VISITOR GUIDE BAUDETTE • RAINY RIVER • SOUTH SHORE • NORTHWEST ANGLE 07 the RAINY RIVER Feeds Lake of the Woods and Is an Incredible Fishery

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OFFICIALOFFICIAL LAKELAKE OFOF THETHE WOODSWOODS TOURISMTOURISM VISITOR GUIDE BAUDETTE • RAINY RIVER • SOUTH SHORE • NORTHWEST ANGLE www.LakeoftheWoodsMN.com 07 THE RAINY RIVER feeds Lake of the Woods and is an incredible fishery. It is the international border with Canada and is loaded with a variety of fish COME EXPLORE including walleyes and lake sturgeon that can reach weights over 100 lbs. THE THREE AREAS OF LAKE OF THE WOODS 18 SOUTH SHORE overlooks Big Traverse Bay, the big open water of Lake of the Woods. Full of fish, most anglers target what the lake is famous for, the millions of walleyes that call this water home.

26 THE NW ANGLE is the northernmost point of the contiguous United States and where the 14,552 islands of the lake begin. World class year round fishing among the islands make this area an angler’s dream. Hunting, snowmobiling, hiking and soaking in the natural beauty from a nice resort make the Angle a wonderful place to visit.

Whether you bring your own gear or prefer to use our resorts’ charter boats, guides, ice transportation and rental ice fishing houses, come on up. Our 60+ lodging Leasa Welter facilities have you covered. WELCOME TO Fort St. Charles Magnusson Island Brush Lake of the Woods Island Flag Angle Inlet Island 525 Oak Birch Island Island Crow Duck MINNESOTA Northwest Island Massacre Island 525 U.S ONTARIO Angle Welcome to Minnesota’s Lake of the Woods, also known as The world class fishery showcases 317,000 acres in Minnesota Little Oak CANADA The northernmost point Island The Walleye Capital of the World. The international waters of for the best fishing anywhere, both open water and ice fishing. of the contiguous Bear Norman United States Island Lake of the Woods, the Rainy River and the Northwest Angle Sharing the lake with Canada, many of our guests who stay on Island are famous for their fishing, hunting, wildlife and recreational the U.S. side choose to utilize both sides. Overall, Lake of the Garden opportunities. Woods has over 65,000 miles of shoreline and 14,552 islands. Island 308 Big Island Minnesota Bridges Island Knight CONTENTS Buffalo Island Bay Big Traverse Bigsby Island Lake of the Woods Official Visitor’s Guide Bay CANADA 2 COME EXPLORE 16 WORLD CLASS FISHING 25 HISTORY

US Customs Long Point 6 HOW TO GET HERE 18 SOUTH SHORE 26 NORTHWEST ANGLE Rocky Point 18 LODGING 27 LODGING 310 313 7 RAINY RIVER 20 AMENITIES 28 AMENITIES Muskeg Bay 9 LODGING South 2 12 AMENITIES 22 OUTDOOR ADVENTURES 30 BAUDETTE 17 Shore Zippel Bay 30 LODGING Warroad 12 14 FISH OF 24 A HUNTER’S HAVEN Morris Point LAKE OF THE WOODS 34 AMENITIES Roseau Zippel Bay Wheeler’s 8 State Park Point Bostic Bay Roosevelt 172 Rainy River, Ontario Williams Produced by: Pitt Graceton 11 Lake of the Woods Tourism Bureau in partnership with SandPieper Design, Inc. U.S. Customs 11 Baudette PO Box 518 | Baudette, MN 56623 | (218) 634-1174 | [email protected] Clementson 1 72 www.LakeoftheWoodsMN.com Rainy River

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THE BAUDETTE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 5,500 foot runway that is a 100 feet wide. Tie HOW TO GET HERE downs, hangars, maintenance, jet fuel and There are a number of ways to travel to Lake of the Woods. Most travel Avgas, seaplane docking and storage are all by automobile. The roads are good and the scenery is beautiful. If available. Contact the Baudette International you’re going to start your vacation with a flight into Lake of the Woods, Airport at 218-634-1923. there are a variety of options. Everything can be found at our website, www.LakeoftheWoodsMN.com. RAINY RIVER >> COMMERCIAL FLIGHTS The Rainy River is a world class fishery. Walleyes, sturgeon and smallmouth bass are what bring most anglers, but you’ll INTERNATIONAL FALLS INTERNATIONAL find other species including northern pike, sauger, perch, and more. Enjoy a beautiful 12-mile boat ride from the resorts AIRPORT. near the mouth of the river at Wheeler’s Point to the City of Baudette and the new public docks at Willie Walleye Park. 70 miles from Baudette, this airport has Throughout the open water months, there are 42 miles of navigable Rainy River full of fish with a variety of boat accesses daily flights to and from MSP using Delta up and down the river. airlines. Rental car companies are Avis, Ford and GM. More info at (218) 283-4461 or at Check out Peace Park in Baudette, located right next to the U.S./Canadian border crossing. The park offers a fabulous view www.internationalfallsairport.com. of the international bridge and Canada right from the park. Enjoy fishing, walking trails and a picnic lunch while reading the informational plaques about Massacre Island and the forest fire of 1910. BEMIDJI REGIONAL AIRPORT. 102 miles from Baudette, this airport Located eight miles east of Baudette on Highway 11, check out the picturesque gushing white waters of Clementson has daily flights to and from MSP using Rapids. The Rapid River, a tributary of the Rainy River, empties its contents over the Clementson Rapids and into the Rainy. Delta Airlines. Rental car companies are When driving to the NW Angle, guests The rapids are a beautiful place for shore fishing or for a picnic with tables and campfire spots available. Enterprise, Alamo / National, Hertz and must pass through Canada and enter Economy. More info (218) 444-2438 or back into Minnesota. Consequently, The waters of the Rainy flow north through Lake of the Woods and end up at Hudson Bay in Canada. Come experience www.bemidjiairport.org. proper documentation such as a the Rainy River. passport, passport card, enhanced GRAND FORKS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. driver’s license, or other accepted forms 178 miles from Baudette, this airport has flights of documentation may be required. with Delta Airlines and Allegiant Airlines. Some resorts will transport guests via Rental car companies are Avis, Hertz, National lake which avoids customs, either on ice and Enterprise. More info at (701) 795-6981 or during the winter or via boat during the www.gfkairport.com. open water season. For more info on traveling to the NW Angle, check out https://lakeofthewoodsmn.com/northwest-angle/ >> LAKE OF THE WOODS IS: Lake of the Woods, MN

126 miles from Winnipeg, MB Duluth, MN 211 miles from Duluth, MN Fargo, ND 232 miles from Fargo, ND Minneapolis/ 308 miles from Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN St. Paul, MN 476 miles from Sioux Falls, SD

550 miles from Des Moines, IA Milwaukee, WI Sioux Falls, SD 608 miles from Milwaukee, WI

656 miles from Omaha, NE Des Moines, IA Chicago, IL 680 miles from Chicago, IL Omaha, NE

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6 | LakeoftheWoodsMN.com 1. Lakeroad Lodge 9. Ballard’s Resort (218) 634-2336 (218) 634-1849 (800) 776-2675 RAINY RIVER RAINY RIVER www.lakeroadlodge.com www.ballardsresort.com Lodging 17. Bayview Lodge 2. The Point 10. Sportsman’s Lodges (800) 776-3473 (218) 634-1342 (800) 862-8602 (218) 634-2194 (800) 652-2194 RAINY www.borderviewlodge.com www.bayviewlakeofthewoods.com RAINY www.sportsmanslodges.com 3. Reel Escapes 11. Slim’s Resort 18. Rainy River Rentals https://www.vrbo. (218) 634-2412 (800) 243-2412 (218) 434-3406 RIVERRIVER com/1321859?noDates=true&unit- www.airbnb.com/h/rainyriverrental www.slimsresort.com Id=1880144com/1321859?no- 4 PARKS Dates=true&unitId=1880144 19. Twin River Resort 5 12. Rainy River Resort (218) 634-2258 (218) 634-2394 4. Wigwam Resort 2 6 A Peace Park www.rainyriverresortmn.com www.ccscook.tripod.com/twinriverresort 3 International Drive and MN-11 (218) 634-2168 7 www.wigwamresortlow.com 20. Happiness on Water 13. Sean’s Birchview Resort 8 B Timbermill Park (651) 341-3915 1 East on MN-11, Baudette, MN 5. Wheelers Point Resort 218-634-1693 800-362-7894 9 www.seansbirchviewresort.com www.happinessonwater.com C Clementson (218) 634-2629 (800) 542-2435 10 www.wheelerspoint.com 21. Lake of the Woods Getaways East on MN-11 14. Beckel’s Bunks Rainy River (218) 556-6527 Minnesota, 11 D Franz Jevne State Park 6. Border View Lodge (218) 395-2136 www.beckelsbunks.com www.airbnb.com/ USA 12 MN-11, Birchdale, MN (218) 634-1631 (800) 766-3474 rooms/23995114?source_impression_ 172 www.borderviewlodge.com 13 15. Ships Wheel Resort id=p3_1602525652_iGxoKjh0UCe1KLyN 14 ATTRACTIONS 7. Adrian’s Resort (218) 634-2835 (800) 315-2835 (218) 634-1985 www.shipswheelresort.com 22. Birch Acres E Willie Walleye www.adriansresort.net www.airbnb.com/h/birchacres 15 International Drive and MN-11 16. Magnuson Rentals 23. Royal Dutchman 6 8. River Bend’s Resort (218) 290-3787 Oak Harbor Golf Course (218) 634-3084 (800) 292-3084 (218) 395-2126 172 www.vrbo.com/141401 North on Hwy 172 www.riverbendsresorts.com www.royaldutchman.com F Clementson Rapids East MN-11 BOAT LANDINGS

ONTARIO A Wheeler’s Point CANADA Located 12 miles north of Baudette on Hwy 172 near the mouth of the A Rainy River 8 B Wabanica Bay Landing 6.5 miles north of Baudette on Hwy 172 172 16 C Peace Park 17 Rainy River, International Drive and MN-11 18 Ontario 19 B D Timbermill Park 20 21 Located near the City Park on the 22 U.S. Customs east edge of Baudette. 11 A C Rainy River E D F E E Vidas Landing B 23 C 1.5 miles east of Clementson to Cty Baudette 11 392 north D F F Frontier Landing Clementson G 72 17 miles east of Baudette along State 1 Hwy 11

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EXPERIENCE THE RAINY RIVER

Courtney Danielle Photography Whether it’s fish you’re after or just a beautiful river cruise, there’s so much to experience on the Rainy River.

Dustin Mertens GOLF THE RAINY RIVER Check out Oak Harbor’s beautiful 18 hole, par 72 golf course just 9 miles north of Baudette on Highway 172. While there, grab a bite to eat at the 19th hole bar and grill. The vintage front nine, created in 1968, offers a true and natural layout nestled along the Rainy River with scenic fairways carved into mature and heavily wooded confines. The newly designed back nine is a Scottish link style with fairway and green-side bunkers, large ponds and quick CATCH A STURGEON ON THE RAINY RIVER! greens.

CHARTER FISHING AT ITS FINEST

A river of seasons The Rainy River is home to a number of resorts and is famous for its good fishing. In the early spring, walleye anglers flock to the river as the area has an extended walleye season through April 14th and a good number of big walleyes. Also this time of year, anglers enjoy some of the best sturgeon fishing, reeling in this prehistoric species at weights between 50 - 100 lbs. Summer brings more fishing as the Rainy is home to strong numbers of small mouth bass as well as walleyes, sauger, sturgeon, pike, crappies, perch and suckers. Take a relaxing boat cruise and enjoy the beautiful northwoods scenery and custom-made, luxury homes scattered along shore. Fall brings brilliant colors, the traditional walleye run and the migration of waterfowl and birds of all sorts. Winter on the Rainy provides ice fishing as well as groomed and staked CLEMENTSON RAPiDS snowmobile trails that go for hundreds of miles. Christopher Slick

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ADRIAN’S RESORT 218.634.1985 | WWW.ADRIANSRESORT.NET BALLARD’S RESORT OUTDOOR 218.634.1849 | WWW.BALLARDSRESORT.COM BAYVIEW LODGE 218.634.2194 | WWW.BAYVIEWLAKEOFTHEWOODS.COM BECKEL’S BUNKS 218.395.2136 | WWW.BECKELSBUNKS.COM BIRCH ACRES WWW.AIRBNB.COM/ROOMS/28522926 BORDER VIEW LODGE 800.776.3474 | WWW.BORDERVIEWLODGE.COM HAPPINESS ON WATER 651.341.3915 | WWW.HAPPINESSONWATER.COM LAKE OF THE WOODS GETAWAYS WWW.AIRBNB.COM/ROOMS/23995114 | [email protected] LAKEROAD LODGE MOTEL 218.634.2336 | WWW.LAKEROADLODGE.COM MAGNUSON RENTALS 218.290.3787 | WWW.VRBO.COM/141401 RAINY RIVER RESORT 218.634.2258 | WWW.RAINYRIVERRESORTMN.COM RAINY RIVER RENTALS 218.434.3406 | WWW.AIRBNB.COM/H/RAINYRIVERRENTAL REEL ESCAPES WWW.VRBO.COM/1321859 RIVER BEND'S RESORT 218.634.3084 | WWW.RIVERBENDSRESORTS.COM ROYAL DUTCHMAN 218.395.2126 | WWW.ROYALDUTCHMAN.COM SEAN’S BIRCHVIEW RESORT 800.362.7894 | WWW.SEANSBIRCHVIEWRESORT.COM SHIP’S WHEEL RESORT 800.315.2835 | WWW.SHIPSWHEELRESORT.COM SLIM’S RESORT 218.634.2412 | WWW.SLIMSRESORT.COM SPORTSMAN’S LODGES 800.862.8602 | WWW.SPORTSMANSLODGES.COM INDOOR TWIN RIVER RESORT 218.634.2394 | WWW.TWINRIVERRESORT.COM THE POINT 800.776.3474 | WWW.BORDERVIEWLODGE.COM WHEELER’S POINT RESORT 218.634.2629 | WWW.WHEELERSPOINT.COM WIGWAM RESORT 218.634.2168 | WWW.WIGWAMRESORTLOW.COM

12 | LakeoftheWoodsMN.com LakeoftheWoodsMN.com | 13 BROWN BULLHEAD BURBOT (EELPOUT) Identified by the presence of strong barbs Looking like a cross between an eel and a cat- or serrations on the back edge of its fish, this fish has a long body, smooth skin and Fish OF pectoral spines, and pigmentation in the chin a single whisker beneath the chin. Has brownish barbels. Average size is 8-12 inches. black sides with black and dark brown splotches. LAKE OF THE WOODS Average length 16 inches; up to 30 inches. Lake of the Woods, which includes the Rainy River ©MN DNR, C. Iverson and NW Angle, is an incredible natural resource full of a variety of fish. Some fish have more NORTHERN PIKE ©MN DNR, C. Iverson than one species living in these waters. There A long, toothy fish, its head is shaped are six species of suckers with the White, Silver like a large duck bill. Often mistaken for a TULLIBEE and Shorthead Redhorse the most common. muskellunge, pikes tend to have lighter spots This smaller fish has a shape similar to the white- There are two species of bullheads (Brown and on a darker body, rounded tail fins and 5 or less fish. The lower jaw curves up toward the snout Black) and two varieties of lampreys (Silver and pores at the base of the mouth. Mostly light yel- instead of overhanging and isn’t rounded. A sol- Northern Brooks). On occasion, anglers might low or silver markings on a dark olive body. Aver- id white color with grayish fins. Average length catch a Mooneye or Goldeye and mistake it as a age length 26 inches; up to 45 inches. 13-20 inches. Cisco or Whitefish. Here is a list of some of the more common fish of Lake of the Woods. WALLEYE A medium-sized fish with big, marble-like eyes LAKE WHITEFISH and a white spot on the lower tip of its tail. Color LAKE STURGEON A small head in relation to the body, This torpedo-shaped fish has scutes varies from olive to dark gray, with gold flecked common to the cisco family, this fish’s rounded instead of scales. Its nose is flat and slight- sides. Average length 15 inches; trophy walleye snout overhangs the short lower jaw. Tail is se- ly upturned with four barbells underneath. are considered 28-32 inches. verely forked with a dark posterior edge. Aver- Its tube-like mouth is set back away from the age length 20 inches; up to 31 inches. snout. The top of the tail fin is longer than the bottom. Coloring varies from green- yellow to blue-grey to black. The young are reddish brown. Average length 20-55 SAUGER inches; up to 8 feet and 100 lbs. Commonly mistaken for walleye, saugers are SILVER LAMPREY long and thin with dark gray or brown on their The Silver Lamprey is eel-like in shape, with a backs, dark spots and orange metallic sheen on long dorsal fin that is not divided. The mouth is their sides, a pale underbelly and a forked tail jawless with a large disk that when expanded is wider than the head. The disk, or mouth, of adult with a pale streak on the bottom edge. Average MUSKELLUNGE length 12 inches; 16-18 inches is considered Silver Lamprey is full of sharp teeth. This native Similar to the northern pike, this fish more com- large. lamprey species should not be confused with monly has darker bars or markings on a lighter the exotic and destructive Sea Lamprey. The na- body and are silver, light green or light brown in tive lamprey have evolved with, and live in bal- color. Average length 32 inches; up to 50 inches ance with, their host populations. The average and 50 lbs. size of an adult is 9-14 inches. SMALLMOUTH BASS A medium-sized fish with a dark to golden ap- pearance; olive green to blackish gold in color. ©MN DNR, C. Iverson Adults average between 10-12 inches in length. WHITE SUCKER YELLOW PERCH This medium-sized sucker has big lips A small fish that is usually yellow with located at the bottom of the head, no teeth, and wide dark bands running down the sides. soft fins. Its long, rounded body is greenish on Average length 6 inches, reaching 12-13 inches. top and light-colored beneath; scales increasing LAKE TROUT in size from front to back. Average length 12-20 This fish has a moderately elongated shape and inches when fully grown. a deep forked tail with light colored markings on both halves. The head is large with well-devel- BLACK CRAPPIE Small, flat-bodied, darker-colored with oped teeth on the jaw, tongue, and roof of the ©MN DNR, C. Iverson mouth. Average length 24-36 inches; known to light markings. Black, white, and grey/silver exceed 4 feet. colors. Seven or eight spines in its dorsal fin. Average length 6-8 inches, capable of To learn more about fishing the fish of growing up to 12 inches. Lake of the Woods, check out out website at www.lakeofthewoodsmn.com/fishing

14 | LakeoftheWoodsMN.com LakeoftheWoodsMN.com | 15 SOUTH SHORE 3. SHORE LUNCH While visiting Lake of the Woods, enjoy a north woods traditional shore lunch. Your guide will prepare your morning catch. Fresh walleye breaded with a secret batter WORLD CLASS unique to each guide or resort and fried to a golden brown. Teamed up with all of the fixings such as fried potatoes and baked beans, all enjoyed on the waters edge. FISHINGFISHING

ICE FISHING 7. FISH ON YOUR OWN 4. SLEEPER FISH HOUSES Some ice anglers bring their own fish houses. Whether it’s a pull-behind fish house that anglers can sleep in overnight or Lake of the Woods resorts and collapsible fish houses meant to set up and take down daily, outfitters offer a variety of sleeper opportunities abound. Anglers can access the lake by plowed ice fish houses. Anglers can sleep roads provided at a small daily use fee from resorts or access the out on the ice during their stay. snowmobile trails that are groomed and staked across the lake. Resorts will either transport CHARTER & you out to the fish house with all of your gear, or will give you GUIDED FISHING directions so you can drive the ice roads out to your sleeper house. The Lake of the Woods area is second to none when it comes to fishing. Anglers travel thousands of miles ICE FISH IN to fish these waters. There is a wide variety of fish, big COMFORT numbers of fish and flat out big fish. Anglers experience 5. good fishing 12 months a year. Our resorts make it easy to Ice fish in comfort without being exposed to the cold winter be successful on the water or on the ice whether you’re a conditions. Visitors are escorted from a heated resort, to heated ice transportation, to a heated fish house. The ice holes are drilled and beginner or expert. CHARTER FISHING THE IGLOO BAR 1. cleaned out upon your arrival. Guides check on you throughout 8. the day and at around 4:30 or 5pm, pick you up and bring you back Many visitors to the area appreciate jumping on a charter boat. Head over to the South Shore and check out the famous Igloo to your resort just in time for happy hour. Guides can clean your Everything is provided: the rods and reels, bait, tackle, life jackets, Bar. Located on the ice - when the ice is thick enough, usually daily catch for you and many of the resorts will even cook it up. A fish cleaning, etc. By request, they provide lunch and beverages January - March - it’s outfitted with electric lights, a big screen full-service ice fishing experience. as well. A licensed charter captain leads your adventure. He/she TV and a full bar with mixed drinks, beer, and a limited hot food knows where the fish are and they work with other guides to make menu. For a small fee, guests can actually ice fish in the bar. The sure you have the best chance for success. Igloo Bar is located at Zippel Bay Resort and can be accessed via 6. ICE ROADS their plowed road or by snowmobile. RESORTS 2. Some resorts plow ice roads SNOWMOBILES Anglers experience good fishing all year long. Our resorts make it allowing visitors to drive right 9. easy to be successful on the water or on the ice, whether you’re out to the fish houses. Resorts The area offers hundreds of miles of groomed and staked trails. a beginner or an expert. Some anglers like to use their own boat take great care in checking ice Many of these trails are on the lake and offer ice anglers great and equipment or simply rent a boat. The area offers numerous thickness, plowing snow and access to most parts of this great fishery. Snowmobile maps are public accesses and resort accesses to launch your boat. The resorts making sure the roads are well- available on our website at www.LakeoftheWoodsMN.com. and area bait shops are very good about doing their best to get you marked and in good shape. 16 | LakeoftheWoodsMN.com on fish. LakeoftheWoodsMN.com | 17 SOUTH SHORE BOAT ACCESS

Zippel Bay State Park A SOUTHSOUTH Public Landing Wheeler’s Point Access B SHORESHORE Public Landing SOUTH SHORE Lodging

25. Arnesen’s Rocky Point (218) 442-7215 (800) 535-7585 www.arnesens.com 26. Dale’s on Lake of the Woods (320) 630-6734 www.dalesonlakeofthewoods.com 27. Harry’s House (218) 230-8943 SOUTH SHORE SNOWMOBILING www.vrbo.com/ 1161951?nodates=true Lake of the Woods boasts some of the best walleye fishing in the world. It is estimated that www.LakeoftheWoodsMN.com has a full map of snowmobile trails for literally millions of walleyes, not to mention saugers, live in these waters. Choose from a variety 28. Long Point Resort of resorts from small family run resorts to full service resorts offering everything you need for an Lake of the Woods County. Or visit Lake of the Woods Drifters website (218) 783-3365 www.lakeofthewoodsdrifters.org enjoyable vacation. Full service charter boats in the open water allow anglers of all abilities to www.longpointresort.com have a nice day of fishing. Everything is provided including fully licensed captain, all rods, reels, 29. Zippel Bay Resort tackle and bait. Guides will get you on fish for a fun day of fishing and will even clean your fish (218) 783-6235 (800) 222-2537 when you come off the water. US Customs www.zippelbay.com Long Point Rocky Point During the winter months, resorts provide everything you need for a warm and enjoyable day 28 30. Morris Point Lake View Lodge on the ice including ice transportation or well plowed ice roads to heated fish houses. Imagine 25 (218) 634-2570 (888) 303-5085 waking up at a nice resort, enjoying a hot breakfast and heading out ice fishing to a fish house 313 26 www.morrispointlodge.com 27 SOUTH with the holes drilled and thermostat set to 70 degrees. Catch fish all day long and at around Muskeg Bay SHORE 31. Fred’s Beds sunset, the ice guides will transport you and your bucket of fish back to the resort just in time (218) 230-5590 for happy hour. Relax while the guides clean your fish. Many resorts will even fry up your fresh www.fredsbedslow.com catch. The Lake of the Woods area is known for its delicious food and wide variety of resorts, restaurants and taverns. 17 2 32. Lake of the Woods Camping Cabins (612) 390-5996 At the end of the day, take a drive through Zippel Bay State Park and walk the beach along Lake Warroad Zippel Bay 12 33. Linder’s Hideaway Cabins of the Woods. This state park is one of the most beautiful in the state, but receives little attention A Morris Point (218) 634-1570 (866) 448-1157 as it is so far north. The state park has a full boat landing, marina, and camping facilities. In Zippel Bay State Park lindershideawaycabins.com the winter, enjoy the cross country skiing trails and snowmobile trails through the park. A park 29 30 B 31 permit at a nominal fee is required. 8 34 Wheeler’s 34. Cyrus Resort 35 Point 32 38 (218) 634-2548 (800) 932-2924 33 36 www.cyrusresort.com On the south side of Highway 11, Beltrami Island State Forest is the perfect backyard complement Roosevelt to Lake of the Woods. As the second largest of Minnesota’s 58 state forests, you’ll find over 1,400 37 35. Sweet’s Fishing miles of ATV-accessible roads and trails, 44 walking trails totaling approximately 72 miles and 172 (218) 368-7323 hundreds of miles of groomed snowmobiles trails. Hunting for deer, ruffed grouse and bear is Bostic Bay www.sweetsfishing.com most popular. Campgrounds are at Bemis Hill, Clear River and Blueberry Hill. 36. Johnson’s Walleye Retreat Williams Pitt (218) 634-3126 (800) 726-9042 11 Graceton www.walleyeretreat.com Baudette 37. Ken-Mar-Ke Resort (218) 634-2072 (800) 535-8155 www.kenmarke.com 1 38. Bugsy’s on Bostic (218) 634-1987 www.bugsysonbostic.com Sarah Flick

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ARNESEN’S ROCKY POINT 800.535.7585 | WWW.ARNESENS.COM BUGSY’S ON BOSTIC 218.634.1987 | WWW.BUGSYSONBOSTIC.COM CYRUS RESORT 800.932.2924 | WWW.CYRUSRESORT.COM OUTDOOR Will Pappenfus DALE’S ON LAKE OF THE WOODS 320.630.7897 | WWW.DALEFISHINGLAKEOFTHEWOODS.NET WARM ICE TRANSPORT, CATERED MEALS, FRED’S BEDS HEATED FISH HOUSES...FULL SERVICE FISHING! 218.230.5590 | WWW.FREDSBEDSLOW.COM www.LakeoftheWoodsMN.com HARRY’S HOUSE 218.230.8943 | WWW.VRBO.COM/1161951?NODATES=TRUE JOHNSON’S WALLEYE RETREAT 218.634.3126 | WWW.WALLEYERETREAT.COM KEN-MAR-KE RESORT 800.535.8155 | WWW.KENMARKE.COM LAKE OF THE WOODS CAMPING CABINS 612.390.5996 | [email protected] LINDER’S HIDEAWAY CABINS 218.634.1570 | WWW.LINDERSHIDEAWAY.COM LONG POINT RESORT 218.783.3365 | WWW.LONGPOINTRESORT.COM MORRIS POINT LAKE VIEW LODGE 218.634.2570 | WWW.MORRISPOINTLODGE.COM SWEET’S FISHING 218.368.7323 | WWW.SWEETSFISHING.COM ZIPPEL BAY RESORT 800.222.2537 | WWW.ZIPPELBAY.COM OUTDOOR SLEEPER FISH HOUSE OUTFITTERS

BOSTIC BAY ICE CABINS 701.371.4370 | WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/BOSTICBAYICECABINS COME FISH WITH Z 763.442.2973 | WWW.COMEFISHWITHZ.COM JASON GROLL FISHING GUIDE SERVICE 507.720.8152 | WWW.GROLLFISHING.COM/INDEX.HTML JEFF’S ICE-O-MINIUMS 218.783.2022 | WWW.ICEOMINIUMS.COM

LAKE OF THE WOODS OUTDOORSMAN 218.280.1674 | WWW.LAKEOFTHEWOODSOUTDOORSMAN.COM LYON SLEEPERS 800.664.3735 | WWW.LYONSLEEPERS.COM PK SLEEPERS 763.202.5512 | WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/PK-SLEEPERS SPORTSMAN’S SLEEPERS 800.862.8602 | WWW.SPORTSMANSLODGES.COM TWIN ISLAND SLEEPERS 218.407.1265 | WWW.TWINISLANDSLEEPERS.COM

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KAYAKING 3. & CANOEING The Rapid River Canoe and Kayak Route covers 33 miles with many small riffles and Class 1 rapids. If a peaceful paddle is all you desire, check Jon Vagle out the Rainy River, Silver Creek, Baudette Bay, Winter Road Will Pappenfus River, Wabanica Bay, Four Mile MOUNTAIN Bay, Bostic Creek, Zippel Bay, 5. BIKING 7. GEOCACHING SNOWMOBILING or among the islands at the Bike through some of the most Geocaching is a new spin on 1. Northwest Angle. Enjoy hundreds of miles of Dustin Mertens beautiful scenery the north an ageless passion – treasure beautifully groomed and staked country has to offer. Explore hunting! Bring your own GPS trails. Trails extend south, east forest roads surrounding or use your smartphone. This and west across the South Shore, the Faunce State Forest fun activity gets the family BLUEBERRY & Camp-ground, offering several exploring off the beaten path. across Lake of the Woods and MUSHROOM PICKING up throughout the NW Angle. 4. loop routes up to about 30 Once you find the cache, sign miles in length. In Beltrami the logbook. If there’s treasure Resorts, good food, taverns and On the South Shore, Zippel Bay State Island State Forest, there are you can take it, as long as you gasoline are scattered along the Park and Blueberry Hill are popular several hunter walking trails replace it with something else. trails. Two local snowmobile spots for blueberry picking. Or explore in the area that are open to clubs work hard to make sure on your own at the Northwest Angle trails are maintained nicely. non-motorized vehicle use. Jake Mertens or in Beltrami Island State Forest. For a quick trip, try the Lake of the Woods 8. BIRDING School Forest. A couple of farms are Lake of the Woods County is recognized statewide as a bird watchers paradise. Almost 300 species also available for berry pickers. Morel of birds nest here and can be seen and heard in various times of the year. The area sits on one of the mushroom season is short, but worth four major migratory flyways. Piping Plovers, raptors, pelicans, eagles, owls, hawks, shore birds, geese, it. Forested areas are the best places puddle ducks, diver ducks, loons, woodpeckers warblers and many other species make this home. to look and they come up after the Visit acres of public land along the lake, Rainy River and thousands of islands or hire a resort guide for last frost in the spring. a unique boat tour.

6. OFF ROAD TRAILS Experience the vast wilderness trails via ATV all year round. Beltrami State Forest and CROSS COUNTRY SKIING & SNOWSHOEING 2. the Bankton roads south of Zippel Bay State Park, on the South Shore, maintains over 12 miles Williams have 238 miles of of groomed ski and snowshoeing trails. Local clubs organize free trails. Off-highway vehicles can moonlight ski events. In town, trek across the Rainy River or snowshoe be driven on all state forest in the school forest across from the school. At the Northwest Angle, trails that are not designated get off trail and explore to your heart’s content. as off limits for environmental or safety reasons. 22 | LakeoftheWoodsMN.com LakeoftheWoodsMN.comDeEtt Madoll | 23 A HUNTER’S History YOUR QUICK GUIDE TO LAKE OF THE WOODS HISTORICAL SITES

MASSACRE NORRIS H AV E N 4. ISLAND 6. CAMP H AV E N Massacre Island commemo- Today’s headquarters of rates the place where Jesuit the Red Lake Wildlife Father Jean Pierre Aulneau and Management Area, the history Lake of the Woods offers thousands of acres of twenty men were murdered of Norris Camp began in 1933 public hunting lands in addition to the waters of the in the summer of 1736 while with President Roosevelt’s Rainy River, Big Traverse Bay on the South Shore and visiting the island of Sioux New Deal programs. The the Northwest Angle. Ample hunting opportunities of Indians in hopes of making Civilian Conservation Corps all kinds exist including field hunting, jump shooting, peace. Now a cross marks (CCC) was one of these programs and hunting over decoys, river, sloughs, big water, LAKE OF THE WOODS the spot of the massacre on and it became the impetus for islands, and more. Just like the fishing, bring your the highest hill in respect for creating Norris Camp. The CCC own equipment or use our resorts and guides to get COUNTY MUSEUM, BAUDETTE those lost. Accessible by boat was created to help spur the you on birds. Most hunting opportunities begin in 1. or snowmobile, the island has United States’ economy out September. A bridge to the past, Lake of the Woods County Museum has exhibits on geology, natural history, native cultures, the Great been a historical destination for of the Great Depression by Forest Fire of 1910, commercial fishing, logging, agriculture many throughout the years. hiring unemployed young men for public conservation work. and pharmaceutical industries. The museum has a large display FAUNCE TOWER area, audio-visual programs and a comprehensive library, which Close to 200 men and officers includes microfilm of the county newspapers from 1907-1960. 5. LOOKOUT were stationed at Norris Camp performing a variety of tasks. Faunce is a 100-foot stairway BAUDETTE tower erected by the Civilian DEPOT Conservation Corps in 1935. PAINTED ROCK 2. It replaced an older tower ISLAND (Faunce Fire Tower) located 7. Abandoned in the 1980s and 3 miles to the south of the completely renovated as of Some of Lake of the Woods’ original along Faunce Forest 2011, the Baudette Depot earliest settlers and those Road. One of four towers in (1923) is one of Baudette’s passing through have left Beltrami Island State Forest, it seasons are permitted in this favorite connections to the their mark on the north side GROUSE WATERFOWL TIMBER WOLVES also marks the lost village of > Lake of the Woods offers part of Minnesota. Locals joke > At the printing of this Canadian Railway and start to FORT ST. CHARLES of what is now Painted Rock > A variety of water com- 3. Faunce. Faunce campground thousands of acres of hunt- bined with 40,000 acres of that there are probably more visitor guide, Minnesota does the City of Baudette. It once Island. These pictographs are is located at this site, which ing land with three species adjacent agricultural land deer in Lake of the Woods not currently have a season served as an integral part of the Fort St. Charles is the site estimated to be over 900 years stands roughly 12 miles south of grouse, the ruffed, spruce around Lake of the Woods County than people. Trophy on timber wolves. Ontario, entire transportation system of of the original fortress and old. Located on an overhanging bucks are shot each and of Williams on Co Rd 2. and sharptailed. Dirt roads, attracts a variety of waterfowl. however does. Some of our the area, when all of the traffic fur-trading post erected in cliff on Painted Rock Island, this every year in the area. walking trails and ATV trails Hunt fields, back bays, the Northwest Angle resorts work into or out of the county came 1732, by the French-Canadian is one of many sites of the rock cross thousands of acres with wolf guides in Ontario if river, reeds, cattails, or off of a by river or rail. It was a place of voyageurs. The reconstruct- paintings that are known to full of grouse. Beltrami point among the island areas. you are looking to hunt this BLACK BEARS constant movement, a place ed fort is on Magnusson’s exist on Lake of the Woods. Island State Forest, Lake of Puddle ducks, a wide variety > Bears are abundant in predator that has healthy Island and is open to the public. They can be viewed from a the Woods Forest and Pine numbers in these parts. of joyous reunions and sad of divers and Canadian Geese these parts. The area has a Accessible by boat during open boat in the channel between Island are just a few spots to either live or migrate through Contact Lake of the Woods goodbyes and a place alive number of very experienced water months and snowmo- Painted Rock Island and Split begin. Many of our resorts the area. Tourism for more info. with stories. Head in for a bear guides who do all of bile during the winter months. Rock Island adjacent to the NW and hotels are dog friendly. the baiting and setting up private tour or attend one of Local guide services are Angle just into Ontario. DEER of tree stands. Check the the many festivities and art shows this beautiful location available through resorts for Local resort guide services > With so much public land, Minnesota DNR website for information on regulations, holds. The depot sits on land history and fishing adventures. are available for history and deer hunting opportunities fishing tours complete with abound. Both archery and rifle seasons, and how to apply for leased from CN (Canadian permits. National Railways) at the very shore lunch. end of Main Ave. 24 | LakeoftheWoodsMN.com LakeoftheWoodsMN.com | 25 NW ANGLE NW ANGLE NWNW ANGLEANGLE Lodging ATTRACTIONS 39. Sage’s Angle West (218) 223-8161 NW Angle Country Club Angle Inlet Post Office B Paddle Board, Canoe and Paddle www.sagesanglewest.com Northernmost golf course in the Boat Rentals available at select lower 48! Explore Fort St. Charles C resorts. 40. Prothero’s Post Resort Located on Magnusson Island and (218) 223-8081 (888) 591-7001 Angle Inlet School open to the public, walk around the Oak Island Post Office E www.protherospostresort.com The only active one room schoolhouse old fur trading fort from the 1700’s. Northwest Angle Rentals in Minnesota. A Garden Island State Park F 41. Northernmost Point of the Offers a sandy beach for swimming (612) 219-6109 and boat docking for a shore lunch. facebook.com/northwestanglerentals Contiguous United States into Minnesota up at the Angle. With scenic marker D 42. Jake’s Northwest Angle roads made up of both tar and gravel, this (800) 729-0864 journey is filled with wildlife. The Angle is www.jakesnorthwestangle.com accessible by boat or charter during the SNOWMOBILING summer and by bombardier or snowmobile 43. Angle Outpost Resort in the winter months, a journey of 40 miles Enjoy over 500 miles of groomed trails through some of the most scenic areas (800) 441-5014 across the lake. Some resorts offer boat in North America. For maps and info visit www.LakeoftheWoodsMN.com or the www.angleoutpost.com NW Angle Edge Riders website at www.nwaedgeriders.org and ice transport services that operate 44. Young’s Bay Resort within Minnesota. Resorts will arrange to transport you during both seasons if (218) 223-8031 The Northwest Angle, a.k.a. “the Angle,” www.youngsbayresort.com desired. Snowmobile trails are groomed 39 is located on the northern side of Lake of 40 C Fort St. A Charles the Woods. When viewing a map, it looks 42 45. Flag Island Resort Northernmost Point like the “chimney” of Minnesota and claims B D (218) 223-8011 332 43 44 Brush bragging rights as the northernmost Island www.flagislandresort.com 41 Young’s Bay 331 point of the contiguous 48 states. The Flag 45 northernmost point marker is located in the Island 46. Blackbird Island ANGLE INLET 46 50 E 49 (218) 223-4719 community of Angle Inlet, MN at Young’s Oak Island 52 51 Post Office 48 www.blackbirdisland.com Bay. The NW Angle is surrounded by Canada Birch on three sides. This is the part of the lake 330 Oak Island 47 Island 47. Sportsman’s Eagle Ridge where the 14,552 islands begin and is home (800) 772-8411 to some of the best fishing in the world. www.sportsmanslodges.com There are many ways to travel to the Crow Duck Island Massacre Island 48. Angle Inn Lodge NORTHWEST ANGLE U.S (218) 223-8111 Northwest Angle. When traveling by vehicle, this beautiful journey is about The northernmost point of the www.angleinnlodge.com 60 miles from the U.S. / Canadian border, contiguous United States CANADA Little Oak Island 49. Sportsman’s Oak Island traveling through Canada and then back (800) 772-8411 525 www.sportsmanslodges.com Norman Island Bear Island 50. Sunset Lodge Resort (855) 634-1863 www.sunsetlodgeresort.com

F 51. Oak Island Resort Garden Island (800) 669-4543 www.oakislandresort.com

52. Walsh’s Bay Store Camp (800) 214-2533 www.baystorecamp.com

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NW ANGLE is not registered in Minnesota, you will need a trail sticker when traveling. Seaplanes or ski planes also fly over the lake to the Northwest Angle.

After you’ve caught your limit, go explore the many Angle adventures. Miles of sandy beaches, geocaching and a picnic area await you at Garden Island State Park. Massacre Island, Eagle’s Rock, Penasse Island, Painted Rock Island and Fort St. Charles are all great spots to learn a little history. Birding and wildlife viewing opportunities are abundant in the area as are wild flowers, wild rice, blueberries, and raspberries. Play a round of golf on the northernmost 9-hole golf course in the U.S. Check out the Angle Inlet School, the only one room public school in the state of MN with grades K - 6. Explore one of the NW Angle resorts for a nice meal or a beverage at the bar, each with their northern MN touch.

AMENITIES + ACCOMMODATIONS TS TELLITE TER BO A T SLIPS SLEEPER FISH HOUSE RENTALS FISH HOUSE RENTALS DINING BAR/LOUNGE CABLE/S A CABINS/HOTEL GUIDED FISHING CHA R NORTHWEST ANGLE AIR CONDITIONING POOL CAMPING/RV BO A WIFI

ANGLE INN LODGE 218.223.8111 | WWW.ANGLEINNLODGE.COM ANGLE OUTPOST RESORT AND CONFERENCE CENTER 800.441.5014 | WWW.ANGLEOUTPOST.COM BLACKBIRD ISLAND 218.223.4719 | WWW.BLACKBIRDISLAND.COM FLAG ISLAND RESORT 218.223.8011 | WWW.FLAGISLANDRESORT.COM JAKE’S NORTHWEST ANGLE 800.729.0864 | WWW.JAKESNORTHWESTANGLE.COM NORTHWEST ANGLE RENTALS 612.219.6109 | WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NORTHWESTANGLERENTALS OAK ISLAND RESORT 800.669.4543 | WWW.OAKISLANDRESORT.COM PROTHERO’S POST RESORT 218.223.8081 | WWW.PROTHEROSPOSTRESORT.COM SAGE’S ANGLE WEST 218.223.8161 | WWW.SAGESANGLEWEST.COM SPORTSMAN’S EAGLE RIDGE 800.772.8411 | WWW.SPORTSMANSLODGES.COM/EAGLERIDGE SPORTSMAN’S OAK ISLAND 800.772.8411 | SPORTSMANSLODGES.COM/OAKISLAND SUNSET LODGE 855.634.1863 | WWW.SUNSETLODGERESORT.COM WALSH’S BAY STORE CAMP 800.214.2533 | WWW.BAYSTORECAMP.COM YOUNG’S BAY RESORT 218.223.8031 | WWW.YOUNGSBAYRESORT.COM

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A Farmers’ Market F Timbermill Park Willie Walleye Weekend Hometown Hardware Parking East side of town on Hwy 11. Enjoy the Rodeo, 5K, live music and entertainment the first Beautiful park, walking trails, Lot, Saturdays May through weekend in June! September. large boat ramp on Rainy River. 4th of July B Baudette Depot G Veteran’s Memorial 5K, parade, live music and entertainment, games on Willie Mail Call. Check out the brand Main Street, Baudette, MN new memorial signifying an Walleye hill, vendors and a spectacular fireworks show on important part of serving the Baudette Bay! C Baudette Grand Theater overseas, mail call. East side of Main Street, Baudette, MN Baudette on Hwy 11. Lake of the Woods County Fair 8 Mid July come to the fair grounds for rides for all ages, car D Peace Park H Lake of the Woods County race/demolition derby, mud volleyball, games, fair food and International Drive just Historical Society more! before the border crossing. East side of Baudette near Jill Strom Walking trails, benches, County Offices. Cairn of Peace, Bluegrass Festival boat ramp. historic displays, old farm Enjoy live music and home cooking located at the historic equipment, antique fishing Baudette Depot in August. E Willie Walleye equipment. Take your picture with the Frost Fest 10 tHINGS TO DO IN DOWNTOWN BAUDETTE iconic figure marking The I Baudette Library End of November help us kick of the winter season with our Walleye Capital of the World. 110 1st Street SW, Baudette MN International Drive and MN-11. ice House Parade, 5k, Christmas tree lighting and fireworks 1. Boutique Shopping - Get supplies, there are a variety of food on the go, Baudette offers over the Baudette Bay. J LakeWood Health Center When you’re ready to take your favorite northern apparel options in Baudette. a variety of fresh and warm 600 Main Ave, Baudette MN a break from fishing, and a variety of items specific fast food options that will get tie your boat up at the to Lake of the Woods. 3. Family Dining - Cozy in with you back on the lake or trail in family and friends at any of our minutes. public docks in Baudette 2. Gear Up - Whether it’s family-owned restaurants and RAINY RIVER, Bay and check out supplies from the hardware cafes. Get a hearty small town 4. Willie Walleye - Willie ONTARIO downtown Baudette. or general store, fishing and welcome while enjoying good Walleye Park is the home to hunting gear or groceries and home-cooked style meals. For Willie Walleye. At over 40 feet, 172 Willie is the mascot for the Walleye Capital of the World and just might be the most photographed walleye in the International world. Bridge 5. Timber Mill Park - One A B U.S. Customs mile east of Baudette, Timber 11 Mill Park offers something for C D everyone. Public access to the

Int’l Drive E F G Rainy River, two ball diamonds, 11 skateboard park, walking trails, Main Ave picnic tables, and shelters, BAUDETTE H are just a few of the amenities I available for your enjoyment. Follow us on Facebook 72 Find annual events and activities that happen around town 1 J throughout the year. /Lake of the Woods Tourism

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BAUDETTE • MTT. Minnesota Tournament Trail • Zippel Bay Resort, Northern Pike • MWC. Master's Walleye Circuit Tournament • NWT. National Walleye Tour • Sportsman's Lodge, Sturgeon • AIM. Angler's Insight Marketing Tournament • NABC. North American Bass Circuit • Birchdale, Sturgeon Tournament • Chili Bowl, Border View Lodge • Baudette, VFW Ice Fishing • Arnesen's, Summer Tournament Tournament L.Olson Photography • River Bend's Resorts, Ladies tournament CHECK OUT Join us for our county fair and WWW.LAKEOFTHEWOODSMN.COM FOR DETAILS LAKE OF THE WOODS spectacular 4th of July events! Canadian Railway and start to the City of Baudette. Renovated www.LakeoftheWoodsMN.com in 2011, it once served as an integral part of the transportation INTERNATIONAL ARENA system in the area. Private tours available or attend one of the many 6. The Grand Theatre - Affordable family book readings and more all year round. festivities and art shows this beautiful location holds. When you talk Lake of the Woods and Baudette, you’re talking entertainment and the latest movies Open to the public. hockey. Small communities throughout northern MN are famous along with refreshments, popcorn and 10. Walking & Bike Paths - Grab a Park & Trail map and enjoy the for spawning some of the top hockey players in the world, and this other snacks located in downtown 8. Lake of the Woods County Museum & several miles of paved paths that will take you all around downtown area is one of them. Baudette. Historical Society - A bridge to the past, Baudette. the museum has exhibits on geology, This brand new hockey arena opened in 2019. Literally adjacent to the Lake of the Woods School, this arena sports a state of the art 7. A Day At The Library - Jump on a history, native cultures, commercial sheet of ice, comfortable seating and everything you would want computer, enjoy a good book, catch fishing, logging, and agriculture. Enjoy a for a northern MN hockey tournament, figure skating or simply a up on today’s news. A weekly summer large display area, audio-visual programs cross the border in baudette fun open skate. program is scheduled in addition to and a comprehensive library. SUMMERSUMMER other educational and family fun events For travelers spending some of their vacation time on the northern The arena is open to new hockey tournaments and other events. side of the border in Canada, Baudette has become a very popular such as musicians, special guests, plays, 9. The Baudette Depot - One of spot to cross. As a SATURDAYSSATURDAYS Baudette’s favorite connections to the very efficient crossing WWW.lwarena.com point, it is typically very quick to pass through customs and continue your journey vs other larger border crossings which you could literally wait hours.

Some visitors make their first night destination Baudette to break up the trip. Get settled in to a nice hotel or resort, go out for a nice dinner and continue your journey when you are fresh first thing in the morning.

The next time you are headed north, consider crossing in Baudette! Lake of the Woods APPAREL FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY FOOTWEAR GIFTS PRIME FISHING YEAR ROUND COLD WEATHER GEAR SOUVENIRS Charter Fishing | Full Service Ice Fishing | Hunting WORKWEAR AND OUTERWEAR Cabins | Sleeperhouses | Camping FXR & MORE!

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AMERICINN MOTEL AND SUITES 218.634.3200 | WWW.AMERICINN.COM INDOOR BAUDETTE MOTEL 218.634.2600 | WWW.BAUDETTEMOTEL.COM RIVER BEND'S WALLEYE INN 800.634.5944 | WWW.RIVERBENDSRESORTS.COM

LIFE IN LAKE OF THE WOODS If you are looking for a breathtaking sunsets, world class fishing, scenic beauty, numerous outdoor activities, and the best neighbors around, look no further than Lake of the Woods, MN.

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