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HISTORIC AND RELAXING: Glendalough State Park in Battle Lake has a storied history including its historic Glendalough Lodge. When you aren’t reading about the park’s history, it is also well known for camping, swimming, hiking, biking fishing and birding.
THE GREAT OUTDOORS Glendalough and Maplewood State Parks provide fun, relaxation in Otter Tail County By Zach Stich Resorter
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Although they are usually a great place for a hike, to do some camping or to reconnect with nature, state parks have seen a boom this season due to state government orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. One such park located
near Battle Lake is Glendalough. Although in prior years the park would have several events planned throughout the summer, this season the events were postponed until next year. But while there may not be anything planned by the park there is still plenty to do. The park is well known for its camping, swimming,
hiking, biking, fishing and birding. Those looking to get on the water have several options including Annie Battle Lake, Lake Blanche, West Battle Lake, Molly Stark Lake, Sunset Lake and Lake Emma. Hiking, walking or riding bicycle is also great activities at the park as they have the paved Glendalough Trail Loop, as well as the scenic Beaver Pond Interpretive Trail. If you looking to stay over, there are several camping spots available. If you aren’t interested in roughing it, consider stay-
ing at the historic Glendalough Lodge or the park’s trail center. Both are heated and have flush toilets. Facilities can be reserved by calling the park at 218864-0110. While you don’t need to camp overnight at the park to enjoy several of the activities, you do need to purchase a park permit ($7 a day or $35 year-round). The park is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day. The Goose Nest in Glendalough, operated by Battle Lake’s Galloping Goose Rentals, also provides a number of rentals
