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Table of Contents Page 4 - Lake Metigoshe Map Page 7 - Coghlan Castle Page 8 - Mystical Horizons Page 9 - J. Clark Salyer Refuge Page 10 - Scenic Byway Page 11 - Trail Riding Page 12 - Bottineau Winter Park Page 15 - Westhope Page 16 - Hunting Page 20 - Rugby Page 24 - Turtle Mt. State Forest Page 25 - Rolla Page 26 - Wakopa WMA Page 28 - Turtle Mt. Area Map Page 31 - Belcourt Page 32 - Ice Fishing Page 34 - Cross Country Skiing Page 36 - Bottineau Page 39 - St John Page 40 - Snowmobiling/Maps Page 44 - Rolette Page 46 - Metigoshe Ministries Page 48 - Points of Interest Page 51 - Hiking & Nature Trails Page 52 - Border Station Info
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Historic Coghlan Castle on N.D. Hwy 30 Coghlan Castle is the castle itself is not open to the a Richardsonian public, but people will Romanesque be able to enbu i l d i n g i n joy a picnic at Rolette Counthe interprety, North Dative site and kota, near St. learn more John. It was ab out t he listed on the castle when National Regthe interpreister of Historic tive center is Places on July 16, finished. Also, it 2008. can be viewed from If Coghlan Castle seems the pull-off on Hwy. 30 out of place, it is because there and private tours can be made are over 60 known examples of this unique by appointment only- call Becky Leonard at building style in Manitoba, Canada, but only (701) 953-8607. one in North Dakota. Maurice Coghlan hired a Canadian architect, Thomas Boyner, to design this house and hired a Canadian mason 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 Birding into the 1940s. The building has www.internationaladventuretrail.org stood vacant since the middle of the 20th century. It was a popular party site for local teenagers in the 1960s and 1970s and was vandalInternational Mystical Horizons ized in the 1960s. Peace Garden Years of neglect damaged the structure, but a non-profit group is rasing money to restore and protect this authentic resource. When it is completed, the interpretive site will include a kiosk set in a stone foundation. The content of the five panels will tell the history of the castle, the history of agriculture within Growing tourism in the Turtle Mountain region the region and the history of the of North Dakota & Manitoba Coghlan family that originally owned the historic stone build701-228-3849 ing. The interpretive center will 1-800-735-6932 serve as another attraction along E-mail: bcc@utma.com the Scenic Byway in the Turtle www.turtlemountains.org Mountains. As the building is currently owned by Tim DeMers,
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Mystical Horizons
Photo by Bob Kornkven
Mystical Horizons is a unique addition to the Turtle Mountain landscape.
View the North Star through N.D. landmark Mystical Horizons, located on the north side of Scenic Byway N.D. Hwy. 43 on its western edge near Carbury, was officially opened to the public on October 21, 2005. The stone structure is a scaled-down, 21st-century version of Stonehenge, the ancient megalithic timepiece located near Salisbury, England. Mystical Horizons was the vision of Bottineau native Jack Olson (1922-2001), an aerospace engineer and designer who is responsible for creating several Bottineau landmarks. Olson’s intention with Mystical Horizons was to create a site to bring tourism to Bottineau County and north central North Dakota, to use the site as an educational tool, and to promote the surrounding nature and beauty of the Turtle Mountain area. The site cost an estimated $100,000 to build and was primarily financed by a Transportation Enhancement grant from the North Dakota Department of Transportation. The structure consists of cement, brick and metal works, and it was designed in such a way that 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. The dates vary due to the elliptical rotation of the earth around the sun. 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. However, the time is only accurate during Daylight Savings Time from spring through fall. Another feature at Mystical Horizons is the Olson-designed North Star Polaris Sighting Tube, in which individuals can view Polaris, the North Star. Polaris marks the North Celestial Pole in the nighttime sky and has long been utilized as a navigational tool for explorers. The view of the surrounding terrain from the site is an impressive one, as it is located at the top of a large hill and offers visitors a panoramic view of the prairie below extending for many miles. Mystical Horizons is located just across the present-day site of Twisted Oaks on the western end of the Turtle Mountains off Scenic Hwy. 43. For more information about Mystical Horizone, call the Bottineau Area Chamber of Commerce at 701-228-3849.
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A colorful display of ducks make their homes at the refuge.
J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge
North Dakota is home to several varieties id tripods. of sparrows that are hard to find elsewhere. Birders particularly enjoying there first The small birds are one of the species sought trip to North Dakota and for most of them after by bird watchers traveling hundreds the trip is an eye-opener. of miles in the hopes of Some are surprised how adding a few names to beautiful the state is. Some their lifetime lists. One are impressed with such of the birding tours of the a wide variety of birds J. Clark Salyer National as the tour bus snakes its Wildlife Refuge will do way through the auto tour just that. A lot of people route at J. Clark Salyer, are experts at identifying visitors are treated to rapbirds and will get that opidly changing terrain and portunity here. habitat. That means sevThe area is home to many eral dramatic changes in bird species. You can get species of birds to be seen. a great look at the ruffed It’s a perfect place for birdgrouse drumming on a log watchers to visit. in the Turtle Mountains. Kingfishers flitting Also, you too, may get a along the wooded banks look at a pileated wood- Keep your eye peeled for hiden birds. of the Souris River, Blackpecker with three young crowned night herons in a hole in a dead tree. taking flight from flooded meadows, and One of the tours will take you down the perched in tall trees nearby, the marshes at back roads en route to J. Clark Salyer where J. Clark Salyer yielded an abundance of birds the mixture of birds includes prairie, wood- from blue-winged teal to white-faced ibis. land, and wetland species. Touring birders Visiting birders can add this to their lifeusually come well equipped, most toting time bird lists as well as marvel at our myritop-end Swarovski spotting scopes and sol- ad of outdoor opportunities.
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Next time you drive through the area, take Highway 43, the Scenic Byway which runs between Rolla and the west end of the Turtle Mountains north of Bottineau.
Turtle Mountain Scenic Byway The Turtle Mountain Scenic Byway in North Dakota begins 3 miles north of Rolla on County Hwy. 43, then through St. John to State Highway 14 northwest of Bottineau. The highway is a county road in Rolette from St. John, along the eastern edge of the Turtle Mountains, west to U.S. Highway 281. From there, Highway 43 is a state highway, with its western-most point beginning and ending at the western edge of the Turtle Mountains, just northwest of Bottineau at State Highway 14. Highway 43 is one of the most picturesque areas in the state. 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. Along the scenic byway, travelers will find recreational areas, clear blue lakes, wooded wildlife areas and then descending into the foothills with a spectacular view of the prairie. Rich in history, this area provided trading and trapping for the early settlers. The “Scenic Byway” is denoted in the official North Dakota Highway Map.
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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 and at the end of the day and plan an evening campfire at one of the area camp grounds to cap off your day.
Pleasure riding in the Turtle Mountains is very popular. Several areas with designated horse trails are Wakopa WMA, Strawberry Lake, Twisted Oaks which also has corrals for horses, 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 woods offer a relaxing, scenic ride. For the adventurous it is advisable to bring a compass to keep your bearings in the thick
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Bottineau Winter Park
Bottineau Winter Park is located along the northern border of North Dakota in the Turtle Mountains and offers many Winter recreational activities such as, downhill skiing and snowboarding, tubing, ice fishing, snowmobiling, cross country and snowshoeing. Discover this winter why this family-friendly winter resort located just 10 minutes from Bottineau has been dubbed “The Jewel Above the Prairie”. The Bottineau Winter Park has been North Dakota’s prime downhill ski, snowboarding and tubing area for 47 years. Eight open slopes offer a good variety of challenging runs. All slopes plus the terrain park are accessible from the unloading area of the triple chair lift. Two new carpet (conveyer) lift services the two beginner hills allowing easy to use transportation back to the top, one T-bar and high speed rope tow is also available on busy days to transport any level of skier to the top of one of the eight runs. BWP season typically runs from Thanksgiving to the end of March. Please check our hours of operations and conditions at www.skibwp.com for details. Annie’s House visitor center is a year-round facility that provides comfortable seating, warm food and free Wi-Fi. This state-of-the-
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art facility is 11,500 square ft. has the Rental Shop, ski patrol kitchen, and bathrooms and is heated and cooled with geothermal energy or the heat retained within the Earth. The project is a collaborative effort by New York Says Thank You Foundation, Bottineau Winter Park, North Dakota Tourism Division and friends and family from across the USA and Canada. Annie’s House is dedicated to the only North Dakotan killed in the 9/11 trade center attack. Anne Nicole Nelson, a North Dakota (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, such as buying a home in North Dakota, and going helicopter skiing with her dad. Snow Tubing A newly expanded tubing park will feature 7 exciting downhill runs with lifts to transport any age to the top of the tubing park. There are lights on all runs for night tubing on Thursday and Friday nights. There’s no hiking back to the top thanks to our moving carpet and handle lift that effortlessly whisks you and your snow tube back to the top for another run. Snow tubing sessions are two hours in length. Snow tubing tickets include lift ticket and snow tube rental.
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Rental Gear Tubes, skies, boots and poles along with snowboards and boots are available to rent for those wishing to give it a try. As always, an ample supply of ski rental equipment is on hand to outfit customers who do not have their own. The rental shop has the new alpine hourglass- shaped skis. New for 2016-2017 season is snowshoeing and rentals will be available on the new 3 mile hiking trails funded thru a grant from the ND Heritage Fund. BWP Ski School We provide specially trained instructors, modifications and adaptive equipment to help ensure that every person’s recreational experience is successful. Keep in mind, however, that those best qualified to familiarize you with the rules and techniques of the sport are Professional ski instructors. It is recommended that beginners seek ski school instruction. Private, semi-private and group lessons are offered for skiers of all levels. Snowboard lessons are also available in response to the increasing number of people interested in this rapidly-growing sport.
Adaptive Recreation Program Our 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 disability that is either physical or cognitive. We also have a specific program to serve our veterans with a 10% disability or greater. We invite them and
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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. 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 six and up, are first taught basic racing skills and are developed into alpine racers as their abilities allow. Ski Team members and its coaches have made a commitment to aid youngsters in the development of these basic skiing skills. More information on the ski race can be obtained by contacting the Bottineau Winter Park: 701-263-4556. Location Physical address is: GPS, 1 Winter Park Road, Bottineau, ND or 8 miles north, 1-1/2 miles west of Bottineau; 4 miles west of Lake Metigoshe; 90 miles northeast of Minot, N.D.; and 80 miles southwest of Brandon, Manitoba...We’re in the beautiful Turtle Mountains, with the 8 runs carved out of the wooded hills and valleys. Runs for everyone - whether you’re a beginner, an expert, or somewhere in-between. Easy runs, tough runs and lots of intermediate cruising-type runs. And the trees were left along the edges to shelter you from those wintery winds. Winter is a beautiful season. Come to Bottineau Winter Park and make the most of it! For more information on the park go to our web site at www.skibwp.com or Facebook at Bottineau Winter Park.
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Westhope... Enjoy the outdoors Westhope, located along Highway 83, like Tony Dean endorsed the hunting in the area. many towns in Bottineau County, was founded Westhope takes great pride in the quality as a Great Northern of life in the area and the Railway station in 1903 fact that this is a great and later was incorpoplace to raise children. The rated as a city in 1906. population of Westhope Westhope is also a port is 550 and the community of entry to Canada, has many facilities and which is only six miles services which are not away. common to communiThis area is a maties of this size: a tourist jor flyway for ducks park with picnic facilities, and geese as well as two tennis courts, swimupland game. As a reming pool, large softball sult, hunters from all complex and a lighted over the country come football field. Camping faback year after year cilities are provided at the for the hunting enjoytrailer court with water, ment and camraderie sewer, electrical hookups that they have develalong with a dump staoped with the Westtion. Westhope also has hope community. The an airport with a paved Westhope area makes and lighted runway and hunters feel very welan excellent school system. come. Outdoorsman You’ll find the bird population quite pleasing.
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Hunters will find a varied bag Bottineau, Pierce and Rolette counties are not only the home of a wide variety of upland game birds, but they have also attracted a lot of fox and coyotes due to the increase in the bird populations. The deer population has also prospered over the years and provides hunters with an excellent selection of healthy deer. Hungarian partridges, a species which co-exists well with agriculture, have also been experiencing a up-turn and more coveys are being spotted. An earlier spring with good nesting conditions has helped the average, with counts as high as 15 per brood. Sharp-tailed grouse hunters will know if numbers have increased over last year’s once they hit the field. The quality of waterfowl hunting is largely determined by weather conditions and patterns. The North Dakota Game & Fish Dept. reported in September that strong reproduction for ducks in breeding areas both in and outside of North Dakota this year makes for good fall hunting potential.
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Ruffed Grouse provide a challenge to hunters Amidst the annual migration of thousands of ducks and geese and the ever-popular pheasant-hunting season, is the ruffed grouse that dwells along North Dakota’s northern border. The woodland bird offers a challenge for hunters willing to risk the embarrassment of finishing second best in an encounter with a grouse darting through aspen trees and disappearing quickly among heavy branches. Give a ruffed grouse an extra second or two and it is game over for the hunter. Much like when hunting Bobwhite quail, successful shot gunning for ruffed grouse is reactionary, and game of instincts. Hesitation at the flush almost always results in an opportunity lost at a fleeing bird. Unlike upland hunting activity on the plains, there are no hunters posted at the end
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Take your best shot at hitting one of these.
of a cornfield or tree row or CRP field. Ruffed grouse hunting is a game played in the privacy of a hunter’s secluded section of the woods. Ruffed grouse are the smallest of the grouse species residing in North Dakota. Ruffed grouse are smaller in size to Hungarian partridge. Their flight speed is similar too, and they have an uncanny ability to fly through thick woods with bat-like precision that defies common laws of physics. North Dakota’s small population of ruffed grouse resides primarily in the wooded Turtle Mountains habitat along the border with Canada. It is a bird often overlooked by hunters in a state where “grouse hunting” means sharptails, not ruffed grouse. Throughout much of the United States the opposite is true. Grouse hunting means “ruffed grouse.” Ruffed grouse populations follow a cycle that peaks every eight to 10 years. The reasons why are not clear. That’s just the way it is and has been as long as survey records have been kept. During years when ruffed grouse populations peaked in the neighboring states, hunters there may harvest a million or more ruffed grouse. When grouse numbers naturally cycle downward the harvest will drop accordingly. North Dakota’s ruffed grouse population doesn’t necessaryily follow the same cycle but the numbers are not nearly as high here, either. Spring drumming counts in the Turtle Mountains were up 100 percent and 50 percent in the Pembina Hills. However, with total numbers of ruffed grouse quite low, positive survey data remains somewhat skewed. Ruffed grouse and aspen go hand in hand,
but an aging forest just won’t do. To flourish, ruffed grouse require a mixture of young and old aspen. They feed heavily on the buds of aspen but are also opportunistic enough to feed on clover or berries, such as high bush cranberries that can be found in the Turtle Mountains.
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Wetlands good for duck hunting The North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s annual fall wetland survey indicates good but variable wetland conditions for duck hunting throughout the state. Migratory game bird biologist Andy Dinges said the northeast region has the highest number of wetlands holding water, while the south
Watch for moose on the trails.
Moose country The Turtle Mountains is also a great place to go moose hunting. If you’re lucky enough to draw a permit, this is one of the few areas in the state where you can hunt moose. Hunters who have obtained permits have been very successful in recent years. The moose population has been increasing, allowing for hunters, as well as sightseers to find moose feeding near one of the many small lakes or along one of the many hiking trails.
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Geese migrate in large numbers
Photo by: Josh Munro
The area harbors a major build-up of geese each fall.
Snow goose hunters in Rolette, Pierce and Bottineau counties could see another great year for snow geese. An average to above average nesting year for snow geese and Canada geese could bring record numbers through the area according to North Dakota Game and Fish information. Some of the major stage areas for snow geese include the Rugby area, Lords Lake, Long Lake, Island Lake and Whitewater Waterfowl Marsh. Bottineau and Pierce County are in the middle of one of the four major flyways for geese and the water at J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge is adjacent. Renville County has been a
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Rugby...Center of North America 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 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.
Hunting and 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! Sports-
Many deer are roaming around the Rugby area.
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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. Blue Bills are a common bird to see migrating in the fall.
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men 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 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 by ordering the North Dakota Public Lands Guide from the North Dakota State Game and Fish Department Northern Lights Tower & — call 1-800-406Tourism Information Center 6409.
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Enjoy biking, hiking and nature trails
The most extensive tain Indian Reservation trail system in the Turtle (20 miles), contact BuMountains is the hiking reau of Indian Affairs, or nature trail. Efforts to Belcourt, ND. expand the nature trail DISAPPEARING concept to distinguish LAKES — Self Guiding it from a simple hiking Trail. A lake disappeartrail are underway; and ing before your very eyes. also with the expansion Hard to believe? Visit of the Northern Tier a lake that is vanishing bicyle route, however, from the landscape by both names are currentfollowing the Disappearly used interchangeably. ing Lakes Self-Guiding Walking for pleasure Trail. Winding its way and other trail-relatthrough dense broadleaf ed activities are among forests, this trail is an the favorite outdoor easy one hour walk apTake a hike on one of the many nature trails. recreation pursuits of propriate for all ages. Americans. Many of TURTLE’S BACK — Hiking Trail. Climb to our trails provide interpretive sessions while othone of the highest points of land in southwestern ers offer the beauty and serenity that only nature Manitoba by following the Turtle’s Back Hiking can provide. There are also extensive unmarked Trail. The trail begins at the south end of William areas which can be hiked or backpacked. Lake and leads to a viewing tower at the hill’s peak. From this tower you can see the International Peace Garden. On-site signs discuss the history of the Turtle’s Back and its significance to the various people who have lived in this area over the years. OLD OAK TRAIL — Hiking Trail. Located at Metigoshe State Park, this is North Dakota’s first National Recreation Trail. Built by the Youth Conservation Corps in 1974, it was dedicated in May, 1976. The trail is approximately two miles long. It will take you about one-andone-half hours to walk. If you do not care to walk the entire trail at one time, you may leave it at the halfway point near the east side of the Maid O’Moonshine Campground. Many forms of wildlife can be seen. A booklet describing the trail is available, To experience hiking through a tree-laden in which you will find descriptive informacorridor, see a nesting meadowlark or blooming tion regarding the lakes, wildflowers, differwildflower, feel the soil beneath your feet and ent trees, plant life, animal life and a host of warm sun on your back, and smell the clean, other information to make your hike a real fresh air of the Turtle Mountains is to become outdoor adventure. more aware of yourself, your environment, and your heritage. Three of the Turtle Mountains’ most popular trails are Disappearing Lakes, Turtle’s Back (Canada side), see map, and the Old Oak Trail (US side) at Metigoshe State Park. Mon. - Sat. 10am to 1am, Sun. 12 noon to 8pm The Turtle Mountain tracks are: Turtle Mountain Trail (35 miles), Strawberry Lake (4 miles), Twisted Oakes (2 miles), Dalen (10 ON SALE - OFF SALE miles), Pelican Lake (4 miles), Hartley BoundBeer - Liquor - Wine ary Lake (5 miles), Unmarked Trails (20 miles), GAS contact State Forest Service, Bottineau, ND; for more information on these trails (701-228Steak Pit • Shrimp 2278); Wakopa Game Management Area (now Hamburger • Broasted Chicken 14.5 miles), contact State Game & Fish Dept., 9 miles North of Dunseith or 3.5 miles South of the Peace Garden Bismarck, ND (701-224-2180); Turtle Moun-
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State Forests welcome visitors
There is no better place to observe the forest the trails you can get a close up look at the forest resource than on North Dakota’s two State For- from the prairie edge to the Canada border. ests found in the Turtle Mountains. The Turtle The varied plant communities found on the Mountain State Forest and Homen State Forest State Forests support a variety of wildlife comcomprise 11,978 mon to North Daacres of public kota such as whiteland managed by tail deer, squirrels, the North Dakota waterfowl, beaver, Forest Service for raccoons and coyyour enjoyment. otes, and some not Primitive so common such as camping is availmoose and ruffed able at Strawberry grouse. A visit to Lake, Hahns Bay, the State Forests will Twisted Oaks and give you the opporPelican Lake. All tunity to observe campgrounds proaspen forests, oak vide tables, grills, savanna forests, tree and centrally loplantations, forest Moose like the vegetation in the swampy areas. cated vault toilets management activand drinking waities, wetlands, and ter. During the season campgrounds are patrolled open prairie. Hunting, photography, hiking, and an overnight camping fee is charged. The canoeing, fishing, berry picking and horseback campgrounds provide excellent access to over riding are only a few of the activities people enjoy 20 miles of maintained trails. The trails provide on the State Forests. For further information opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, contact the North Dakota Forest Service at 701snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing. From 228-3700.
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Rolla...The Enchanted Outback
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—or maybe even friendlier. 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. Fall is a busy season for activities in Rolla. 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 flve miles north of the city limits is the Rolla Municipal Golf Course. Great hunting abounds with
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Rolla being on the path of the Great Central Flyway. Ice fishing in the winter is a big sport in the Turtle Mountains, with great fishing opportunities at Lake Another day’s harvest. Upsilon, Gravel, Hooker, Dion and Jensen lakes all being just a short jaunt from Rolla. 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. 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.
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Wakopa… Wooded to Grassland 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 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 See a variety of birds. Elm, Green Ash, Balsam Poplar, and Box Elder. The Aspen Forest provides cover and browse for deer, moose, elk, snowshoe hare and ruffled 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 contains many species, including fox, coyotes, lynx, raccoons, skunks, weasel, mink, beaver, fox, 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, smallmouth bass, and yellow perch are available to anglers in a semi-wilderness setting.
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• 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. • Description: 6800 plus acres in the Turtle Mountains, owned and managed by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. Wakopa WMA is a forest area interspersed with lakes, wetlands, and grasslands. Trembling aspen forms 80% of the forest. Other trees include birch, oak, elm, ash, poplar and box elder.
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.
mechanical shearing. The wildlife community on Wakopa WMA contains many species, including fox, coyotes, lynx, raccoons, skunks, weasel, mink,
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Belcourt
Four Arrows Monument located in Belcourt, ND.
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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 restaurants, 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 701477-6140.
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Ice Fishing There is plenty of room for ice fishermen.
Ice fishing is one way to thoroughly enjoy the best fishing for rainbow trout in this part of the beauty of the Turtle Mountains’ winter. The sub- state. And for those who prefer northern or walleye dued pinkish-orange hues of a sunrise or sunset. action there’s plenty of that, too! The squeak of super cold snow. The almost imperThe Turtle Mountains that stretch for 50 miles ceptible quiver of the bobber and the fellowship across northern North Dakota have numerous of others who share a common bond of love for lakes that will provide fishermen plenty of activity. the sport. Strawberry Lake in Bottineau County is noted Fishing in the Turtle Mountains is truly a year- for rainbow trout that average 14 inches up to around activity. Many fishermen actually welcome 5 pounds. Lake Upsilon and Belcourt Lake are the dark clouds of winter as stocked with northern pike, below-freezing temperatures small mouth bass, walleyes, “harden” the waters of local trout and perch. Gravel Lake, a lakes and ponds, signaling the trout lake located on the Wakostart of another season of ice pa Game Management Area, is fishing. Into the closet go the one of the fine “whopper” trout long rods and out come their lakes in the state. An average pint-size cousins. of 2 pounds and some top the Local ice offers a great variscale at 9 pounds. The Turtle ety of winter fishing fun. Many Mountains reach into Canada of the lakes have excellent perch with Williams Lake, Max Lake fishing. Plus, many of the Turtle and Oskar Lake heavily fished Lake access is easy. Mountain lakes offer some of the in the summer.
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You’ve come to rely on electricity to power many types of equipment on your farm. Otter Tail Power Company reminds you to work safely around electricity, one of your most important farm tools.
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Nordic skiers enjoy Turtle Mountains Lake Metigoshe Cross-Country Ski Trails
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If the call of cross-country skiing attracts you, the Turtle Mountains is the place to go Nordic. For fans of skinny skis — whether you prefer a leisurely family outing or a challenging expedition into the hilly back country — the Turtle Mountains’ choices of scenic country make the area a mecca for cross-country skiers. An endless vista of wilderness and countless Nordic skiing opportunities are right at hand here in the Turtle Mountains. METIGOSHE STATE PARK 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 Metigoshe State Park at 701-263-4651. ADAMS LAKE Located on the Canada side of the Turtle Mountains, it 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.
Legend -----Ski Trail 77 Marsh Area A Loop - 3 km (1.8 miles) B Loop - 7 km (4.3 miles) C Loop - 9km (5.6 miles) D Loop - 12 km (7.3 miles)
X - C SKI TRAILS For ski conditions, call Manitoba Provincial Park, 204-534-6803. ROLLA TRAIL The Rolla Golf Course is the location for a rolling, hilly 12 mile trail located on 160 acres of prime scenery. This trail has been recently developed and not necessarily groomed. But if you’re looking for something a little different, local cross country skiers keep a trail well skied. More information can be obtained by calling Jim at 701-447-5211.
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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.
There’s no better place to cross-country ski than the Turtle Mountains
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Bottineau... A City for All Seasons! Welcome to North Dakota’s and enjoyment right here in four seasons recreational area. Bottineau. A Super Wal-Mart Bottineau, a progressive city store opened in 2008 located nestled at the foot of the Turtle along Hwy. 5 on the east side Mountains, is the southwestern of Bottineau. gateway to the fabulous Turtle Venturing outside the city, Mountains. It was founded in you will see why the Bottinthe early 1880’s and named afeau area is known as the Four ter Pierre Bottineau, a frontier Seasons Playground. Two nine scout and fur trader. hole grass green golf coursToday, Bottineau is a thrives are available to test your ing city known for its friendly golfing skills: the Bottineau people. In the city of Bottineau, Country Club, located just you will find plenty of pleasant three miles northeast of the surprises. A 33 foot statue of city on Lake Road; and the Tommy Turtle, the area’s host, Birchwood Golf Course, at riding a 35 foot snowmobile Lake Metigoshe. will greet you at the city park Tommy Turtle, the world’s largest Lake Metigoshe, located and campground. The Four turtle riding the world’s largest twelve miles northeast of BotChaplains Monument on 4th snowmobile, has welcomed visitors tineau, and straddling the and Sinclair is dedicated to four to Bottineau since 1978. United States/Canada border, Chaplains who gave up their life vests to others offers fishing, boating, skiing, hiking, biking, when the ship Dorchester was torpedoed and camping, picnicking, sight seeing, golfing, fine sunk during World War II. If you are in town in dining, lodging and more. mid-June, you can attend North Dakota’s oldest If you enjoy camping and picnicking, Lake county fair, the Bottineau County Fair. Why Metigoshe State Park can satisfy all your needs. not spend a few days experiencing the Turtle In addition to all the other amenities available Mountain area? Comfortable accommodations at the lake, the park offers electric hookups and and shopping are available for your convenience sewer disposal facilities for campers, as well as showers and group accommodations. On weekends, visitors can enjoy special events and enviLooking for Appliances? ronmental programs at the Park’s amphitheater.
We have what you need. See us today for…
Family Bakery & Restaurant 412 Main St, Bottineau
701-228-2179
Open: Mon.- Sat. 6am - 5pm Sun. 9am - 1:15pm Home Cooked Meals
Farmers Union Lumber & Appliance
Sunday Buffet • 9:30am - 1:15pm Decorated Cakes
701-228-2235 • 109 11th St W Bottineau, ND 58318
Farmers Union Lumber & Appliance
228-2235 • Hwy. 5 W • Bottineau, ND
Custom Slaughter • Deer Processing Cutting • Wrapping Curing Wholesale and Retail 1401 S. Sinclair St. Bottineau • 701-228-2054 Hours: 8am -5pm Mon.-Fri. & 8am-1pm Sat.
Turtle Mountain Guide Fall/Winter 2016-17 ndtravelguides.com Page 37 The focal point of the Turtle Mountains is many miles of groomed trails. And if you’re a the International Peace Garden. Located just hunter, we have plenty of that too, from grouse 30 miles northeast of Bottineau, this 2,300 acre hunting to goose and duck hunting and plenty botanical wonder is dedicated to peace between of deer and other small game animals. the United States and Canada. It is the home of Come see us during any season. Whether in the International Music Camp, Royal Canadian the city or the county, one visit and you will know Legion Athletic Camp, Peace Chapel, Carillon that you have discovered a City for all Seasons! For more information, phone (701) 228-3849 or 1-800-735-6932; or visit our website at www. bottineau.com.
Take in the view at Mystical Horizons.
Bell Tower, Masonic Auditorium, and Arboretum. Enjoy the scenic drive through gardens, numerous beds of flowers, the 18 ft. floral clock, concessions, souvenir shops, camping and picnic areas. Other sights just north of Bottineau in the Turtle Mountains include Mystical Horizons, Scenic Byway 43 and Bottineau Winter Park/ Annie’s House for skiing and other winter fun. Snowmobile trail heads start from Bottineau that access the Turtle Mountains. The trails run across the whole Turtle Mountain area with
Scenery along the Scenic Byway.
Leonard McGuire Broker
Cell: 701-201-0555 Office: 701-228-3314 605 Thompson St. Home: 701-263-4184 Bottineau, ND 58318 turtlemountainrealestate.com Fax: 701-228-3568
mcguire@utma.com
Bottineau North Dakota
Lake Metigoshe, ND • 701-263-4466 (Across from Quilt Inn on Lake Loop Road)
Whether it’s fall or winter, you’ll find plenty of hunting and winter sports available in the Bottineau area. The Bottineau County Economic Development Corp. invites you to check out the area and start your business in the county. Financial and business incentives are available. 519 Main Street, Bottineau, ND 58318 (701) 228-3922
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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, to 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 the nature and photo enthusiast 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, Turtle Mountain Environmental Learning Center, amphitheatre, group dormitory facilities (Capacity - 120 people), and snowmobile trails.
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Nature in the Park
Because of the environmental diversity, 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, racoons, porcupines, woodchucks, beavers, mink, coyote, weasels, chipmunks, muskrats, and many kinds of songbirds fill the air with color and music. Snakes, frogs, lizards, turtles— all are 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. Location: Lake Metigoshe State Park is 15 miles (22 km) northeast of Bottineau. Approximately 90 miles (144 km) from Minot, ND.
Bilmar & Smugglers
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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, drivein restaurant and greenhouse, to name but a few. The historic Martineau house located on Main Street is being used as a tourism information Martineau House center. This Victorian cottage was built by Fortunat and Cedulie Martineau, early St. John pioneers,Diagnostic in 1899. It is Computerized one of the oldest surviving structures in St. John, 24 Hour Cardtrol Diesel, Tires and was recently listedGas, on the National Register of Lube/Minor Maintenance Historic Sites. Convenience Store 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 Dana Wright Cabin, a doll house, an old
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gas station, the St. John Immigration Building, a blacksmith’s shop, and Burlington Northern Railroad cars. Recreation areas already abound in the area. The Wakopa Game Management Area offers outdoor acStop at the RCHS museum. tivities, 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, telephone 701-477-3149, or visit the website at http:// stjohn.nd.utma.com.
Stop in and visit these merchants when in St. John.
GLASS PLUS AUTO BODY REPAIR 230 Foussard Ave • St. John, ND
701-477-5514 Fax: 701-477-0611 • Auto Body Repair • Painting • Glass Installation FREE ESTIMATES
Roger Hoffer - Mgr./Owner
Computerized Diagnostic 24 Hour Cardtrol Gas, Diesel, Tires Lube/Minor Maintenance Convenience Store
N8’s Place
Bar - 701-477-5877 - St. John On & Off Sale • Drive-up Window Cafe - Main St., St. John - 701-477-3205 Steak Pit: Available Fri. & Sat. (Available by request Mon.-Thurs.)
Includes Salad Bar on Fri. & Sat. Noon Special: Mon. - Fri. Hrs. 6:307am Hours:Mon. Mon.- Sat., - Thurs: amtoto97pm pm Sun.to8 8pm, am toSun: 2 pm8am to 2pm Fri & Sat: 7am
SQUARE DEAL GROCERY Your Hometown Grocery Store St. John, ND
701-477-3024 Fresh Meats • Fresh Produce Owners: Deb & Rodney Phelps
N8’s Place
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Truly a snowmobiler’s paradise
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 reg-
From the prairie to the Turtle Mountains… a great place for snowmobilers.
Snowmobilers can explore the many trails.
ularly throughout the snow season. One 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, try contacting the Metigoshe 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. Each year snowmobile racers line up for the start of another season. This year snowmobile
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races will be scheduled depending on the snowfall. Usually they are held sometime in January or February. Check with the Bottineau Chamber for exact times and locations. Organized snowmobile trail rides are also sponsored by the Lake Metigoshe Snowmobile Club and the Bottineau Jaycees. Check with these clubs for times and places.
Snowmobile Races If you like racing, you can expect to see Factor Pros, Semi Pros, Masters and amateurs in their respective class, racing stock machines. The type of track or trail will depend on snow conditions, Each year promises to be an exciting one with many of the favorite local riders displaying their skills. A good place to check for more information and race dates are the area Chamber of Commerces.
  You don’t have to race to enjoy the scenic trails that meander throughout the Turtle Mountain area.
Peace Garden/Rolla Winter Trail
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Lake Metigoshe/Peace Garden
*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.
1554 107th St NE Bottineau
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Winter Snowmobile Trails
Map courtesy of North Dakota Parks & Recreation
Provincial Park Snowmobile Trails Koinonia
P Max Lake
Parking P One Way Snowmobile Trail Two Way Snowmobile Trail
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Rolette... The Hunters’ Paradise Fall visitors to Rollett enjoy the abundance more information on RV accommodations. T he re is of waterfowl, also a local w hich has hotel & motel increased which features significantly all the creature over the past comforts and fe w ye ars. is espescially Local huntattractive to ers are more hunters with than happy game cleaning to give a few facilities and tips where freezer space. the best bird hunting is The area’s a mecca for duck hunters. Rolette’s park board, to those who are taking advantage of the abundant bird population for the school and other interested clubs take pride the first time. And, weather permitting, they in offering a wide variety of recreational activity also enjoy the local golf course located along a within the community of Rolette and its immescenic meandering creek. Next to the golf course, diate surrounding area. Some of the activities hunters can sharpen up at the trap shoot and available are swimming, golfing, slow pitch softball, baseball, trap shooting, upland game rifle range. Snowmobilers have also found the rolling hunting, waterfowl hunting, deer and furbearer plains a perfect place to get away from the pack hunting and trapping, dancing, bingo and many picnic areas. and enjoy some prime snow conditions. Visit the friendly community of Rolette today! For the camper, RV Park has full hookups, electricity and drinking water, drive through lots, Find Rolette on the web at www.rolettend.com. internet and cable access. Call 701-246-3511 for
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 • Trailer Hook-ups • ATM @ Tesoro
701-246-3395 www.rolettestatebank.com
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SW Manitoba... A Winter Wonderland Southwest Manitoba offers a way to celebrate winter on the prairies, providing an abundance of activities and options for those looking to enjoy the outdoors and prairie culture as much as possible over the winter months. If you are a downhill or cross country ski enthusiast, look no further. One of the most scenic sites for crosscountry skiing in Western Manitoba is found three kilometres east of Virden at Hellman’s Ski Hill. The groomed trails span approximately five kilometres, winding through valleys and over hills. Southwest Manitoba’s Provincial and National Parks are ideal for the crosscountry skier. Spruce Woods Provincial Park is home to 11 trails totaling nearly 70 km as well as an outdoor skating oval, rink and toboggan hill. Turtle Mountain Provincial Park offers four novice trails for a total of 41 km. This park also offers tobogganing and skating. Riding Mountain National Park provides an extensive trail system with 27 trails for a total of 300 km of trails. Try the Minnedosa Ski Valley at Minnedosa for great downhill skiing. Ski Valley offers nine distinctive runs for all levels of skiiers and snowboarders alike. The facility also boasts licensed dining on site, ski and snowboard rentals as well as instructors and snow blade rentals. Is culture your thing? The city of Brandon will be transformed into one of the largest cultural winter celebrations on the Canadian prairies, The Brandon Winter Festival. This three-day festival in late January offers exciting and inviting music, dances, performances, food and drink from all over the world with no admission charge. If you’re in Brandon, you can also take in the Power Smart Waterfall of Lights, located at the west end of McGregor Avenue in Brandon. This scenic wintertime oasis offers skating through beautiful light displays. Pond hockey is a prairie tradition with deep roots. Don’t miss your chance to participate in the 11th Annual Skate the Lake, Minnedosa’s biggest pond hockey tournament held February 18 and 19. Skate the Lake is an annual, volunteer run, nonprofit pond hockey tournament, which takes place on Lake Minnedosa, which the town prepares with several rinks to allowfor multiple games to be
played in unison. The natural beauty of Lake Minnedosa provides the perfect setting needed to host a successful event year after year! The Pelican Lake Healthy Water and Fish Committee will be holding its fourth annual ice fishing derby on Saturday, March 4, in the northern basin of Pelican Lake near Ninette, Manitoba. Bring the entire family out for a fun day of fishing! Kids 15 and under fish for free. All proceeds from the fishing derby go towards the Healthy Lake Committee’s aeration projects in Pelican Lake. If you’re looking for an affordable way to have fun and get active this winter we encourage you to come slide with us at the Valleyview Tubing Hill at MacGregor, Manitoba. Each year thousands of people from all across Manitoba visit the Tubing Hill for plenty of fun and long lasting memories. Facilities include a fully groomed hill, tow rope system, outdoor warm-up area with fire pit and chalet building with bathrooms, wood stove, tables and canteen. Hundreds of kilometres of groomed snowmobile trails present an exciting ride through the rugged beauty of Southwest Manitoba. Winding trails through spruce forests, rolling hills, and wide open prairie provides you with
an opportunity to view nature at its finest. The Provincial Parks in the area provide top notch riding as well. Spruce Woods Provincial Park is home to nine groomed, one-way trails for a total of 125 km. A total of 90 km of trails are available at Turtle Mountain Provincial Park. Come, celebrate winter with us in Southwest Manitoba! For more things to do in Southwest Manitoba, visit us at www.tourismwestman.ca
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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, week-end 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. Our commitment to you is to provide unparalleled Christian service and personal hospitality. Several Dads help with an indoor project.
rooms are available for overnight lodging, including our 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 you cozy and comfortable lodgings. We 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 Quilters happily working.
Adventure Anchored in Christ
Adventure Anchored In Christ
8 uniquely-designed, high-comfort rooms with private bathrooms • 8 uniquely-designed, high-comfort rooms with private bathrooms 6 spacious guest rooms • 6 spacious guest rooms 10 bunk rooms with beds for 20 • 10 bunk rooms with beds for 20 Several meeting and worship spaces • Several meeting and worship spaces Dining 120 andappetizing appetizing mealservice service • Dining forforupuptoto120 and meal 3 inviting fireplaces • 3 inviting fireplaces A smoke-free and alcohol-free environment •A smoke-free and alcohol-free environment Recreational opportunities: hiking biking trails, sauna, game • Recreational opportunities: hiking &&biking trails, sauna, area,area, volleyball, basketball, fishing, outdoor campfire and wildlife game volleyball, basketball, fishing, outdoor campfires watching and wildlife watching Canoes, paddleboats andpontoon pontoonavailable availableforforexploring exploring the lake • Canoes, paddleboats and lake Electricalhook-ups hook-upsfor for campers campers • Electrical WeeklySunday Sundayworship worshipwith with Metigoshe Metigoshe Lutheran • Weekly LutheranChurch Church
FOR RESERVATIONS & INFORMATION:
METIGOSHE METIGOSHEMINISTRIES MINISTRIES FOR RESERVATIONS & INFORMATION: 10605 LakeLoop Loop Rd 10605 Lake RdEE Bottineau, ND 58318-8055 Bottineau, ND 58318-8055 701-263-4788 * www.MetigosheMinistries.com
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OFFERINGS OFFERINGS
Family & Group Retreats Family & Group Retreats in our comfortable in our comfortable Christian Center
Christian Center
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Sledders enjoy the scenic winter landscape.
Please be sure to join us this year for Nights of Christmas. This annual Christmas celebration will take place December 27, 28, and 29 starting at 7:00 pm each evening. Whatever way you like to relax, you can at Metigoshe Ministries. For more information, contact our retreat director at 701-263-4788. Our website is www. MetigosheMinistries.com.
Heading for the trails.
by breath-taking views of the surrounding forest. Planning, teaching, training, dreaming, studying, building relationships – whatever your program must accomplish, our 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 cross-country skiing, sledding or snowmobiling in the winter or hiking, fishing, or wildlife watching in the fall.
A fun day at the sledding hill.
* Pizza * Mexican * Pasta * Sandwiches Highway 5 East, Bottineau * Salad 701-228-2601 * Ice Cream * Beer Chrismas lighting decorates the grounds.
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W’eel Turtle located at Dunseith, ND.
TURTLE MOUNTAIN AREA BOTTINEAU WINTER PARK: Located 8 miles north, l-l/2 miles west of Bottineau. Features downhill skiing and snowboarding and a variety of hills. Rental equipment, triple chair lift, toboggan chute, chalet and fast-food restaurant. METIGOSHE STATE PARK: Located on Lake Metigoshe ten 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 trails are available. Park area has natural beauty everywhere. Also in the general area are boat rental facilities, grocery store, cabins for rent, eating establishments, golf course and public dock for fishing. Senior Citizens (over 60) admitted free. HAHN’S BAY: Located on the west side of Lake Metigoshe. It has primitive camping, central water supply, toilets, picnic tables, and boat dock. TWISTED OAKS: Located on the west edge of the Turtle Mountains on Highway 43. It has picnic tables, water, toilets, and horse riding corrals. STRAWBERRY LAKE: Located along Highway 43 or 10 miles north and 5-3/4 miles west of Bottineau. This area has a swimming beach primitive camping, water and fishing (trout). 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. CL ARK-SALYER GAME REFUGE: Located 12 miles west and 15 miles south of Bottineau on Highway 14. It has a scenic drive, canoeing on Mouse River is permitted. A great
variety of wildlife can be seen on this refuge. INTERNATIONAL PEACE GARDEN: 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, numerous beds of flowers, Peace Chapel, Peace Tower, Masonic Auditorium plus camping and picnic areas. LAKESIDE CHRISTIAN CENTER: Located at Lake Metigoshe 10 miles north and 1-3/4 miles east of Bottineau. Beautifully decorated at Christmas time with thousands of lights. WAKOPA GAME MANAGEMENT AREA Located just minutes east of St. John . Wakopa WMA is an area ideal for nature study, photography, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, hiking, berry picking, and primitive camping. The diverse flora and fauna of Wakop 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. HIKING TRAILS: Start across from where you enter Strawberry Lake. Trails are marked and used by snowmobiles in winter and for hiking in summer. PELICAN LAKE/SANDY LAKE: Located 10 miles north and 5-3/4 miles east of Bottineau on Highway 43. Offers boat docks, tables, toilets, water and fishing (small perch and bullheads plus some trout). Primitive camping. SCENIC BYWAY: Begin at St. John, North Dakota, and proceed east on County Highway
Turtle Mountain Guide Fall/Winter 2016-17 43 to State Highway 281. Then proceed west on State Highway 43 and continue until the scenic route terminates at State Highway 14. This is an all-paved surface. Total mileage is 44 miles. MYSTICAL HORIZONS: This newer version of Stonehenge, dedicated in October 2005, sits at the western edge of Scenic Byway N.D. Highway 43.
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CITY OF BELCOURT
BOTTINEAU TOMMY TURTLE: Located on east edge of the City Park. The park has facilities for picnics and a recreational area for children. FOUR CHAPLAINS MONUMENT: On 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. DAKOTA COLLEGE AT BOTTINEAU (an affilliate of MSU): Two year community college offering carrer, techical, and general education programs. BOTTINEAU CITY PARK: Home of Tommy Turtle. Has facilities for picnicking, camping, tennis and ball diamonds, plus Visitor’s Center. BOTTINEAU COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM: Located on north end of Main Street across from County Fairgrounds. New building with excellent displays.
SKY DANCER HOTEL AND CASINO: 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 on going1-877-475-9376. A1so Mini Casino, next to Turtle Mt. Mall. ST. PAUL’S INDIAN MINISTRIES: Natural setting with authentic Indian architecture, Indian villages, summer camp, swimming, located north of Belcourt. 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.
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Fall/Winter 2016-17 ndtravelguides.com Page 50 NORTHERN LIGHTS TOWER: An 88 CITY OF ROLLA 1/2-football illuminated steel structure, coated BUFFALO PARK: A small herd of buffalo with multi-colored shades of metallic paint. maintained for public enjoyment, north of Rolla A simulation of the Northern Plains’ most stunning natural phenomenon, the Aurora on Hwy 30. DALE & MARTHA HAWK MUSEUM: Life- Borealis on Hwy. 2 E. NIEWOEHNER BELL TOWER: The 30long collection of restored antiques. So. of Rolla on foot tower holds 15 bells ranging in size from Hwy 30. 40 inches to 16 inches in diameter. Located at JEWEL BEARING PLANT: The only facil215 2nd Ave. SW. ity of its kind in the United States, located in GREAT NORTHERN DEPOT: On the Rolla. Tours by appointment. National Registry of Historic Places, this impeccably preserved building, built in 1907. CITY OF RUGBY PIERCE COUNTY COURTHOUSE: Located in Rugby, the courthouse is listed on the GEOGRAPHICAL CENTER OF NORTH National Registry of Historic Places. AMERICA: The geographical center is marked ANNUAL VILLAGE FAIR: Each year in with a stone and concrete cairn located at the August, a special pioneer demonstration is junction of Hwys. 2 and 3. Across the road held with entertainment at the Prairie Village to the north is the tourist information booth. Museum. PRAIRIE VILLAGE/MUSEUM: This museum gives you the opportunity to view antique autos and collectibles in a village-style setting. Located a block east of Jct. Hwys. 2 and 3. “Drive a little... Save a Lot” VICTORIAN DRESS MUSEUM: Reproductions of women’s garments representing the years 1860 through 1907. Located at 312 520 3rd Ave SW, Rugby, ND 2nd Ave. SW. Open 9 am-5 pm, Mon-Sat, 800-537-7423 - www.mjmcguirecompany.com June-Sept.
Authentic 1940s Soda Fountain, Antiques & Collectibles Take a sip back in time at our 1940s Soda Fountain! Enjoy Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner or Dessert. Browse our collection of antiques in this restored 1900’s hardware store. Check out our menu on TRIP ADVISOR or FACEBOOK! Check out our expanded Menu! Now including Breakfast Panini & Bicuits, Healthier Airbaked French Fries, Appetizers & more kid-friendly items!!
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Located on Main Ave., DOWNTOWN, RUGBY, ND Hours: 10am-5pm Mon - Sat,
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CITY OF DUNSEITH W’EEL TURTLE: Located at the junction of Hwy. 3, 5 & 281 on the southern entrance to Dunseith a giant turtle welcomes visitors. The turtle was built from discarded wheels. Hold unthinkable sidehillscar with the tMotion suspension and FlexEdge track. Carve the mostLOG challenging lines with available 3-in. (7.6 cm) lugs and tracks up to 174 in. McKAY’S PIONEER CABIN MUBoondock with ease in the deepest powder on a Ski-Doo Summit sled. SEUM: Push the limits of riding. Built in the early 1900’s and moved to McKay’s farm south of Hwy. 5. It features authentic renovation and furnishings along with the owners private antique collection. ™
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on Highway 30. Southeast of St. John. ST. JOHN COUNTY HISTORICAL SITE: Tommy Turtle is located at the southern en- Pioneer log cabin, display building, box car, catrance to the city. Tourist Information Booth. boose, located in St. John, north of Rolla. BECKONING HILLS MUSEUM: Displays MARTINEAU HOUSE: This Victorian cottage of many interesting artifacts and other articles was built by Fortunat and Cedulie Martineau, eardepicting local and regional history. ly St. John pioneers, in 1899. It is one of the oldest BILL MONCUR DISPLAY: A collection surviving structures in St. John, and was recently of Indian artifacts located in the Boissevain listed on the National Register of Historic Sites. Civic Center. SAINT CLAUDE HISTORICAL SITE: 1/2 mile west, 1 1/4 miles north. Site contains the CITY OF ST. JOHN archaeological remains of an 1882 mission and SHEPHERD’S HILL AT THE CROSS ROADS: its cemetery founded by Father John Malo, who Scenic log church in wilderness setting. Family came to the area from Quebec, Canada, to open a church for the Metis people. camping available. Located west of St. John. LIONS PARK: Lake Upsilon. COGHLAN CASTLE: Located north of Rolla TOMMY TURTLE: A 25-foot statue of
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Happy Hour: 5-6:30 pm -weekdays • Pool Tables • Darts • Shuffleboard • Skee Ball & Pull Tabs
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Border Station Schedule & Identification Requirements Port of Dunseith: Open 24 hours Port of Entry Carbury Hwy. 14: Open 9 am- 10 pm St. John, Hwy. 83: Open 9 am-10 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: IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS: • Driver’s license or identification card issued by federal, state, provincial, county, territory, or municipal authority. • 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 US and Canadian citizen children ages 18 and under will be expected to present a birth certificate.
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hether it’s fall or winter, you’ll find plenty of hunting and winter sports available in the area. Waterfowl, upland game and deer are among the most popular along with miles of snowmobile trails, skiing and ice fishing… Plus our area businesses are eager to make sure your stay is an enjoyable one. Contact the Bottineau Convention and Visitors Bureau for more information: 701-228-3849 or 1-800-735-6932 519 Main Street Bottineau, ND 58318 www.bottineau.org bcc@utma.com
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