Cut Foot Sioux Ranger Station The Cut Foot Sioux Ranger
Station, which was completely restored over a period of four years between 1994 and 1998, is the oldest remaining ranger station
building in the Forest Service’s Eastern Region. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, tours are arranged
through the Cut Foot Sioux Visitor Information Center. The interior is set up as if it were
the early 20th century, when Horace Lydick, the first ranger to man the station, and his young bride were sent to man the
station in 1908. At the time, there were no roads so they came by boat and built the small cabin by hand. Lydick’s main
job was to build roads so loggers could get in to cut the timber. The ranger station and visitor
center is located on State Highway 46 near Cutfoot Sioux Lake and Lake Winnibigoshish north of Deer River, Minnesota. For
more information call 218-246-8233 or stop in at the Cut Foot Sioux Visitor Center for a summer tour schedule or to pick up
more information about their self-guided tour. 
Continental Divide
The divide passes thru the hwy 46 area running west thru the
3rd river township of Dixon Lake and on to Blackduck. Water shed flows north to Hudson Bay or south to the Gulf of Mexico.
Chippewa National Forest: The Chippewa National Forest was the first of its kind established east of the Mississippi River in 1908. The forest
boundary encompasses about 1.6 million acres and has 700 lakes, 920 miles of streams and 150,000 acres of wetlands. The forest's
landscape is a reminder of the glaciers that blanketed northern Minnesota some 10,000 years ago. The Chippewa National
Forest also boasts the largest breeding population of bald eagles in the continental U.S., with 150 active nests found throughout
the forest. The Chippewa National Forest makes maps available at the Blackduck Ranger Station for most of their hiking
and biking trails, ranging from .5 to 68 miles. Some trails are known for their eagle viewing, others are self-guided nature
tours. You are able to enjoy any one of these recreational activities while in the Chippewa National Forest: Bike, Hiking
and Nature Trails, Camping, Canoeing, ATV, Fishing, XC Skiing, Hunting, Scenic Byways and Snowmobiling
Casinos Indian gaming casinos are in abundance in our area. Guests will find Palace Casino in Cass Lake, MN, White Oak Casino in Deer River, MN and Northern Lights Casino in Walker, MN all within easy driving distance.
Rasley's BlueBerry
Bowl located just north of Deer River, Minnesota on Highway 6 has 10 bowling lanes, the Lucky Strike Lounge and a
large dining room. For hours and more information call 1-218-246-8048. Blackduck Bowling Lanes located on Summit Avenue in Blackduck, MN is open to the public. Call them
at 218-835-6620 for more information.
Forest
History Center
 Visitors will step back in time as they walk through a turn-of-the-century logging camp located in Grand Rapids. Whether on the tour or just wandering throughout the camp on your own, interpretive guides dressed in period clothing
will encourage you to ask questions of the company clerk, bull cook (camp janitor), saw filer, lumberjacks, barn boss (who
cares for the draft horses), the blacksmith and "wood butcher" (carpenter). Take a walk
on one of three self-guided forest trails for a view of the Mississippi River and the Northern Minnesota forestland.
Forest History Center website, email foresthistory@mnhs.org or call 218-327-4482. The Forest History Center is located near US Highways 169 and 2 at 2609 County Road
76, Grand Rapids, Minnesota 55744.
Judy Garland Birthplace Historic House Birthplace of legendary actress Judy Garland, Grand Rapids now boasts the most extensive collection of Judy Garland memorabilia
in the United States. Attached to the museum is the Judy Garland Birthplace Historic House, which has been fully restored
to the 1920’s period and allows visitors to see what it looked like when Judy lived there. For more information
log on to: www.judygarlandmuseum.com call 1-800-664-JUDY or 218-327-9276,
Paul Bunyan and Babe: The home of Paul Bunyan and Babe are located on the
shores of Bemidji Lake in Bemidji. These two statues are in the National Register Of Historic Places. Paul stands 18'
tall and Babes horns are 14' across. Visitors from all over the world stop here to get their photo taken with these two
icons.
Paul Bunyan Play House: Bemidji's professional
theatre is nationally recognized as the longest continually operating summer repertory. Now located in the historic
Chief Theatre at 314 Beltrami Ave NW in downtown
Bemidji. Performances are scheduled throughout the year. Contact 218-751-7270
Ticket Box Office Performances are 8pm nightly except, NO performances on Monday &
Tuesday. First Sunday of month offer matinee performances at 2 pm.
ATV: ATVing is popular in the Chippewa National Forest. If
you have been looking for places to ride your ATV, this is the place for you. We have legal riding areas in every direction
of the Inn.
 Bemidji Polar Daze: Bemidji Polar Daze is a fun filled winter event
lasting for approximately a week scheduled at the end of January. Exciting events for the family to enjoy include:
Broom Ball, Golf on Ice, Bemidji Jaycee's Polar Plunge, 5k Polar Challenge and Taste of Northern Minnesota. For
more information, visit the Bemidji Chamber of Commerce website at www.bemidji.org and choose the category "Things to Do" or "Calendar of Events".
 Lady Slipper Scenic Byway: This  28-mile byway runs through the Chippewa National Forest. Formerly known as "Scenic Highway, the byway was renamed
in honor of the state flower. This scenic highway extends from Cass lake thru Pennington and onto
Blackduck. Pine and aspen are interspersed with large open areas of wetlands, lakes and river systems which will keep your
interests as you travel along. Along your route you will come upon a slice of history at Camp Rabideau, one of three 1930's
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camps in the country that are being preserved. Also, with all this water you're
sure to catch a glimpse of the local wildlife. Located on county 39 between state 2 and 71. Visit their website for
more information at: www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/chippewa/recreation/auto_touring/scenic_hwy.php or call
218-835-4291
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Civilian Conservation Corps Camp
A historical site featuring the home base of one of fourteen active running camps in the Chippewa National Forest during the
great depression. Housing 1000 young men between the ages of 18-26, these young men built many of the land marks in
the Chippewa, established the experimental forest, planted trees, did road construction, fire suppression, built bridges and
damns and did surveys and census activities for wildlife. During World War II the camp was used as a prisoner of war
camp. This is a self guided tour of the remaing physical features (depressions & cement foundations) of the Cut
Foot Sioux CCC camp F-14 Company 707, Chippewa National Forest,MN
 2010
White Oak Sled Dog Classic
Was Saturday January 9th/ this is an annual event so join us next year!
The My
Lake Home Inn hosted a get together to watch the 96 musher teams go by the Log Deck on Saturday afternoon. We had a
bond fire and enjoyed the warmer weather. The teams traveled from Deer River to Gosh Damn up to Squaw Lake then
to Northome on through Effy and finished in Big Fork. The teams consisted of 6-8 & 10 dog teams. We had a great
time out there and are making this a new tradition so come on out next year to the log deck for some fun a truelly amazing
site to see.
Area Golf Courses
Area Golf Courses | Golf Course | Total
Yards | Rating
Slope | Instruc.
Avail | Phone
Number | Directions
Location | | Eagle Ridge Golf Club | 6,245 | 69.4
121 | Yes | 218-245-2217 | One Green
Way
Hwy 169 East, Coleraine | | Pokegama Golf Club | 6,105 | 68.5
117 | Yes | 218-326-3444 | 3910 Golf
Course Road
Grand Rapids | | Sugarbrooke Golf Club | 6,548 | 72.2
124 | Yes | 218-327-1462 | Located at
Ruttger's
Sugar Lake Lodge | | Wendigo Golf Club | 6,641 | 70.7
129 | Yes | 218-327-2211 | 750 Golf
Crest Drive
Grand Rapids | | Blueberry Hills Golf
Course | 3,121 | 34.6
110 | Yes | 218-246-8010 | 1
mi. N of Deer River on
Hwy. 6, turn E on G.C. Rd. | | Golf on the Edge | 2,963 | 66.8
104 | Yes | 218-743-3626 | 1.5 miles
E of Bigfork
Cty Rd 261 & G.C. Rd | | Blackduck Golf Club | 3,029 | 68.7
123 | No | 218-835-7757
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"Lost Forty"  Thought to be underwater as part of Coddington Lake, a survey mistake in 1882 saved the land of the Lost Forty. Actually 144 acres, is one of the few places in Minnesota to experience truly virgin forest land that never has been
logged. Less than 2 percent of Minnesota’s forests are considered old growth today. Minnesota
the Lost Forty is found approximately two miles north of the intersection of County Roads 29 and 26. These
trees are up to 400 years old and between 22 and 48 inches in diameter. Biologically, pine can live up to 500 years. Old growth
such as the Lost Forty is full of wildlife habitat, including bald eagles, hawks and woodpeckers, red squirrels, weasels and
many more important species. A one-mile self-guided trail winds its way through the majestic pines
of the Lost Forty. A picnic area is also available at the site. Visit the Chippewa National Forest Hiking page for more information.
ATV Fun in Northern Minnesota
ATVing is popular in Itasca County and Northern Minnesota! If you have been looking for places
to ride your ATV, this is the place for you. Here are a few great places to ride your ATV, where people will welcome you,
and your vehicle. Trail Description: This area host dozens of back roads and
trials galore for ATV enthusiasts. We love the Farley Tower area with hills, lakes and trails in every direction.
Just 6 miles from our back door. Want to stay close try our neighborhood trails, we have many right outside our
back door.
DNR ATV trail map: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/ohv/map.html
White Oak Society, Inc. The year is 1798 and the fur trade is booming in the upper reaches of the Mississippi River in the northwoods of Minnesota.
Minnesota will not actually become a state for another 60 years but today the Norwesters, gentlemen, traders and Anishanabe
are all gathered for the annual rendezvous at the White Oak Fur Post. Volunteers and a part-time staff of interpreters,
portray authentic characters of the fur trade at the White Oak Fur Post and in communities throughout the region. By portraying
the lifestyle of the people from the era, the food they eat, the clothes they wear and the language they speak, White Oak
Society members help visitors learn about the actual working and living conditions of the time period.
The 18th Century Fur Post comes alive each year during the first full weekend of August when the White Oak Society
sponsors the White Oak Rendezvous and Festival. The event includes a participant family camp that allows reenactors and the
public an opportunity to relive the vibrancy and ambiance of a thriving Northwest Company Fur Post. Other
events include sled dog demos/lessons, ski-joring demos/lessons, cross-country skiing trails, and many more winter outdoor
activities. The White Oak Fur Post is located north of Deer River, Minnesota on Highway 6 North.
For more information call them at 218-246-9393 or email them: whiteoak@paulbunyan.net or log on to www.whiteoak.org.
Evergreen Riding Stables  Evergreen Riding Stables is dedicated to sharing the spirit of Horseback Riding in Northern Minnesota. They offer Riding Lessons,
Trail Rides, Pony Rides, and Hay Rides.
 Trail rides for ages 9 and up! Evergreen Stables owns 170 acres here in the Northwoods. We have miles of trails to explore
so all may experience the beauty this area has to offer. You will go on a guided tour for one hour through through the woods
and fields in the Deer River area. This is a great way to be outdoors while experiencing something new and exciting. We are
capable of taking up to ten people per trip, so make it a family event and come on out!
Evergreen
Riding Stables is located at 32618 Evergreen Drive in Deer River MN. To make reservations call: (218) 246-2417 for the Stable,
or (218) 259-9824 for mobile.
Casinos
White Oak Casino /Deer River / 800-653-2412
Palace
Casino / Cass Lake / 800-228-6676
Northern Lights casino / Walker
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