

We welcome you to come and enjoy the The community also hosts the Chief Little Shell scenery. Memorial Pow Wow in August. Tribes from all over the United States and Canada participate.

Wayne’s

17 Main Street • Dunseith • 701-244-5696

Fresh Homemade Sausage, Jerky & Summer Sausage Fresh Bakery Items & Produce

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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, and consists of one of a kind vehicles, tractors, machinery. Tours start in the Main Museum Building which houses machinery, carriages, home items, etc. Then head to the Potratz Building, it houses tractors & cars. Next visit the tractor shed, full of steamers, threshers, 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. Make sure to stop at Henry Johnson General Store from Nanson. The Store shows its importance in the lives of the early pioneers.

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 Museum hosts its annual Antique Farm Show, “Steel Wheels” The show includes a daily parade of hundreds of tractors, steam engines and antique equipment. There are blacksmith, steam threshing, planing, shingle making, and demonstrations. There are activities for the kids too! Museum Hours: May 1 - September 30 are 9 am - 5 pm Monday - Saturday. Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm. Camping and tours available.

Dale & Martha Hawk Museum NORTH DAKOTA’S LARGEST DISPLAY OF PRAIRIE LIFE — — — Large RV Campground — — —

33RD ANNUAL ANTIQUE FARM SHOW JUNE 10-12 “Steel Wheels” Thursday Night Kick-Off @ 7:00 Craft Show • Flea Market • Parade Tractor Trek • Blacksmith • Plowing Saw Mill • Shingle Mill • Threshing Ice Cream Parlor • Kids’ Activities Old Time Music and Much More! SATURDAY NIGHT STREET DANCE STARTING AT 7:00 PM

SUNDAY MORNING CHURCH SERVICE @ 9:00 AM

4 Miles E & 3 Miles N of Wolford • 20 Miles S of Rolla | 4839 78th Street NE • Wolford, ND • 701-583-2381 Dale & Martha Hawk Museum • www.hawkmuseum.org

CITY OF RUGBY Welcome from the Geographical Center of America! Located at the junction of U.S. Hwy. N.D. Hwy. 3, Rugby is also the most direct route International Peace Garden and the beautiful Mountains.

North 2 and to the Turtle

When you visit Rugby, you’ll find a number of interesting things to see and do. The two must see structures are the Geographical Center monument and the Northern Lights Tower. Commemorate your stop in “the center” by having your picture taken near the monument that officially proclaims Rugby the continent’s geographic center. The Northern Lights 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. 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. 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, swim, picnic or take a leisurely stroll around the designated walking path.

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Other stops to delight even the seasoned traveler include our museums and gift shops, including the Prairie Village Museum, the historic Pierce County Courthouse and the authentically restored Amtrak Train Depot. Make sure to take time to explore the unique downtown. The merchants pride themselves on offering an eclectic mix of clothing, jewelry, home furniture and décor, and much more! Rugby has a lot to offer the fall and winter sports enthusiast. Located near the Turtle Mountain State Forest, Rugby is just a short distance from two National Wildlife Refuges, a National Game Preserve and a Wildlife Management Area. The area surrounding Rugby abounds with both nongame and game wildlife. There are few experiences to compare with the outdoor opportunities available in north central North Dakota, including the Rugby area, so come on over! Bring your camera, binoculars or spotting scope, as well as your friends, and explore the wildlife.

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Sportsmen and women find a perfect base of operations as they plan their excursions in the Rugby area. Rugby is located at the center for two major flyways, surrounding the area with large concentrations of snow geese, Canada honkers and many varieties of ducks. Most of Rugby’s restaurants offer bagged lunches as a service to hunters. Fishing is a popular sport year-round as Rugby area lakes offer excellent fishing. So relax and stay a while. If you have any questions, call the Rugby Convention and Visitors Bureau at 701-776-5846. Photo Credit: A. Schuster

Rugby City Map

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Coffee Cottage Cottage Cafe Cafe Coffee 106 Hwy 2 East • Rugby • 701-776-7650 HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY: 6 AM - 5 PM SATURDAY & SUNDAY: 6 AM - 4 PM

• Pride Dairy Ice Cream • Beer & Wine • Blended Ice Mocha • Homemade Pies • ND Products • Breakfast Specials • Lunch & Dinner • Home Cooking Find us on facebook @

Coffee Cottage Cafe

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TOUR PRAIRIE VILLAGE MUSEUM Prairie Village Museum at the Geographical Center of North America features 20 historic buildings and 7 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, a replica of Silva native Clifford Thompson, one of the world’s tallest men, antique gun collection and many old items that helped the pioneers make their home on the frontier. Then enter the village, consisting of over 20 buildings and 7 exhibit halls, including a land office, 1907 Great Northern Depot, caboose, cook car, blacksmith shop, general store, livery barn, an 1885 log cabin, a saloon and the new Germans from Russia exhibit hall.

Prairie Village Museum Upcoming Events May 1 Opening Day Event Admission is a nonperishable item donation for the food pantry

• Car show, Vendor Show, & Food Trucks • Gallery: Train Set • Gallery: Circus Display June 19 Rhubarb Fest July

Kid’s Camps

Aug.

Village Fair

Sept.

Harvest Festival

Oct. 1

Oktoberfest Germans From Russia Exhibit

Oct.

Pumpkin Patch (Weekends)

The museum’s expansive collection includes everything from Native American Pow Wow dresses and antique cars to farm machinery, and even a real iron lung! With over 50,000 artifacts, 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-October 30, weather permitting. Group rates are available. Please allow two hours for tours. For more information, call 701-776-6414 or 701-681-9683. Turtle Mountain Guide 2021

102 Hwy 2 SE • Rugby, ND 58368

701-776-6414 Village is open May 1 - Oct. 30 weather permitting RV parking available - overnight allowed with paid admission

Visit our facebook page and website for more information www.prairievillagemuseum.com www.facebook.com/prairievillagemuseum

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RUGBY POINTS OF INTEREST

ELLERY PARK:

WALKING PATH & NATURE PARK

PIERCE COUNTY COURTHOUSE

AMTRAK TRAIN DEPOT

Pretty park with a frisbee golf course, picnic Stretch your legs on our 3-mile paved walking area, restrooms, playground & bandstand. path in a 26-acre nature park.

Built in 1908. It was designed by St. Paul, Minnesota architects Buechner & Orth in Beaux Arts or Modified Renaissance style. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

SAND LAKE/BALTA DAM

Situated 14 miles northeast of Rugby, offers fishing and water recreation. If you’re headed south, stop at Balta Dam, located 14 miles south and 3 miles west of the city.

201 W. Dewey St. Built in 1907 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Hope on the Empire Builder route that travels from Spokane, WA to Chicago Ill. for adventure.

AL WENTZ ARENA

Located behind the Northern Lights Inn, south of Hwy. 2. Indoor public skating on Sunday nights from 6 – 9 p.m. with $2 admission and $3 skate rental.

Al Wentz Arena is home of the Rugby During the winter months, the Rugby Park Ice Hawks, and is operated by the Rugby Amateur Hockey Association. Learn more Board sponsors an outdoor skating arena online at rugbyicehawks.net or on Facebook: on the north side of town. Open for public Rugby Amateur Hockey Association skating.

OUTDOOR SKATING ARENA

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VICTORIAN DRESS MUSEUM

Features 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 women 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. Call (701) 776-2189 to arrange a tour.

NIEWOEHNER BELL TOWER

Dale G. Niewoehner of 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. Located at 213 2nd Ave SW in downtown Rugby.

PIERCE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

Located in the northern part of Rugby on First Street Northeast, is home to the Pierce SWIMMING POOL County Fair, slated for July 7-10, 2022. This In the summer, open daily from 1 – 5 p.m. is the place to bring your whole family for and 7 – 9 p.m. Weekends from 1 – 5 p.m. fun and entertainment. The fair features midway, food vendors, musical talent, Full Pull Truck and Tractor Pull, Demolition Derby, 4-H events and much more. Entrance to the Pierce County Fairgrounds is free. Check our website at www.piercecountyfairrugby.com for other activities and events taking place or “BIG CITY QUALITY, SMALL TOWN VALUES...” changes to any scheduled events. Dates and 402 US-2 • Rugby | 701-881-3000 times subject to change. www.staycobblestone.com

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J CLARK SALYER NWR J. Clark Salyer NWR offers a variety of opportunities for wildlife observation, hiking, canoeing, photography, hunting and fishing. The Refuge office is located 2 miles north of Upham, N.D., off Highway 14. North Dakota is home to several varieties of sparrows that are hard to find elsewhere. The small birds are one of the species sought after by bird watchers traveling hundreds of miles in the hopes of adding a few names to their lifetime lists. One of the birding tours of the J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge will do just that.

eye-opener. Some are surprised how beautiful the state is, while others are impressed with such a wide variety of birds as the tour bus snakes its way through the auto tour route. At J. Clark Salyer visitors are treated to rapidly changing terrain and habitat. Kingfishers flit along the wooded banks of the Souris River. Black-crowned night herons take flight from flooded meadows and perch in tall trees nearby. The marshes yield an abundance of birds from blue-winged teal to white-faced ibis.

For scenic views of a marsh, visit the accessible wildlife viewing platform and observation tower near the Refuge headquarters. In the spring, an observation blind for viewing sharp-tailed grouse One of the tours will take you down the back breeding displays in the sandhills is available roads en route to J. Clark Salyer where the by reservation. mixture of birds includes prairie, woodland, Hunting and fishing are also permitted in and wetland species. Touring birders usually areas of the refuge. Refuge hours are 5:00 am come well equipped, most toting top-end to 10:00 pm daily. The refuge office is open spotting scopes and solid tripods. 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday-Friday (except Birders particularly enjoy their first trip to federal holidays). For more information, call North Dakota, which for most of them is an 701-768-2548 or go online to https://www. fws.gov/refuge/J_Clark_Salyer/. You can get a great look at the ruffed grouse drumming on a log in the Turtle Mountains, or catch a glimpse at a pileated woodpecker with three young in a hole in a dead tree.

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CITY OF WESTHOPE Westhope, located along Highway 83, like many towns in Bottineau County, was founded as a Great Northern Railway station in 1903 and later was incorporated as a city in 1906. Westhope is also a port of entry to Canada, which is only six miles away. This area is a major flyway for ducks and geese as well as upland game. As a result, hunters from all over the country come back year after year for the hunting enjoyment and camaraderie that they have developed with the Westhope community. The Westhope area makes hunters feel very welcome. Outdoorsman Tony Dean himself endorsed the hunting!

Westhope takes great pride in the quality of life in the area and the fact that this is a great place to raise children. The population of Westhope is 550, and the community has many facilities and services which are not common to communities of this size: a tourist park with picnic facilities, two tennis courts, swimming pool, large softball complex and a lighted football field. Camping facilities are provided at the trailer court with water, sewer, electrical hookups and dump station. Westhope also has an airport with a paved and lighted runway and an excellent school system.

Take a sip back in time! Enjoy Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner or Dessert. Check out our menu on TRIP ADVISOR or FACEBOOK! Browse our collection of antiques in this restored 1900s hardware store. facebook.com/Rockin’ Relics Rockin’ Relics where good friends meet! Share a meal and indulge in our desserts, hand dipped shakes or hot or frozen Big Train coffees. Keto friendly options available!

Take-Out Orders & Outdoor Seating Available Party Bookings Available

Located on Main Ave • Downtown, Rugby ND Hours: 10am - 5pm Mon-Fri • 11am - 3pm Sat Earlier or later by chance or appointment

701-208-1365

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Burgers • Panini Sandwiches • Salads Malts • Old Fashion Sodas • Blue Bunny Ice Cream Big Train Blended Iced Coffees

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NORTH CENTRAL SNOWMOBILE TRAILS

(map courtesy of N.D. Parks & Recreation)

TRULY A SNOWMOBILER’S PARADISE Snowmobile enthusiasts will find open trails in the Rugby area from December 1 through April 1. Contact Northern Lights Trail Blazers on Facebook for further information. Rugby has two snowmobile trail systems that connect in Rugby. Visit the Snowmobile North Dakota site for information and maps of the latest conditions and trails at www.snowmobilend.org

Village Arts, Inc. Come experience the arts at the new Village Arts Center! Located at 402 2nd St. SE in Rugby.

Follow our website and Facebook page to see what's in store this season.

villageartsinc.com

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2022 SMALL GAME, WATERFALL AND FURBEARER REGULATIONS North Dakota’s 2022 small game, waterfowl and furbearer regulations and most season structures are similar to last year. Hunters and trappers can find the North Dakota 2022 Hunting and Trapping Guide – which includes upland game, migratory game bird and furbearer/trapping regulations and other information – by visiting the state Game and Fish Department’s website. All dates published here are subject to change as the 2022 proclamation hadn’t been signed as of press time. RING-NECKED PHEASANTS OPENS: OCT. 8, 2022 CLOSES: JAN. 1, 2023 DAILY LIMIT: 3 POSSESSION LIMIT: 12 SHOOTING HOURS: HALF-HOUR BEFORE SUNRISE TO SUNSET

biologists heard 42% fewer ruffed grouse on survey routes compared to 2020, but the population had been on the rise for two consecutive years. The decline was largely due to declines in the Turtle Mountains and in the Pembina Hills. Fall populations are expected to be about the same as they were in 2020.

Pheasants in North Dakota were greeted with a very mild winter in 2020-21. We had little to no snow accumulation and above SHARP-TAILED GROUSE average temperatures, except for a brief OPENS: SEPT. 10, 2022 subzero spell in February. CLOSES: JAN. 1, 2023 Results of the spring crowing count survey showed higher numbers of breeding roosters throughout most of the traditional pheasant range, except the southwest. The number of roosters heard calling was up anywhere from 5-18% throughout North Dakota’s good pheasant range. This was not a surprise, as last summer’s reproduction led to a slight increase in the late summer roadside counts and increased over-winter survival of roosters due to the mild winter. Hunters will need to be mobile and willing to move to different locations to find optimal hunting opportunities. RUFFED GROUSE OPENS: SEPT. 10, 2022 CLOSES: JAN. 1, 2023

DAILY LIMIT: 3 POSSESSION LIMIT: 12 SHOOTING HOURS: HALF-HOUR BEFORE SUNRISE TO SUNSET Good vegetative growth and sharp-tailed grouse populations generally go hand in hand. This was illustrated last year when improved moisture patterns resulted in good early vegetative growth over much of the sharptail range. Grouse harvest last fall increased an astonishing 153% (possibly due to increased effort and participation in outdoor activities during the pandemic), and our 2021 spring breeding populations were up a significant 12%, again giving cause for optimism for a good increase of birds in the primary range of the western third of the state.

DAILY LIMIT: 3 POSSESSION LIMIT: 12

Drought conditions have made us sharply downgrade the early predictions for SHOOTING HOURS: HALF-HOUR increased sharptail numbers. Populations BEFORE SUNRISE TO SUNSET are not expected to be any better than in Ruffed grouse populations occur in isolated 2020, and probably significantly lower in the pockets, namely in the Turtle Mountains in primary sharptail range. the north central part of the state and in the Weather conditions adversely affect upland Pembina Hills in the northeast. Birds are game nesting birds in a variety of complex strongly associated with aspen forests and ways. Any extreme of hot, cold or wet can multi-aged stands of trees. cause problems. During the 2021 spring drumming counts, Turtle Mountain Guide 2021

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WHITE-TAILED DEER ARCHERY OPENS: SEPT. 2, 2022 ARCHERY CLOSES: JAN. 1, 2023

still the 28th highest breeding number in the state’s history, it’s also the lowest number for greenheads in North Dakota since 1993.

Game and Fish made available 72,200 While the duck news out of North Dakota is a bit troubling this spring, hunters should licenses for the 2021 hunting remember that the state—and this single season, an increase of 3,150 year—are simply a part of a bigger picture from 2020. according to Ducks Unlimited (DU) Chief Population and harvest Scientist Steve Adair. “These weather data indicate the state’s conditions are an early indicator of the deer population is stable to broader drought across the North American increasing, but still below prairies,” Adair said. “And while these survey management goals in most eastern hunting numbers and behavioral observations are units. Consequently, there was a moderate sobering and indicate a decline in duck increase in deer licenses allocated in 2021 production in North Dakota, we must to increase hunting opportunities while keep in mind that periodic drought on the continuing to encourage population growth. prairies is a normal part of the climate cycle. The statewide gun hunter success rate in While the drought persists, these periods 2020 was 68%, which was 4% higher than allow wetlands to recycle nutrients and re2019 and near the goal of 70%. vegetate, setting the stage for a boom in From the 2020 surveillance, CWD-positive populations when water returns.” deer were detected in 3A1 (two mule deer), The current dry spell also 3A2 (one white-tailed deer), 3F2 (nine mule brings a reminder about deer and five white-tailed deer) and 4B how fortunate waterfowl (one mule deer). Increased surveillance will and waterfowl hunters have continue in these units to better understand been in recent years, not to CWD prevalence. mention underscoring the High quality deer habitat is not as abundant as in the past, limiting the potential for population recovery following severe winter conditions. For example, deer numbers in hunting units 2E and 2C have responded slower to more favorable winter weather conditions and reduced harvest, due in part to these hunting units having lost approximately 70% of CRP grass cover.

importance of continuing the work of preserving, protecting, and restoring the vital wetland habitats that ducks, geese, and other wildlife species depend upon.

DUCKS AND GEESE Very dry conditions, and a decline in numbers of breeding ducks compared to last year, were found during the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s (NDG&F) 74th annual breeding duck survey. The 2021 May water index was down 80 percent from 2020, and nearly 68 percent below the 1948-2020 average. The percentage-based change in the number of wetlands holding water is the greatest seen in the history of the survey.” NDG&F Migratory Game Bird Management Supervisor Mike Szymanski noted that while 2020 was the sixth wettest year seen in the North Dakota survey’s history, the spring of 2021 was the fifth driest on record. According to Delta Waterfowl, North Dakota’s 2021 survey indicates decreases for most major species from a year ago. That includes America’s bread-and-butter duck, the mallard, which decreased by 48.7 percent from a year ago with a breeding figure of 448,116 birds in 2021. While that’s

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Lake Metigoshe is one of the most popular yearround vacation spots in North Dakota. From Lake Metigoshe State Park to Metigoshe Ministries, there’s much to see and do at Lake Metigoshe!

No matter the time of year, the Bottineau & Lake Metigoshe area is always bustling with outdoor activities! From hiking & kayaking to skiing & snowmobiling, the fun never stops!

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BOTTINEAU COUNTY FAIR

BOTNO THEATER

The fair always hosts great talent, a fun midway and a variety of events for the entire family. For a complete list of events and attractions, check the Facebook page, Bottineau County Fair, or visit www. bottineaucountyfair.com.

FORESTRY PARK

Walk in the store and you can literally mix and match any Pride Dairy products to make gift boxes that are the perfect gift for holidays, events, and to take home to enjoy. Their signature “cow” gift boxes come in various sizes. From mixing caramels and cheeses to mixing syrups and butter, it can be done at Pride Dairy!

up their life jackets to others when the ship, Dorchester, sank.

The Bottineau County Fair Board has set the dates of June 16-19 for the 133rd Bottineau County Fair, the oldest county fair in the state of North Dakota.

Located on Main Street at Fifth Street, this small town theatre is still going strong. Small Art Deco style lobby and auditorium that seats 312.

Forestry Park is Bottineau’s newest park, originally the home of the State Tree Nursery. This park sits on 45 acres on the west edge of Bottineau. Here you will find picnic shelters, playground, soccer field, hiking trails, 9-hole disc golf course and plenty of summer shade PRIDE DAIRY Pride Dairy was established in the 1930s as a for everyone. The park is located 2 blocks place for farmers to bring their extra cream north of Hwy. 5 on Forestry Drive. and has continued to grow, keeping the FOUR CHAPLAINS MONUMENT traditional flavor of its products. Eighty years At the corner of 4th Street and Sinclair later they still manufacture butter, ice cream, Street. Dedicated to four chaplains who lost syrups, toppings, honey and cheese. their lives during World War II. They gave

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TOMMY TURTLE PARK & WELCOME CENTER Home of the famous “Tommy Turtle”, the park has a 16 unit full hook-up RV Park with restroom & bathhouse facilities, picnic 2022 Issue

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shelters, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, three baseball diamonds, basketball court and two playground areas. Located at 1001 10th St. East. Info online at bottineauparks.com

BOTTINEAU COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM Located on north end of Main Street across from County Fairgrounds. New building with one-of-a-kind things not to be seen elsewhere. Free admission.

PIERRE BOTTINEAU

Bottineau County was named in honor of Pierre Bottineau in 1873, in recognition of his service as a guide to numerous expeditions in Dakota Territory. A statue of him was erected

in 1998 on the lawn of the county courthouse.

VETERANS MEMORIAL SITE

The memorial, which was primarily designed and constructed by the city’s local veterans, is in the shape of an octagon, which symbolizes the nation’s Pentagon. Within the center of the memorial, there are two statues who guard the Battle Cross of the Fallen Soldier. On the outer edges of the walls are insignias that represent the different military branches. The memorial is a site that grants individuals the opportunity to visit a sacred place in the cemetery, which also symbolizes the bravery and sacrifices of so many soldiers who were called to duty during a time of war. It is a place to remember.

Bottineau County Museum Open Saturdays and Sundays from 1-5 p.m. from Memorial Day to Labor Day Open by appointment by calling 701-228-2355 Located North Main St. in Bottineau (across from the fairgrounds)

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CITY DIRECTORY 98th St NE

98th St NE

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Bennett St

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Sinclair St

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Scenic Byway Bottineau Winter Park

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LET’S eat PRIDE DAIRY

517 Thompson Street 701-228-2216

STADIUM II BAR

502 Thompson Street 701-228-2635

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307 11th Street East 701-228-2601

CHINA INN

1003 11th Street East 701-228-2280

THE COVE LOUNGE 345 11th Street West 701-228-2223

MARIE’S

605 Main Street 701-228-3350

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FAMILY BAKERY & RESTAURANT 412 Main Street 701-228-2179

DOG HOUSE SALOON 507 Main Street 701-228-3092

NORWAY HOUSE 815 11th Street East 701-228-3737

SUBWAY

204 11th Street West 701-228-5255

DAIRY QUEEN

217 11th Street West 701-228-2822

HERBEL’S DARIO 305 Main Street 701-228-2933

98th St NE

1. Forestry Park Disc Golf Course 2. St. Andrew’s Health Center 3. Bottineau County Public Library 4. Four Chaplains Monument 5. Bottineau County Historical Museum 6. Botno Theater 7. Bottineau Chamber of Commerce 8. Dakota College 9. Community Arena 10. Tommy the Turtle

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TURTLE MOUNTAIN INN 345 11th Street West 701-228-2296

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CARBURY DAM RECREATION AREA

4 miles west on Hwy 5, 5 miles north on Hwy 14

TOMMY TURTLE PARK

In town, East 10th Street, by Tommy Turtle

1109 11th Street East • Bottineau 701-534-2121 • 888-693-8262 www.staycobblestone.com Free Breakfast Buffet • 100% Smoke Free Flat Panel TVs • Free Wifi Business Center • Convention Center Meeting Room • Convenience Store Onsite Exercise Facility • Guest Laundry Whirlpool Suites • Full Lounge www.facebook.com/ cobblestoneinnbottineau

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Bottineau Car Show Rev up your engines and head to the hot Local businesses will feature sidewalk rodders rendezvous in downtown Bottineau! sales both Friday and Saturday. Enjoy live On Saturday, August 6, Main Street will be music and delicious eats from area food hoppin’ with classics, antiques and hot rods. trucks. Vendors will line the street and fill This event offers trophies for the top cars, the armory with a variety of wares. There’s a eye candy for the gawkers and fun for the bike giveaway and other fun activities for the kiddos too! whole family. Bottineau is where it’s at on August 6. Be there or be square!

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BOT TINEAU CAR SHOW Saturday, August 6, 2022 Main Street • Bottineau, ND /Bottineaucarshow

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THE CLUB DE SKINAUTIQUE Lake Metigoshe is home to North Dakota’s only water ski club. The Skinautiques, French for nautical skiers and pronounced Skee-now-teeks, became a water ski club in 1959 and incorporated as a non-profit corporation in 1961. However, the club put on its first show in July of 1958 and since that time has performed ski shows every summer. Club de Skinautique performs four to five full ski shows each season. Their traditional July 3rd show provides a reason for many families to gather at Lake Metigoshe to see the show and then enjoy the fireworks display at dusk. They also put on a second show in August, which is the skiers’ favorite show because they get a chance to present the acts they’ve been working on all summer. The club enjoys traveling and performs two to three shows a year from Canada to South Dakota. In addition, the Skinautiques accepts requests to put on skiing demonstrations and mini shows for special functions at Lake Metigoshe. Check the website for updates: www.clubdeskinautique.com. 2022 Guide

Lake Metigoshe • 701-263-4466 (Across from Quilt Inn)

Summer Grill & Bar Hours: Mon-Thu: 11am - 9pm Fri-Sat: 11am - 10pm • Sun: 11 am - 9 pm Bar open later Enjoy our Outside Patio! Check our Facebook page for updates & winter hours!

Delicious food • Appetizers • Steak • Seafood Pasta • Chicken • Burgers • Salads Refreshing Beverages • Wine • Mixed Drinks Imported & Domestic Beers

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LAKE DIRECTORY LET’S eat BIRCHWOOD STEAK HOUSE & LOUNGE

A FRAME BAR & GRILL

KC’S DOCKSIDE BAR & GRILL

SAWMILL CORNER STOP

21 Birchwood Heights Rd S 701-263-4283

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10721 Lake Loop Rd E 701-263-4466

10599 Lake Rd 701-263-1477

METIGOSHE DRIVE IN

8 Eastshore Park Rd 701-263-4270

LET’S stay QUILT INN & SUITES 10722 Lake Loop Rd E 701-263-6500

METIGOSHE MINISTRIES RETREAT CENTER 165 Lake Loop Rd E 701-263-4788 Photo Credit: Bottineau EDC

LAKE METIGOSHE STATE PARK (CABINS) 14 miles NE of Bottineau 701-263-4651

BIRCHWOOD RV PARK

HAHN’S BAY

West side of Lake Metigoshe

DALEN CAMPSITE

14 miles NW of Bottineau

STRAWBERRY LAKE RECREATION AREA

14 miles NW of Bottineau

TWISTED OAKS

14 miles NW of Bottineau

PELICAN LAKE & SANDY LAKE

18 miles NE of Bottineau

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LAKE METIGOSHE OAK CREEK

DELORAINE BEACH

CANADA UNITED STATES

GREENE ISLAND SOLPERS ADDITION

STATE PARK SYSTEM

LAKE MACDONALD

WILDERNESS PARK

BEAR ISLAND

BIRCHWOOD STEAKHOUSE & LOUNGE BIRCHWOOD GOLF COURSE

THE SHORES BIRCHWOOD HEIGHTS

SQUAW POINT

NORTH LAKE PARK SUNSET BAY

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MACKAY ISLAND

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TWIN OAKS THE LAKE HOUSE

HAHN’S BAY

KC’S DOCKSIDE BAR & GRILL

OAK CREEK DAM MUD LAKE

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WESTERGARD ADDITION

BIKE & WALKING TRAIL

BOTTINEAU 12 MILES

OAK CREEK

A-FRAME BAR & GRILL

LAKESIDE CHAPEL CHRISTIAN CENTER

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SAWMILL LUMBER

STATE HWY #43 (SCENIC BYWAY) INTERNATIONAL PEACE GARDEN 14 MILES

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Adventure Anchored In Christ Family & Group Retreats in our Comfortable Christian Center • 14 uniquely-designed, high comfort • Canoes, paddleboats & pontoon rooms with private bathrooms available for exploring lake • Electrical hook-ups for campers • 6 spacious guest rooms • Weekly Sunday worship with • 7 bunk rooms with beds for 14 Metigoshe Lutheran Church • Several meeting and worship spaces • Dining for up to 300 and appetizing meal service • 6 inviting fireplaces • A smoke-free and alcohol-free environment • Recreational Opportunities

FOR RESERVATIONS & INFORMATION: METIGOSHE MINISTRIES 165 Lake Loop Rd E • Bottineau, ND • 701-263-4788 • www.MetigosheMinistries.com

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Lake Metigoshe State Park Nestled in the scenic Turtle Mountain region on the shores of Lake Metigoshe, Lake Metigoshe State Park is one of the most popular year-round vacation spots in North Dakota. The rolling hills support heavy forests of oak as well as birch, elm, aspen and ash.

The park offers a boat ramp, modern and primitive campgrounds, sewer dump station, fitness trail, picnicking, swimming beach with comfort station, mountain biking trails, playground, Lake Metigoshe Outdoor Learning Center, amphitheatre, group dormitory facilities, and dog park.

Visitors can find unlimited opportunities for outdoor recreation in this 1,551 acre park, with camping, swimming, fishing and hiking during the summer months, and cross country skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing and snowmobiling in the winter. The snowmobile trails within the park connect with over 250 miles of groomed trails throughout the Turtle Mountain area.

Located on Lake Metigoshe 15 miles from Bottineau. Year-round, full-service cabins we have a semi-primitive yurt and cabin as well as a backcountry, primitive cabin available to rent.

For cross-country skiers, the park has 12 miles of groomed single tracked ski trails. Fat bikers, snowshoers and skishoers can utilize the other half of the trail. The park rents The unique beauty of Lake Metigoshe cross-country skis, snowshoes and skishoes draws nature and photo enthusiasts to for $15/day per pair. Ice fishing is popular the area to capture these sights. The Old during the winter months as well. Oak Trail, North Dakota’s first National Recreational Trail, is found within the park boundaries as well.

Opening Mother’s Day Weekend, May 6 - 8 Summer Hours Begin Memorial Day Weekend

Open Monday–Saturday 9am–5pm Sunday Noon–5pm 3474 Lake Loop Road • Lake Metigoshe 701-263-4739 • www.giftsbythelake.biz

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Metigoshe Ministries Metigoshe Ministries is a year-round camping, retreating, and resource ministry. With one mission, children, families, and older adults can discover “Adventure Anchored in Christ” right here in the Turtle Mountains. The Christian Center on Lake Metigoshe offers 20 unique sleeping rooms with either private or semi-private baths along with 7 bunk rooms. Meals made from scratch can be arranged for groups of 12 or more. Metigoshe Ministries makes it easy to relax and enjoy nature all year round. In summer, you can try out the basketball court or take a bike for a ride. Spend time outdoors walking on the Prayer Labyrinth or stroll on the walking path. In winter, try snowshoeing or cross-country skiing on provided equipment. The sledding hill and skating pond are

popular too. Any time, you can visit or read in the comfortable family room or near one of our many fireplaces. Camp Metigoshe on Pelican Lake has 26 cabins, a glass-surrounded lodge overlooking the lake, and a splendid waterfront with a sandy beach. As lifeguards keep a watchful eye, you can get on the water in canoes, kayaks, banana boats, sailboats, or take a ride on the pontoon. Special weekly offerings open to the public include Sunday worship at 9:00 and 10:30am at the A-frame Chapel on Lake Metigoshe from Memorial Day to Labor Day. At Camp Metigoshe, the ‘Christ Hike’ is a walk recounting of the last days of Jesus and His resurrection. Visit MetigosheMinistries.com or call 701263-4788 for more information!

Enjoy your stay and the recreational opportunities.

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BOTTINEAU COUNTRY CLUB GOLF COURSE

BOTTINEAU WINTER PARK & ANNIE’S HOUSE

The 9-hole course is located 3 miles northeast of Bottineau in the hills above the city on the Lake Road. It features 2,835 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 36. The course rating is 32.3 and it has a slope rating of 91. Great views, fun holes, and remember, every putt breaks towards the grain bins. Open to the public.

Located 8 miles north, l-l/2 miles west of Bottineau. The park features downhill skiing and snowboarding and a variety of hills. Rental equipment, triple chair lift, tubing park, chalet and fast food restaurant.a Named after Ann Nicole Nelson, the only North Dakotan to perish in the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center, is a dream brought to life. Located at the Bottineau Winter Park, Annie’s House provides an array of recreational life-changing opportunities to veterans with disabilities all year. A must see.

THUNDER MOUNTAIN SPEEDWAY

Located 5 miles north of Bottineau, the Thunder Mountain Speedway offers race fans great action in these classes: Bombers, Enduro, IMCA Sportmod and Hobby Stocks. Kids go-kart races are also fun! An extremely fast surface and high-banking make the quarter-mile track at the Thunder Mountain Speedway a favorite for drivers and fans. For more info, call 701-351-7199 or visit thundermountainspeedway.org.

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BUTTE SAINT PAUL Located 10 miles east and 1-1/2 miles northeast of Bottineau. It is one of the highest points in the Turtle Mountains with a cairn on top of the butte. Steps are provided to climb the butte. On top you can get a grand view of the entire area. Picnic tables are available.

Nero Funeral Home Serving Bottineau County & Western Rolette County Monument and Pre-Need Services Available

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HAHN’S BAY

TWISTED OAKS

Located on the west side of Lake Metigoshe. Located on the west side edge of the Turtle It has primitive campground, water, toilets, Mountains on Highway 43. It has picnic tables, boat ramp with dock, fishing pier, picnic water, toilets and horse riding corrals. shelter, bicycle trail and nature trail.

STRAWBERRY LAKE

MYSTICAL HORIZONS

Located along Highway 43 or 10 miles north This 21st Century Stonehenge, dedicated in and 5-3/4 miles west of Bottineau. This area October 2005, sits at the western edge of offers a swimming beach, primitive camping, Scenic Byway N.D. Highway 43. water, fishing, hiking and mountain biking trail and canoeing.

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THE LAKE HOUSE

LAKE METIGOSHE STATE PARK

The Lake House is a beautifully remodeled establishment located on the shores of beautiful Lake Metigoshe. The indoor/ outdoor space can accommodate 195 guests and is perfect for any event from a wedding or reunion to a casual business meetings.

Located on Lake Metigoshe 15 miles from Bottineau. It has a public swimming beach and boat ramp, picnic areas, modern and primitive camping areas, weekly amphitheatre programs, guided nature trail hikes and canoe and kayak rental.

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TURTLE MOUNTAIN SCENIC BYWAY

PELICAN LAKE/SANDY LAKE

Begin 3 miles north of Rolla and proceed north to St. John. Then travel west on County Highway 43 until the scenic route terminates at State Highway 14. This is an all-paved surface. Total route is 53 miles.

Located 10 miles north and 5-3/4 miles east of Bottineau on Highway 43. Offers boat docks, picnic tables, toilets, water, fishing and primitive camping.

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J. CLARK-SALYER GAME REFUGE

INTERNATIONAL PEACE GARDEN

Located 12 miles west and 15 miles south of Bottineau on Highway 14. It has a scenic drive, hiking trail and canoeing on Mouse River. A great variety of wildlife can be seen on this refuge.

Located 18 miles east and 13 miles north of Bottineau on the U.S./Canadian border. Home of International Music Camp. Scenic drive through the gardens, conservatory with cacti and succulents, Peace Chapel, Sunken Garden, Masonic Auditorium and 5.3 km of cross-country ski trails.

METIGOSHE DRIVE IN 3348 Lake Loop Rd.

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BOTTINEAU LAKE METIGOSHE CALENDAR OF EVENTS MARCH 5

Bottineau County Family Snowmobilers Vintage Snowmobile Show & Ride @ KC’s Dockside 11am - 4pm

JULY 4

Fourth of July Children’s Parade @ Lake Metigoshe

JULY 4

MARCH 5

Lions Metigoshe Melt Sponsor Appreciation @ KC’s Dockside

The Lake House Vendor Show 8am - 2pm

JULY 16

Landolive Country Music Festival

MARCH 16

Marketplace for kids

JULY 21

Music on Main

MARCH 26

Spring Beer Walk Sponsored by Cowboys Bar. Proceeds to benefit Kritter Krazy Exotic Animal Rescue

AUGUST 5-6

Bottineau Crazy Days

AUGUST 6

Car Show & More 2022

AUGUST 6

1st Annual Chamber Easter Egg Hunt

Conroy Memorial Race @ Thunder Mountain Speedway

AUGUST 13

APRIL 18

Scholastic Awards

Club de Skinautique Show @ Lake Metigoshe

MAY 21

Dirty Turtle Gravel Grinder

AUGUST 18

Music on Main

MAY 30

Bottineau County Vets Memorial Day Parade

SEPTEMBER 10

So Stinkin’ Cool Fest

OCTOBER 28

Trunk or Treat 3:30-5:30pm

NOVEMBER 21

Countdown to Christmas begins. Every week until Christmas we will give away $500 in Bottineau Bucks to 2 lucky winners. Register at participating Chamber businesses.

NOVEMBER 22

Tree Lighting 7pm

APRIL 16

JUNE 4-6

Citywide Rummage Sale

JUNE 9

Music on Main

JUNE 16-19

Bottineau County Fair

JULY 1

Club de Skinautique Show @ Lake Metigoshe

JULY 3

Club de Skinautiques Ski Show @ Lake Metigoshe

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TURTLE MOUNTAIN SCENIC BYWAY

MYSTICAL HORIZONS

The Turtle Mountain Scenic Byway in North Mystical Horizons is located on the western Dakota begins 3 miles north of Rolla on County edge of the Byway near Carbury. The stone Hwy. 43, then goes through St. John to State structure is a scaled-down, 21st-century Highway 14 northwest of Bottineau. version of Stonehenge. Highway 43 is one of the most picturesque areas in the state. The 53-mile stretch first ascends through the calm, serene beauty of the Turtle Mountains and then descends into the foothills, offering a spectacular view of the prairie. Many of the state’s major tourism sites are located along the highway, including Lions Park at Lake Upsilon, International Peace Garden and Lake Metigoshe State Park, as well as many other museums, parks and sites.

Site-goers can stand on one of the brass pieces while observing the summer and winter solstices (June 21 or 22 and December 21 or 22, respectively) and the fall equinox (September 21 or 22,) all the while with the sun shining directly towards them.

A sundial is also located at the site. Here, visitors can view the position of the sun’s shadow to tell the correct time of the day during Daylight Savings Time from spring The “Scenic Byway” is denoted in the official through fall. Another feature is the North Star North Dakota Highway Map and on the Turtle Polaris Sighting Tube, in which individuals can Mountain Area Map on Pages 16 and 17. view Polaris, the North Star.

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Hit the Trails HORSE TRAILS Pleasure riding in the Turtle Mountains is very popular. Several areas with designated horse trails are Wakopa WMA, Strawberry Lake, Twisted Oaks, and Adam Lake, MB. Organized trail riding is available at Cross Roads Range, St. John, ND, and at the Legion Camp at the International Peace Garden. Trail riders venturing into the Turtle Mountains will find many areas to explore. Winding trails through the wood offer a relaxing, scenic ride. For the adventurous, it is advisable to bring a compass to keep your bearings in the thick woods. Relax and enjoy the peace and quiet in your country retreat by listening to the gentle sounds of nature. Bring along a light snack, coffee or a big feed. Cap off your day with evening campfire at one of the area campgrounds.

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BIKING, HIKING & NATURE TRAILS The most extensive trail system in the Turtle Mountains is the hiking and nature trail. Walking for pleasure and other trail related activities are among the favorite outdoor recreation activities of visitors. Many of the trails provide interpretive sessions, while others offer the beauty and serenity that only nature can provide. There are also extensive unmarked areas which can be hiked or backpacked. To experience hiking through a tree laden corridor, and smell the clean air of the Turtle Mountains is to become more aware of your environment, and your heritage. Three of the Turtle Mountains’ most popular trails are Disappearing Lakes, Turtle’s Back (Canada side), and the Old Oak Trail (US side) at Metigoshe State Park. The Turtle Mountain tracks include Turtle Mountain Trail (35 miles), Strawberry Lake (4 miles), Twisted Oaks (2 miles), Dalen (10 miles), Pelican Lake (4 miles), Hartley Boundary Lake (5 miles) and 20 miles of unmarked trails. Contact North Dakota Forest Service, Bottineau, ND at 701-2282278 for more information on these trails.

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TURTLE MOUNTAIN STATE RECREATIONAL AREA OHV TRAILS The hilly terrain and heavy woodland cover provide a unique landscape in North Dakota. The Turtle Mountain off-highway vehicle (OHV) area is open to motorized vehicles such as dirt bikes, all-terrain vehicles and side by sides as well as non-

motorized trail users and sportsmen. This area has over 12 miles of trails. The OHV area trail head, youth trail and parking area is located about 6 miles NE of Bottineau and provides enough parking for trucks with large trailers.

THIS COULD BE YOUR VIEW FROM HOME

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WENDY HAUGROSE 701-871-8707

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Hit the Trails Continued the Disappearing Lakes self-guiding trail. Winding its way through dense broad-leaf Located at Metigoshe State Park, this is North forests, this trail is an easy one-hour walk Dakota’s first National Recreation Trail. The appropriate for all ages. trail is approximately three miles long. It will take about 2 hours to hike. If a shorter walk is desired, leave the trail at the halfway point ANNIE’S HOUSE HIKING TRAILS near the east side of the Maid O’Moonshine With the support of the ND Outdoor Heritage Fund, Bottineau Winter Park has Campground. established over 3 miles of fully accessible DISAPPEARING LAKES hiking trails with Trac wheel chairs and A lake disappearing before your very snowshoes available on site. Contact eyes... hard to believe? Visit a lake that is Bottineau Winter Park at 701-263-4556 vanishing from the landscape by following or go online at skibwp.com for more information.

OLD OAK TRAIL

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TRAILS NORTH OF HWY. 43 Dalen Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 miles Big Meadow Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 miles Aspen Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.9 miles Lost Meadow Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 miles TRAILS SOUTH OF HWY. 43 Black Lake Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 miles Foothill Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 miles Twisted Oaks Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 miles

TURTLE MOUNTAIN STATE FOREST There is no better place to observe the forest resource than on North Dakota’s two State Forests found in the Turtle Mountains. The Turtle Mountain State Forest and Homen State Forest comprise 11,978 acres of public land managed by the North Dakota Forest Service for your enjoyment. Primitive camping is available at Strawberry Lake, Hahns Bay, Twisted Oaks and Pelican Lake. All campgrounds provide tables, grills, and centrally-located drinking water and vault toilets. During the season campgrounds are patrolled and an overnight camping fee is charged. The campgrounds provide excellent access to over 20 miles 2021Guide Issue 2021

of maintained trails. The trails provide opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, snowmobiling, and crosscountry skiing. From the trails you can get a close up look at the forest from the prairie edge to the Canada border. The varied plant communities found on the State Forests support a variety of wildlife common to North Dakota. Hunting, birding, photography, canoeing, fishing and berry picking are additional activities people enjoy in the State Forests. For further information contact the North Dakota Forest Service at 701-228-3700. Bottineau Bottineau Lake Lake Metigoshe Metigoshe

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Lake Metigoshe & Peace Garden Snowmobile Trail Map

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SNOWMOBILING The Turtle Mountains is a paradise for snowmobilers, providing spectacular scenery over hundreds of miles of varying terrain and groomed trails, you are destined to have an excellent ride. All the grandeur of the winter season can be viewed along countless miles of snowmobile trails within the area. Many of the wooded trails are groomed daily, adding comfort to the natural beauty of the wilderness. Witness the splendor of nature while sliding

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State snowmobile trails open December 1, provided there is at least 4 inches of snow on the trail. The season closes April 1. The Lake Metigoshe/Peace Garden Trail opens December 15 to avoid conflicts with the moose hunting season.

across the crispy snow. Heavy snowfalls in early winter usually ensure long seasons for the snowmobiler as well as the downhill or cross country skier. Winter usually hits the Turtle Mountains two to three weeks earlier and lasts two to three weeks longer because of the higher altitude. There are approximately 400 miles of groomed trails, mostly in the Lake Metigoshe and Provincial Park area that are groomed regularly throughout the snow season. One of the newer trails leads all the way from Bottineau to the Peace Garden and promises

SNOWMOBILE ND STATE RIDE

February 18, 2023 | Bottineau, ND Event information www.snowmobilebottineau.com

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to be a very scenic journey. Trailheads are located at the Quilt Inn, Bottineau Winter Park, Max Lake, and north of Adams Lake on Hwy 10 to Boissevain, Manitoba. If you’d like an introduction to the Turtle Mountains snowmobile world, contact the Bottineau County Family Snowmobilers. The family-oriented club offers organized trail rides for snowmobile enthusiasts. The club sponsors several trail rides throughout the winter season. Reach out to the club at their website www.snowmobilebottineau.com or on their Facebook page, www.Facebook. com/botnocountyfamsnowmobilers.

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WALK-IN CLINIC & PRIMARY CARE

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING If the call of cross-country skiing attracts you, an endless vista of wilderness and countless skiing opportunities are right at hand here in the Turtle Mountains.

Monday - Friday 7am - 6pm

Saturday 8am - Noon

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Lake Metigoshe State Park is a favorite for many because of the scenery, uncrowded trails and variety of terrain. Since snowmobilers aren’t allowed on the trails, skiers also find the trails quiet, making wildlife viewing common. There are several different trails offering you a variety of distances depending on your experience and physical condition. For more information on snow conditions, call Lake Metigoshe State Park at 701-263-4651. DRIVE CHEVROLET BUICK 2021Guide Issue 2021

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BOTTINEAU WINTER PARK

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This winter, Bottineau Winter Park celebrates 53 years of snow fun in the Turtle Mountains! Thousands flock to this “jewel on the prairie” for downhill skiing, snowboarding, tubing, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing every year. Now is the time to make the trip and hit the slopes! The park features nine open slopes with a variety of challenging runs to test enthusiasts of all skill levels. The slopes and terrain park are accessible from the unloading area of the triple chair lift. Conveyor lifts serve the two beginner hills, allowing easy transport back to the top. One T-bar and high speed rope tow is also available on busy days to bring any level of skier to the top of one of the eight runs.

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and handle lift that effortlessly whisks you and your snow tube back to the top for another run. Snow tubing tickets include lift ticket and snow tube rental for two hours. Experience the thrill of night tubing on Thursday and Friday nights, when the runs are illuminated! RENTAL GEAR No gear? No problem! The Rental Shop has a variety of equipment available to rent for skiing, snowboarding and tubing. Snowshoe rentals are also available. ANNIE’S HOUSE VISITOR CENTER This state-of-the-art, 11,500 sq. ft. facility provides comfortable seating, warm food and free Wi-Fi, and houses the Rental Shop, ski patrol kitchen and bathrooms.

The season typically runs from Thanksgiving Winter is a beautiful season. Come to to the end of March. Bottineau Winter Park and make the most of SNOW TUBING it! For more information on the park go to our The tubing park features five exciting website at www.skibwp.com or Facebook at downhill runs. Better yet, there’s no hiking Bottineau Winter Park. back to the top thanks to the moving carpet

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Get your skate on this winter in Bottineau! for pleasure skating and hockey. The outdoor The Community Arena “Lumberdome” is hockey arena has an asphalt surface for roller one of the oldest ice arenas in the state of hockey and in-line skating during the off North Dakota. The Arena plays host to boys season. & girls youth hockey club, figure skating club, The Community Arena is open from the Bottineau/Rugby High School and Dakota middle of October through the middle of College at Bottineau Lumberjacks. March each winter. Offers a Children’s Learn-To-Skate program, Located at 403 East 7th Street, Bottineau. open public skating and adult recreation For more information, go online to http:// hockey. Equipment rental and concessions www.bottineauparks.com/arena.html inside. Two outdoor ice arenas are located adjacent to the Community Arena, one each

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THE JEWEL ABOVE THE PRAIRIE!

Experience the THRILL and ADVENTURE of fantastic skiing, snowboarding and tubing right here in the Turtle Mountains! Call for group ski packages and seasonal ticket prices. Bottineau Winter Park 1 Winter Park Road • PO Box 168 Bottineau, ND 58318 (701) 263-4556 • (800) 305-8079 Fax: 701-263-4446 Check us out on Facebook!

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AREA GOLF COURSES BOTTINEAU COUNTRY CLUB GOLF COURSE

ROLLA MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE

Located 2 miles north and 2 miles west Located 3 miles northeast of Bottineau on of Rolla. 9-hole grass greens cut out of Lake Metigoshe Road. 9-hole grass greens. Turtle Mountains. Par 35. One of the most 701-228-3857. scenic and challenging courses in the area. 701-477-6202.

GARDEN GATE GOLF COURSE

Located just north of Dunseith on Highway RUGBY GOLF COURSE 3. 9-hole grass greens, challenging course. Located about 1/2 mile east of Rugby on 701-224-5211. the north side of Highway 2. The course is an attractive 9-hole grass green course SOURIS VALLEY GOLF COURSE, with a challenging variety of landscape. MINOT 701-776-6917. The 18-hole “Souris Valley” course at the Souris Valley Golf Course facility in Minot, WESTHOPE GOLF COURSE North Dakota features 6,759 yards of Located 1 mile east of Westhope. 9 holes golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. of rolling hills. 701-245-6553. 701-857-4189.

ROLETTE COUNTRY CLUB

A 9-hole golf course located along a scenic and challenging meandering creek. 701-246-3644.

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TURTLE MOUNTAIN REGION FISHERIES Fishing in the Turtle Mountains is a yearround pastime, and there’s no shortage of opportunities for anglers in the area. Lake Metigoshe is one of the cleanest natural fresh-water lakes in North Dakota. Its many surrounding small bodies of water are perfect for an afternoon on the water chasing pike, walleye and bluegills. Below is a list of the 21 fisheries in the Turtle Mountain Region that have public access and some degree of management by state Game and Fish Department biologists. Whether you cast a line from your boat, drift a fly from shallow water or drop a line in an ice hole, you’ll sure to get plenty of bites! Source: ND Game & Fish Department

miles east of Bottineau. Decent pike and walleye populations. Lots of small perch and some nice bluegill. Loon Lake – 9 miles north, 4 miles east, 2 miles south, 2 miles east, .5 miles north of Bottineau. High number of mostly smaller perch. Good number of decent-sized walleye. (No ramp). Pelican Lake – 9 miles north, 8 miles east, .5 miles southwest of Bottineau. Decent number of northern pike. Strawberry Lake – 4 miles north, 2.5 miles east, .5 miles south of Carbury. Rainbow trout stocked annually. Some larger trout. (Fishing pier).

Thompson Lake – 9 miles north, 4 miles east, 2 miles south, 1 mile east, 1 mile south Sand Lake – 4 miles north of Pleasant Lake. of Bottineau. Mostly smaller yellow perch Good pike fishery, with fish commonly up to abundant. (No ramp). 5 pounds. Perch numbers good, but most ROLETTE COUNTY fish are less than 8 inches. Belcourt Lake – 2 miles north of Belcourt. BOTTINEAU COUNTY Yellow perch and northern pike abundant, Boundary Lake – 9 miles north, 11 miles with some larger keeper-sized fish. Black east, 2.5 miles north of Bottineau. Decent bullheads abundant. number of 6- to 8-inch perch. (No ramp). Cain Lake – 2 miles south, 9 miles west,

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Carbury Dam – 1 mile south, 1 mile west of .5 miles north of St. John. No recent Carbury. Recent fish kills have led to low pike information. Managed by the U.S. Fish and and perch numbers. (Fishing pier). Wildlife Service. (No ramp). Lake Metigoshe – 9 miles north, 4 miles east, 1 mile north of Bottineau. Several sizes of bluegill, including some large fish, along with some nice crappie. Good number of walleye in a wide range of sizes. Good pike fishing, with some large fish. (Fishing pier).

Carpenter Lake – 12 miles west of St. John. Good pike population, with most fish longer than 25 inches. Recently stocked walleye are about 15 inches. A few perch, but most are under 8 inches.

Dion Lake – 10 miles west, 2 miles north, 1 Long Lake – 8 miles north, 7 miles east, 1 mile east of St. John. Walleye densities lower mile south, 1 mile east, .5 miles south, .3 than recent years, but there are fish up to

TURTLE MOUNTAIN REGION FISHERIES CONT. 20 inches. Perch numbers are decent, with most fish under 10 inches. Illegally stocked pike common, with some fish longer than 30 inches. (Fishing pier). Gordon Lake – 4.5 miles north, 1 mile west, .25 miles northwest of Belcourt. Walleye and yellow perch abundant, with some larger fish. Northern pike and bluegill in good numbers. Gravel Lake – 6 miles west, .5 miles north of St. John. Pike, bluegill and perch fishery. Pike average about 24 inches, with some up to 36 inches. Most perch under 10 inches. Bluegill Long Lake – 2 miles south, 5.3 miles east mostly under 7 inches. (Fishing pier). of Rolette. Good number of pike, with the Hooker Lake – 8 miles west of St. John. One average fish more than 5 pounds. (No ramp). of a few rainbow trout lakes in the district. Trout stocked annually and reach maximum Upsilon Lake – 6 miles west, 1 mile north size in fall. Some older, larger trout available. of St. John. Partial winterkill in 2019. Annual netting survey in June 2019 sampled good (Fishing pier). pike numbers of all sizes and some large fish. Island Lake – 3 miles west, 2 miles south of Some nice walleye sampled, along with many Mylo. Partial winterkill in 2018-19, yet there smaller bluegill and some smaller perch. are still good numbers of 24-inch–plus pike. Larger perch and bluegill at low densities. Jarvis Lake – .75 miles southwest, 6 miles (Fishing pier). west of St. John. Yellow perch abundant, with Wheaton Lake – 4.5 miles north, 2 miles a few larger fish. Walleye ranging from 12-18 west of Belcourt. Northern pike and yellow inches abundant. Bluegill and northern pike perch fishery, with some decent keeperpresent. (No ramp). sized fish.

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WAKOPA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA The Wakopa Wildlife Management Area, totaling 7,173 acres in the Turtle Mountains, is owned and managed by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. Wakopa WMA is a forested area interspersed with lakes, wetlands, and grassland communities. Trembling aspen forms nearly pure, dense, uniform stands that comprise 80 percent of the forest. Other trees include Paper Birch, Bur Oak, American Elm, Green Ash, Balsam Poplar, and Box Elder. The Aspen Forest provides cover and browse for deer, moose, elk, snowshoe hare and ruffed grouse. A mix of aspen stands of various ages is ideal. Maintenance of such a forest mosaic on Wakopa WMA is

accomplished by mechanical shearing. The wildlife community on Wakopa WMA is comprised of many species, including fox, coyotes, lynx, raccoons, skunks, weasel, mink, beaver, squirrels, muskrats and woodchucks. Many songbirds not normally seen in the open areas of the state may be observed. Bald and golden eagles are occasionally seen hunting the area during the spring and fall migrations. Wakopa offers fishermen an opportunity to fish on several beautiful, natural lakes. These lakes range in size from 30 to 400 acres. Rainbow trout, walleye, northern pike, small-mouth bass and yellow perch are available to anglers.

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

WAKOPA GAME MANAGEMENT AREA MAP • Trail rides are only allowed on the above designated areas. • Camping is allowed on the above mentioned campgrounds and restricted to no more than 10 consecutive days. • Groups of 25 people or more require a permit from NDG&F. Contact: Brian Prince, 7928 45th St. NE, Devils Lake, ND 58301 or call 701-662-3617. • A swimming beach is located at Lion Park on Lake Upsilon. Wakopa WMA is an ideal area for nature study, photography, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, hiking, berry picking and primitive camping. Turtle Mountain Guide 2022

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CITY OF ST. JOHN Nestled in the oak and aspen forest of the blacksmith’s shop, and Burlington Northern eastern Turtle Mountains on one of only a Railroad cars. few designated scenic highways in North Recreation areas abound in the area. The Dakota lies the City of St. John. Wakopa Game Management Area offers St. John was settled by French settlers from outdoor activities, including hunting and Canada who followed trappers and traders fishing. Lake Upsilon, Gravel Lake, Hooker into the area among the Chippewa and Cree Lake, Dion Lake, Jensen Lake, Carpenter tribes in the 1840s. Lake, and School Section Lake are all within There are several businesses on Main a few minutes of St. John, and offer excellent Street ready to serve the needs of visitors fishing for pike, perch, walleye, trout, bluegill, to the community. They include a full line crappie and sauger, with campsites available grocery store, gas station/garage, cafe, and for overnight stays or picnicking. bar.

Cross-country skiing and snowmobiling are popular winter sports in the area. The historic Martineau house located on Main Street is being used as a tourism Shepherd’s Hill at the Cross Roads, a information center. This Victorian cottage Christian camp and retreat center, is seven was built by Fortunat and Cedulie Martineau, miles west of town and offers a wide variety early St. John pioneers, in 1899. It is one of of activities, including trail rides, wagon rides the oldest surviving structures in St. John and and canoeing. The center has guest rooms, is listed on the National Register of Historic dorm rooms, private cabins and bunkhouses Places. for groups of varying sizes. The Rolette County Historical Society also For additional information on St. John, has a museum site on Main Street that has call 701-953-8607, or find the city page on two large display buildings, a one room Facebook. school house, a church, a hunter’s shack, the Dana Wright Cabin, a doll house, an old gas station, the St. John Immigration Building, a

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HISTORIC COGHLAN CASTLE Coghlan Castle is a Richardsonian Romanesque building in Rolette County, North Dakota, near St. John. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 16, 2008. If Coghlan Castle seems out of place, it is because there are over 60 known examples of this unique building style in Manitoba, Canada, but only one in North Dakota. Maurice Coghlan designed this house and hired a Canadian stonemason, Thomas Bowyer, to build it. The house, built between 1906 and 1909, is constructed from local granite, limestone and sandstone. The Coghlan family only owned the house for a few years. Like most farm families, they didn’t make it through the first depression in 1918. However, the Coghlan family rented the house into the 1940s. The building has stood vacant since the middle of the 20th

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century. It was a popular party site for local teenagers in the 1960s and 1970s and was vandalized in the 1960s. Years of neglect damaged the structure, but a non-profit group is raising money to restore and protect this authentic resource. An interpretive panel sits on the pull off of Hwy. 30. The kiosk is set on a circular stone patio with the same dimensions as the turret on the castle. The panel tells the history of the castle, the history of agriculture within the region and the history of the Coghlan family that originally owned the historic stone building. As the building is currently privately owned, the castle itself is not open to the public. It should only be viewed from the pull-off on Hwy. 30 unless a private tour is arranged. Call Becky Leonard at 701-953-8607.

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CITY OF BELCOURT

Native American tribal lore gives North America the name of “Turtle Island.” Close to the exact geographical center is the Turtle Mountain area. Cool, green, and inviting, dotted with sparkling lakes, it’s like an island of trees in the northern Great Plains. It is also the heart of the rich tribal and spiritual life of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians.

barber shop, florist, bowling alley, lounge and a 24-hour mini-casino.

In the foothills of the beautiful Turtle Mountains is Belcourt, the only town on the Turtle Mountain Chippewa Reservation. A progressive town, it is known for continually thriving to keep pace with modern technology. Anishinaubag Intercultural Center and Camp, located just two miles north of Belcourt on Fish Lake Road, includes an authentic Indian village, a chapel, hiking trails, groomed cross-country trails and cozy rental cabins.

On a hill just to the southwest of Belcourt, this horse race track offers pari-mutuel betting 3-4 weekends in the summer (June). The park has grandstand and concession stands as well as a number of barns for the quarter and thoroughbred horses.

Belcourt boasts impressive art displays throughout the town. Many sculptures and murals have been produced by talented local artists. A hub of activities in Belcourt is the Turtle Mountain Mall which features a restaurant, the post office, a bank, gift shop,

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July is usually a busy month with the Demolition Derby and St. Ann’s Novena, which runs in conjunction with Turtle Mountain Days. For more information on Belcourt, call 701-477-6140.

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HNA NATURE TRAIL The Heart of North America Nature Trail is a driving trail that documents a journey through some of North Dakota’s most scenic and geologically magnificent wonders. Follow the trail through the Turtle Mountain Region in North Dakota into Manitoba, Canada. Return south and continue east into North Dakota’s Rendezvous Region.

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TURTLE MOUNTAIN CHIPPEWA HERITAGE CENTER Explore Native American history as you travel through the Turtle Mountain region! The Turtle Mountain Chippewa Heritage Center stands on the Sky Dancer Casino grounds east of Belcourt, a beautiful new space that is ready to tell the stories of the Native Americans that inhabited the land in centuries past.

say it was early Chippeway migrants from the woodlands of the east that named the region “Mekinauk Wudjiw”, which translates to Turtle Mountain in Ojibwemowin.

The Turtle Mountain Indian Historical Society, the nonprofit organization that manages the heritage center, is dedicated to preserving and promoting cultural heritage of the Turtle Mountain Chippewa. The organization was established in 1981, and its collections were housed in downtown Belcourt along Hwy. 5 until 2016.

Each year classes are held to teach various art forms, including drum making, basket weaving, birch bark basket making, wood carving, quilt making and more. For updates and upcoming classes, visit them online at www.chippewaheritage.com or like them on Facebook at Turtle Mountain Chippewa Heritage Center.

The new Turtle Mountain Chippewa Heritage Center, which was completed in 2018, is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. year-round. The center hosts a variety of artifacts depicting the history of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, a multicultural community that holds traditions of the Ojibwe (Anishinaabe) and Michif/Cree cultures. In fact, Native American historians

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The heritage center consists of a Chippewa/ Michif/Metis museum, art gallery, archives and gift shop. Arts and crafts sold in the gift shop are provided by local artists.

3959 Hwy. 281 E., SkyDancer Way Belcourt, ND, (701) 244-5530 The purpose of the center is to preserve the written documents and artifacts of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, and to make historical materials available for use by the Turtle Mountain people and others who desire to learn more about the Tribe and its unique cultural heritage.

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CITY OF ROLLA

Visitors to Rolla will warm up to its small-town setting and special charm. Rolla is on the eastern edge of the Turtle Mountains, located on U.S. Highway 281 and N.D. Highways 5 and 30. Enjoy a quiet drive through the wooded countryside and

explore an area rich in lakes and forests, which provides a natural setting for hunting and fishing. For summer fun, the lakes provide families a chance to enjoy fishing, water skiing and camping.

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Spend the night in Rolla’s in-town camping facility RV Park equipped with electrical hookups. Take a dip in the swimming pool, play on the playgrounds or plan a picnic at the city park, located near the school. In the evening, you can enjoy a movie at Curt’s Theater or choose from a great selection of our unique, hometown restaurants. You can also spend some time at our shopping district. One of the main attractions is just five miles north of the city limits – the Rolla Municipal Golf Course, one of the most challenging courses in the state. The well-manicured fairways are lined with trees. Elevated greens and water hazards make every hole unforgettable. The rates are very affordable and rental carts are available. From Rolla, you’re also just a few minutes away from the Scenic Byway (Highway 43) which takes you through the gentle hills of the Turtle Mountains, with many lakes and campgrounds, including Lion’s Park at Lake Upsilon. The International Peace Garden is just a 30-minute drive away. Other interesting sites just minutes from Rolla include the Dale and Martha Hawk Museum near Mylo, Shepherd’s Hill at the Crossroads in the Turtle Mountains and the Rolette County Historical Society Museum in St. John. Don’t forget to check out Coghlan’s Castle, the one and only true castle in North Dakota, located a few minutes north of town. Rolla also offers five recreational parks, a public swimming pool, trap shooting range, airport, six churches, a hospital, two medical clinics, a dentist office and the Park View Assisted Living Center. Bargain hunters and treasure seekers will enjoy the citywide yard sales on the first Saturdays in June and September.

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SUMMER EVENTS IN ROLLA This will be the sixth year of our Music on Main event where we close main street and have local bands perform from 5:00pm to 9:00pm in a family friendly environment. Both adults and kids enjoy playing Cornhole and large yard-size games of Connect 4 and Jenga, eating from the area food trucks or just visiting with friends for a fun filled evening. The dates of this year’s events are Thursday, June 23rd, Friday, July 1st and Thursday, July 21st.

by the Ragtop Parade down main street featuring classic cars, floats and many other interesting entries.

Back this summer is the 3rd Annual Turtle Mountain Motorcycle Ride on Saturday, July 23rd. Enjoy a six-hour ride through the Turtle Mountains via Highway 43 (the Scenic Byway) and Highway 5. The day will begin with a motorcycle parade down Main Street and finish with music and food after the ride. Fun, food and drink are the Rolla’s biggest event of the summer is the emphasis for what is sure to be a great day annual Ragtop Festival, set for June 30th with old friends and a chance to meet new through July 2nd and will include many fun ones! events for the entire family. It kicks off on Crazy Days features deals galore from Thursday, June 30th with a baseball game local merchants with outdoor shopping. featuring the “Old Pros” vs the American There will be plenty of great deals on Legion baseball team at Robert Neameyer clothing and merchandise during this year’s Field. The activities on Friday, July 1st event scheduled for Friday, August 5th. include a three-person mixed scramble golf For more information, contact the tournament, an art show at city hall, Music auditor’s office at city hall in Rolla, located on Main and fireworks at dusk. Saturday starts off with a 5K and 10K Fun Run and at 14 1st Street SE, Rolla, ND 58367; phone conclude with a Kiddie Parade followed 701-477-3610 ext. 10 or check us out at facebook.com/rollachambernd.

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CITY OF ROLETTE

Many summer visitors travel through this area on their way to the International Peace Garden or stop at the city park for a dip in the swimming pool. Fall visitors to Rolette enjoy the abundance of waterfowl. Local hunters are more than happy to give a few tips where the best bird hunting is to those who are taking advantage of the abundant bird population for the first time. And, weather permitting, they also enjoy the local golf course located along a scenic meandering creek. Next to the golf course, hunters can sharpen up at the trap shoot and rifle range.

246-3511 for more information on RV accommodations. There is also a local hotel & motel which features all the creature comforts and is especially attractive to hunters with game cleaning facilities and freezer space.

Rolette’s park board, the school and other interested clubs take pride in offering a wide variety of recreational activity within the community of Rolette and its immediate surrounding area. Some of the activities available are swimming, golfing, slow pitch softball, baseball, trap shooting, upland game hunting, waterfowl hunting, deer and Snowmobilers have also found the furbearer hunting and trapping, dancing, rolling plains a perfect place to get away bingo and many picnic areas. from the pack and enjoy some prime snow Visit the friendly community of Rolette conditions. today! Find Rolette’s Facebook page for For the camper, the RV Park has full hookups, more information. electricity and drinking water, drive through lots, internet and cable access. Call 701-

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