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Table of Contents
Page 5—Area Golf Courses Page 6—Points of Interest Page 8—Scenic Byway Page 9—Int’l Peace Garden Page 9—Souris. Manitoba Page 12—Boissevain, Manitoba Page 14—Calendar of Events Page 15—Hawk Museum Page 16—Lake Metigoshe State Park Page 16—Great American Campout Page 17—Bottineau Page 19—Bottineau County Fair Page 21—State Forests Page 21—J. Clark Salyer Page 23—Can-Am Birding Tour Page 24—Wakopa WMA Page 26—Turtle Mountain Map Page 28—Mystical Horizons Page 29—Dunseith Page 30—Metigoshe Ministries Page 32—Trails Page 33—Rolla Page 34—Ragtop Festival, Rolla
Area Golf Courses
Bottineau Country Club Golf Course: Located 3 miles northeast of Bottineau on Lake Metigoshe Road. 9-hole grass greens. 701-228-3857. Birchwood Golf Course: Located on west side of Lake Metigoshe, 13 miles north of Bottineau. 9-hole grass greens. 701-263-4186. Boissevain Golf Course: Located 1 mile south of Boissevain on Manitoba No. 10, or 15 miles north of the Peace Garden. It is an easy walking, meandering 9-hole course with watered fairways and grass greens. 204-534-2365. Deloraine Golf Club: Located southeast of Deloraine next to the Turtle Head Dam. This picturesque 9 hole course features rolling fairways, trees, large greens and water hazards. Par 36. 204-747-2411. Garden Gate Golf Course: Located just north of Dunseith on Highway 3. 9-hole grass greens, challenging course. 701-224-5211. Holiday Hills Golf Course: Located just inside the Canadian border on the northwest end of Lake Metigoshe. It is a wooded 9-hole sand green course. 204-747-2991 Killarney Golf Club: Located along Killarney Lake, Killarney, MB, lovely 18-hole course with generously watered grass greens and fairways lined with trees. 204-523-8277. Minot Country Club: 18 holes, semi-private club, facilities with restaurant, lounge, snack bar & pro shop. 701-852-3591. Rolette Country Club: A 9-hole golf course located along a scenic and challenging meandering creek. 701-246-3644. Rolla Municipal Golf Course: Located 2 miles north and 2 miles west of Rolla. 9-hole grass greens cut out of Turtle Mountains. Par 35. One of the most scenic and challenging courses in the area. 701-477-6202. Rugby Golf Course: Located about 1/2 mile east of Rugby on the north side of Highway 2. The course is an attractive 9-hole grass green course with a challenging variety of landscape. 701-776-6917. Souris Valley Golf Course, Minot: 18 holes, open to the public, club facilities including restaurant, snack bar, pro shop. Par 72. 701-857-4189.
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Westhope Golf Course: Located 1 mile east of Westhope. 9 holes of rolling hills. 701-245-6553. Souris and Glenwood Golf Club: Challenging 9-hole, sourse with grass greens and watered fairways along Hwy.22 south of Souris, MB. Creek runs through course, creating interesting water hazards! Clubhouse with licensed restaurant, pro shop and cart rentals. 204-483-2956.
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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. CLARK-SALYER GAME REFUGE: Located 12 miles west and 15 miles south of Bottineau on Highway 14. It has a scenic drive and canoeing on Mouse River is permitted. A great variety of wildlife can be seen on this refuge. Enjoy your stay and the recreational 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 CASH MACHINE beds of flowers, Peace Chapel, Peace Tower, Masonic Auditorium plus camping and picnic at areas.
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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. CLUB DE SKINAUTIQUE: Amateur water ski show held first weekend in July and first weekend in August. Show performed by dedicated skiers comparable to any show in U.S.A. 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 L ake. Trails are marked and used by snowmobiles in winter and for hiking in summer. PELICAN LAKE/SANDY Newest Scenic Byway sculpture 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 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 drive 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.
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 opportunities. of 4th Street and Sinclair Street. Dedicated to four chaplains who lost their lives during World War II. OPEN: They gave up their life jackets to others when the Monday thru Friday ship, sank. 8:30 Dorchester, a.m. - 3:30 p.m. ……………………… DAKOTA COLLEGE AT BOTTINEAU (an affilUse our Drive-up Telleryear community college offering liate offor MSU): Two your convenience! Monday thru Friday windshielddrinc.com 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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career, technical, and general education programs. BOTTINEAU CITY PARK: Home of Tommy Turtle. Has facilities for picnicking, camping, tennis and ball diamonds and Visitor’s Center. BOTTINEAU COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM: Located on north end of Main Street across from County Fairgrounds. New building with Pierre Bottineau excellent displays.
CITY OF BELCOURT 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 going. Call 1-877-475-9376. 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.
CITY OF ROLLA BUFFALO PARK: A small herd of buffalo maintained for public enjoyment, north of Rolla on Hwy 30. DALE & MARTHA HAWK MUSEUM: Life-long collection of restored antiques. So. of Rolla on Hwy 30. JEWEL BEARING PLANT: The only facility of its kind in the United States, located in Rolla. Tours by appointment.
CITY OF RUGBY GEOGRAPHICAL CENTER OF NORTH AMERICA: The geographical center is marked with a stone and concrete cairn located at the junction of Hwys. 2 and 3. Across the road to the north is the tourist information booth. PRAIRIE VILLAGE/MUSEUM: This museum gives you the opportunity to view antique autos and collectibles in a village-style setting. Located a block east of Jct. Hwys. 2 and 3.
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VICTORIAN DRESS MUSEUM: Reproductions of women’s garments representing the years 1860 through 1907. Located at 312 2nd Ave. SW. Open 9 am-5 pm, Mon-Sat, June-Sept. NORTHERN LIGHTS TOWER: An 88 1/2-football 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 at 215 2nd Ave. SW. GREAT NORTHERN DEPOT: This impeccably preserved building, built in 1907, is on the National Register of Historic Places. PIERCE COUNTY COURTHOUSE: Located in Rugby and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. ANNUAL VILLAGE FAIR: Each year in August, a special pioneer demonstration is held with entertainment at the Prairie Village Museum.
CITY OF ST. JOHN SHEPHERD’S HILL AT THE CROSS ROADS: Scenic log church in wilderness setting. Family camping available. Located west of St. John. COGHLAN CASTLE: Located north of Rolla on Highway 30. Southeast of St. John. ST. JOHN COUNTY HISTORICAL SITE: Pioneer log cabin, display building, box car, caboose, located in St. John, north of Rolla. 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 was recently listed on the National Register of Historic Places. SAINT CLAUDE HISTORICAL SITE: 1/2 mile west, 1 1/4 miles north. 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. LIONS PARK: A sculpture south of St. John Lake Upsilon. denotes Scenic Byway .
CITY OF DUNSEITH W’EEL TURTLE: Located at the junction of Hwy. 3 & 5 on the southern end of Dunseith. This giant turtle built from discarded car wheels welcomes visitors. McKAY’S PIONEER LOG CABIN MUSEUM: 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 owner’s private antique collection.
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TOMMY TURTLE: A 25-foot statue of Tommy Turtle is located at the southern entrance to the city. Tourist Information Booth. BECKONING HILLS MUSEUM: Displays of many interesting artifacts and other articles depicting local and regional history are found here. BILL MONCUR DISPLAY: A collection of Indian artifacts located in the Boissevain Civic Center.
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Next time you drive through the area, take the Turtle Mountain Scenic Byway.
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. The “Scenic Byway” is denoted in the official North Dakota Highway Map.
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Camps, as well as the North A place to experience – a American Game Warden Muserenewed promise of peace um, are the International Peace The International Peace Garden’s most visible partGarden was established in ners. They are joined by service 1932 as a living symbol and clubs, such as the Odd Fellows tribute to the historic fact and Rebbeccas, the Manitoba that Canada and the United Women’s Institute, Order of the States of America have been Eastern Star, the IPG Chapter at peace with each other for of the Masonic Lodge, Rotary two centuries. International, and the North The ideal that helped create Conservatory Cactus Dakota Veterans Association. the 2,390 acre Garden in the Our partners’ activities and support make it posHeart of the Turtle Mountains is an ideal that “recognizes that wars between nations have been sible to offer our guests a new experience with each humanity’s greatest curse; that its glories are a new visit. They help make the International Peace myth; and its continuance an abhorrence to the Garden – in the heart of the Turtle Mountains – a Creator.” – excerpt from the Constitution of the truly unique prairie treasure. International Peace Garden Association. A 25- acre Formal Garden and Sunken Garden, the Conservatory with its 6,000 cacti and succulents, as well as Interpretive Centre with its Borderwalk Café and Gift Shop, its Garden Library and Conference Meeting facilities, are central to the International Peace Garden visitors’ Sunday, September 4, 2016 experience. The Peace Chapel, Peace Tower, Bell Tower, and 9/11 Memorial Site draw visitors west Boissevain Fairgrounds • Boissevain, Manitoba from the more established flower beds to the east 11am to 4 pm • $3.00 admission of the Sunken Garden. Over 75 vendors and 200 tables of treasures! The International Music Camp and Athletic
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A walk through the Moncur Gallery returns one to the time when grass covered the plains and inhabitants hunted bison to support their families. Artifacts left behind are beautifully displayed in visual storage cabinets, providing clues to a fascinating lifestyle which predates the written record. Open: Summer Off Season
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Beautiful Boissevain has something for everyone
One of M a n i t o b a’s most beautiful regions showcases a proud celebration of arts, culture and community. Adorned by the famous Tommy the Turtle, which stands 28 feet tall to welcome visitors as they enter from Highway 10, the Town of Boissevain extends a welcoming hand to friends from south of the 49th. Come say hello, take a photo, and pick up any information you need from the visitor center on all the region’s best recreational activities. Boissevain takes pride in its status as a beautiful and welcoming community. As a 2012 winner of the Communities in Bloom contest, the community’s fourth major championship since 1999, residents take pride in maintaining the town’s well-earned reputation as one of the most beautiful communities in Canada. A key part of the small town’s charm comes from its renowned Outdoor Art Gallery, featuring 20 impressive art murals throughout the community. The murals honor the town’s past and showcase its Metis, RCMP, and pioneer heritage. Guided tours are available from the Boissevain tourism center near Tommy the Turtle, or pick up a map and take the tour at your leisure. • Farmers Market In summer, every Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., visitors will find the best local produce,
crafts and local delicacies the region has to offer at the weekly Farmers Market, which runs from July 3 through September 18 at the Romance of the Railway Park downtown. • Canada Day Celebrations Boissevain hosts incredible Canada Day festivities annually. Festivities begin on June 30 with a celebration of the region’s diverse history. Take a step back in time to learn about the bustling fur trade, watch a traditional weaving demonstration, and enjoy some delicious bannock. Stop by the Irvin Goodon International Wildlife Museum on Highway 10 for all this plus music and children’s activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Auto Value Car Show The festivities continue July 1 with the Auto Value Car Show from noon to 4 p.m. Located on the main street through downtown, check out dozens of the finest antique, exotic, rare and sweet rides from around the region. The car show is followed by a one-of-a-kind, country-style Canada Day parade, featuring fun floats from many of the community’s great businesses and community groups – a treat for the whole family. After the parade, head down to the Agricultural Grounds for the main event. This year, the ever-popular petting farm will provide children’s entertainment, along with fun activities like giant inflatables, creative face painting, and
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live music. Come see the local tradition known as the International Parade of Flags – where Boissevain and area residents celebrate their diverse culture and parade with the flag of their family’s heritage. Topping it all off is the finest Canada Day fireworks display in southern Manitoba. • Dunrea Flea Market Another local gem is the annual Flea Market, held September 4 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Boissevain Fair Grounds. Featuring 75 vendors and 200 tables, antique and bargain hunters will find collectibles, crafts and other treasures available nowhere else. Shop till you drop access for the whole day is just $3. So be sure to schedule a stop in Boissevain in the Turtle Mountain region on your vacation this year for a one-of-a-kind, small town, country Manitoba experience the family will never forget. For more information, see www.boissevain.ca, email tmcdc@boissevain.ca or call 204-534-6303.
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Calendar of Events May
May 10-June 14: Borderline Barrel Racing, every Tuesday at 7 pm, Dunseith May 20-21: Boreal Forest Birding Festival, Riding Mountain National Park, Canada May 22-24: International Peace Gardens Birding Festival May 25-27: 13th Annual Turtle Mountain Birding Festival, Bottineau
June
June 3: Pierce County Relay for Life, Rugby June 4: Metigoshe Ministries Work Day, Camp Metigoshe June 4: Relay for Life, 7 pm, Rolla June 5: City-wide Yard Sales, Rolla June 10-12: Annual Antique Farm Show, Dale & Martha Hawk Museum, rural Wolford, ND June 16-19: Annual Bottineau County Fair, Fairgrounds, Bottineau June 23-26: St. John Days, St. John June 25: Metigoshe Ministries Quilt Auction, Lake Metigoshe June 25: Great American Backyard Campout, Lake Metigoshe State Park June 25: Mud Run, Pierce County Fairgrounds, Rugby June 25-26: Dunseith Roughrider Rodeo, 6 pm June 25 & 2 pm June 26 June 30: Canada Day events, Boissevain, MB June 30 - July 4: 100th Annual Pierce County Fair, Rugby
July July 1: Auto Value Car Show, 12 - 4 pm, Boissevain, MB July 1 & 3: Club de Skinautique water skiing performance, Lake Metigoshe July 1-3: Rugby All-School Reunion July 2: International Ragtop Festival, Rolla July 3 - Sept. 18: Boissevain Farmers Market every Friday from 11 am - 1 pm, Boissevain, MB To have your events listed, email recguides@gondtc.com
August Aug. 3: Crazy Days, Rolla Aug 13: Club de Skinautique water skiing performance, Lake Metigoshe Aug. 14: 31st Annual Village Fair, Prairie Village Museum, Rugby
September Sept. 3: City-wide Yard Sales, Rolla Sept. 4: Dunrea Flea Market, 11 am - 4 pm, Boissevain Fairgrounds, Boissevain, MB Sept. 10: Geographical Center Day, Rugby Sept. 10: Darrell Kuhnhenn Memorial Ride, Rugby Sept. 24-25: Fall Fest, Dale & Martha Hawk Museum, rural Wolford, ND
International Peace Garden Schedule of Events May 8: Mother’s Day Event – Buffet 11:00 2:00, free entertainment & gate entrance fee, discounted 2016 Season Pass May 22-24: CAN/AM Birding Tour at the International Peace Garden June 11: Fiddler’s Contest July 2: “Taste the Difference!” Celebration of International Foods July 10: 56th Annual Knights of Columbus Field Mass & Catered Meal July 10: Odd Fellows and the Rebekah’s Annual Picnic at Good Neighbor July 24: Dedication of “Promise of Peace” sculpture, sponsored by Wally Byam Caravan Club International July 31: 7th Annual F.A.M.E. Summer Festival Aug. 13: International Peace Garden Lodge of Freemasons Annual Meeting Aug. 20-21: 12th International Country Gospel Festival Aug. 20-21: Quilt & Button Show August 25-28: Annual National Conference of the Canadian Network for Environmental Education and Communication (EECOM) Sept. 11:15th Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Event
Racing in the Region
For Rugby racing schedule, call (701) 776-5846 For Thunder Mtn. Speedway events, call (701) 263-4801
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Dale & Martha Hawk Museum And Campgrounds
One can almost hear the past come alive when you enter the museum grounds. The Museum is located on 40 acres, housed in 16 buildings. The museum consists of one of a kind vehicles, tractors, machinery, and articles of prairie life in North Dakota. The 1912 Hackney Auto Plow, the last one running, is looking like new. The tours start in the Main Museum Building, 60’x300’ and housing machinery, carriages, home items, etc. Then head to the Potratz Building, which is 80’x250’ and houses tractors & cars. Next visit the tractor shed, 60’x250, full of steamers, threshers, tractors and more. Other buildings on the site including the original Hawk home, as it was, the Blacksmith Shop, Nanson oneroom school, and the Home of Yore (in the First Wolford school). The Presbyterian Church from Wolford is filled with vintage clocks. Make sure to stop at Henry
Johnson General Store from Nanson, which includes the Nanson’s U.S. Post Office, a cream testing station and meat market. The Store shows its importance in the lives of the early pioneers. There they could get the mail, sell their cream and eggs and purchase anything from shoes to food. Marker Lutheran Church from Rural Barton, Mylo’s Community Hall, a Doll House with hundreds of dolls, law office and a cook car round out the collection. On the second weekend of June, the Musem hosts “The Annual Antique Farm Show.” The show includes a daily Parade of hundreds of tractors, steam engines and antique equipment. There are steam threshing, saw milling, planing, and shingle making demonstrations. Browse the Flea Market and enjoy ice cream, and fresh Doughnuts from an old machine. Live music all day, great food and much more. AWESOME!
Dale & Martha Hawk Museum North Dakota’s Largest Display of Prairie Life Large RV Campground
Annual Antique Farm Show: June 10 – 12 • Fall Fest: Sept. 24 - 25 WEB SITE: hawkmuseum.org Email: dmhawk@gondtc.com
4839 78th St. NE - Wolford, ND 58385 • 4 miles E & 3 miles N of Wolford, 20 Miles S of Rolla OPEN -- Sun. 1 – 5 Mon. – Sat. 9 – 5 May thru Sept. Tours Available 701-583-2381.
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Lake Metigoshe State Park
Nestled in the scenic Turtle Nature in the Park Mountains on the shores of Lake Metigoshe, Lake Metigoshe State Because of the environmental Park is one of the most popular diversity, many species of plants year-round vacation spots in and vegetation are found in the North Dakota. The rolling hills park. Water and marsh plants in support heavy forests of oak as great variety thrive in the swampwell as birch, elm, aspen and ash. lands only a short distance from Visitors can find almost untypical upland forests of oak, limited opportunities for outdoor birch, elm, aspen and ash. Patches recreation in this 1,551 acre park, of moss, lichen and wildflowers with camping, swimming, fishing provide constant delight and enand hiking during the summer joyment to nature lovers. months, to cross country skiing, The entire park is a wildlife snowshoeing, ice fishing and sanctuary and harbors an abunsnowmobiling in the winter. The dance of woodland creatures. snowmobile trails within the park Visitors may occasionally see elk, connect with over 250 miles of moose and whitetail deer. The groomed trails throughout the wooded areas are full of small 17 pounds of fun.. Turtle Mountains. mammals—squirrels, snowshoe The unique beauty of Lake Metigoshe will hares, skunks, racoons, porcupines, woodchucks, draw the nature and photo enthusiast to the area beavers, mink, coyote, weasels, chipmunks, muskto capture these sights on film. A group camp rats, and many kinds of songbirds fill the air with facility is also available. The Old Oak Trail, a color and music. Snakes, frogs, lizards, turtles— all National Recreational Trail, is found within the are here for observation by interested spectators. park boundaries as well. The extensive water area in the park is a haven for The park offers a boat ramp, modern and water birds—gulls, eagles, osprey, herons, bitterns, primitive campgrounds, sewer dump station, terns and others. In spring and autumn, bird fitness trail, picnicking, swimming beach with watchers are able to watch thousands of migratory bathhouse, fishing, hiking and cross-country waterfowl passing over and through the park. ski trails, playground, Turtle Mountain Environ- Location: Lake Metigoshe State Park is 15 miles mental Learning Center, amphitheatre, group (22 km) northeast of Bottineau. Approximately dormitory facilities (Capacity - 120 people), and 90 miles (144 km) from Minot, ND. snowmobile trails.
Annual Great American Campout
The Great American Backyard Campout set for June 25th provides an opportunity for everyone to relive, or experience for the first time, how much fun it is to spend a night sleeping under the stars and enjoying the sounds of nature. Bring your friends and family to Lake Metigoshe State Park to camp
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and celebrate the 12th Annual Great American Campout Day at Lake Metigoshe State Park, Bottineau. You can call 701263-4651 or visit our website at http:// www.nwf.org/backyardcampout. The only costs associated with the events are the state park entrance fees.
June 16 thru 19, 2016 Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
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Arch Allies - Friday, June 17, 7:30 pm
Blackhawk
Saturday, June 18 7:30 pm
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Bottineau - your 4 Seasons Playground the ship Dorchester was torpedoed Welcome to North Dakota’s four and sunk during World War II. If seasons recreational area. Bottinyou are in town in mid-June, you eau, a progressive city nestled at can attend North Dakota’s oldthe foot of the Turtle Mounest county fair, the Bottineau tains, is the southwestern County Fair. Why not spend gateway to the fabulous Turtle a few days experiencing the Mountains. It was founded in Turtle Mountain area? Comthe early 1880’s and named affortable accommodations and ter Pierre Bottineau, a frontier shopping are available for your scout and fur trader. convenience and enjoyment Today, Bottineau is a thriving right here in Bottineau with a city known for its friendly people. Super WalMart store located along In the city of Bottineau, you will Hwy. 5 on the east side of Bottineau. find plenty of pleasant surprises. A Ve n t u r 33 foot statue of Tommy Turtle, ing outside the area’s host, the city, you riding a 35 foot will see why snowmobile will the Bottingreet you at the eau area is city park and known as the campground. The Four ChapFour Seasons lains Monument Playground. on 4th and SinTwo 9-hole clair is dedicated golf courses to four Chapwith grass lains who gave up their life vests greens are to others when available to Lake Metigoshe is located just north of Bottineau.
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Nero Funeral Home
Serving Bottineau County & Western Rolette County Monument and Pre-need Services Available
402 Sinclair St. Bottineau, ND 58318 701-228-2286 Fax: 701-228-2032 www.nerofuneralhome.net • nerofh@utma.com
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test your golfing skills: the Bottineau Country It is the home of Club, located just three miles northeast of the the International city on Lake Road; and the Birchwood Golf Music Camp, Royal Course, at Lake Metigoshe. Canadian Legion Lake Metigoshe, located 12 miles north- At h l e t i c C a m p , east of Bottineau, and straddling the Unit- Peace Chapel, Cared States/Caillon Bell Townadian border, e r, M a s o n i c offers fishing, Au d it or iu m , boating, skiing, and Arb orehiking, biking, tum. Enjoy the camping, pics c e n i c d r ive nicking, sightthrough garPlay one of several courses. seeing, golfing, dens, numerfine dining, ous beds of flowers, the 18 ft. floral clock, lodging and concessions, souvenir shops, camping more. and picnic areas. If you enjoy Other sights just north of Bottineau c a mpi n g a n d in the Turtle Mountains include Myspicnicking, tical Horizons, Scenic Byway 43 and Lake Metigoshe Bottineau Winter Park for skiing and State Park can other winter fun plus Annie’s House satisfy all your - year round. Snowmobile trail heads needs. In addistart from Bottineau that access the Turtle, the world’s largest tion to all the turTommy tle riding the world’s largest Turtle Mountains. The trails run across other ameni- snowmobile, has welcomed visitors to the whole Turtle Mountain area with ties available Bottineau since 1978. many miles of groomed trails. And if at the lake, the you’re a hunter, we have plenty of that Park offers electric hookups and sewer dis- too, from grouse hunting to goose and duck posal facilities for campers, as well as showers hunting and plenty of deer and other small and group accommodations. On weekends, game animals. visitors can enjoy special events and environ- Come see us during any season. Whether mental programs at the Park’s amphitheater. in the city or the country, one visit and you The focal point of the Turtle Mountains will know that you have discovered a city for is the International Peace Garden. Located all seasons! just 30 miles northeast of Bottineau, this For more information, phone (701) 2282,300 acre botanical wonder is dedicated to 3849 or 1-800-735-6932; or visit our website peace between the United States and Canada. at www.bottineau.com.
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Fair line-up of entertainment
The Bottineau
County Fair Board has set the dates of June 16-19 for the 127th Bottineau County Fair, the oldest county fair in the state of North Dakota. The County Fair will be holding the Annual Amateur Night on Thursday, June 16, at 7:00 p.m. On Friday, June 17, Arch Allies, a tribute band, will take the stage at 7:30 pm; and on Saturday, June 18, a 7:30 pm show features country band “Blackhawk.” The multi-platinum selling group is putting the finishing touches on their new album, “Brothers Of The Southland,” scheduled for a late spr ing release. Take a ride on the carousel.
They exploded onto the country music landscape in 1993 with their self-titled album and top 10 hit single “Goodbye Says It All.” Three more hit singles followed (“Every Once In A While,” “I Sure Can Smell The Rain” and “That’s Just About Right”), Over the course of their amazing career, BlackHawk’s songs have touched people young and old. Their unique musical character has been a catalyst in bringing non-country music fans to the genre. Twenty-one years after their arrival, BlackHawk’s legend grows. Watch for other events planned for the county fair this year including a children’s pedal pull and livestock shows. The fair board has also retained a carnival with many rides, games and booths. Check the Facebook page, Bottineau County Fair, for more added attactions. The Bottineau County Fair Board hopes that everyone will put the Bottineau County Fair on their calendar. Visit the website for the latest updates: www.bottineaucountyfair.com
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The Skinautiques There is a possiare in their 57th bility they will do year of providing more road shows water skiing thrills this year, so check to the public. This the website for upyear the shows at dates: http://www. L a ke Met i goshe clubdeskinautique. will be July 1 & 3 com. (Firework show to The club is also follow on the 3rd). available to do There will be a show “mini-shows” (five at Fort Stevenson or six acts) at Lake Skinautiques perform annually at Lake Metigoshe. State Park on Lake Metigoshe. Sakakawea July 30, and then Lake Metigoshe on These are done at a reduced price and really August 13. add to conventions, family gatherings or parties.
Pride Dairy
Pride Dairy, Bottineau, has a favorite product that brings back an old time Christmas practice — the tradition of Juneberry topping on ice cream. When the Dairy Dipper II first debuted, one of the products offered with the Juneberry line was a Juneberry Sundae. The topping is made right inside Pride Dairy, and it is a side product from the syrup the dairy makes for its Juneberry ice cream. Also added are choke cherry, raspberry and rhubarb/strawberry. Pride Dairy was established in the 1930’s 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 and toppings, honey and cheese. Also offering specialty coffee and “gift boxes” in the famous cow box!
Thunder Mtn.Speedway
Located 5 miles north of Bottineau, the Thunder Mountain Speedway offers race fans great action in these classes: Wissota Midwest Modified and Sport Stocks. An extremely fast surface and high-banking make the quarter-mile track at the Thunder Mountain Speedway a favorite for drivers and fans. Thunder Mountain Speedway hadn’t set dates for 2016 at printing time and don’t plan to have a full season this year, so stay tuned for updates. For more info, call (701) 263-4801.
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State Forests welcome visitors
There is no better place to observe the forest resources
than in 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 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. The trails provide opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. From the trails you can get a close up look at the forest from the prairie edge to the Canadian border. The varArea deer don’t mind being ied plant photographed. communities found in the state forests support a variety of wildlife common to North Dakota such as whitetail deer, squirrels, waterfowl, beaver, raccoons and coyotes, and some not so common such as moose and ruffed grouse. A visit to the state forests will give you the opportunity to observe aspen forests, oak savanna forests, tree plantations, forest management activities, wetlands and open prairie. Hunting, photography, hiking, canoeing, fishing, berry picking Moose like the vegetation in the swampy areas. and horseback riding are only a few of the activities people enjoy there. For further information contact the North Dakota Forest Service at 701-228-3700.
J. Clark Salyer refuge birdwatchers
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. The area is home to many bird species. You can get a great look at the ruffed grouse drumming on a log in the Turtle Mountains. Also, you too may get a look at a pileated woodpecker with its young in the hollow of 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 Swarovski spotting scopes and solid tripods.
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Can/Am Birding Tour
The Can/Am Birding Tour features three feathered expeditions in Manitoba, North Dakota and in between. First, explore the Boreal Forest on May 20-21. Then enjoy the Int’l Peace Garden Festival May 2224 and end the week at the 13th Annual Turtle Mountain Festival May 25-27. As we all know, the best birding locations are where a variety of habitats intersect. This law of nature makes the Turtle Mountains a true crossroads, where open prairie grasslands meet wooded hills and lake country. The Turtle Mountains provide clear lakes and marshes to attract waterbirds and ducks. Su r rou n d i ng these wetland jewels are vast aspen groves and expansive oak woodlands to explore for woodland rapt o r s , Ru f f e d Grouse, song-
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birds and flycatchers. On the open prairie grasslands where native wildflowers abound, the plains attract a variety of larks, sparrows, buntings, raptors, and Sharp-tailed Grouse. In this rolling plains region, innumerable wetlands attract the largest and most diverse concentration of nesting ducks in the country; most of the ducks are tied to the grasslands too, as the females select nesting sites amid the bountiful grasses of the uplands. The first broods of ducklings will be hatching just in time for the Turtle Mountain Birding Festival hosted by Dakota College at Bottineau. For more information: 701-228-5470 or 204-534-6303 or consult the website: http://www.dakotacollege. edu/ about/birding-festival/
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Wakopa… Wooded to Grassland
raccoons, skunks, wea The Wakopa Wildlife Managesel, mink, beaver, fox, ment Area (WMA), totaling 6,800 squirrels, muskrats, acres in the Turtle Mountains, is and woodchucks. owned and managed by the North Many songbirds not Dakota Game and Fish Department. normally seen in the Wakopa WMA is a forested area inopen areas of the state terspersed with lakes, wetlands and may b e ob s e r ve d. grassland communities. Trembling Bald and golden eaaspen forms nearly pure, dense, gles are occasionally uniform stands that comprise 80 seen hunting the area percent of the forest. Other trees induring the spring and clude Paper Birch, Bur Oak, Amerfall migrations. ican Elm, Take time to look things over. Wakopa offers fishGreen Ash, ermen an opportunity Balsam to fish on several beautiful, natural lakes. These Poplar, and Box Elder. The Aspen Forest pro- lakes range in size from 30 to 400 acres. Rainbow vides cover and browse trout, walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, and for deer, moose, elk, yellow perch are available to anglers in a semi-wilsnowshoe hare and ruffed derness setting. grouse. A mix of aspen stands of various ages is ideal. Maintenance of such a forest mosaic on Wakopa WMA is accomSee a variety of birds. plished by mechanical shearing. The wildlife community on Wakopa WMA contains many species, including fox, coyotes, lynx, A good place to ride.
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1. Lake Upsilon - 6 miles W., 1 mile N. of St John - Campground, picnic area, rest area and fishing pier. 2. Gravel Lake - 6 miles W. of St. John, 1/2 mile N. - Campground, picnic area, rest area and fishing pier. 3. Hooker Lake - 8 miles W. of St. John - Campground, picnic area, rest area and fishing pier. 4. Dion Lake - 10 miles W. of St. John, 2 miles N., 1 mile E. - Campground, picnic area ,rest area, and fishing pier. 5. Jensen Lake - 9 miles W., 3 miles N. of St. John.
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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. Wakopa WMA is a forested area interspersed with lakes, wetlands, and grassland communities. Trembling aspen forms nearly pure, dense, uniform stands that comprise 80 percent of the forest. Other trees include Paper Birch, Bur Oak, American Elm, Green Ash, Balsam Poplar, and Box Elder. The Aspen Forest provides cover and browse for deer, moose, elk, snowshoe hare and 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 openNILES areasSTATION of the state may be observed. Bald and golden eagles are occasionally seen • 800-732-4352 hunting701-466-2281 the area during the spring and fall btr@gondtc.com migrations. Leeds Station: Wakopa offers 701-466-2231 fishermen an opportunity to fish onSeed several beautiful, natural lakes. Leeds House: 701-466-2070 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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Mystical Horizons... North Dakota’s Newest Landmark
Another feature at On Oct. 21, 2005, Mystical Horizons is the Mystical Horizons was Olson-designed North officially opened to the Star Polaris Sighting public. The stone strucTube, in which individture is a scaled-down, uals can view Polaris, the 21st-century version of North Star. Polaris marks Stonehenge, the ancient the North Celestial Pole megalithic timepiece in the nighttime sky, and located near Salisbury, has long been utilized as England. a navigational tool for Mystical Horizons explorers. was the vision of Bot The view of the surtineau native Jack Olson rounding terrain from the (1922-2001), an aerospace You can gaze at the stars through the North Mystical Horizons site is engineer and designer Star Polaris Sighting Tube. an impressive one, as it is who is responsible for creating several Bottineau landmarks. Olson’s located at the top of a large hill and offers visitors intention with Mystical Horizons was to create a panoramic view of the prairie below extending a site to bring tourism to Bottineau County for many miles. and north-central North Dakota, to use the Mystical Horizons is located just across the site as an educational tool, and to promote the present-day site of Twisted Oaks on the western surrounding nature and beauty of the Turtle end of the Turtle Mountains off scenic Hwy. 43 near Carbury. For more information about North Mountain area. The site cost an estimated $100,000 to build Dakota’s newest landmark, call the Bottineau Area and was primarily financed by a Transportation Chamber of Commerce at 701-228-3849. Enhancement grant from the North Dakota Department of Transportation. The structure consists of cement, brick and metal works, and was designed in such a way that visitors 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 equinox (September 21 or 22), 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.
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Dunseith Rodeo Club hosts event
Dunseith is The Litthe “Gateway tle Shell to the Peace P o w Wo w Garden.” It is Grounds will located at the have a pow junction of wow August Hwy. 281 and TBA.* This Hw y. 5, 41 is an excitmiles north ing display of Rugby. It is of Native a short drive American north of there culture and to the world tradition. famous Peace Tribes from Garden. The all over the Dunseith’s rodeo promises to have plenty of action. area is full United States of year-round activities with the summer being and Canada will participate. There are many differthe busiest time. ent classes of competition, so don’t miss this event. Activities will start with Borderline Barrel Racing The Dunseith Log House and Tourist InformaAssociation events held every Tuesday from May tion Center is your headquarters for activities and 10 thru June 14, at 7pm each night. For more info, events. This is open throughout the season and has go to www.borderlinebarrelracing.com. gifts from the local area. In June, Dunseith holds “Dunseith Day” with a Dunseith is close to camping and beautiful lakes. host of activities TBA.* The Garden Gate Golf Course is just north of the The Dunseith Rodeo Club hosts a two-day event city and is tucked into the hills and trees. This is a annually, the Roughrider Rodeo scheduled for June beautiful and challenging course with cart rental 25 at 6pm & June 26 at 2 pm, which should be available. another good time. For more information, contact The W’eel Turtle is a one-of-a-kind piece of art Archie Metcalfe at 701-263-3349 or Christy Strong made entirely of wheel rims. at 701-244-5090. * Dates subject to change.
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Summer at Camp Metigoshe Camp Metigoshe is always a great place to make new friends.
Metigoshe Ministries is a year-round camping, retreating, and resource ministry owned and operated by 72 congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. With one mission at two sites, children, families, and older adults can discover “Adventure Anchored in Christ” right here in the Turtle Mountains.
The Pelican Lake site—Camp Metigoshe—is a beautiful, rustic camp designed for children of all ages. More than 1,000 campers are served with weekly offerings of Bible camp led by a summer staff of 45 trained and committed college students. Camp Metigoshe at Pelican Lake is the site
Adventure Anchored in Christ
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8 uniquely-designed, high-comfort rooms with private bathrooms spacious guest rooms • 8 6uniquely-designed, high-comfort rooms with private bathrooms • 6 10 spacious guest rooms bunk rooms with beds for 20 • 10Several bunk rooms with beds for 20spaces meeting and worship • Several spaces meal service Diningmeeting for up toand 120worship and appetizing • Dining for up to 120 and appetizing meal service 3 inviting fireplaces • 3 A inviting fireplaces smoke-free and alcohol-free environment • ARecreational smoke-free and alcohol-freehiking environment opportunities: & biking trails, sauna, game • Recreational opportunities: hiking & outdoor biking trails, sauna, area, volleyball, basketball, fishing, campfire and wildlife game area, volleyball, basketball, fishing, outdoor campfires watching wildlife watching and pontoon available for exploring the lake and Canoes, paddleboats • Canoes, paddleboats pontoon available for exploring lake Electrical hook-upsand for campers • Electrical hook-ups for campers Weekly Sunday worship with Metigoshe Lutheran Church • Weekly Sunday worship with Metigoshe Lutheran Church
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of a premier high is ideal for famropes course, a ily retreats and team building reunions. You’ll obstacle course want to stop in 30 feet in the for a tour and air! The course plan your next is used as part retreat with us. of the summer Go to www.Mecamp program t i go she Mi n is but is also availtries.com for a able for rental. complete list of The cours e is retreats offered a great opporin the summer, tunity for any fall, and winter. group seeking Special weekly to build a team offerings open - staffs, youth to the public ingroups, athletic clude energetteams, families, ic and meaningful Buddies at camp. boards, you worship held Sunname it! days at 9:00 and 10:30 am at the A-frame Camp Metigoshe on Pelican Lake has 19 cab- Chapel on Lake Metigoshe and the Christ Hike ins, a glass-suron Wednesday rounded lodge evenings at overlooking the dusk at Pelican lake, a splendid Lake. waterfront with Special canoes, kayaks, events planned banana boats, for summer sailboats, a pon2016 include toon, and a full the annual lifeguard staff Work Day on for safe swimJune 4 and the ming. The KoiQuilt Auction nonia C enter on June 25. is an octagonal worship center Enjoy the thrills of the high ropes course. An that provides adventure course 30 feet in the air! an impressive focus to worship life. We have a The site on Lake Metigoshe has both the p r o m o t i o n a l A-frame Lakeside Chapel and the Lakeside video available Christian Center. Along with bunk rooms, to show you all the Christian Center has twelve unique sleep- the Adventures ing rooms with either private or semi-private Anchore d in baths (two are handicapped-accessible) and C h r i s t t h a t happen at C a m p Me t i goshe. If you would like a f r e e c o p y, please call 701263-4788. Share it with a friend when you are done! For more information about the many Christian opportunities and adventures offered at Metigoshe Ministries, please visit the website: www.MetigosheMinistries.com, call 701-263-4788, or write Metigoshe Ministries, 10605 Lake Loop Road East, Bottineau, ND Camp is for the whole family with more than enough activities to keep them all busy. 58318-8055.
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Hiking or Nature Trails
The most extensive trail system in the Turtle Mountains is the hiking or nature trail. Efforts to expand the nature trail concept to distinguish it from a simple hiking trail are underway; however, both names are currently used interchangeably. Walking for pleasure and other trail related activities are among the favorite outdoor recreation pursuits of Americans. Many of the trails provide interpretive sessions, while others offer the beauty and serenity that only nature can provide. There are also extensive unmarked areas which can be hiked or backpacked. To experience hiking through a tree laden corridor, see a nesting meadowlark or blooming wildflower, feel the soil beneath your feet and warm sun on your back, and smell the clean, fresh air of the Turtle Mountains is to become more aware of yourself, your environment, and your heritage. Three of the Turtle Mountains’ most popular trails are Disappearing Lakes, Turtle’s Back (Canadian side) and the Old Oak Trail (US side) at Metigoshe State Park. The Turtle Mountain tracks are: Turtle Mountain Trail (35 miles), Strawberry Lake (4 miles), Twisted Oaks (2 miles), Dalen (10 miles), Pelican Lake (4 miles), Hartley Boundary Lake (5 miles) and 20 miles of unmarked trails. Contact the State Forest Service, Bottineau, ND, at 701-228-2278
List of Trails
DISAPPEARING LAKES—Self-guiding trail A lake disappearing before your very eyes ... hard to believe? Visit a lake that is vanishing from the landscape by following the Disappearing Lakes self -guiding trail. Winding its way through dense broadleaf forests, this trail is an easy one-hour walk appropriate for all ages. TURTLE’S BACK—Hiking Trail. Climb to one of the highest points of land in southwestern Manitoba by following the Turtle’s Back Hiking Trail. The trail begins at the south end of William Lake and leads to a viewing tower at the hill’s peak. From this tower you can see the International Peace Garden. Onsite 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. It was built by the Youth Conservation Corps in 1974 and dedicated in May 1976. The trail is approximately two miles long. It will take you about one-and-onehalf hours to walk. If you do not
Hikers find many trails to explore.
for more information on these trails; For trails in the Wakopa Game Management Area (now 14.5 miles), contact the State Game & Fish Dept. in Bismarck, ND, at 701-224-2180; for the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation (20 miles), contact the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Belcourt, ND, at (701) 477-3191 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. A booklet describing the trail is available, in which you will find descriptive information regarding the lakes, wild flowers, different trees, plant life, animal life and a host of other information to make your hike a real outdoor adventure.
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Rolla...Make Your Move
If you like small town living, welcome to Rolla. Known as the “Jewel City,” Rolla is now a town “on the grow!” Rolla is on the eastern edge of the Turtle Mountains, located on U.S. Highway 281 and N.D. Highways 5 and 30. An area rich in lakes and forests, great fishing and hunting, Rolla is just minutes away from summer fun. Enjoy a quiet drive through the wooded countryside. For fishing, water skiing or camping, the area lakes are just a short jaunt away. Spend
Take a cruise down the Scenic Byway just north of Rolla.
The Annual Ragtop Festival will be held July 2, 2016.
the night in Rolla’s in-town camping facility at the baseball field equipped with electric hookups. Play on the playgrounds or take a dip in the swimming pool, which are both near the school. Hang your hat at the Bilmar Motel. In the evening, you can enjoy a movie at the Rolla Theater or choose from a great selection of restaurants. You can also spend some time at our shopping district. One of the main attractions is just five miles north of the city limits - the Rolla Municipal Golf Course, one of the most challenging courses in the state. We say, “You gotta have the balls to play our course” because you might lose a lot of balls!
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Downtown Parade is the highlight of the annual Ragtop Festival in Rolla One of Rolla’s many special events is the 26th Annual International Ragtop Festival July 2. The main event is the traditional parade down Main Street on the 2nd of July, featuring kiddie parade and grand parade along with many collector cars from all over the area. Other activities will keep the family entertained all day. Rolla also hosts other family entertainment events and activities throughout the
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summer. Don’t miss RELAY FOR LIFE, which will be held on Friday, June 4, from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the Rolla School. Bargain hunters will enjoy the City Wide Yard Sales on Saturday, June 5, and Saturday, September 3. CRAZY DAYS makes its debut this year on Wednesday, August 3. Call City Hall at (701) 477-3610 ext. 10 to get all the details about upcoming events. From Rolla you’re also just a few minutes away from the Scenic Byway leading through the Turtle Mountains with many lakes and campgrounds, the International Peace Garden and Lake Metigoshe State Park. Other interesting sites just minutes
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from Rolla include the Dale and Martha Hawk Museum, the Shepherd’s Hill at the Cross Roads Range, and the Rolette County Historical Society Museum. Rolla also offers five recreational parks, public swimming pool, trap shooting range, airport, six churches, hospital, two medical clinics, dentist’s office and the Parkview Assisted Living Center. Fall is hunting time around the Rolla area, with plenty of waterfowl flying through. Deer and moose are also in good supply. For more information, contact the Auditor’s Office at City Hall in downtown Rolla, located at 14 1st St. SE, Rolla, ND 58367; phone 701-477-3610 Ext. 10 or on the web at http:// rolla.nd.utma.com.
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Rolette... The Hunters’ Paradise
Many summer visitors travel through this area drive through lots, internet and cable access. on their way to the International Peace Garden Call 701-246-3288 for more information on RV or stop at the city park for a dip in the swimming accommodations. There is also a local hopool. Fall visitors enjoy tel (Dusk til Dawn) which the abundance of waterfeatures all the creature fowl, which has increased comforts and is especially significantly over the past attractive to hunters with few years. Local hunters game cleaning facilities are more than happy to give and freezer space. a few tips where the best The Rolette Park Board, bird hunting is to those who school and other interested are taking advantage of clubs take pride in offering the abundant bird populaa wide variety of recretion for the first time. And, ational activities within the weather permitting, they community of Rolette and also enjoy the local golf its immediate surrounding course located along a scearea. Some of the activities nic meandering creek. Next available are swimming, to the golf course, hunters golfing, slow pitch softcan sharpen up at the trap ball, baseball, trap shootshoot and rifle range. ing, upland game hunting, Snowmobilers have also waterfowl hunting, deer found the rolling plains a perfect place to get away Take your best friend out grouse hunting. and furbearer hunting and trapping, dancing, bingo from the pack and enjoy and many picnic areas. some prime snow conditions. For the camper, Dusk til Dawn RV Park has Visit the friendly community of Rolette today! full hookups, electricity and drinking water, Find Rolette on the web at www.rolettend.com.
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Welcome to St. John City at the End of the Rainbow
Turtle Mountain Bull-A-Rama - April TBA St. John Days - June 23-26 Parade and Street Dance on June 25
Rolette County 4-H Achievement Days - July TBA Izaak Walton League Barbeque - Sunday, July TBA 60 + years serving bison meat
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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 established 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 Martineau House built by Fortunat and Cedulie Martineau, early St. John pioneers, in 1899. It is one of the oldest surviving structures in St. John and was recently listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Rolette County Historical Society also has a museum on Main Street that has two large display buildings, a one-room school house, a church, hunter’s shack, the Dana Wright Cabin, a
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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 Stop at the RCHS museum. 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 located 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. Join us for St. John Days June 23 - 26, and have fun at these events: Annual Ugly Mother Contest Donkey Races, parade and street dance on Saturday; and a church service and potluck on Sunday. For additional information on St. John, call 701-477-3149, or visit the website at http://stjohn. nd.utma.com.
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.
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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Chippewa Downs Race Track
On a hill just to the southwest of Belcourt, this horse race track offers pari-mutuel betting 3-4 weekends in the summer (June). The park has grandstand and concession stands as well as a number of barns for the quarter and thoroughbred horses.
July Activities
July is usually a busy month with the Demolition Derby and St. Ann’s Novena, which runs in conjunction with Turtle Mountain Days. For more information on Belcourt, call 701477-6140.
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Visit Rugby for a variety of activities borealis. You will also find pictures Dakota, proudly of the northern proclaims itself as lights on display by the Geographical native North DaCenter of North kotan Jay Brausch. America, and it Many brochures literally is! Locatfor Ru g by an d ed at the junction the surrounding of U.S. Hwy. 2 area are available and N.D. Hwy. 3, to pick up at the Rugby is also the Northern Lights most direct route Tower Interpretive to the InternationCenter. The cenal Peace Garden and the beautiful The Geographical Center monument is a good place for a picture. ter is open May 1 through Sept. 30. Turtle Mountains. When you visit Rugby, you’ll find a number of Visitors can commemorate their stop in Rugby interesting things to see and do. The Northern by having their picture taken near the monument Lights Tower is its newest addition. The tower that officially proclaims Rugby the continent’s is on the south side of U.S. Hwy. 2, in front of geographic center. 2006 marked the diamond the Prairie Village Museum. Made of 10 tinted jubilee of Rugby’s designation as the Geographsteel beams almost 90 feet tall, coated with mul- ical Center of North America. A special comticolored shades of metallic paint and featuring memorative collector’s spoon may be purchased a lighting system at night, the tower is dedicated at the Tourist Information Booth just north of to one of the Northern Plains’ most stunning na- the Geographical Center Monument to help you tional phenomena, the spectacular Aurora Bore- remember your visit to the Heart of America. alis. The Interpretive Center is a gazebo housing Your trip through Rugby won’t be complete an interactive kiosk that allows you to view video without playing the beautiful golf course. If golf footage of the northern lights and an informa- isn’t your game, you can shop, dine, worship, tive clip that explains what causes the aurora relax in one of the motels or campgrounds or visit one of the parks. Go to a movie, bowl, swim, picnic or take a leisurely stroll around the designated walking path. Check our stock car racing schedule. Other stops to delight even the seasoned traveler include our unique museums and gift shops, Rugby, North
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Victorian Dress Museum 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.
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Niewoehner Bell Tower
Dale G. Niewoehner, Niewoehner Funeral Home in Rugby, has changed the skyline of Rugby with the construction of a 30 foot bell tower containing 15 bells at his funeral home. The largest bells, of which there are two, are 40 inches in diameter and weigh about 1,300 pounds each. There are also a 36 inch bell, two 34 inch bells, a 30 inch bell, a 26 inch bell and a 24 inch bell. The balance of the bells are in the 15-22 inch range. There are about 4 tons of bells in the steel tower. The bells have been purchased from auction sales, private parties, antique shops and churches. At this time, the bells are rung with a simple cable on each bell.
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Prairie Village Museum decor.
Tour Prairie Village Museum
Take a walk through history
The Geographical Center Prairie Village and Museum is filled with history of days gone by. There are over 35,000 square feet of history and heritage housed here. The admission fee is minimal, but you will need a whole afternoon to see it all. Step back in time by entering the complex through the main building that has many different displays, some of which include a wildlife display, a rosemeade collection, antique gun collection and many old items that helped the pioneers make their home on the frontier. Then enter the village, consisting of 27 buildings, including a land office, 1907 Great Northern Depot, caboose, cook car, blacksmith
shop, general store, antique cars and machinery. School groups and bus tours are welcome throughout the season. Group rates are available. Please allow two hours for tours. For more information, call 701-776-6414. Drive-thru Service • Frozen Treats • DQ Bakes • GrillBurgers™ • Decorated Cakes • MooLatté™!
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Take a sip back in time at our 1940’s 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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Village Fair offers old time flair
Young and old alike enjoy the activities.
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Enjoy the 31st Annual Village Fair August 14th. There will be special musical entertainment provided, plus the annual Pioneer Demonstrations at the Prairie Village and Museum. Listen to old-time music in different areas of the village. Fair-goers will find cooks baking in the cook car, butter churners in the creamery, a blacksmith hammering in the blacksmith shop, fancy gals performing in the saloon, clerks merchandising in the General Store, artists exhibiting their work in Silva School, and the sheriff locking folks up in York Jail. Kids’ activities include old-fashioned games, impromptu classes in one-
room Juniata School, and face painting. Music, food and family fun make this day one of the best of the summer. Get this date on your calendar now! The museum and village are open May 1-Sept 30.
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100th Anniversary Pierce County Fair
When the Pierce County Fair opens its gates in Rugby, ND, on June 30 to welcome crowds anxious to enjoy food, rides, exhibits and music, the people will be in for a special treat. The fair will hit the century mark! Pierce County Fair celebrates 100 years “We have five big days lined up” said fair president Don Jelsing. “You can spend the whole day and not pay a penny. It is a place you can be and find good family fun!” Thursday, June 30, will kick off with a picnic meal by the Rugby High School Study Abroad group beginning at 5:00 p.m. They will be serving locally grown Bison Burgers, salad, chips and beverage. This will be followed at 7:00 p.m. by Lion’s Music at the Fairgrounds with Blind Joe of Fargo, a 2015 contestant on NBC’s “The Voice.” Cake and ice cream will also be served to celebrate the fair’s 100-year milestone. The Mighty Thomas Carnival will be in full operation, exhibits will be on display and the Rocky Top Petting Zoo will be ready to go. Friday, July 1, will give you time to enjoy the exhibits, stroll the midway, taste some fair food and take in the variety of free stages and petting zoo. You’ll want to stay on the grounds as the evening brings “Party in the Dirt” with the band “Tripwire” of Fargo followed by midwest sensation “HAIRBALL,” deemed the greatest tribute band for KISS, Twisted Sister, AC/DC, Def Leppard, Queen and so many more. It’s an evening you won’t want to miss! Beer Gardens will be on the premises. Saturday, July 2, starts early with a Fun Run/ Walk sponsored by Heart of America Medical Center. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. You will be able to experience cowboys and cowgirls competing against each other in ranch events like trailer loading, team mugging and even wild cow milking during the Ranch Rodeo in the afternoon. The local cooperatives will be serving up a pitchfork fondue following the rodeo, and you can still take time throughout the day and night to enjoy all the fair has to offer from the delicious food, rides, games, exhibits, to the petting zoo and free stage
entertainment. Sunday, July 3, you’ll need to be ready to go as we have a whole day planned for you. The morning begins with a non-denominational Polka worship service, the parade in downtown Rugby at 1:00, Demolition Derby at 3:00, and all the fun continues on the grounds with free stages, tasty fair food, games, rides, petting zoo and exhibits. The evening will end with the fireworks display by Rugby Fire Department at 11 p.m. Monday, July 4, is your last chance to sample the fair food, stroll the midway, take a spin on your favorite ride, visit the cute animals at the petting zoo, check out the exhibits and enjoy the free stages. In a time of high-tech amusement parks and gadgets, it’s nice to know the hometown appeal of a county fair, 100 years later, is still there to bring smiles to everyone young and old. If you need additional information call 701-2082886, visit the website at www.piercecountyfairrugby.com or like us on Facebook.
Mud Will Be Flying The Pierce County Fairgrounds will be the host for Mud Runs on June 25. Come out and watch as drivers compete for the best time on 200-foot lanes of the muddiest local slop around. It’s drag racindg without the asphalt. Whether you watch from the stands or from the pit, it’s great family entertainment. Concessions will be served. Information and registration will be available at www.jvornd.com or www.piercecountyfairrugby.com
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Westhope - outdoors for hunting, golfing and more! Westhope, located along Hway 83, like many towns in Bottineau County, was founded as a Great Northern Railway station in 1903 and later was incorporated as a city in 1904. Westhope is also a port of entry to Canada, which is only six miles away. This area is a major flyway for ducks and geese as well as upland game. As a result, hunters from all over the country come back year after year for the hunting enjoyment and camaraderie that they have developed with the Westhope community. Outdoorsman Tony Dean even endorsed the hunting in the area. Westhope takes great pride in the quality of life in the area and the fact that this is a great place to raise children. The population
of Westhope is 550, and the community has many facilities and services which are not common to communities of this size: a tourist park with picnic facilities, two tennis courts, swimming pool, large softball complex and a lighted football field. Camping facilities are provided at the trailer court with water, sewer, electrical hookups and a dump station. Westhope also has an airport with a paved and lighted runway and an excellent school system. WESTHOPE COUNTRY CLUB: The Westhope Country Club is located in the beauty and splendor of the Souris River Valley, giving golfers a view of majestic scenery. Golfers all over North Dakota and southern Manitoba talk about the uniqueness of the course that was completely rebuilt in 1991 with very challenging grass greens. One of the nicest things about the course -- there is no waiting for tee times -- making it a great course at a great value.
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Historic Coghlan Castle on ND Hwy 30
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not open to the public, but peo oghlan ple will be able Castle is a Richto enjoy a picnic ards onian Roat the interpretive manesque building site and learn more in Rolette County, about the castle when North Dakota, near the interpretive center is St. John, North Dakota. It finished. Also, it can be viewed was listed on the National Regfrom the pull-off on Hwy. 30 and private ister of Historic Places on July 16, 2008. If Coghlan Castle seems out of place, it is tours can be made by appointment only- call because there are over 60 known examples of Becky Leonard at (701) 953-8607. this unique building style in Manitoba, Canada, but only 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 into the 1940s. The Birding building has stood vacant since the middle of the 20th century. www.internationaladventuretrail.org It was a popular party site for local teenagers in the 1960s and 1970s and was vandalized International in the 1960s. Mystical Horizons Years of neglect damaged the Peace Garden 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 the region and the hisGrowing tourism in the Turtle Mountain region tory of the Coghlan family that of North Dakota & Manitoba originally owned the historic stone building. The interpretive 701-228-3849 center will serve as another at1-800-735-6932 traction along the Scenic Byway E-mail: bcc@utma.com in the Turtle Mountains. As the www.turtlemountains.org building is currently owned by Tim DeMers, the castle itself is
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your country retreat by listening to the gentle sounds of nature. Bring along a light snack, coffee or a big feed. At the end of the day, 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 woods. Relax and enjoy the peace and quiet in
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June 30 - July 4: 100th Anniversary Pierce County Fair
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