Turtle Mountain Guide Fall/Winter 2019-20

YOUR GUIDE TO TRAVEL IN THE BEAUTIFUL TURTLE MOUNTAINS

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MTN GUIDE

Fall/Winter 2019-2020 Complimentary

SINCE 1983

• Area maps of the Turtle Mountains & Lake Metigoshe

INSIDE:

• Snowmobile, cross country skiing, hiking, and horse riding trails • Bottineau Winter Park, Turtle Mountain Scenic Byway, hunting, fishing, and plenty more to see and do this fall and winter!

Photo Credit: Amy Wobbema

WELCOME TO THE TURTLE MOUNTAIN REGION There’s much to explore in the breathtaking Turtle Mountains! From the International Peace Gardens 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!

WELCOME | PAGES 4-5 Travel the Turtle Mountain Scenic Byway to see what the region has to offer!

BOTTINEAU LAKE METIGOSHE | PAGES 6-13 Explore North Dakota’s Four Seasons Playground. Includes City of Bottineau, Bottineau Winter Park, Lake Metigoshe State Park, and more!

REGIONAL RECREATION | PAGES 14-31 All the details on fall and winter activities including hunting, ice fishing, skiing, and more!

Also includes full color area map and points of interest along the way.

WEST TOUR | PAGES 32-36 Explore the communities of Rugby and Dunseith!

EAST TOUR | PAGES 40-50

The communities east of Bottineau have a lot to offer, including the International Peace Gardens and Wakopa WMA. Spend time in St. John, Belcourt, Rolla and Rolette this winter!

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TURTLE MOUNTAIN SCENIC BYWAY The Turtle Mountain Scenic Byway in North Dakota begins 3 miles north of Rolla on County Hwy. 43, then goes through St. John to State Highway 14 northwest of Bottineau.

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.

The “Scenic Byway” is denoted in the official North Dakota Highway Map and on the Turtle Mountain Area Map on Pages 12 and 13.

MYSTICAL HORIZONS Mystical Horizons is located on the western edge of the Byway near Carbury. The stone structure is a scaled-down, 21st-century version of Stonehenge.

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 through fall. Another feature is the North Star Polaris Sighting Tube, in which individuals can view Polaris, the North Star.

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CITY OF BOTTINEAU Welcome to North Dakota’s Four Seasons Playground! Bottineau is a thriving city known for its friendly people. In the city of Bottineau, you will find plenty of pleasant surprises. A 33 foot statue of Tommy Turtle, the area’s host, riding a 35 foot snowmobile will greet you. Comfortable accommodations and

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shopping are available for your convenience and enjoyment right here in Bottineau.

Venturing outside the city, you will see why the Bottineau area is known as the Four Seasons Playground. Snowmobile trail heads start from Bottineau and access the Turtle Mountains. The trails run across the whole Turtle Mountain area with many miles of groomed trails. And if you’re a hunter, we have plenty of that too, from grouse hunting to goose and duck hunting and plenty of deer and other small game animals.

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Pride Dairy was established in the 1930s as a place for farmers to bring their extra cream and has continued to grow, keeping the traditional flavor of its products. Eighty years later they still manufacture butter, ice cream, syrups, toppings, honey and cheese.

Spring, summer, fall, winter – any season is a good time to explore the variety of experiences the Bottineau area has to offer!

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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 Located on Main Street at Fifth Street, this from County Fairgrounds. New building small town theatre is still going strong. Small with one-of-a-kind things not to be seen Art Deco style lobby and auditorium that elsewhere. Free admission. seats 312.

FORESTRY PARK

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 for everyone. The park is located 2 blocks north of Hwy. 5 on Forestry Drive.

FOUR CHAPLAINS MONUMENT

At the corner of 4th Street and Sinclair Street. Dedicated to four chaplains who lost their lives during World War II. They gave up their life jackets to others when the ship, Dorchester, sank.

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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.

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BOTTINEAU WINTER PARK 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 eight 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.

The season typically runs from Thanksgiving to the end of March. Please check our website, www.skibwp.com, for hours of operations and current snow conditions.

SNOW TUBING The tubing park features seven exciting downhill runs. Better yet, there’s no hiking back to the top thanks to the moving carpet 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!

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RENTAL GEAR No gear? No problem! The Rental Shop has a variety of equipment available to rent for skiing, snowboarding and tubing.

Snowshoeing rentals are also available.

BWP SKI SCHOOL We provide specially trained instructors, modifications and adaptive equipment to help ensure that every person’s recreational experience is successful. It is recommended that beginners seek instruction, and private, semi-private and group lessons are offered for skiers of all levels. Snowboard lessons are also available.

ADAPTIVE RECREATION PROGRAM BWP’s adaptive program managed in partnership with the Anne Carlsen Center matches the instructor and the adaptive equipment to ensure a successful experience.

We serve students five years of age and older that have a physical or cognitive disability.

We also have a specific program to serve our veterans with a 10 percent disability or greater. We invite them and their families to come and spend a weekend fishing/ice fishing, hiking or skiing at BWP in the beautiful Turtle Mountains. For more information about programming or volunteering call 701-263-4556.

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BWP SKI CLUB AND SKI RACES The Bottineau Winter Park is proud to be the home of the BWP Ski Club, the only U.S.based ski club including Canadian and U.S. skiers associated with the Canada Alpine Ski Association. Skiers ages 6 and up are first taught basic racing skills and are developed into alpine racers as their abilities allow.

(Stanley, N.D.) native, was known as a positive, purposeful and adventuresome person. She loved people deeply, embraced diversity, and enjoyed learning about and traveling the world. When her computer was returned to her parents, a precious discovery was made.

Among the documents on Ann’s computer was a “Bucket List” – 37 goals Ann wanted to accomplish and experience in her lifetime, ANNIE’S HOUSE VISITOR CENTER When its time to unwind after a fun day such as buying a home in North Dakota and outside, retreat inside to Annie’s House visitor going helicopter skiing with her dad. center. This state-of-the-art, 11,500 sq. ft. HOW TO GET HERE facility provides comfortable seating, warm Bottineau Winter Park is located 8 miles food and free Wi-Fi, and houses the Rental north and 1-1/2 miles west of Bottineau; 90 Shop, ski patrol kitchen and bathrooms. miles northeast of Minot, N.D.; and 80 miles Annie’s House is available to rent for birthdays, southwest of Brandon, Manitoba. Winter is a anniversaries and weddings and seats up to beautiful season, so get out and enjoy it. We 300 people comfortably. hope to see you on the slopes!

Annie’s House is dedicated to the only For more information on the park, go to our North Dakotan killed in the 9/11 trade center web site at www.skibwp.com or Facebook at attack. Anne Nicole Nelson, a North Dakota Bottineau Winter Park.

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Photo Credit: Ashley Schuster

Photo Credit: Ashley Schuster

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LAKE METIGOSHE STATE PARK Nestled in the scenic Turtle Mountains on the shores of Lake Metigoshe, Lake Metigoshe State Park is one of the most popular yearround vacation spots in North Dakota. The rolling hills support heavy forests of oak as well as birch, elm, aspen and ash.

Visitors can find almost unlimited opportunities for outdoor recreation in this 1,551 acre park, with 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 Mountains.

The unique beauty of Lake Metigoshe will draw nature and photo enthusiasts to the area to capture these sights on film. A group camp facility is also available. The Old Oak Trail, a National Recreational Trail, is found within the park boundaries as well.

The park offers a boat ramp, modern and primitive campgrounds, sewer dump station, fitness trail, picnicking, swimming beach with bathhouse, fishing, hiking and cross-country ski trails, playground, Lake Metigoshe Outdoor Learning Center, amphitheater, group dormitory facilities (Capacity - 120 people), and snowmobile trails.

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many species of plants and vegetation are found in the park. Water and marsh plants in great variety thrive in the swamplands only a short distance from typical upland forests of oak, birch, elm, aspen and ash. Patches of moss, lichen and wildflowers provide constant delight and enjoyment to nature lovers.

The entire park is a wildlife sanctuary and harbors an abundance of woodland creatures. Visitors may occasionally see elk, moose and whitetail deer. The wooded areas are full of small mammals—squirrels, snowshoe hares, skunks, raccoons, porcupines, woodchucks, beavers, mink, coyote, weasels, chipmunks, muskrats, and many kinds of songbirds fill the air with color and music. Snakes, frogs, lizards and turtles are all here for observation by interested spectators. The extensive water area in the park is a haven for water birds—gulls, eagles, osprey, herons, bitterns, terns and others. In spring and autumn, bird watchers are able to watch thousands of migratory waterfowl passing over and through the park.

Lake Metigoshe State Park is located 15 miles (22 km) northeast of Bottineau, approximately 90 miles (144 km) from Minot, ND.

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METIGOSHE MINISTRIES Along the shores of beautiful Lake Metigoshe nestled in the aspen trees of the Turtle Mountains, Metigoshe Ministries’ retreat center will make your next meeting, family reunion, weekend retreat, or individual sojourn a memory you will never forget.

Personal touches like the glow of a crackling fireplace and the welcoming aroma of coffee will greet you upon arrival. Their commitment to you is to provide unparalleled Christian service and personal hospitality.

Several rooms are available for overnight lodging, including eight uniquely-designed, high-comfort rooms. Each room is designed around a specific theme like Northern Lights, Pioneer, or Victorian. Six newly-renovated guest rooms also offer cozy and comfortable lodging.

The staff will nourish you with a variety of delicious, home-cooked meals in the dining room beneath a canopy of rough-hewn timbers supported by fieldstone columns surrounded by breathttaking views of the forest.

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Planning, teaching, training, dreaming, studying, building relationships – whatever your program must accomplish, their retreat facilities are designed to meet your needs. Meeting spaces, TV/DVD’s, screens, projectors, easels and other supplies are available to help accomplish your goals whether you’re a group of 12 or 112.

Plan on relaxing awhile during your stay.

You can visit or read in the comfortable family room or spend some time outdoors crosscountry skiing, sledding or snowmobiling in the winter or hiking, fishing, or wildlife watching in the fall.

Please be sure to join us this year for Nights of Christmas. Our annual Christmas celebration. Whatever way you like to relax, you can at Metigoshe Ministries.

For more information, contact the retreat director at 701-263-4788 or visit www.

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Adventure Anchored in Christ private bathrooms Anchored In Christ  8 uniquely-designed, high-comfort rooms with Adventure

 6 spacious guest rooms OFFERINGS  10 bunk rooms with beds for 20 Family & Group Retreats in our Comfortable Center Family Christian & Group Retreats  Several meeting and worship spaces in our comfortable  Dining for up to 120 and appetizing meal service • 8 uniquely-designed, high comfort • Canoes, paddleboats & pontoon Christian Center  3 inviting fireplaces rooms with private bathrooms available for exploring lake  A smoke-free and alcohol-free environment  Recreational opportunities: hiking & biking trails, sauna, game • Electrical hook-ups for campers • 6 spacious guest rooms

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area, volleyball, basketball, fishing, outdoor campfire and wildlife • Weekly Sunday worship with • 10 bunk rooms with beds for 20 watching Metigoshe Lutheran Church  Canoes, paddleboats and pontoon available for exploring the lake • Several meeting and worship  Electrical hook-ups for campers spaces Lakeside Christian  Weekly Sunday worship with Metigoshe Lutheran Church Center • Dining for up to 120 and appetizing

meal service FOR RESERVATIONS & INFORMATION: • 3 inviting fireplaces METIGOSHE MINISTRIES • A smoke-free andLoop alcohol-free 10605 Lake Rd E environment Bottineau, ND 58318-8055 701-263-4788 * www.MetigosheMinistries.com • Recreational Opportunities

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Biking, Hiking and Horse Riding Trails

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 vault toilets and drinking water. During the season campgrounds are patrolled and an overnight camping fee is charged. The campgrounds provide excellent access to over 20 miles of maintained trails.

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The trails provide opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, 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, photography, hiking, canoeing, fishing, berry picking and horseback riding are only a few of the activities people enjoy in the State Forests.

For further information contact the North Dakota Forest Service at 701-228-3700.

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TRAILS Stanley Trail (1 mile) and Andy’s Trail (.10 Three of the Turtle Mountains’ most mile). Contact Bottineau Winter Park at popular trails are Disappearing Lakes, 701-263-4556 or go online at skibwp.com Turtle’s Back (Canada side), and the Old Oak for more information.

Trail (US side) at Metigoshe State Park.

The Turtle Mountain tracks include Turtle HORSE TRAILS Mountain Trail (35 miles), Strawberry Lake Pleasure riding in the Turtle Mountains is (4 miles), Twisted Oaks (2 miles), Dalen very popular. Several areas with designated (10 miles), Pelican Lake (4 miles), Hartley horse trails are Wakopa WMA, Strawberry Boundary Lake (5 miles) and 20 miles of Lake, Twisted Oaks, and Adam Lake, MB. unmarked trails. Contact North Dakota Organized trail riding is available at Cross Forest Service, Bottineau, ND at 701-228- Roads Range, St. John, ND, and at the Legion 2278 for more information on these trails.

Camp at the International Peace Garden.

BIKING, HIKING & NATURE TRAILS

CANOE/KAYAK TRAIL

OLD OAK TRAIL

Located at Metigoshe State Park, this is North Dakota’s first National Recreation Trail. The trail is approximately two miles long. It will take about 11/2 hours to walk. If a shorter walk is desired, leave the trail at the halfway point near the east side of the Maid O’Moonshine Campground.

This trail starts 200 yards east of the trailhead warming house at Lake Metigoshe State Park. Canoeists are allowed to travel anywhere on the lakes and wetlands. The canoe route is provided only to give users a general route to enjoy.

ANNIE’S HOUSE HIKING TRAILS

With the support of the ND Outdoor Heritage Fund, Bottineau Winter Park has established over 3 miles of fully accessible hiking trails with Trac wheel chairs and snowshoes available on site. The trails are Wayland Trail (.75 miles), Hannah’s Trail (.30 miles), Carelton Trail (1.35 mile),

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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 Mountains offhighway 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.

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SNOWMOBILING With spectacular scenery, deep snow and hundreds of miles of trails, the Turtle Mountains are a paradise for snowmobilers.

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 vicinity.

Witness the splendor of nature while sliding 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 high 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

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of the newer trails leads all the way from Bottineau to the Peace Garden and promises to be a very scenic journey. Trail heads are located at the Quilt Inn, Bottineau Winter Park, Max Lake, and north of Adams Lake on Highway 10 to Boissevain, Manitoba.

If you’d like an introduction to the Turtle Mountains’ snowmobiling 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. Club members welcome the chance to inform visitors of snowmobile opportunities around the Turtle Mountain area. They can be contacted for organized trail rides, repair information, where to go, or any other snowmobile information. Call the Bottineau Area Chamber at 701-228-3849 for contact information.

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LAKE METIGOSHE/PEACE GARDEN

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Lake Metigoshe State Park Winter Trails Map

Map Courtesy of: North Dakota Parks and Recreation

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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.

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.

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, cal Lakel Metigoshe State Park at 701-263-4651.

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2019 SMALL GAME, WATERFALL AND FURBEARER REGULATIONS North Dakota’s 2019 small game, waterfowl and furbearer regulations and most season structures are similar to last year. Hunters and trappers can find the North Dakota 201920 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.

RING-NECKED PHEASANTS OPENS: OCT. 12 CLOSES: JAN. 5, 2020 DAILY LIMIT: 3 POSSESSION LIMIT: 12 SHOOTING HOURS: HALF-HOUR BEFORE SUNRISE TO SUNSET Pheasants in North Dakota were treated with above average snowfall and below average temperatures for most of last winter.

However, results of the spring crowing count survey showed higher numbers of breeding roosters throughout most of the traditional pheasant range. The number of roosters heard calling was up anywhere from 14-16 percent 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.

Cover for nesting hens was average in spring due to timely spring rains and residual cover. Those timely rains continued into summer and all of North Dakota was green through late July. Most of the state should have good production, so hunters need to be mobile and willing to move to different locations to find some good RUFFED GROUSE OPENS: SEPT. 14 CLOSES: JAN. 5, 2020 DAILY LIMIT: 3 POSSESSION LIMIT: 12 SHOOTING HOURS: HALF-HOUR BEFORE SUNRISE TO SUNSET Ruffed grouse populations occur in the Turtle Mountains in the north central part of the state and in the Pembina Hills in the northeast. They are typically found in aspen forests with multi-aged stands of trees.

In 2019, spring drumming counts showed mixed results. Spring surveys showed a 41 percent decrease in the Turtle Mountains, but nearly four times more grouse were

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heard drumming in the Pembina Hills this year.

Once again, for anyone looking to key in on ruffed grouse, it’s recommended that hunters look for areas with quaking aspen stands that provide areas of young, densely packed shoots mixed with areas of large mature trees.

SHARP-TAILED GROUSE OPENS: SEPT. 14 CLOSES: JAN. 5, 2020 DAILY LIMIT: 3 POSSESSION LIMIT: 12 SHOOTING HOURS: HALF-HOUR BEFORE SUNRISE TO SUNSET Sharp-tailed grouse harvest in 2018 remained near 20-year lows. Unfortunately, the 2018 hunter reports and 2019 spring surveys have only shown slight increases since the drastic population decline in 2017.

Nesting conditions were good for 2019. This spring was the first since the drought of 2017 where the state had tall residual vegetation and promising nesting conditions. So far, during the first half of Department brood surveys, biologists have observed slight increases in the number of sharptail broods, but no increase in average brood size (4.6 chicks per brood).

Currently, the highest sharptail densities occur in the management district that follows the Missouri River from Montana to South Dakota. The lowest densities have been in the far eastern part of the state.

Once again, hunters are encouraged to send in grouse and Hungarian partridge wings from harvested birds to help biologists further assess production for 2019. Since it’s predicted harvest will be low, it’s hoped that hunters who have not submitted wings in the past will help in the wing collection effort.

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WHITE-TAILED DEER ARCHERY OPENS: AUG. 30 ARCHERY CLOSES: JAN. 5, 2020 Population and harvest data indicate the state’s deer population is stable to increasing, but still below management goals in most eastern hunting units.

High quality deer habitat is not as abundant as in the past, which limits the potential for population recovery. For example, deer numbers in hunting units 2E and 2C in northeastern North Dakota have not responded to more favorable winter weather conditions and reduced harvest.

These hunting units have lost approximately 60 percent of CRP grass cover and nearly 400 acres of trees.

Winter aerial surveys were generally good to excellent throughout most of the state, allowing 31 of the 32 hunting units with monitoring blocks to be flown. In terms of severity, the winter of 2018-19 was a mixed bag. Conditions in most of the state were moderate, however, the southeastern portion of the state received some late winter snow causing prolonged winter conditions.

Deer numbers were decreasing in the Devils Lake management unit, but increasing in the nearby Sheyenne/James and Pembina Hills management units.

DUCKS AND GEESE Much improved wetland conditions, along with increased numbers of waterfowl responding to those conditions, were found during the Game and Fish Department’s 72nd annual breeding duck survey. Much of the state had good to excellent conditions for breeding ducks in spring and breeding habitats were maintained by abundant rain going into summer.

This year’s breeding duck index was the 22nd highest on record, up 20 percent from last year, and 40 percent above the long-term average. The state’s estimated breeding population of ducks (3.37 million) increased back above 3 million birds for the first time since 2016.

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All of North Dakota’s primary species of breeding ducks had increased breeding population estimates over what was observed in 2018. Mallards were up 16 percent from 2018 for their 17th highest count on record. Green-winged teal and ruddy ducks increased 81.4 percent and 56.8 percent, respectively. Increases of all other duck species ranged from 4.7 percent for scaup to 40.1 percent for pintails.

July wetland counts were up 41 percent from 2018, and 34 percent above the longterm average. Wetland conditions were variable across the state, ranging from poor to excellent in some regions, and most observers commented that thick wetland vegetation made it difficult to observe broods.

When duck brood surveys were conducted, wetland conditions in the south central and southeastern regions of the state had benefited most from rainfall, but duck production also appeared to be very good in the northeast and northwest parts of the state. Although conditions for observing broods were tough this year, observers noted that delayed haying allowed many late-nesting or renesting hens to hatch broods, especially lesser scaup.

The forecast for the fall flight of ducks from North Dakota this year will be up about 5 percent from last year, and similar to 2009, 2011 and 2013 and the highest since 2014.

Numbers of resident Canada geese, Western Prairie Canada geese and arctic nesting Tallgrass Prairie Canada geese, snow geese and Ross’s geese all remain high.

Abundant wetlands in good condition, coupled with abundant, secure nesting cover in the uplands, drives duck production. Hunting opportunities for waterfowl should be good this season based on duck production in North Dakota.

However, prairie Canada was fairly dry this spring and that might limit the size of the fall flight of ducks that migrate through the state.

As always, hunting conditions will vary, but this year hunters should see more consistent wetland conditions within broader regions.

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ICE FISHING Ice fishing is one way to thoroughly enjoy the beauty of the Turtle Mountain winter. The subdued pinkish-orange hues of a sunrise or sunset. The squeak of super cold snow. The almost imperceptible quiver of the bobber and the fellowship of others who share a common bond of love for the sport.

Fishing in the Turtle Mountains is truly a year-around activity. Many fishermen actually welcome the dark clouds of winter as below-freezing temperatures “harden” the waters of local lakes and ponds, signaling the start of another season of ice fishing.

Into the closet go the long rods and out come their pint-size cousins.

Local ice offers a great variety of winter fishing fun. Many of the lakes have excellent perch fishing. Plus, many of the Turtle Mountain lakes offer some of the best fishing for rainbow trout in this part of the state. And for those who prefer northern or walleye action there’s plenty of that, too!

The Turtle Mountains that stretch for 50 miles across northern North Dakota have numerous lakes that will provide fishermen plenty of activity. Strawberry Lake in Bottineau County is noted for rainbow trout that average 14 inches up to 5 pounds. Lake Upsilon and Belcourt Lake are stocked with northern pike, small mouth bass, walleyes, trout and perch. Gravel Lake, a trout lake located on the Wakopa Game Management Area, is one of the fine “whopper” trout lakes in the state. An average of 2 pounds and Page 24

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some top the scale at 9 pounds. The Turtle Mountains reach into Canada with Williams Lake, Max Lake and Oskar Lake heavily fished in the summer.

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There are several different trails offering a variety of distances depending on your experience and physical condition.

For more information on snow conditions, call Metigoshe State Park at 701-263-4651.

ADAMS LAKE

Located on the Canada side of the Turtle Mountains, Adams Lake also has a variety of scenic trails leading into the quiet back country. Warming huts are located along the trail routes which vary in lengths. These trails are off the snowmobile routes which increase your chances of spotting wildlife along the way.

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POINTS OF INTEREST Bottineau. It has a public swimming beach and boat ramp, picnic areas, modern and primitive camping areas, weekly amphitheater programs, guided nature trail BOTTINEAU WINTER PARK Located 8 miles north, l-l/2 miles west of hikes and canoe rental. Park area has natural Bottineau. Features downhill skiing and beauty everywhere. snowboarding and a variety of hills. Rental LAKESIDE CHRISTIAN CENTER equipment, triple chair lift, tubing park, Located at Lake Metigoshe 10 miles north chalet and fast food restaurant. and 1-3/4 miles east of Bottineau. Beautifully

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ANNIE’S HOUSE

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-round. A must see!

MYSTICAL HORIZONS

decorated at Christmas time with thousands of lights.

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.

This 21st Century Stonehenge, dedicated in INTERNATIONAL PEACE GARDEN October 2005, sits at the western edge of Located 18 miles east and 13 miles north Scenic Byway N.D. Highway 43. of Bottineau on the U.S./Canadian border.

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and 5.3 km of cross-country ski trails. See over 6,000 succulents in the conservatory.

WAKOPA WMA

Located just minutes east of St. John. Wakopa WMA is an area ideal for nature study, photography, hunting, fishing, horseback riding and hiking in fall and winter. The diverse flora and fauna of Wakopa WMA may be observed from canoe trails, signed nature trails (14.5 miles), or an auto tour route. Camping and picnic areas with toilet facilities are available at Hooker, Dion, Gravel, and Upsilon Lakes.

CITY OF BOTTINEAU

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

NORTHERN LIGHTS TOWER

An 88 1/2-foot tall illuminated steel structure, coated with multi-colored shades of metallic paint. A simulation of the Northern Plains’ most stunning natural phenomenon, the Aurora Borealis on Hwy. 2 E.

NIEWOEHNER BELL TOWER

The 30-foot tower holds 15 bells ranging in size from 40 inches to 16 inches in diameter.

Located on east edge of the City Park. Located at 215 2nd Ave. SW. The park has facilities for picnics and a GREAT NORTHERN DEPOT recreational area for children.

On the National Registry of Historic Places, this impeccably preserved building was built in FOUR CHAPLAINS MONUMENT On corner of 4th Street and Sinclair Street. 1907.

Dedicated to four chaplains who lost their PIERCE COUNTY COURTHOUSE: lives during World War II. They gave up Located in Rugby, the courthouse is listed on their life jackets to others when the ship, the National Registry of Historic Places..

Dorchester, sank.

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BOTTINEAU COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

CITY OF ROLLA

Located on north end of Main Street across BUFFALO PARK from County Fairgrounds. New building with A small herd of buffalo maintained for public excellent displays. enjoyment. Located north of Rolla on Hwy 30.

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DALE & MARTHA HAWK MUSEUM

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

At the junction of Hwy. 3, 5 & 281 on the JEWEL BEARING PLANT southern entrance to Dunseith a giant turtle The only facility of its kind in the United States, welcomes visitors. The turtle was built from located in Rolla. Tours by appointment. discarded car wheels.

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CITY OF BELCOURT

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CITY OF ST. JOHN

ST. PAUL’S INDIAN MINISTRIES

SHEPHERD’S HILL AT THE CROSS

FOUR ARROWS MONUMENT

COGHLAN CASTLE

SKY DANCER HOTEL AND CASINO

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

Natural setting with authentic Indian ROADS architecture, Indian villages, summer camp Scenic log church in wilderness setting. Family camping available. Located west of St. John. and swimming, located north of Belcourt.

Built for Belcourt’s Centennial, the design itself Located north of Rolla on Highway 30. is filled with symbolism in an effort to blend Southeast of St. John. the cultures from which most of us came.

ST. JOHN COUNTY HISTORICAL SITE Hwy. 281 & Hwy. 5, Belcourt. The casino features 400-plus reel slots, including penny, nickel, quarter, $1 and $5 machines. Also available: blackjack, bingo (except Thursdays), craps, video poker, live poker (Let It Ride, Phil ‘em Up, Texas Hold ‘Em) video keno, simulcast wagering (greyhounds and horses). RV parking, daily buffet open 24 hours. Promotions ongoing at 1-866-BIG-WINS or online at www. skydancercasino.com.

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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 Sites.

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.

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CITY OF DUNSEITH Dunseith is located in North Central North Dakota at the base of the Turtle Mountains.

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.

The International Peace Garden is located 14 miles North of Dunseith on ND Hwy 3

and US Hwy 281 on the Canadian Border and is one of the principal tourist areas in the state. There is an abundance of activities year around for you to enjoy. Adjacent to the Peace Garden is a 24-hour Customs & Immigration Station which accommodates business and pleasure travelers.

We welcome you to come and enjoy the scenery.

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CITY OF RUGBY Welcome from the Geographical Center of North America! Rugby is the gateway to the Turtle Mountain region with lots 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 non-game 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.

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. The area also offers many convenience stores and gift shops.

Fishing is a popular sport year-round as

Rugby area lakes offer excellent fishing.

Rugby’s tourist information booth is conveniently located at the junction of Highways 2 and 3. Information about hunting on private land is available in the North Dakota Public Lands Guide from the North Dakota State Game and Fish Department or online at gf.nd.gov.

HUNTING & FISHING People from across the United States converge on Rugby during the autumn hunting season — and for very good reason.

Whether it’s waterfowl, upland game or big game, Rugby has it!

BIRDING All bird watchers and enthusiasts will have the opportunity to see more than 350 species of birds which make North Dakota home.

Several threatened or endangered birds have been documented in North Dakota by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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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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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.

Birders in particular will marvel at the myriad species of birds. 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. A lot of people are experts at identifying birds and will get that opportunity here.

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.

One of the tours will take you down the back roads en route to J. Clark Salyer where the mixture of birds includes prairie, woodland, and wetland species. Touring birders usually come well equipped, most toting top-end spotting scopes and solid tripods.

Birders particularly enjoy their first trip to North Dakota, which for most of them is an 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 sharptailed grouse breeding displays in the sandhills is available by reservation.

Hunting and fishing are also permitted in areas of the refuge. Refuge hours are 5:00 am to 10:00 pm daily. The refuge office is open 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday-Friday (except federal holidays). For more information, call 701-768-2548 or go online to https://www.fws. gov/refuge/J_Clark_Salyer/.

EXPLORE MANITOBA, CANADA There are four ports of entry to Canada in the Turtle Mountain region. If you have the right documentation, consider a trip across the border in your travel plans. The communities of Southwest Manitoba are ready to welcome you!

BORDER STATION SCHEDULE & IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS BORDER CROSSING STATIONS: Peace Garden Port (Dunseith): Open 24 hrs Port of Carbury Hwy. 14: Open 9 am - 10 pm Port of St. John, Hwy. 83: Open 8 am - 9 pm Port of Westhope: Open 8 am - 9 pm

ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTS: US or Canadian Passport Trusted Traveler Cards (NEXT, SENTRI, or FAST)

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ONE OF THE ABOVE YOU NEED BOTH:

•US or Canadian military identification card (All identification documents must have a photo, name, and date of birth.)

CITIZENSHIP DOCUMENTS: • US or Canadian birth certificate • US Consular report of birth abroad • US Certificate of Citizenship • US Citizenship Identification Card • Canadian Citizenship Card • Canadian certificate of citizenship without photo

UNITED STATES AND CANADIAN CITIZEN CHILDREN AGES 18 AND • Driver’s license or identification card issued UNDER WILL BE EXPECTED TO by federal, state, provincial, county, territory, PRESENT A BIRTH CERTIFICATE. or municipal authority IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS:

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TURTLE MOUNTAIN CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAILS

Adam Lake Recreation Site (see below)

  Cross country ski trails are abundant in Turtle Mountain Provincial Park, Manitoba, Canada.

The maps above and to the left, courtesy of Turtle Mountain Provincial Park, show open trails.

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INTERNATIONAL PEACE GARDEN

The International Peace Garden is the largest garden in the world dedicated to the celebration of peace, and is the only garden straddling an International boundary. The garden spans 2,339 acres that bridge the border between North Dakota and Manitoba.

Since its opening, it has hosted hundreds BEAUTIFUL IN ALL SEASONS Events, Camping, Summer Camps, Attractions, Hiking & Biking Trails, Picnic Areas, Children Playgrounds, Flowers Galore and More

INTERNATIONAL PEACE GARDEN A Promise of Peace

THE CONSERVATORY’S COLLECTION OF OVER 6,000 CACTI AND SUCCULENTS.

of thousands of people as a place of contemplation, renewal, inspiration and friendship. The garden has come to represent a meeting place between friends, rather than a border that separates us.

The International Peace Garden is open to visitors year-round. In the autumn the colors are breathtaking. Enjoy the hiking and biking trails and explore the garden as Mother Nature paints the foliage in beautiful shades of yellow, orange, red and brown.

When winter sets in, bring your cross country skis or snowshoes and experience the trails. There are 5.3 km of trails blanketed in glistening snow.

OPEN YEAR ROUND

Manitoba/ND Borders: South of Boissevain, North of Dunseith 1-800-432-6733 www.peacegarden.com

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Photo Credit: International Peace Gardens

Photo Credit: International Peace Garden

Photo Credit: International Peace Garden

 The Interpretive Center is open all year and houses the largest cacti and succulents collection in the state of North Dakota. The Vitko Xeric collection in the Conservatory has over 6,000 thriving cacti and succulents.  The garden is a peaceful and tranquil place to visit. Take time to experience it any time of year!

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WAKOPA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA 窶サhe Wakopa Wildlife Management Area, totaling 6,800 acres in the Turtle Mountains, is owned and managed by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. Wakopa WMA is a forested area interspersed with lakes, wetlands, and grassland communities.

Trembling aspen forms nearly pure, dense, uniform stands that comprise 80 percent of the forest. Other trees include Paper Birch, Bur Oak, American Elm, Green Ash, Balsam Poplar, and Box Elder. 窶サhe 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. 窶サhe 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. 窶ジakopa 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.

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2.2.Gravel Lake- 6- miles 6 miles west, 1/2 mile Gravel Lake W. of St. John, north ofN. St.- Campground, John - Campground, picnic 1/2 mile picnic area, area, restand area andpier. fishing pier. rest area fishing 3.3.Hooker Lake- 8- 8 miles Hooker Lake miles W. west of of St. John - campground, St. John - Campground,picnic picnicarea, area, rest area and and fishing pier. rest area fishing pier.

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WAKOPA GAME MANAGEMENT AREA MAP

• Trail rides allowed onthe the above designated • Trail are rides only are only allowed on above designated areas. areas.

• Camping is allowedon on the the above mentioned campgrounds and restricted toand no more than 10 consecutive days.

• Camping is allowed above mentioned campgrounds restricted to no more • Groups of 25 people or more require a permit from NDG&F. Contact: Brian Prince, 7928 45th St. NE, than 10 consecutive days.

Devils Lake, ND 58301 or call 701-662-3617.

• Groups 25 people more require a permit from NDG&F. Contact: Brian Prince, 7928 • Aof swimming beachor is located at Lion Park on Lake Upsilon.

Wakopa WMA is an ideal area for nature study, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, hiking, berry picking and primitive camping.

45th St. NE,photography, Devils Lake, ND 58301 or call 701-662-3617.

• Description: 6800isplus acres inat theLion TurtlePark Mountains, ownedUpsilon. and managed by the North Dakota andarea • A swimming beach located on Lake Wakopa WMA is anGame ideal Fish Department. Wakopa WMA is a forest area interspersed with lakes, wetlands, and grasslands. Trembling for nature photography, hunting, fishing, hiking, berry picking aspenstudy, forms 80% of the forest. Other trees include birch,horseback oak, elm, ash,riding, poplar and box elder. and primitive camping.

The Wakopa Wildlife Management Area (WMA), totaling 6,800 acres in the Turtle Mountains, is owned and managed by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department.

Wakopa WMA is a forested area interspersed

mechanical shearing.

The wildlife community on Wakopa WMA contains many species, including fox, coyotes, lynx, raccoons, skunks, weasel, mink, beaver, fox, squirrels, muskrats, and wood-

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CITY OF ST. JOHN

Nestled in the oak and aspen forest of the eastern Turtle Mountains on one of only a few designated scenic highways in North Dakota lies the City of St. John.

St. John was settled by French settlers from Canada who followed trappers and traders into the area among the Chippewa and Cree tribes in the 1840s.

There are several businesses on Main Street ready to serve the needs of visitors to the community. They include a hardware store, full line grocery store, gas station/ garage, cafe, bar, drive-in restaurant and greenhouse, to name but a few.

The historic Martineau house located on Main Street is being used as a tourism information center. 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.

The Rolette County Historical Society also has a museum site on Main Street that has two large display buildings, a one room school house, a church, a hunter’s shack, the

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Dana Wright Cabin, a doll house, an old gas station, the St. John Immigration Building, a blacksmith’s shop, and Burlington Northern Railroad cars.

Recreation areas abound in the area. The Wakopa Game Management Area offers outdoor activities, including hunting and fishing. Lake Upsilon, Gravel Lake, Hooker Lake, Dion Lake, Jensen Lake, Carpenter Lake, and School Section Lake are all within a few minutes of St. John, and offer excellent fishing for pike, perch, walleye, trout, bluegill, crappie and sauger, with campsites available for overnight stays or picnicking.

Cross-country skiing and snowmobiling are popular winter sports in the area.

Shepherd’s Hill at the Cross Roads, a Christian camp and retreat center, is seven miles west of town and offers a wide variety of activities, including trail rides, wagon rides and canoeing. The center has guest rooms, dorm rooms, private cabins and bunkhouses for groups of varying sizes.

For additional information on St. John, call 701-953-8607, or find the city page on Facebook.

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Photo Credit: A. Schuster

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 701-9538607.

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Photo Credit: A. Schuster

Photo Credit: A. Schuster

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.

In the foothills of the beautiful Turtle Mountains is Belcourt, the only town on the Turtle Mountain Chippewa Reservation. A progressive town, it is known for continually thriving to keep pace with modern technology.

Anishinaubag Intercultural Center and Camp, located just two miles north of Belcourt on Fish Lake Road, includes an authentic Indian village, a chapel, hiking trails, groomed cross-country trails and cozy rental cabins.

Belcourt boasts impressive art displays 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, barber shop, florist, bowling alley, lounge and a 24-hour mini-casino.

For more information on Belcourt, call 701-477-6140.

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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CITY OF ROLLA Rolla is a small progressive and growing city with lots of friendly people who’ll bend over backwards to make you feel like this is your own hometown.

Rolla is located in north-central North Dakota on u.s. Hwy. 281 and N.D. Hwy. 5 and 30. Its central location makes Rolla an ideal spot to spend a night or two because of its location to hunting and snowmobiling as well as the Rolla Chamber of Commerce’s fall activities.

Fall is a busy season for activities in Rolla.

The chamber sponsors an annual hay bale decorating contest that spruces up the town and helps everyone get into the spirit of the season. There’s also an annual fall festival that includes pumpkin painting for kids and a women’s night out on the town.

You can also take a quiet drive in the countryside to see the many farmers at work in their fields. For fishing, water skiing or camping, the area lakes are just a short jaunt away. Or spend the night in one of Rolla’s in-town motels or camping facilities with electric hook-ups and playgrounds for the children.

The main attraction just five miles north of the city limits is the Rolla Municipal Golf

Course. Great hunting abounds with Rolla being on the path bf the Great Central Flyway.

Ice fishing in the winter is a big sport in the Turtle Mountains, with great fishing opportunities at Lake Upsilon, Gravel, Hooker, Dion and Jensen lakes all being just a short jaunt from Rolla.

The city also has an outdoor ice rink for recreational skaters. Cross-country skiing is another way to enjoy the beautiful winter landscape in the Rolla area with a number of groomed trails crossing the area. There’s also a brand-new cross country ski trail that wanders through the woods on the end of the city’s park.

Winter also has its share of snowmobilers taking advantage of the trail system with access to over 400 miles of groomed trails in the Turtle Mountain area.

The Wakopa Wildlife Management Area features 7,000 acres of forest, adjacent to many open stretches of rolling hills and flatland, which when combined make for some fantastic snowmobiling.

With unique, home-town retail stores and restaurants, Rolla offers something for everyone.

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CITY OF ROLETTE 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. Hunters can sharpen up at the trap shoot and rifle range.

Snowmobilers have also found the rolling plains a perfect place to get away from the pack and enjoy some prime snow conditions.

For the camper, the RV Park has full

hookups, electricity and drinking water, drive through lots, internet and cable access. Call 701-246-3511 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.

Visit the friendly community of Rolette today! Find Rolette’s Facebook page for more information.

Rolette State Bank 701-246-3395 • www.rolettestatebank.com 209 Main Street, Rolette, North Dakota 58366

WELCOME TO THE ROLETTE AREA! Discover the many recreational opportunities this area has to offer plus excellent services available.

Motel - Food - Gas - ATM @ Tesoro

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CONVENIENCE STORE Highway 5 • Belcourt, North Dakota

OPEN 24 HOURS — 7 DAYS A WEEK

Store Phone: 477-5793 • Orders: 477-5281 Groceries • Snacks • Newspapers • Cigarettes Ice • Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Pizza, Subs, & Chicken Burgers

WELCOME CANADIANS

We Accept Major Credit Cards & Conoco

Stop and enjoy our

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OFF SALE: 477-5801 Largest in the area with the best prices

Open Mon. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 1 a.m.

Open Sunday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

3 GRADES OF RAINBOW TUNNEL GAS & DIESEL CAR WASH AND RV WASTE LAUNDROMAT STATION

ICE SKATING ARENA • SNOWMOBILE TRAILS RESTAURANTS• LYRIC MOVIE THEATRE • SHOPPING A LOT OF great COMMUNITY EVENTS

HUNTING CENTRAL Rugby is the central flyway for ducks, Canada geese and snow geese!

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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.

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