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2020 Visitors Guide What do you see in your 2020 future? Leech Lake Muskie Fishing Watch this catch on video LEECH-LAKE.COM Leech-Lake.com at 800.333.1118 Welcto the Leech Lakee area However the waters of Leech Lake came to be, one thing is sure: today Leech Lake is still the land of stories. As more and more people discover this beautiful area as an ideal tourism spot, their adventures turn into stories that are told over and over. Leech Lake, one of Minnesota’s largest, is surrounded by many smaller lakes and located in the heart of the Chippewa National Forest. Although fi shing continues to be one of the most popular activities, visitors fi nd this area holds a stunning array of experiences, activities and opportunity. Whether people visit for a day, a weekend, a week, or even longer, they leave with a treasury of tales. You will too, when you visit us and indulge in whatever your spirit desires. Fish for muskie, bass, walleye, northern pike, jumbo perch, and crappies on Leech Lake or smaller lakes. Enjoy a sunbath along miles of unspoiled, natural shoreline. Golf on one of our beautiful courses, offering a challenge for golfers of all skill levels. Hike, bike, snowmobile, ski, ATV, or horseback ride across a wealth of trails that make you feel as though you’re the fi rst to discover them. Hunt waterfowl as millions of migrating ducks and geese pass through our thousands of acres of lakes and rivers. Take to the aspen forest, thick woodlands, and open fi elds to hunt for grouse and deer. Relax in the small-town friendliness and explore our many quaint stores that offer unique gifts and merchandise. Discover other points of interest, such as the Museum of Natural History, Cass County Historical Society, Sugar Point Battle Monument and Itasca State Park. Families come to the Leech Lake area to learn, explore and have fun together. Couples come for romantic getaways, and individuals can fi nd quiet solitude. Whatever you seek, come to the Leech Lake area and explore the possibilities. The Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and Leech Lake Tourism Bureau work in partnership to offer visitors a wide range of information and resources to ensure your visit is as enjoyable as possible. Ojibwe Legend of Leech Lake C tents Many moons before any Ojibwe can remember, when the only people Calendar of Events .........................3 across this land were a woman and her daughter, an evil spirit came down and captured the maiden. He carried her away to a great dry plain, left her there, Trail Systems ..................................4 and returned to live in his own wigwam of solid rock. Confi ned to this place of loneliness and destitution, the maiden was visited Activities ........................................5 by an emissary of Hiawatha - the Supreme Deity of the Indians. He gave her The Great Outdoors ....................6-7 a peculiar black rock and told her to make it into a spear. Then he showed her where to strike it against the rocks of the great dry plain. Events .........................................8-9 The maiden did as the Great Spirit had instructed, and at once a great soaring of water gushed out and fl owed rapidly over the plain. It began to fi ll Restaurant Listing .........................10 in all the vast space, and as it did, the maiden climbed higher and higher up the rocks until she reached the top. When the waters ceased to rise, the evil Business Directory ..................11-17 spirit was imprisoned some distance away in another part of the big rock, Sporting/Fishing Directory ..........17 surrounded by water and compelled to remain there for all time. One day, the Indian maiden escaped in a canoe which fl oated out to her Accommodation Directory ......18-21 from shore. The land on which she climbed was Bear Island, and the waters are how Leech Lake was formed. Maps .......................... Middle Insert Bike Friendly Community ............39 Cover Photo Courtesy of Toby Kvalevog and Leisure Outdoor Adventures 2 www.leech-lake.com 800-833-1118 area events Calend JANUARY JUNE AUGUST 10–12 Squirt C Tournament – LLYH** WACC 14 Cass County Youth Tournament – Tianna 27 Walker Bay Live – Somewhere in Walker 11 Winter Trails Day@ Shingobee 17 Tianna Demo Day 27 Walker Community Farmers’ Market – Green Scene 17–18 Shingobee Hills Family Days – Forest Service 18 TLGA Hospice Tournament– Tianna Country Club18 28 Senior Leech Lakers Walleye Dinner Fundraiser 17–18 Mens Wild Fire on Ice Hockey Tournament – WACC Walker Community Farmers’ Market – Green Scene 28–30 Art By The Lake – Leech Lake Arts League 18 Penguin Plunge–Faith in Action 18 Walker Bay Live – Somewhere in Walker 30 Summer End Food Fest – Immanuel Lutheran Church 18–20 Moondance Jammin Country FEBRUARY 19–20 Moondance Softball Tournament SEPTEMBER 19–21 Reeds Fathers Day Classic Jan 31–Feb 2 Squirt B 2 Tournament – LLYH** 3 Walker Community Farmers’ Market – Green Scene June 24–July 5 “Sisters of Swing”/ Walker Bay Theater 13–14 North Country Buyers Show*** 4 Putt for Paws – Tianna Country Club 24 Leech Lake Tribal Golf Tournament – Tianna Country Club 14 Valentines Candlelight Ski at Shingobee Hills – Forest Service 5 Hog Roast – Senior Leech Lakers 25 Walker Bay Live – Somewhere in Walker 20–22 International Eelpout Festival 5 Save the Summer Annual Portage Brewing Company 25 Crazy Days Sidewalk Sales – Walker 10 Walker Community Farmers’ Market – Green Scene 25 Walker Community Farmers’ Market – Green Scene 11 911 Remembrance Ceremony – Court House Lawn MARCH 26 Senior Leech Lakers Walleye Dinner Fundraiser 11–13 Frank Schneider Muskies Inc. International Tournament 8 Irish Beef Stew Supper/Immanuel Lutheran 28 2–Man Best Ball Tournament – Tianna Country Club 12 Ethnic Fest***– Downtown Walker 14 Frost Fest – Walker Community 29–Jul 2 Junior Golf Camp – Tianna Country Club 12 Open Class Car Show – Walker City Park*** 22 Melodies for Meals – Community Church JULY 13 WACC Golf Scramble – Tianna Country Club 17 Walker Community Farmers’ Market – Green Scene APRIL 2 Walker Community Farmers’ Market – Green Scene Last of the Season 4 North Country Womans Expo – WHA 2 Walker Bay Live – Somewhere in Walker 19 Fall Hackers – Tianna Country Club 4 40 & Ham Bingo/Walker American Legion 4 Walker Waddle Like a Duck Run 22 Unity Day – Walker Rock Garden 14 Spring Job Fair 4 4th of July Community Celebration 25 Faith in Action/ Booya Fundraiser 17–19 Reeds Rice Creek Gun Fair 9 Walker Bay Live – Somewhere in Walker 25 Senior Leech Lakers Walleye Dinner Fundraiser 20 Walker Area Pregnancy Support Center Banquet 9 Walker Community Farmers’ Market – Green Scene 26 National Public Lands Hike at Shingobee 22 Arbor Day Hike in Walker – Forest Service 10 Post 134 American Legion Golf Tournament – Tianna 26 Harvest Moon Fall Festival – Moondance 24 Senior Leech Lakers Walleye Dinner Fundraiser 14 Christmas in July – Hope Lutheran Church 26 Tough Cup Twist 2 person Scramble – Tianna Country Club 25 Northstar Shooting Sports Club Banquet 15–18 Moondance Jam 28 Evening in Tuscany Spaghetti Dinner – Faith in Action 16 Walker Community Farmers’ Market – Green Scene OCTOBER 16 Walker Bay Live – Somewhere in Walker 10 Rotary Fall Fundraiser – Johnny Holmes 19 Save the Wolf Pack Scramble – Tianna Country Club MAY 11 Walker Wedding Showcase Expo 21–26 Patsy Cline at the Plane Café/ Walker Bay Theater 1 May Day Hike @ Stony Point 23 Senior Leech Lakers Walleye Dinner Fundraiser 23 Crazy Days Sidewalk Sales–Walker 1 Plant Day – 1st National Bank of Walker 30 Howl O Ween at Shingobee Hills – Forest Service 23 Walker Bay Live – Somewhere in Walker 6 WHA Awards Banquet – Walker Lions 30-Nov 6 Northstar Shooting Sports Club rifl e sight in 23 Walker Community Farmers’ Market–Green Scene 9 Walleye/Northern Fishing Opener 31 Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Treats for Tots 24 Senior Leech Lakers Walleye Dinner Fundraiser 9 Large & Small Mouth Bass Opener 31 Haunted House – American Legion 25 Chase the Police Triatholon – WACC 13 Northstar Shooting Sports Club Opener 27–30 Junior Golf Camp–Tianna Country Club 14 Rotary Stem & Stein NOVEMBER 30 Walker Community Farmers’ Market – Green Scene 14 Spring Musical – Immanuel Lutheran School 30 Walker Bay Live – Somewhere in Walker 11 Veterans Day Program and Dinner – Spencer Ross Legion 15 BSU American Indian Resource Center Tournament – Tianna 31 Capital Campaign Scramble–Tianna Country Club 12 Faith in Action Polaris Raffl e Drawing Party 17 Lake Erin and Beyond Hike – North Country Trail 21 40 & 8 Turkey Bingo – Spencer Ross American Legion 17 Leave Your Putters at Home – LL Hockey Tournament – Tianna 21 Leech Lake Chamber/Northern Lights Arts and Crafts Event 22 Senior Leech Lakers Walleye Dinner Fundraiser AUGUST 26 Thanksgiving Day Dinner – Immanuel Lutheran Church 23 Rock the Block Party – Portage Brewing Company 1 Walker Bay Days*** 27–29 Reed’s Ice Classic 23–25 Forestedge Winery Anniversary Celebration 1 Walker Bay Days 5K*** 28 Festival of Lights Parade*** 25 Spencer Ross American Legion Memorial Day Service 6 Walker Bay Live – Somewhere in Walker 28 Shop Small Saturday 30 Spring Bike Fling – Walker City Park 6 Walker Community Farmers’ Market – Green Scene 28 Festival of Lights Reindeer 5K Ramble*** 30–31 Leech Lake Walleye Tournament – Walker City Park 7 Deuces Wild Dueling Pianos – Moondance 28 Children’s Christmas Party – Spencer Ross American Legion 31 Immanuel Lutheran Chicken Dinner 7–10 Leech Lake Regatta 8 Smokey Bear’s Birthday Party – Forest Service DECEMBER JUNE 8-9 Minnesota Indian Golf Classic – Tianna Country Club 13 Walker Bay Live – Somewhere in Walker 4 Christmas Open House – 1st National Bank of Walker 4 Walker Community Farmers’ Market – Green Scene 13 Crazy Days – Downtown Walker 7 Christmas Tea–Community Church 4–6 ABC Sale–Immanuel Lutheran Church 13 Walker Community Farmers’ Market – Green Scene 8 Christmas Concert/Bake Sale – Hope Lutheran Church 5 Roar With Lions – Dinner/Concert 15–16 Art Fair at Forestedge Winery 12 St.