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leech-lake.com 800-833-1118 Welcometo the Leech Lake 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 fishing continues to be one of the most popular activities, visitors find 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 first 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 fields 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 find 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 Contents 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. Activities...... 5 Confined to this place of loneliness and destitution, the maiden was visited 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 Events...... 8-9 where to strike it against the rocks of the great dry plain. The maiden did as the Great Spirit had instructed, and at once a great Restaurant Listing...... 10 soaring of water gushed out and flowed rapidly over the plain. It began to fill Business Directory...... 11-16 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 Sporting/Fishing Directory...... 17-18 spirit was imprisoned some distance away in another part of the big rock, Accommodation Directory...... 19-21 surrounded by water and compelled to remain there for all time. One day, the Indian maiden escaped in a canoe which floated out to her Maps...... Middle Insert from shore. The land on which she climbed was Bear Island, and the waters Accommodations...... 22-29 are how Leech Lake was formed. General Services...... 30-39

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JANUARYCalendarJUNE SEPTEMBER 1...... Snowshoe Hike-North Country Trail 10 ...... Cass County Youth Tournament-Tianna 6...... Walker Community Farmers and Crafters Market 5...... Squirt B Tournament LLYH** WACC 13-24...... Nunsence Las Vegas-Walker Bay Theatre 8...... Annual Meeting and Elections-Northstar Sportsmen Club 19-21...... Peewee B Tournament -LLYH WACC 14...... Walker Comm. Farmers and Crafters Market-Green Scene 8...... Ethnic Fest*** 26-28...... Squirt C Tournament-LLYH** WACC 14...... TLGA Hospice Tournament-Tianna Country Club 8...... Open Class Car Show 26-28...... Veterans with PTSD - Retreat- Camp Bliss 15-17...... Reeds Fathers Day Classic 8-10...... Frank Schneider Muskies Inc. International Tournament 16...... Bemidji Brewing Company Block Party 10...... WHA Fine Arts Scramble 20...... Burger Battle 10-12...... Vietnam Vets R & R - Camp Bliss FEBRUARY 20...... Tianna Country Club Mega Demo Day-Tianna Country Club 11...... 911 Remembrance Ceremony-Court House Lawn 8-11...... Veterans & Spouses Retreat - Camp Bliss 21...... Walker Comm. Farmers and Crafters Market-Green Scene 13...... Walker Community Farmers and Crafters Market 10...... Leech Lake Frost Fest 21-23...... Moondance Jammin Country 13...... Fall Has It All Begins 11...... Mini/Mite Jamboree - WACC 22-23...... Moondance Softball Tournament 15...... Rotary Extravaganza 17...... Hok Ski/Snowshoe Hike-North Country Trail 23...... Ladyslippers of Itasca-North Country Trail 15...... North Country Marathon and 10K, 34th Annual -WACC* 22-23...... North Country’s Buyers Show*** 24...... 2-Man Best Ball Tournament-Tianna Country Club 20...... Last Walker Comm. Farmers and Crafters Market 22-25...... Eelpout Festival 25-28...... Junior Golf Camp-Tianna Country Club 21-23...... Crafting and Creativity for Women - Camp Bliss 24...... Polar Pout Plunge - WACC 28...... Crazy Days Sidewalk Sales-Walker 20...... Ducks Unlimited Banquet 23-25...... Vietnam Vets Ice Fishing Getaway - Camp Bliss 28...... Walker Comm. Farmers and Crafters Market-Green Scene 22...... Oktoberfest 2018-Bemidji Brewing 21...... Faith in Action/ Booya Fundraiser MARCH 22...... Save Summer Bike and Brew Fest-Portage Brewing Co. 2-3...... Moondance Annual Bonspiel JULY 29...... Chippewa NF Hike Cass Co. 50 4...... Independence Day Celebration, 5-10K-Walker City Beach 10...... Womans Expo 29...... Harvest Moon Fall Festival 5...... Walker Comm. Farmers and Crafters Market - Green Scene 10...... Spencer Ross Legion Birthday Dinner 30...... Fall Has It All Ends 11-22...... On Golden Pond - Walker Bay Theater 11...... Luck of the Irish Concert-Community Church of Walker 12...... Walker Comm. Farmers and Crafters Market - Green Scene 16-18...... Female Veterans Retreat - Camp Bliss 13...... Post 134 Am. Legion Golf Tournament-Tianna Country Club 18...... Equinox Hike- North Country Trail- Itasca Moraine Chapter OCTOBER 15-26...... Revival of Patsy Cline at the Flame Café-Walker Bay Theatre 7...... Hike for Hope-North Country Trail 18...... Irish Beef Stew Supper - Immanuel Lutheran 17...... Christmas in July-Hope Lutheran Church 12-14...... Female Veterans Retreat- Camp Bliss 23-25...... Female Veterans Retreat - Camp Bliss 18-21...... Moondance Jam’s 27th Anniversary 13...... Tianna Tough Cup Twist Scramble Tianna Country Club 24...... 40 & Ham Bingo-Basement of American Legion 19...... Walker Comm. Farmers and Crafters Market-Green Scene 31...... Kids Haunted House-Spenser Ross American Legion 22...... Save the Wolf Pack Scramble-Tianna Country Club APRIL 23...... MGA Senior Tour-Tianna 3...... Spring Job Fair*** 26...... Walker Comm. Farmers and Crafters Market-Green Scene NOVEMBER 2-4...... Oh Deer! Girls Gone Wild Camp Bliss 13-15...... Female Veterans Retreat - Camp Bliss 26...... Crazy Days Sidewalk Sales-Walker 2-4...... Wellness/Socialization for men with Disabilities - Camp Bliss 17...... Walker Area Pregnancy Support Center Banquet 28...... Walker Triathlon-WACC* 7...... Faith in Action Raffle Drawing Open Houise 20-22...... Mother/Daughter Retreat-Camp Bliss 29...... Capital Campaign Scramble-Tianna Country Club 11...... Veterans Celebration - Camp Bliss 20-22...... Reeds Rice Creek Gun Fair 30-8/2....Junior Golf Camp-Tianna Country Club 11...... Veterans Day Program and Dinner- Spencer Ross Legion 24...... Evening in Tuscany Spaghetti Dinner for Faith In Action 15-18...... Veterans Retreat - Camp Bliss 28...... Northstar Sportmen’s Club Annual Banquet AUGUST 17...... 40 & 8 Turkey Bingo-Spencer Ross American Legion 2...... Walker Comm. Farmers and Crafters Market-Green Scene 17...... Leech Lake Chamber/Northern Lights Arts and Crafts Event*** MAY 3...... Deuces Wild Dueling Piano’s 22...... Thanksgiving Day Dinner-Immanuel Lutheran Church 4...... Plant Day-1st National Bank of Walker 3 ...... WACC Golf Tournament; 14th Annual-Tianna Country Club 23-30...... Night Before Christmas-Walker Bay Theatre 5...... Purse and Jewelry Fundraiser-Walker Adult Day Services 4...... Walker Bay Days*** 23...... Festival of Lights Parade*** 5...... Chippewa Nat’l Forest Hike - Woodtick Trail 4...... Walker Bay Days 5K 23...... Black Friday Hike-North Country Trail 6...... Youth Crappie Tournament-Walker Marine 9...... Walker Comm. Farmers and Crafters Market-Green Scene 23-25...... Reed’s Ice Classic 9...... WHA Awards Banquet-Walker Lions 9...... Crazy Days Sidewalk Sales-Walker 24...... Festival of Lights Reindeer Ramble*** 11...... Boy Scouts Smelt Fry - Spencer Ross American Legion 10-13...... Leech-Lake Regatta 24...... Children’s Christmas Party- Spenser Ross American Legion*** 12...... Walleye/Northern Fishing Opener 11...... St. Agnes annual Auction/Dinner 12...... Large & Small Mouth Bass Opener 11-12...... NMIGA-Tianna Country Club 15-22...... Revival of Patsy Cline at the Flame Café-Walker Bay Theatre DECEMBER 16...... Opening of Range & Club House-Northstar Sportsmen’s Club 1-2...... Night Before Christmas-Walker Bay Theatre 16...... Walker Comm. Farmers and Crafters Market-Green Scene 17...... Spring Musical-Immanuel Lutheran School 4...... Holiday Frazzle Fundraiser - Camp Bliss 16-18...... Cajun Fest-Northern Lights Casino 18 ...... BSU American Indian Resource Center Tournament-Tianna 7...... Christmas Open House-1st National Bank of Walker 17-19...... Reed’s Fall Classic 18-20...... Wellness & Socialization for Women with Diabilities - Camp 7-9...... Reeds Customer Appreciation Sale 18...... Legion Ride for the Vets-Legion Riders- 8th Annual Bliss 11...... Christmas Musical-Immanuel Lutheran Church 18-19...... Art Fair At Forestedge Winery 20...... Leave Your Putters at Home-LL Hockey Tournament-Tianna 20...... Leech Lake Chamber-Holiday Open House*** 23...... Walker Comm. Farmers and Crafters Market-Green Scene 23...... Flag Retirement- Spenser Ross American Legion 29...... Holiday Ski/Snowshoe Hike - North Country Trail 24...... Rotary Stem & Stein 25...... Ed Sauer BSU Memorial Scholarship-Tianna Country Club 25...... Walk To Remember Alzheimer’s Asso. 24-28...... 10th Annivers. Celebration of the Arts-Walker Bay Theartre *Walker Area Community Center 25...... North Country Trail-North Country Trail 11th Annnual 24-31...... Memorial Day Art Show & Sale - 1st National Bank **Leech Lake Youth Hockey 26...... Summers End Food Fest-Immanuel Lutheran Church 26...... 1st Anniversary Party-Portage Brewing Company ***Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce 28...... Spencer Ross American Legion Memorial Day Service 26...... Short Stop Golf Tournament-Tianna Country Club 30-9/6....Labor Day Art Show and Sale - 1st National Bank Walker 30...... Walker Comm. Farmers and Crafters Market-Green Scene JUNE 8/31-9/2 Art By The Lake-Leech Lake Arts League 1-3...... Fishing for All - Camp Bliss 2...... Muskie Fishing Opener 2-3...... Leech Lake Walleye Tournament-Walker City Park 3...... Fried Chicken Dinner-Immanuel Lutheran Church 7...... Walker Comm. Farmers and Crafters Market-Green Scene 7-9...... ABC Sale-Immanuel Lutheran Church 8...... Roar With Lions-Dinner/Concert

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to the Shingobee River.

HeartlandBikeTrails Trail: This 49-mile paved multiple-use trail between Park Rapids and Cass Lake is a great trek for biking. The Heartland also provides a snowmobile trail line to many miles of groomed trails in the Grant-In-Aid winter trail system.

Paul Bunyan Trails: This trail is 115-miles long, Photo by Explore Minnesota extending all the way from Crow Wing State Park to Lake Bemidji State Park. Near Walker, access the trail off of County Road 50 near the Shingobee Creek crossing or at the intersection of the Paul Bunyan and Heartland Trails, 4 miles east of Akeley, MN. TheOHV Soo and Line North Snowmobile Trail travels 148 miles through forest Migizi Trail: Enjoy this 18-mile paved bike loop in the and bog between Moose Lake and Cass Lake. The trail, which is Chippewa National Forest. Connects with the Heartland Trail from popular with ATVs in the summer and snowmobiles in the winter, Cass Lake to Walker. runs through Hill River State Forest, Bowstring State Forest and Chippewa National Forest. Shingobee Connection Trail: Connects the Heartland and Paul Bunyan trails. 7 miles of beautiful Shingobee shoreline Snowmobile Trails: There are over 20 designated makes for a great loop. snowmobile trails out of the Walker area! Stop in at the Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce to pick up a snowmobile map. Heartland Trail: This 49-mile paved multiple-use trail NorthHike Country and NationalSki Scenic Trail: The North between Park Rapids and Cass Lake provides a snowmobile trail Country National Scenic Trail meanders 71-miles along the line to many miles of groomed trails in the Grant-In-Aid winter trail southern border of the Chippewa National Forest. It is a part of system. a 4,600 mile national trail, and travels through Itasca State Park, Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge and the forest. Check out northcountrytrail.org for more information. County Road 50: Fall hike along a popular hunter walking trail system. Lake Erin Trail: Need a quick stretch of the legs? Try the ½ mile interpretive trail that circles Lake Erin. Stony Point Trail: Another great seasonal trail just off the popular Stony Point Campground. In the spring, a wonderful wildflower and birding trail. Autumn hikers find themselves surrounded by colorful maples. Shingobee Trail: One of our favorite fall and winter trail systems. 6 miles of looped trails—perfect for hiking and cross country skiing. Prepare for a little topography from the hills down

Courtesy of Chippewa National Forest 4 www.leech-lake.com 800-833-1118 leisure time LakeEnjoy cards, May parties, Center line dancing, meals, bingo and many other activities. The Lake May Center also provides the venue for the Walker Foot Clinic and the Nutrition Center. Visit our website at seniorleechlakers.com for more information. Our motto is “We are never too old to grow.” Located next to the ambulance building on Highway 34. CrazyFromActivities sophisticated Days boutiques to charming craft shops, shopping is great all year long. Throughout the summer, shopaholics come from all around to Art,CASS COUNTYCulture HISTORICAL and MUSEUMHistory AND PIONEER SCHOOL— revel in our local “Crazy Days.” Visit Walker on June 28, July 26 and August Open seasonally each year. You can step back in time as you enter the 9. The gift shops and other merchants of our town turn the streets into a doors and immerse yourself in the historic exhibits. Experience sitting in bargain fest you’ll never forget. See our shopping guide on page 16. a one room classroom or browse through the many displays inside the museum during your visit. For a fee, the staff can help you research a topic of interest or your family history. Join us for free Fridays throughout the NorthstarSporting clays, trap, Sportsmen’s skeet, rifle, pistol, 3D archery Club and archery ranges are summer! nestled among eighty wooded acres. Northstar is located 4 miles north of CIRCLE OF TIME — Circle of Time is located in front of City Hall. Walker off Highway 371. From Walker take Hwy. 371 north to County Road It consists of 13 bronze statues, which share the history and stories of 62, go west 1/2 mile to Rifle Range Dr., then north 1/2 mile to the club Leech Lake. entrance. Visit www.nssclub.org WALKER BAY THEATRE — We celebrate our 10th season with On Golden Pond, Nunsense – Las Vegas, and Revival of Patsy Cline at the Flame Café, on the shores of Leech Lake in Northern Minnesota. We are UpGolfing North in the Leech Golf Lake area is phenomenal; the season begins early dedicated to performing plays and musicals about Minnesota and the Midwest. and extends well into the fall. Sightings of our native wildlife on the courses We also perform plays and musicals that have created history in Minnesota arts. are common; whitetail deer, bald eagles, ducks and geese. You may even hear the loons calling. Courses offer diversity for the experienced and beginner alike. TemptingFORESTEDGE WINERY Tasting — TIANNA COUNTRY CLUB Forestedge Winery has been producing truly unique fruit wines for a number of Southwest of Walker on Hwy 34 (Open to the public). years. Many area liquor stores take pride (218) 547-1712 or (866) 482-2465 – 18 Hole Golf Course in carrying this locally made wine. Tours WEDGEWOOD GOLF COURSE of the winery are available and each Located 4 miles North of Walker on Hwy 371 August the winery celebrates with an (218) 547-2666 – 9 Hole Golf Course “Art Fair at the Winery.” LOIDE’ OILS & VINEGARS — Loide’ Oils and Vinegars is a “unique” WalkerSpend the day City swimming, Park picnicking and playing at our city park. Boat shop where not only can you purchase access, tennis courts, basketball courts, horseshoe pits, pickleball courts, unique and special gifts but can also have a one of a kind and enjoy our newly installed playground available year round. The park is tasting of olive oils and aged balsamic. Choose between your favorite taste within walking distance to shops and restaurants. The lighthouse located on or try something new. www.loideoilsandvinegars.com the point is available for rent. PORTAGE BREWING COMPANY —Now open in downtown Walker. Offering a steady rotation of light, hoppy, and malty craft beers in their newly built taproom. The space showcases an overhead view of their brewing area, CasinoNORTHERN LIGHTS CASINO—Located just 4 miles south of Walker tours, an outdoor patio, and growlers to go. Non-alcoholic beverages also is The Northern Lights Casino, Hotel and Event Center. If you want to try your sold. All ages welcome. Boat, bike, or drive on over. Learn more at hand at a game of chance or enjoy an evening of entertainment, this casino www.portagebeer.com. has a lot to offer. There is entertainment every weekend and many concerts BEMIDJI BREWING —Bemidji Brewing is a brewery and taproom offered throughout the year. Northern Lights are proud hosts of the Cajun Fest located in downtown Bemidji, brewing fresh, each August. award-winning beer for Northern Minnesota. SHOOTING STAR CASINO—Located near Mahnomen, MN. The home of Las Vegas style gaming, concerts, dining, shopping and accommodations. TravelingExplore your creative Art side withPub The Traveling Art Pub! TAP hosts yearly, local guided painting events all around MN where an artist walker you Farmers’The Walker Community & Crafters’ Farmers’ Market offers Market live music, breakfast, through an original painting and you walk away with your own masterpiece. wood fired pizzas, story time and vendors offering local produce, baked Birthday parties, kid’s camps, business gatherings, and art retreats are goods, jams, honey, maple syrup, wild rice, crafts and jewelry. Located just a few ways to get involved with TAP. Our seasonal TAP Walker studio at Green Scene Market, 617 Michigan Avenue West. Thursdays, June – is located right on Main Street and is open for private painting parties, September from 9am-2pm. kid’s camps and DIY creations. For more information give us a call or visit our Facebook page for a list of our scheduled events around the area! [email protected]

WalkerThe Walker Area Community Community Center is focusedCenter on providing a fun and healthy environment for children and families by fostering a broad range of opportunities for people of all ages. Facility includes fitness center, civic center, civic arena with ice for curling, hockey and open skating, mid October thru mid March, meeting rooms and catering kitchen. 218-547-1853, walkerareacommunitycenter.com 5 the great

OutdoorsCampingLeech Lake has plenty of campgrounds for you to choose from. Set up your tent right under the stars or park your camper at a local RV site. Fishing Spring, Summer and Fall Fishing in the Leech Lake area offers a variety that can please Minnesota’s anyone interested in fishing and enjoying a day on the PaulThe Paul Bunyan Bunyan State GeoTour Trail, named for the legendary large logger, water. Area lakes suit every is arguably Minnesota’s favorite paved trail for hiking, biking, inline desire from small to large. Choose skating, snowmobiling and now geocaching. the serene, quiet waters of a small, What is geocaching? A free outdoor treasure hunt where players hidden lake or the excitement of the wide try to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, using a smartphone open waters for your fishing indulgence. In or GPS and can then share their experiences online. Specifically, the 2018, the Leech Lake area is excited to host the meaning of the word geocaching refers to GEO for geography, and Leech Lake Walleye Tournament on June 2nd-3rd. CACHING, the process of hiding a cache. A cache is term used in This tournament has set a tradition of always being held the hiking/camping as a hiding place for concealing and preserving weekend after Memorial Day. provisions. This rapidly growing high-tech sport is for those who love technology, nature and adventure. Participants navigate to BirdAlong withWatching budding trees and and blossoming Wildflowers wildflowers, you a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the can see hundreds of different songbirds, waterfowl and other geocache (container) hidden at that location. birds in their natural habitat. The Leech Lake area has one It’s a great family activity that provides excitement, exercise, and of the largest bald eagle populations in the state and is truly fresh air. All ages and levels of mobility can enjoy it. The over one- a birdwatcher’s dream. million caches hidden around the world are often hidden at places you never knew existed or wouldn’t have discovered otherwise. Including geocaching in your vacation plans provides an opportunity to explore the area beyond the typical ‘tourist’ perspective.

SailingLeech Lake andarea is aSkiing haven of sunny days, spectacular sunsets, and nights filled with the songs of nature. It is perfect for an afternoon of sailing, skiing or swimming in the crystal blue waters. The Leech Lake Regatta has become an area tradition full of sights you won’t want to miss and this summer will be it’s 46th year!

Photo by Chuck Emery Photo by Mary Nordeen 6 www.leech-lake.com 800-833-1118 MilesLeech Lake of wouldn’tTrails be the same without its magnificent trails lining lake shores and plunging deep into the woods, Photo by Melanie Rice perfect for hiking, biking and horseback riding in the spring and summer. It’s an SnowshoeingSnowshoe or hike andand enjoy Hiking the vast ideal time to explore the Chippewa National expanses of wilderness and the continuous Forest or Paul Bunyan and Heartland Trails. beauty of the area. Winter provides wonderful photo opportunities of wolves, deer, fox, coyotes, and other creatures.

IceAnyone Fishing who ice fishes will love fishing in our area. Rent a house for a day and stay overnight in one of our many local resorts or motels! Ice fishing is also the basis for our Eelpout Festival - one of the biggest and best festivals of the winter.

HuntingFall is a great time for hunting enthusiasts in the Leech Lake and surrounding areas to enjoy the Photo by Dean Morrill abundance of grouse, deer and duck.

SnowmobilingLeech Lake is a snowmobiler’s and Skiing dream. The Paul Bunyan and Heartland Trails intersect here and provide hundreds of miles of trails. The area also includes an array of trails specifically groomed for cross country skiing. Photo by Jeff VondenKamp Portage Brewery “Save Summer Event” 7 community

Events Photo by Sheena Saloka Leech Lake Walker Bay Days Bay is a festive Days WalleyeThe Leech Lake Tournament Walleye Tournament summer celebration on the shores of Leech Lake with something for everyone will return again this year. This fishing Muskies The Frank Inc.Schneider, Tournament Jr. Memorial to enjoy. Walker Bay Days will take place tournament will take place annually on the Muskie Tournament is a 3-day muskie in the beautiful Walker City Park on weekend that follows Memorial Day. The fishing event held on 21 bodies of water in August 4th. This event will feature music, tournament is a non-profit event that will the Bemidji-Cass Lake-Walker-Longville- great food, games, tournaments for all support many youth serving organizations Winnibigoshish areas. The event is open ages, the “BIG DIG,” charity runs and in the area. The community is looking to all skill levels - you need not be a bingo. Mark your calendar for a fun-filled forward to hosting the tournament again in professional fisherman or part of a team to day in Walker, Minnesota, the “City on the 2018. fish this 100% release event. Bay.”*** The 2018 tournament, named in honor of Frank Schneider, Jr. Twin Cities Walker Farmers’ & chapter member of Muskies Inc., will be FourthThe Fourth ofof July July celebration in held Sept. 7th-9th. For more information Crafters’The Walker Community Market Farmers’ & Walker invokes feelings of nostalgia and on this tournament, go to www. Crafters’ Market serves as a gathering patriotism beginning with a traditional twincitiesmuskiesinc.org place for community members and visitors. small town parade and ending with late Guests can purchase vendor-grown evening fireworks. produce, specialty foods, baked goods, The parade begins at 2:00 p.m. and ThisEthnic September Fest 8th, the Leech Lake crafts, jewelry & much more. The market is led through downtown Walker by the Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting promotes and supports education, healthy Grand Marshal who is chosen by the the 26th Annual Ethnic Fest Celebration living, local agriculture, and community community. The pride and respect of the in Walker. Ethnic Fest is a “Celebration of interaction all in an upbeat, welcoming spectators is always inspiring as they Cultural Diversity which is the American atmosphere. Live music, breakfast, wood- stand to salute veterans and honor the Tapestry” as stated in the mission. A fired oven pizzas, story time and so much American flag. parade with participants from near and far more. Every Thursday 9 am- 2 pm June Following the parade there is an annual is the perfect way to begin the day. The – September. fish fry in the city park and activities for all streets come alive with music and dance ages by the lake. The finale at dusk is the representative of many cultures. The air is fireworks. Each blast lights up the sky and filled with the aroma of a variety of ethnic is complemented by the colorful display MusicOn June 21st-23rdFestivals area residents and cuisines for your enjoyment. The streets are reflecting on the water of Leech Lake. visitors alike will flock to the 12th Annual lined with booths featuring crafts of many The ooh’s and aah’s resonate clearly from Moondance Jammin Country Festival, cultures. both the crowd on shore and spectators in where they will see some of the world’s You will be truly amazed at the cultural their boats. greatest country artists’ perform. This diversity represented here. Ethnic Fest is an The focus of the day is family and event will be followed by Minnesota’s experience of new and old traditions you will community. Visitors to the area feel like largest Rock-n-Roll concert, the 27th remember for a long time to come.*** Annual Moondance Jam, being held on Walker is home by the end of the night. July 18th-21st, and will attract thousands of fans from the entire Midwest. Submitted by Moondance Jam

8 NorthSeptember Country is a beautiful Marathon time of year to enjoy the trails through the woods and what better way than by joining in on Walker’s Annual North Country Marathon, 1/2 Marathon and 10K race. Go to www.walkernorthcountrymarathon.com for more details. Harvest Moon Festival Leech Lake Art League There’s no better way to end our “Fall Has It All” than going to the 6th Annual Show & Sale Harvest Moon Festival on September Photo by Anderson’s Northland Lodge Approximately, 30 local artists will exhibit 29th, located on the Moondance their work at the Chase on the Lake fairgrounds. Taste 150+ selections of Ballroom, Labor Day Weekend. The Annual unique beer and wines, paired with some Walker Area Arts Art Show extravaganza will begin Friday, great food and lots of relaxing, adult fun. August 31, with an open reception from 5 Wrap up the evening with dancing to live &The Crafts Leech Lake Fair Chamber will kick off p.m. to 8 pm. Continued show hours 9 am enterainment in the MDJ Saloon. to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday. Many art the holiday season on November 17th forms will be on exhibit including watercolor, at Northern Lights Casino with their 4th acrylic and oil paintings, drawings, Festival of Lights Annual Arts and Crafts Fair. photography, pottery, gourds, woodwork, Again this year the community comes This is a great event for the hunting fused glass, and jewelry. An art event not to together to celebrate the beginning of the widows to start on their holiday shopping. be missed. holiday season. This event will be held the Call the Leech Lake Chamber for more LLAL meets every Thursday from 9 a.m. Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving. information or if interested in being a to 2 p.m. at the American Legion in Walker. This beautiful event is centered around the vendor. *** Facebook: Leech Lake Arts League Parade of Lights, which focuses on holiday themes, where each float is lit up to create a festive atmosphere. After enjoying the International lighted parade, there will be hot food and Fall Has it All beverages to enjoy at many of our local EelpoutThe International Festival Eelpout Festival has Don’t miss our spectacular event held eateries. Join us Saturday for a children’s Sept. 13th-30th. Fall color tours are been tempting masses of pouters and holiday party and the Reindeer Ramble. tournament patriots to Leech Lake for available by car, bus or on foot. Special Of course Santa Claus is on hand to take years. Heralded as Minnesota’s finest events are held throughout Fall Has It pictures with children and listen to their display of sportsmanship and ice antics, the All such as: art shows, a traveling car holiday wishes.*** show and so much more. This event Eelpout Festival is an experience not to be also features the very successful and missed. The 2018 festival will be held on Feb. 22nd-25th. well attended National Chainsaw Carving ***Leech Lake Area Chamber of Competition held in Hackensack and Commerce Event the Octoberfest in Longville and Remer. Call the Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce for more information. www.fallhasitall.com***

Photo by: Roxie Parks Photo by: Pilot Independent 9 restaurant IRON FIRE BAR AND GRILL 8098 Hawthorn Trail NW, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-2283...... Map #N-12 Come by boat or car to enjoy daily Lunch & Dinner specials. JIMMY’S RESTAURANT Hwy. 371, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-3334...... City Map #40 Modern, friendly service. Breakfast, lunch & dinner, daily specials. Walker Hotel next door. Daily hours 7 am – 2 pm. BAYSIDE BAR & GRILL 412Directory Minnesota Ave., PO Box 876, Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #9 KAFFE HAVN COFFEE ROASTING (218) 547-4550, BaysideBarandGrill.com - Walkers sports bar & restaurant, fresh 195 Walker Industries Blvd. Walker, MN 56484 (218) 547-5995...... Map #M-8 prepared classic American food, boasting best burgers & walleye around, daily We are a family owned and operated coffee roaster. Our goal is to provide good quality food and drink specials! coffee, competitively priced with the added social benefit of the consumer knowing that they are helping to employ the disabled; coffee with a purpose. BENSON’S EATING & DRINKING EMPORIUM 400 Minnesota Ave., Box 1435, Walker...... City Map #11, Ad Below LUCKY MOOSE BAR & GRILL & CATERING COMPANY (218) 547-2323 - Since 1989, Benson’s has been serving the Walker Highway 371 & Walker Bay Boulevard, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-0801 area with the best pizza and burgers around! We have a full bar Luckymoosebargrill.com...... Map #(inset)O-10 and patio seating. Open seven days a week. Full service bar, restaurant & catering. 6 Hour Saturday happy hour. Great daily lunch & dinner specials. Breakfast served Saturdays & Sundays. BLUEWATER LODGE BAR & GRILL 7051 Wintergreen Trail, Walker, (218) 547-2300...... Map #O-10 THE MERIT Come by car, ATV, snowmobile, bicycle or boat. Located just off of the Paul Bunyan Off Highway 200 E, 1812 Merit Road NW, Walker, MN 56484...... Map #P-14 Trail on South Walker Bay. Docking available for your watercraft. Daily happy hour (218) 836-2062 - Located on the south shore of Leech Lake, The Merit at and dining specials. Hand pattied burgers, house made pizza, crafted sandwiches. Trapper’s Landing offers casual lakeside dining and cocktails. Indoor and outdoor seating available. MOONDANCE LAZY MOON BACKSTAGE BAR AND MOONDANCE SALOON & GRILL THE BOULDERS 7050 39th Ave. NW Walker, MN 56484 8363 LakeLand Trail NW, PO Box 925, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1006.....Map #M-9 (877) MOONJAM, (218) 836-1055...... Map #O-12, Ad Pg. 34 Fine dining with casual comfort featuring a full bar and extensive wine menu to Private parties only. “Celebrate with us!” Large or small group catering for any enhance your dining experience. occasion. Great food & full bar. Our expertise & variety of facilities will make any event a success. CAFE ZONA ROSA 101 5th St. N., P.O. Box 366, Downtown Walker, MN 56484 PIGGY’S BBQ OF WALKER (218) 547-3558, cafezonarosa.com ...... City Map #14, Ad Below 607 Minnesota Ave., Walker, MN 56484 (218) 547-6465...... City Map #62, Ad Pg. 30 Serving a wide variety of affordable Mexican foods & American Fast fresh BBQ & Bar. Dine in/take out. Catering available. Dog Friendly patio. Happy favorites. Daily food & drink specials with full bar service available. Hour 3-6 pm CHARLIE’S UP NORTH RANCH HOUSE WALKER 6841 State Highway 371 NW, PO Box 727, Walker, MN 56484...... Map #(inset)P-10 9420 Hwy 371 NW, Walker, MN 56484 (218) 547-1540...... Map #L-9 (218) 547-0222 - Open year round with full bar service. Daily lunch specials, Tuesday All you can eat specials every night, pop overs, salad bar, cocktails, and dining by & Thursday Chinese Cuisine, Wednesday meat raffle for area hockey kids, Friday & our fireplaces. 4-season garden room, outdoor deck by the ponds. Parking for large Saturday dinner specials. Voted 2016 Best Burger Champs. Home of the original vehicles. Open 7 days a week. Boathouse Bar & Grill. SHINGOBEE ON THE BAY DAIRY QUEEN 7114 Shingobee Rd., Walker, MN 56484, shingobeeonthebay.com ...... Map #O-10 308 Minnesota Ave. W, P.O. Box 57 Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1460....City Map #24 (218) 547-6233 - Sports bar, Marina, convenience store, liquor store, serving pizza, Full Grill & Chill. Open Year Round! Full food, Ice cream treats, and DQ cakes. burgers, wings, sandwiches, breakfast, and full bar. Open daily DANCING FIRE RESTAURANT STOMPIN GROUNDS LODGE & CAMPING 6800 Y Frontage Road, Walker, MN 56484...... Map #(inset)P-11 26993 Hwy. 64 Akeley, MN 56433, (218) 652-2964 (800) 725-1579...... Map #P-5 (218) 547-2744, (866) NLC-HOTEL - Expertly prepared selections including prime steaks, stompingroundslodge.com Family friendly restaurant, bar and campground. Close to seafood and more in an intimate setting. Paul Bunyan Forest for ATV’s, dirt bikes, hiking trails, snowmobiles, etc. Open Year Round. FINS ON TEN MILE THE 502 4777 State 371, Hackensack, MN 56452...... Map #S-11 502 Cleveland Boulevard, Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #18, Ad Pg. 22 (218) 675-5328 - An extensive, chef driven menu of elevated (218) 547-8502, chaseonthelake.com casual cuisine. Beautifully inspired spaces and stunning views Located downtown Walker, The 502 offers a classic American menu & spectacular over Ten Mile Lake. views of Leech Lake. Come by land or water. A great bar & lakeside dining.

1 Full Bar Visit old Mexico in 1 Serving Lunch Est. 1996 the heart of beautiful nson & Dinner downtown Walker. • Serving Lunch & Dinner e ’ 1 pizzas A large selection of s • Homemade Chips & Salsa Mexican & American bEating & Drinking 1 Burgers • Daily Specials • Award Winning Fajitas favorites with a full Emporium 1 Dine in bar specializing in 1 take out Margaritas. 547-1896 1 Delivery Enjoy our warm LocatED in Downtown waLkEr (when available) 5th St. N. Walker, MN “South of the Border” Conveniently located on atmosphere & outdoor HourS: Bar & restaurant 11 a.m. till 1 a.m. the Paul Bunyan Trail patio dining overlooking Food till midnight (Summer) - 10 p.m. (winter) the gardens. 218-547-3558 cafezonarosa.com

10 www.leech-lake.com 800-833-1118 TRAVELING ART PUB business 502 South 6th St., Walker MN 56484 (218) 851-0838 ...... City Map #79 (TAP) is a creative events company that brings people together for a guided art adventure where you can eat, drink, create and socialize. WALKER BAY THEATER-HOME OF MINNESOTA FOLKLORE THEATER 100 Highland Ave. NW, P.O. Box 1052, Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #88 (218) 547-4044, Minnesotafolkloretheater.org, Fred Rogers ATTRACTIONS This theater is dedicated to performing plays and musicals about Minnesota and the Directory Midwest, furthering the knowledge and appreciation of our culture and heritage. ACTION ENTERTAINMENT DOUG TAYLOR PROFESSIONAL Celebrating 10 years of bringing the arts to the Walker Area. THEATRICAL PRODUCER P.O. Box 708, Pine River, MN 56474, (218) 839-2514 WEDGEWOOD GOLF COURSE Live shows, multiple forms, murder mystery, stunt shows, print, video and more. 6542 Wedgewood Road NW, Walker, MN 56484...... Map #K-8 Publisher of Our Neck of the Woods writer, director and creator of unique (218) 547-2666 - Nine hole golf course, rental carts and clubs available. Senior citizen advertorials and ad design. Producers of historical horse-drawn entertainment, days on Tuesday and Wednesdays. modern to classical from stagecoaches to cutter sleighs. BEMIDJI BREWING AUTOMOTIVE 211 America Ave. NW Bemidji, MN 56601 ...... Ad pg. 34 A-1 TOWING SERVICE/STEWART’S AUTOMOTIVE (218) 444-7011 - Catch a pint or 6-pack of Bemidji throughout the Leech Lake Area, or 6060 E. Ottertail Rd. NW, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1430...... City Map #1 visit the taproom in downtown Bemidji Joined services to serve you better! The only repair facility that tows & repairs all makes & models. Mention this listing & receive 25% off when towed to Stewart’s. CASS COUNTY MUSEUM, PIONEER SCHOOL, RESEARCH CENTER 205 Minnesota Ave W, P.O. Box 505, Walker MN 56484...... City Map #15, Ad pg. 31 NORM’S AUTO REPAIR CENTER, LLC (218) 547-7251 - Explore settlement of Cass County by pioneers and the Ojibwe culture 8229 Industrial Park Rd. NW, P.O. Box 313 of the Leech Lake reservation. Open May - September. Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-3935...... City Map #52 Your one stop shop for every auto repair you’ll ever need. Everything mechanical and FORESTEDGE WINERY body all done by ASE certified technicians. 35295 State Hwy 64, Laporte, MN 56461, (218) 224-3535 forestedgewinery.com...... Map #K-4 Ad pg. 36 WALKER FORD Near Laporte. Producing award winning dry to medium dry fruit 8065 State Hwy 371 NW, Walker, MN 56484, PO Box 1090...... City Map #92 wines. Open May-Dec. Visit forestedgewinery.com or facebook. (218) 547-1412, walkerfordmn.com Locally owned Ford dealer offering our exclusive Lifetime Powertrain Warranty on all FUN TIME FIELD TRIPS new and most used vehicles, plus competitive pricing. (218) 766-0999, [email protected], funtimefieldtrips.com Specializing in organizing group trips in and around Minnesota. Leave the planning and driving to us, and let us connect you with adventure. BANKS/INSURANCE/INVESTMENTS AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE LEECH LAKE AREA ARTS AND CULTURE ALLIANCE BEN BROVOLD AGENCY PO Box 841, 201 Minnesota Ave. E, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 507-0525 1001 Minnesota Ave. W. Unit 201, P.O. Box 896, Walker, MN 56484 The mission of the Leech Lake Area Art & Culture Alliance is to enhance and preserve (218) 547-0033, (866) 547-0033...... City Map #3 the art, music, dance, history and culture of the area. For all your insurance needs. Maximizing customer value through industry leading LOIDE’ OILS & VINEGARS service. 513 Minnesota Ave. W, Unit A, Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #48, Ad pg. 35 AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK OF MINNESOTA (218) 547-6457, loideoilsandvinegars.com - Specialty store providing ultra-premium 100 Highland Ave. E, P.O. Box 1330, Walker, MN 56484 olive oil & aged balsamic, gluten free items, essential oils, food & gifts. (218) 547-2850...... Map #(inset)N-10 Serving the Leech Lake area since 1992. We’re a growing independent bank with 10 MOONDANCE EVENTS offices in North-Central Minnesota. 7050 39th Ave. NW Walker, MN 56484...... Map #O-12, Ad pg. 34 moondanceevents.net, (877) MOONJAM, (218) 836-1055 Jammin BANK FORWARD Country June 21-23, 2018; Moondance Jam (Rock) July 18-21, 2018; P.O. Box 1150, 106 6th St. S., Walker, MN 56484 Dueling Pianos Aug. 3, 2018; Harvest Moon Festival Sept. 29, 2018 (218) 547-2312...... City Map #8 , Ad pg. 36 Bank Forward offers what you need to simplify the financial side of your life. Moving NORTHERN LIGHTS CASINO & HOTEL you forward with locations in Walker and Bemidji. 6800 Y Frontage Road, Walker, MN 56484...... Map #(inset) P-11, Ad pg. 25 (218) 547-2744, (866) 652-4683 - 24 hour gaming, 850 slots, Live Blackjack and Poker. EDWARD JONES INVESTMENT luxury hotel, pool and sauna. Convention and event center. Full service bar, buffet, 110 Michigan Ave. W. Suite C, Walker, MN (218) 547-2252...... City Map #25 snack bar & fine dining. (218) 536-1401- Helping families organize, build, protect and transfer wealth. I use an established process to build personal idea strategies to help you reach your goals. NORTHSTAR SPORTSMEN’S CLUB Take County Road 62 to Rifle Range Drive, P.O. Box 21, Hwy 371 N. FIRST NATIONAL BANK Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-3936, nssclub.org...... Map #K-8 600 Minnesota Ave. W, P.O. Box 520...... City Map #27, Ad pg. 34 Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays, Pistol, roving archery range and Rifle Shooting Club. Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1160 Providing you with the best selection of financial products, banking, insurance and investments. PINE RIVER RIDING STABLES 1175 Cty. Rd. 1 E, Pine River, MN 56474, (218) 587-5807, Deborah Rowell FIRST NATIONAL INSURANCE SERVICES [email protected] pineriverstable.com 600 Minnesota, Ave. W, P.O. Box 520...... City Map #28 Beautiful, peaceful, private guided trail rides on 240 acres, with fun river crossings, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-3330 scenic woods and fields for going faster. Independent Insurance Agency offering competitive homeowners, automobile, recreational vehicle, watercraft, commercial, life & health protection with over 60 PORTAGE BREWING COMPANY years of experience. 107 5th Street S. Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #63, Ad pg. 38 portagebeer.com - Brewery and taproom in downtown Walker. H & R BLOCK Offering a steady rotation of light, wild, hoppy, and malty beers. PO Box 987, 505 Minnesota Ave...... City Map #37 Boat, bike, or drive over for a pint, flight, crowler™ can, or growler. Open year round. Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-2766 Tax preparation services for individual’s, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and SHOOTING STAR CASINO AND EVENT CENTER estates. Full Service payroll and bookkeeping. Audit and tax resolution services. P.O. Box 418, 777 Casino Rd., Mahnomen, MN 56557, (218) 935-2711, Starcasino.com One stop shop! Meetings, vacations, entertainment, great dining-Stay and Play. THRIVENT FINANCIAL – KYLE DUCLOS 800 Minnesota Ave., Walker, MN 56484, PO Box 1590, (218) 547-2798 ....City Map #77 TIANNA COUNTRY CLUB Our business focuses on helping clients achieve their financial goals. We tailor a plan P.O. Box 177, 7470 State 34 NW, Walker, MN 56484...... Map #O-10 Ad pg. 31 for their situation and implement with suitable strategies. (218) 547-1712, tianna.com Golf Digest rated golf course. Tianna is among the best in the area. Manicured fairways & greens carved out of the Chippewa National Forest provides a beautiful setting while playing a great round of golf. 18 holes open to the public. 11 business

ANDERSEN LOG HOMES COMPANY 6425 State 371 N.W. Walker, MN 56484...... Map #P-10, Ad Pg. 38 (218) 547-3433 [email protected] Building custom hand crafted log homes, cabins and commercial structures for over 36 years. Stop by STATE FARM INSURANCE and tour our model home! 314 W.Directory Railroad Ave, P.O. Box 279, Walker, MN 56484 ANDERSON BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION (218) 547-3456, (800) 450-3347...... City Map #70 11325 State Hwy. 210, Brainerd, MN 56401 (218) 547-1952...... Map #R-11 sprysf.com - Providing all your insurance needs. Auto, house, boat, cabin and life. Full service grading/asphalt paving contractor. Services include underground utilities, pavement and maintenance, site work and aggregate. STIFEL FINANCIAL 117 6th St. S. #7, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-3526 stifel.com...... City Map #71 At Stifel we focus on comprehensive financial planning, wealth planning and LOG HOMES MINNESOTA, INC. retirement income planning to help our clients meet their goals and objectives. 8313 State 371, P.O. Box 1530...... Map #M-9, Ad Pg. 33 Walker, MN 56484 - 1 Mile North of Walker on 371, (218) 547-2023 BEAUTY SALONS (800) 919-3228 LogHomesMN.com - 3 MODEL HOMES, Our specialty is affordable quality turnkey or shell construction. We’ve built over 900 homes, solid log HAIR BY JULI or stick-built, since 1980. STOP BY FOR FREE PLAN BOOKS. 506 Michigan Avenue W, PO Box 1301, Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #31 (218) 547-2890 Come enjoy a fantastic hair experience in a calm relaxing atmosphere. SPITZACK BUILDERS, INC. 25 years experience. A Davines Concept Salon. Davines, sustainable hair care products 8332 State 371 NW, P.O. Box 1500, Walker, MN 56484...... Map #M-9, Ad pg. 34 made from natural ingredients. Sulfate free, paraben free, gluten-free. (218) 547-3565-Custom Home Builder and remodeler. We’ve built our reputation by HAIR ON 5TH building our customers’ dreams. 204 5th Street North, Walker, MN 56484, PO Box 1327...... City Map #32 (218) 547-1612 - Family hair care, Paul Mitchell, OPI polish. FLORAL/GARDEN CENTERS & LANDSCAPING BARB’S CREATIVE GARDENS AND GREENHOUSE JENNY’S BEEHIVE 3910 N. Pleasant Lake Dr. NW, Hackensack, MN 56452, (218) 831-5715 ...... Map #T-11 110 4th St. N., PO Box 863, Walker, MN 56484 (218) 547-2860...... City Map #39 Happy and healthy annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees. Garden gift shop. Come visit Jenny’s Beehive is a full-service Aveda concept salon. We pride ourselves in joyfully Barb and Joe “the water boy.” providing each guest a unique, professional and amazing experience in our positive and relaxing atmosphere! TJ’S FLORAL 403 Minnesota Ave. W. Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-2614...... City Map #76 CHURCHES tjsfloral.com - Organic & unusual floral arrangements for weddings, funerals, special CALVARY FREE CHURCH events or every day, including our lovely house plants 5925 Oberly Loop N.W., P.O. Box 358, Walker, MN 56484 TURF TECH/WILD GINGER FLORAL (218) 547-1897...... City Map #13 P.O. Box 642, 8276 Hwy. 371, Walker, MN. 56484, (218) 547-4647...... Map #M-9 Year round worship services are 8:30 am and 10:15 am every Sunday with coffee Full service landscape company, garden center & Gift Shop, specializing in weddings fellowship between services. and events. Snowplowing. COMMUNITY CHURCH OF WALKER, UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 1100 Minnesota Ave. W, Walker, MN 56484, PO Box 267...... City Map #23 GROCERY/SPECIALTY FOODS (218) 547-1093 - “Wherever you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here!” Sunday FIT 4 GLORY Worship 10 am; Youth Sunday School 10:15 am; and fellowship coffee 11 am. P.O. Box 1303, Walker, MN 56484 (218) 209-1822, fitfourglory.com – Lifestyle of healthy eating, physical fitness, strengthening family bonds and a knowledge that CORNERSTONE CHURCH OF WALKER “with God anything is possible”. 6500 State Highway 371 NW, P.O. Box 1296 Walker MN 56484...... Map #Q-11 (218) 547-1919 - A non-denominational Evangelical fellowship of believers providing GREEN SCENE ORGANIC MARKET, DELI & CATERING a welcoming, loving, safe place in which to experience God and grow in our Christian 617 Michigan Ave W, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-2880...... City Map #30, Ad pg. 31 faith. [email protected] Green Scene is open year round and offers a full line of organic & specialty groceries. HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH Grass fed beef, local eggs, organic produce, GMO free snacks, grab & go deli and much PO Box 506, 305 10th St. S., Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1850...... City Map #36 more. Farmers Market with live music on site, June – September, Thursday 9-2 ELCA Lutheran Church. Worship Sundays 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Coffee and Sunday School 9:35 a.m. SUPER ONE FOODS 701 Michigan Avenue, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1624...... City Map #72 IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL Walker’s only super market. Deli, bakery, fresh meat and produce. 1/2 mi. E. of the Y-Jct. of Hwy. 200 & Hwy. 371, 4656 State 200 NW...... Map #P-11 P.O. Box 307,Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-3156 HARDWARE/LUMBER Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Worship 9 AM, coffee & fellowship 10 AM. Lutheran School – Quality Christian education for all children, preschool through 8th grade. LEECH LAKE LUMBER Hwy 371 N. 5 miles, 9675 State 371 N.W...... Map #L-8 NORTHWOODS LIFE CHURCH ASSEMBLY OF GOD WALKER CAMPUS Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1671 500 8th St. P.O. Box 572, Walker, MN 56484 (218) 547-6312...... City Map #101 Full service retail lumberyard. Anyone can sell lumber, we sell service. CAD (Computer- Year-round worship services at 10 am every Sunday morning. aided drawing) is available. Visit walkernorthwoodslife.com for more information. WALKER BUILDING SUPPLY, LLC ST. AGNES CATHOLIC CHURCH 8005 State Hwy. 371 NW, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-2540...... City Map #89 210 Division St., Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1054, [email protected] Map #65 Building materials, custom sheds and a fully stocked hardware store for all your St. Agnes and Sacred Heart Catholic Churches are inspired by the Word of God, building needs. nourished by the Eucharist, and growing in the discipleship of Jesus Christ. WALKER HOME CENTER & RADIOSHACK 8250 Industrial Park Road, Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #94, Ad pg. 31 CONTRACTORS/CONSTRUCTION (218) 547-1515 Your hardware, electronics, appliance center for Northern Minnesota. If ACTION CONTRACTING, INC. you need it-we sell and service it! The World’s Greatest Hardware Store!! P.O. Box 81, Walker, MN 56484 (218) 252-0686...... Map #L-7 Custom homes, remodeling, additions, garages, decks, concrete and other residential INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS needs. Also, commercial building and repairs. Willard Arends Robert Gisvold LaVonne Beckman Thelma Grimley Steve Bilben, DDS Al and Diane Maas Bill & Mary Devries Kent and Gina Reeve Dan & Sue Eikenberry Al & Joan Sandford Ed and Dee Oliver Gary and Theresa Bilben

12 www.leech-lake.com 800-833-1118 LIQUOR SALES ORGANIZATIONS/SERVICE GROUPS BEMIDJI BREWING ACT ON ALZHEIMER’S WALKER 211 America Ave. NW Bemidji, MN 56601 ...... Ad pg. 34 PO Box 530, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-7513, ACT on Alzheimer’s is a volunteer- (218) 444-7011 - Catch a pint or 6-pack of Bemidji throughout the Leech Lake Area, or driven collaboration bringing Minnesotans together to create supportive visit the taproom in downtown Bemidji environments for everyone touched by Alzheimer’s disease and prepare Minnesota for its impact. FORESTEDGE WINERY 35295 State Hwy 64, Laporte, MN 56461 BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE LEECH LAKE AREA (218) 224-3535, forestedgewinery.com...... Map #K-4, Ad pg. 36 105 Tower Ave., Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1853...... City Map #12 Forestedge Winery, near Laporte. Producing award winning bgcleechlake.com Our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who dry to medium dry fruit wines. Open May-December. Visit need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. forestedgewinery.com or facebook CAMP BLISS PORTAGE BREWING COMPANY 6150 Camp Fish Road, Walker, MN 56484, PO Box 879...... Map #O-9, Ad Pg. 22 107 5th Street S. Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #63, Ad pg. 38 (218) 547-4004 Camp Bliss is a one of a kind retreat center offering a variety of portagebeer.com - Brewery and taproom in downtown Walker. wellness, retreat, and educational opportunities on 43 acres in a north woods setting. Offering a steady rotation of light, wild, hoppy, and malty beers. CHIPPEWA NATIONAL FOREST Boat, bike, or drive over for a pint, flight, crowler™ can, or growler. Open year round. Walker Ranger District, 201 Minnesota Ave. E, Walker, MN 56484 (218) 547-1044 fs.usda.gov/chippewa...... City Map #80, Map #N-10 WALKER BAY SPIRITS OFF-SALE LIQUOR Come stay at our 22 campgrounds, ride, hike or ski over 300 miles of trails. Enjoy the 203 Minnesota Avenue, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-5510...... City Map #87 view of wildlife and lake country. Your municipal liquor establishment. Fine wine, spirits and beer. Visit us soon. See the unique wildlife displays & giant beer cave. Open Mon-Sat 8:30A.M.-10:00P.M. Sundays FAITH IN ACTION FOR CASS COUNTY 11A.M. – 6P.M. PO Box 512, Whipple Ave. E. Hackensack, MN 56452 faithactioncass.com. Connecting compassionate volunteers with people in need to provide transportation, Y-BOTTLE SHOP repairs and caregiver support. For assistance, volunteering, or donations call 6838 Y-Frontage Rd. NW, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-3626...... Map #(inset)P-10 866-675-5435 A full liquor store including fine wines and cigars. INTERNATIONAL EELPOUT FESTIVAL MANUFACTURERS P.O. Box 652, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 209-5366, eelpoutfestival.com LAKESIDE FIREPLACE AND STOVE Heralded as Minnesota’s finest display of sportsmanship and ice antics, the Eelpout 6482 State 371 NW Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-4328...... Map #Q-11 Festival is an experience not to be missed. Full service retailers specializing in installing and servicing gas, wood and pellet LAKE MAY CENTER (Formerly Senior Leech Lakers) fireplaces, stoves and inserts; stonework and chimney services. 508 8th Street South, PO Box 867, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1116...... City Map #44 WILKENING FIREPLACES We are a place where Senior Citizens meet for socializing, we play cards, have dancing 9608 State 371 NW, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-3393, (800) 367-7976...... Map #L-9 and friendship. Manufacturer & retailer of quality fireplace equipment. Wood, gas, & pellet models LAKES AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY available. Serving the entire lakes area. 1110 Wright Street, Brainerd, MN 56401, PO Box 234 (218) 828-8517, lakesareahabitat.org NEWSPAPERS/RADIO/TV MEDIA Building simple, decent, and affordable homes for Leech Lake area families in need. CO-PILOT & THE PILOT INDEPENDENT 408 Minnesota Ave. W. (218) 547-1000...... City Map #61 LEECH LAKE ARTS LEAGUE P.O. Box 183, Walker, MN 56484...... Ad pg. 32 P.O. Box 190, Walker, MN 56484, [email protected], Leech Lake Art League meets Thursday in the basement of Walker American Legion. Walkermn.com - The Pilot Independent is dedicated to improving Visiting artists welcome. Annual art show: Labor Day weekend at The Chase on the the quality of life and promoting the Leech Lake Area as the Lake. communication link to inform people. LEECH LAKE AREA WATERSHED FOUNDATION ECHO PUBLISHING & PRINTING PINE RIVER JOURNAL PO Box 124, 615 Minnesota Ave., Walker, MN 56484 (218) 547-4570...... City Map #102 P.O. Box 370, Pine River, MN. 56474, (218) 829-4705 [email protected] - A nonprofit dedicated to protecting the water, woods, The Pine River Journal is a weekly hometown newspaper. Our free Echoland-Piper and wildlife of the Leech Lake area for future generations to enjoy. Shopper reaches consumers from Walker to Brainerd-Baxter. LEECH LAKE ASSOCIATION KK RADIO NETWORK P.O. Box 1613, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-2832, mnlakes.org/leechlake, P.O. Box 49, Park Rapids, MN 56470, kkradionetwork.com, (218) 732-3306 Email: [email protected] Serving Walker, Park Rapids, Bemidji and Wadena. Our 9 stations cover all of Northern Non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of Leech Lake land and waters. and Central Minnesota with complete news, weather, sports and great music. Serving you since 1962. KQKK –FM 101.9 & KAKK-AM 1570 (96.3DM) Walker, KKWB-FM 102.5 LEECH LAKE RIDERS SNO-MOBILE CLUB & WBKK-AM 820 (103.1 FM) Bemidji, KDKK-FM 97.5, KPRM-AM 870 & KXKK-FM 92.5, P.O. Box 2, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-7575, leechlakeriders.com Park Rapids and KSKK-FM 94.7 &KVKK-AM 1070 AM Wadena. Our primary objectives are to keep our trails in excellent condition for the enjoyment of our members and guests and to educate our youth in safety. KOJB 90.1 FM “THE EAGLE” 6530 US Highway 2 NW, Cass Lake, MN 56633, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe/Brad Walhof LEECH LAKE TOURISM BUREAU (218) 339-KOJB (5652), [email protected] kojb.org P.O. Box 1439, Walker, MN 56484, (800) 735-3297...... Ad Back Cover KOJB 90.1 FM “The Eagle” is a community radio station for the Leech Lake Reservation. Dedicated to helping you find the right vacation spot. Try our easy to use website Variety of music, cultural programs, news, weather & sports. offering quality lodging, specials and more. LEECH LAKE TELEVISION CORPORATION LEECH LAKE TRIBAL COLLEGE P.O. Box 493, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 224-3195, leechlaketv.org...... Ad pg. 30 6945 Littlewolf Road NW, Cass Lake, MN 56633 (218) 335-4700 ...... Ad Pg. 33 Leech Lake Television Corporation is a local over the air television broadcast service lltc.edu Leech Lake Tribal College (LLTC) is an associate degree-granting, Anishinaabe providing digital UHF channels to the community. college in Cass Lake, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. PAUL BUNYAN BROADCASTING CO. NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL: ITASCA MORAINE CHAPTER 502 Beltrami Ave.. Bemidji, MN 56601, (218) 547-1200 17676 Emerald Island Circle, Park Rapids, MN 56470 (218) 732-3910, Eric Haugland, Paul Bunyan Broadcasting owns & operates five radio stations: KBHP-FM, KBUN-FM, [email protected] Near the North Country Hiking Trail, crosses the Chippewa KBUN-AM,KZZY-FM, KLLZ-FM & broadcasts the MN Twins, Vikings, Wild & Gophers. National Forest and Hubbard County through Itasca State Park to Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge. R.P. BROADCASTING, INC 2115 Washington Ave S., Bemidji, MN 56601, (218) 751-7777 NORTHERN CASS DEVELOPMENTAL ACHIEVEMENT CENTER R.P. Broadcasting, Inc. is locally owned and operates five radio stations delivering your P.O. Box 1329, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1121...... City Map #53 favorite music, talk shows and Bemidji State University sports. Promoting people’s potential, we strive to enrich the lives of developmentally disabled adults one experience at a time. (Independently living skills training for developmentally disabled adults.) 2nd hand store open M-F. 13 CHI ST. JOSEPH’S HEALTH business 600 Pleasant Ave. S, Park Rapids, MN 56470, (218) 732-3311...... Ad pg. 35 CHI St. Joseph’s Health accredited by the Joint Commission, 25-bed critical access hospital, 24/7 emergency care, Level 4 trauma Center. ESSENTIA HEALTH P.O. Box 1029, 110 Michigan Ave. W, Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #26 (218) 547-6900 - Our providers specialize in family medicine and provide the care you NORTHSTAR SPORTSMEN’S CLUB need, no matter your age or illness. Take County Road 62 to Rifle Range Drive, P.O. Box 21, Hwy 371Directory N. Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-3936, nssclub.org...... Map #K-8, Ad Pg. 38 FISHING THE WILDSIDE A sporting club that offers trap, skeet, sporting clays, and rifle, pistol and roving 609 Minnesota Ave. Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-4714...... City Map #29 archery range. Open to the public. fishingthewildside.net - An outdoor sports marketing & communications company. Event marketing & management, media relations, product development, grass roots SPENCER ROSS AMERICAN LEGION POST #134 marketing, mobile marketing consulting, digital media creation. P.O. Box 186, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1011...... City Map #69, Ad pg. 36 Veteran’s club, full service bar, Daily food specials, weekly bingo and meat raffles, and HILLCREST ASSISTED LIVING weekend entertainment. #1 Legion in Minnesota. 607 S. 2nd St. Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-4445 ...... City Map #34 WALKER AREA COMMUNITY CENTER hillcrestwalker.com Hillcrest is assisted living in a small, homelike setting, providing a P.O. Box 327, 105 Tower Ave., Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1853...... City Map #90 nursing home alternative. walkerareacommunitycenter.com Center includes fitness center, gymnasium, civic JOSH’S PLACE arena, commercial kitchen, space for meetings and events. Daily passes available. 212 Summit Avenue E., 7184 Dewdrop Trail NW, Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #41 PO Box 63, Walker, MN 56484, (763) 951-3791-Provider of home and community base WALKER AREA FOOD SHELF services under license by the state of Minnesota Department of Human Services (245D). Located next to BiCap. PO Box 1101, Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #86 (218) 547-1713-Assist individuals in the Walker area that are in need of food. Striving KIMBALL LAW OFFICE to preserve dignity, extend respect and maintain confidentiality to all clients. Open P.O. Box 1240, 324 Railroad Ave., Walker, MN 56484, Tuesdays, call for hours. Located next to Bi-Cap. (218) 547-3787, (888) 547-1319, Fax: (218) 547-2184, Larry Kimball...... City Map #42 WALKER AREA FOUNDATION General practitioner serving the Leech Lake Area for 31 years. P.O. Box 624, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 779-5410, walkerareafoundation.org LAURA J. HANSEN, ATTORNEY, BREEN & PERSON, LTD. Public charity which recognizes needs and helps fund those needs to benefit the residents 109 South 6th St. Walker, MN 56484 (218) 547-3800...... City Map #46 of the Walker area. Practices Estate Planning, Business Law, Real Estate, Probate and Estate WALKER-HACKENSACK-AKELEY SCHOOLS Administration. P.O. Box 4000, 301 4th Street, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-4216...... City Map #100 MAY CREEK SENIOR LIVING CAMPUS Providing quality education to students in our area. Approx. 750 students attend K-12. 303 10th St. S. Walker, MN 56484 (218) 547-4515...... City Map #51 May Creek offers the perfect combination of serenity, security and convenience. We WALKER LIONS CLUB offer the ideal combination of living spaces, care and amenities to promote residents’ P.O. Box 433, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-2576 health and well-being in assisted living and memory care. World wide service organization serving the Walker community for 35 years. PEDERSON FAMILY DENTAL WALKER ROTARY CLUB P.O. Box 1389, 108 Michigan Ave. W, Walker, MN 56484, P.O. Box 1023, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1313 (218) 547-1851...... City Map #59, Ad pg. 30 Service Above Self. Devoted to serving the community. Meetings held at noon every A family dental practice with a professional and friendly staff dedicated to giving you Tuesday at the Walker Area Community Center. the best dental care possible. WALKER YOUTH HOCKEY NATIONAL JOINT POWERS ALLIANCE P.O. Box 327, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1853 202 12th Street NE, Staples, MN 56479 Mitch Loomis, Representative. A community youth hockey program, serving Akeley, National Joint Powers Alliance is a government/ municipal agency commited to serving Benedict, Hackensack, Laporte, Onigum and Walker, participating in MAHA District 15 play. it’s member agencies (governments, education & non-profits) purchasing needs as well as fulfilling our role as an educational service coop for Region 5 in Central MN. WOMEN’S NETWORKING GROUP OF NORTHERN CASS COUNTY 2953 S. Widow Lake Dr. NW, Hackensack 56452, (651) 235-0184 NORTHERN PEACE FUNERAL HOME The Women’s Networking group is open to all women in our community interested in 8381 Lake Land Trail NW, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-3323...... City Map #56 connection, support and education. See us at our new location behind Community Church. Northernpeace.com We provide personalized & compassionate full service funeral care to Walker & PHONE SERVICES surrounding communities. Exclusive Cass County provider of Veteran & Family ARVIG Memorial Care. Peaceful endings lead to peaceful beginnings. 414 Michigan Ave, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-4227...... City Map #5, Ad Pg. 36 (888) 992-7844 - Arvig provides cutting-edge technology to homes and businesses. PEDERSON, SMITH, ROEHL & CO., P.A. P.O. Box 1120, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-3320...... City Map #60 Internet, television, phone, security, managed IT, computer repairs and more. Estate and Trust planning, new business consulting, payroll preparation and reporting, NORTHLAND DIRECTORIES financial statement preparation, retirement planning, real estate transactions, income 3306 Sheyenne St. STE 218, West Fargo, ND 58078, (712) 274-8811 tax planning. Publishes full color community directories, with complete localized business and residential listings in a consumer friendly size with large print. SANFORD CLINIC WALKER 614 Michigan Ave., Walker, MN 56484.....City Map #66, Ad pg. 39 PAUL BUNYAN COMMUNICATIONS (218) 547-7700 - Family medicine with complete laboratory and 1831 Anne St. N.W., Suite 100, Bemidji, MN 56601, (218) 444-1234, (888) 586-3100 X-Ray services. Affiliated with Sanford Clinic Bemidji. Providing Fiber Optic Fast Internet up to a Gigabit per second, television, and voice services along with computer repair. SANFORD HEALTH REHAB SERVICES 401 Michigan Street, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1900...... City Map #67 VERIZON Physical Therapy and rehab services. 416 Minnesota Ave. W., Walker, MN 56484 (218) 547-3300...... City Map #81 Verizon Wireless phone, tablet & internet service. Cell Phone & various mobile/home VISION SOURCE PARK RAPIDS/WALKER EYE CLINIC accessories. Community Office Center, 107 6th Street S, P.O. Box 219, Walker, MN...... City Map #82 (218) 547-3666 - The doctors & staff at the Park Rapids Walker Eye Clinic are dedicated PROFESSIONAL to provide you with complete eye health & vision care. ANDREWS PLUMBING & HEATING WALKER ANIMAL HOSPITAL, INC. P.O. Box 1282, Walker, MN 56484 (218) 547-1917...... Map #N-9 P.O. Box 640, 306 8th St. South (Hwy. 34), Walker, MN 56484 Your plumbing, heating & HVAC specialists; servicing residential and commercial (218) 547-3222, walkeranimalhospital.com...... City Map #84 properties since 1946. Master Plumber. Licensed. Bonded. Walker Animal Hospital provides caring compassionate care for small animals. “We treat your pet like one of our own.” WALKER REHAB & HEALTHCARE CENTER P.O. Box 700, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1855...... City Map #98 Skilled nursing facility providing rehabilitation services and Alzheimers care. Secured 14 building for wandering residents. REAL ESTATE/MANUFACTURED HOMES ECOWATER SYSTEMS askRICK.com 303 Main Ave. S. 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Map #(inset)O-10 Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-2766 (218) 547-3307, leechlakemn.com Specializing in premium lakeshore property on Leech Tax preparation services for individual’s, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and Lake and around Walker, Minnesota. Knowledge of lake front real estate, lake lots, and estates. Full Service payroll and bookkeeping. Audit and tax resolution services. acreage. The realtor friends recommend to friends. HERITAGE CUSTOM FRAMING LEER TITLE SERVICES P.O. Box 494, 406 Minnesota Ave. W, Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #4 P.O. Box 610, Walker MN 56484, (218) 547-7500, (866) 883-4261 (218) 547-3545 Custom Frames - Shadow Boxes - Fine Art-Prints - Framing Supplies - leertitle.com...... City Map #47 Antiques - Vintage Jewelry - Custom Mirrors. Real estate solutions from the ground up. Title Insurance, Closings, Commercial, Construction Disbursements, 1031 Exchanges, Modular, Residential, Mobile Closing HUMMINGBIRD PRESS P.O. Box 898, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-3941 VILLAGE HOMES Top quality offset printing, copies, fax service, typesetting and graphic design since 1989. 6909 State Hwy 371 N.W., Walker, MN 56484,...... Map #(inset)P-10, Ad Pg. 34 (218) 547-1616 - Factory built housing. Your imagination is the limit – Exceed your LADYSLIPPER TRAVEL expectations. 5301 Ladyslipper Lane NW, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 839-3512, ladyslippertravel.com Full service travel agency with a focus on providing personalized leisure trip planning WALKER AREA REALTY for all types of travel. P.O. Box 39, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-4554, Rick & Nancy Schaefer [email protected] - 44 years’ experience. Full time LAKE COUNTRY POWER professional, reputable, we come with many references. Please ask to see some. 2810 Elida Drive, Grand Rapids, MN 55744, (800) 421-9959...... Ad pg. 30 Walker, MN (218) 547-4554, [email protected]. lakecountrypower.coop Lake Country Power is a Touchstone Energy® Cooperative serving eight counties in northeastern Minnesota. The co-op provides services to SERVICES 43,000 members and has offices in Grand Rapids, Kettle River and Mountain Iron. ACCESS NORTH CILNM LEECH LAKE AREA TAXI SERVICE 8245 Industrial Park Road NW Suite B, Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #2 PO Box 341, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 252-3118-Serving Walker and surrounding areas. (218) 547-2810 Assisting individuals with disabilities to live independently, pursue meaningful goals, and to have the same opportunities and choices as all people. LIFE MADE EASIER, LLC Walker, MN (218) 831-0943 lifemadeeasierllc.com - Walker’s own personal concierge ADVON, INCORPORATED-LAKES AREA REGIONAL OFFICES service! Offering a wide variety of services including maid service, boat detailing, P.O. Box 438, 6495 Eagle Ridge Rd NW, Walker, MN 56484, (800) 423-8668 property management, personal errands and more! We do it for you, so you don’t have E-mail: [email protected], Direct: (612) 790-1422, advon.com to! Complete advertising specialty, embroidered and silkscreen wearables. Full service graphic design, promotional and marketing services since 1973. Free consultation. MABEL’S MOBILE GROOMING PO Box 61, Walker, MN 56484 (218) 330-0212 ALWAYS THERE STAFFING, INC. Full Service dog grooming van comes to your driveway with warm water and personal 2522 Hannah Ave. NW Bemidji, MN 56601, (218) 444-6533 - Always There Staffing attention. Serving Walker and Surrounding area. offers employment services and builds partnerships with client companies. We offer temporary temp-to-hire, direct and professional placements. MARCO 802 Paul Bunyan Dr. SW Suite 3, Bemidji, MN 56601, (218) 751-5572, marconet.com AMERIPRIDE LINEN & APPAREL SERVICES Marco, a leading technology services company, specializes in business IT, cloud, managed & 300 Paul Bunyan Dr. SE, Bemidji, MN 56601, (800) 675-6362, (218) 751-3260 carrier services, copiers/printers, phone systems & AV systems. [email protected] Uniform service, mat & mop service, direct sales of tissue paper, soap and more. MINNESOTA POWER 30 W. Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55802, (800) 228-4966, mnpower.com AMITY GRAPHICS, INC. Families, communities, and businesses all depend on reliable and affordable electric 481 Mag Seven Ct. SW Suite 8 Bemidji, MN 56601, (218) 444-2526 amitygraphics.com service for their health, safety and livelihood. Minnesota Power is committed to Offset and digital printing, large format printing, graphic design services, mailing supplying affordable electric service to all of its customers. services, variable data & promotional items. NATURE SKY TREE SERVICE BWB RANCH PARTY VENUE 51179 Wildwood Road, Cass Lake, MN 56633, (218) 368-7538 3444 County Rd. 39, Laporte, MN 56461 (218) 821-1602 bwbranch.com...... Map #L-6 Tree removal, Hedges, Stump Grinding, also storm Clean up, PLUS landscaping. Barn wedding & receptions, sitting on 120 acres of rolling hills. Tailor- made for your special day on this beautiful and unique setting, wedding coordinator, decor and NEI BOTTLING much more. P.O. Box 516, Bemidji, MN 56601, (218) 751-3847 Distributor of non-alcoholic beverages, soft drinks (Pepsi brand), bottled water, BACK STREET BICYCLE SERVICE & REPAIR Istonia, juice, tea and coffee etc. 409 Michigan Ave. W. Walker, MN 56484 (218) 547-2529...... City Map #7 walkermnbicycleshop.com...... Back Street Bicycle specializes in service and repair of all NORTHERN ENGINEERING & CONSULTING INC. makes of bicycles. Flat tire service done while you wait 111 South Sixth Street, Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #54 (218) 547-1296, Fax: (218) 547-2272, necimsa.com, [email protected] CITY SANITARY SERVICE Civil engineering, land and surveying company specializing in land survey, ALTA P.O. Box 218, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-3633...... Map #L-7, Ad pg. 35 Surveys, lot splits and many more. Civil design services. Residential and Commercial garbage service. CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING 1400 Neilson Ave., Bemidji, MN 56601, (218) 751-2651 15 business CHRISTMAS POINT WILD RICE CO. P.O. Box 928, Minnesota Ave., Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #19, Ad Pg. 30 (218) 547-2170 - Featuring: Kitchen gadgets, gourmet foods, apparel, toys, home décor, Pandora jewelry, brighton jewelry and so much more. FRIZZELL FURNITURE GALLERY 6463 State Hwy. 371 NW, Walker, MN 56484 (218) 547-1076, NORTHERN STAR COOPERATIVE SERVICES (800) 567-9666, frizzellfurniture.com...... Map #(inset)P-11 P.O. DirectoryBox 458, Deer River, MN 56636, (800) 864-3767 facebook.com/frizzellfurnituregallery...... Ad Pg. 32 Cooperative retail propane supplier where a cash dividend is paid every year to the customers. Furniture and accessories for your home or cabin. We carry Ashley, Tempur-Pedic, ONCE OVER HOME INSPECTION Marshfield, La-Z-Boy, Amish Furniture, Homecrest, Therapedic and more. 10518 State 371 N.W. Walker, MN 56484 ,(218) 209-6285 onceoverhomeinspection.com Providing home inspection services for home buyers and proactive sellers. Knowledge and HERITAGE experience to empower your real estate decisions. P.O. Box 224, 414 Minnesota Ave W...... City Map #33 Walker, MN 56484 (218) 547-3501 - A unique collection of decorative PAWS AND CLAWS RESCUE & RESORT accessories, antiques, gifts, jewelry, baby items & so much more. 501 1st St. S, Hackensack, MN 56452 (218) 675-7297...... Map #U-11, Ad Pg. 36 Family owned and operated for 50 years. Our mission is to save animals lives, educate youth and complete families. Help us – help animals, find their “forever home”. JENNY & COMPANY WALKER P.O. Box 609, Minnesota Ave., Walker, MN 56484 SPECTRUM MARKETING SERVICES (218) 547-1888...... City Map #38 spectrummrks.com, (888) 632-8844...... Ad Pg. 36 Jenny & Company Walker–the areas primary source for kitchen gadgets, cooking A full service print and marketing company offering quality products and services accessories, gourmet foods and fresh roast coffee. including design, commercial printing, apparel, screen printing, embroidery, promotional items, mailing and fulfillment services. KAFFE HAVN COFFEE ROASTING SERVPRO OF BRAINERD AND PARK RAPIDS 195 Walker Industries Blvd. Walker, MN 56484 (218) 547-5995...... Map #M-8 33029 S. Upper Hay Dr. Pequot Lakes, MN 56472, (218) 568-6923 We are a family owned and operated coffee roaster. Our goal is to provide good servprobrainerdandparkrapids.com Fire and water cleanup and restoration, mold quality coffee, competitively priced with the added social benefit of the consumer remediation, carpet and upholstery cleaning, duct cleaning, post construction knowing that they are helping to employ the disabled; coffee with a purpose. cleaning, general cleaning. LOIDE’ OILS & VINEGARS SUNSHINE LAWN & LANDSCAPE, LLC 513 Minnesota Ave. W, Unit A, Walker, MN 56484 20453 299th Ave. Akeley, MN 56433...... Map #T-6, Ad Pg. 30 (218) 547-6457...... City Map #48, Ad Pg. 35 (218) 652-5296 – Proud to offer Fertilizing / Weed Control program, loideoilsandvinegars.com – Specialty store providing ultra-premium olive oil & aged Irrigation Installation, Landscaping, Mowing Maintenance Program, balsamic, gluten free items, essential oils, food & gifts. Hydroseeding, Snow Removal. Check us out @ sunshinelawnandlandscape.com LUNDRIGANS CLOTHING WALKER ADULT DAY SERVICES Minnesota Ave., Walker, MN 56484, lundrigansclothing.com P.O. Box 1465, Walker, MN 56484...... Map #P-11 (218) 547-1041...... City Map #49, Ad Pg. 32 (218) 547-1242 Walker Adult Day Services promotes healthy living with the focus to Lundrigans Clothing serving Northern Minnesota with fine clothing for both men and improve and enhance overall wellness. Quality of life is enhanced when experienced women since 1937. with others. 513 @ MAIN STREAM WALKER AREA PREGNANCY SUPPORT CENTER Minnesota Ave., Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-3166...... City Map #50, Ad Pg. 32 507 Front Street, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-5433...... City Map #85 A gorgeous men’s and women’s clothing store for the fashion-minded shopper. Hands pregnancyhelpmn.com – Our mission is to equip women and men to make life on owners for sure. affirming choices about relationships, health and pregnancy through a network of care based Biblical principles, and to be supportive of those with a traumatic abortion NISTLER FLOOR COVERING INC. experience in their past. All services are free and completely confidential. 6470 Hwy. 371 NW, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-4610...... Map #P-11, Ad Pg. 35 Fax (218) 547-1960, nistlerfloorcovering.com-Carpet, laminate, wood, vinyl, ceramic, WALKER DRY CLEANERS AND OUTDOOR WEAR window treatments, all major brands, Mohawk, Shaw, Hunter Douglas. 507 W. Minnesota Ave, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1611...... City Map #91 NORTHERN EXPOSURE Full service dry cleaning facility. Wedding Tux Rentals. We offer a wide range of P.O. Box 1311, Minnesota Ave., Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-3440...... City Map #55 outerwear apparel. Great selection of “Up North” gifts, furniture, and accessories. SERVICE STATIONS PECULIAR PAINTER ART SUPPLY AND GALLERY HOLIDAY STATION STORE 405 Front Street NW, PO Box 1116, Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #58, Ad Pg. 32 712 Minnesota Ave, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-3009...... City Map #35 (218) 547-3729, peculiarpainter.com – We carry a Peculiar blend of quality art supplies We are committed to providing high quality fuel along with an extensive product as well as unique handmade and Scandinavian gifts. selection, great value, and friendly, helpful service. REEDS FAMILY OUTDOOR OUTFITTERS ORTON’S WALKER CENEX Minnesota Ave., Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #64, Ad Pg. 37 P.O. Box 820, 312 Minnesota Ave. NW, Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #57 (218) 547-1505, (800) 346-0019 - The #1 hunting and fishing headquarters. From (218) 547-2150 - Quality Gas, Mini Mart, Deluxe Car Wash firearms to fishing to outdoor apparel, we’ve got it all! ReedsSports.com ORTON’S Y-MART/Y-BAIT S & L OUTLET OF PARK RAPIDS, INC. 6854 Y Frontage Rd. NW, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1334...... Map #(inset)P-11 232 Henrietta Ave. North, Park Rapids, MN 56470, Steve & Lucy Criswell, (218) 732-0799 Subs-Salads-Pizza, live bait, tackle and information, souvenirs, all your grocery needs. Specializing in up north furniture for your resort, cabin or lake home. TAGGED BY BREA RESALE BOUTIQUE SHOPPING 410 Minnesota Ave, P.O. Box 130, Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #73, Ad Pg. 31 ART & ANTIQUE MALL OF WALKER (218) 547-3585, taggedbybrea.com - Consigning name brand clothing for the entire 406 Minnesota Ave. W. Walker, MN 56484, PO Box 494...... City Map #4 family. We also have repurposed items, antiques, furniture and much more. (218) 547-4781 - Proudly showcasing over 80 skilled Minnesota artists and crafters. 4000 plus Sq. Ft. of antiques. Currently featuring 8 different antique dealers. New TERRA REFLECTIONS talent always welcome! 516 Minnesota Ave NW, P.O. Box 1295, Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #74 (218) 547-0506 - Family-owned business offering men’s, woman’s and children’s AUNT BELLE’S CONFECTIONARY clothing, jewelry, beads, woman’s accessories, crystals, fossils, unique gifts, windsocks, 407 Minnesota Ave., Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #6, Ad pg. 30 and toys. (218) 547-3699, auntbelles.com - Quality selection of handmade chocolates and fudges for over 30 years. This old fashioned store has endless jars of candies that’s THRIFTY WHITE PHARMACY nostalgic and new. 603 MN Ave, P.O. Box 1267, Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #75, Ad Pg. 36 (218) 547-1016 – Pharmacy, gifts, health & beauty, seasonal garden center & home décor. 16 www.leech-lake.com 800-833-1118 TIGER LILY’S BOUTIQUE MARK CHRISTIANSON GUIDE SERVICE P.O. Box 609, 104 5th Street S., Walker, MN 56484 6392 Christmas Point Rd. NW, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 766-6909 (218) 547-3727...... City Map #78 leechlakeguides.com 30 + years’ experience on Leech Lake. Multi-species, boat, A distinctive boutique designed especially for you! We offer unique women’s motor, tackle/bait furnished. Member of Leech Lake Guide Coalition. fashions and accessories, decadent bath and body products, and specialty gifts found nowhere else in town. OUTRIGHT ANGLING 10518 State 371 N.W. Walker, MN 56484, (218) 209-6285, outrightangling.com WALK HER WAY Leech Lake fishing guide offering half and full day trips for Muskie, Walleye and ice 504 Minnesota Ave, PO Box 1354, Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #83 fishing. Coast Guard licensed and insured. (218) 547-2276 - WALK-HER-WAY Boutique offers some of the fashion world’s most unique clothing and accessories with a passionate emphasis on women and all STEVE NOSBISCH FISHING GUIDE things fashion. We are confident you will pull together fun complete workable P.O. Box 1443, 603 4th St., Walker, MN 56484 (507) 421-4068, stevenosbischguide.com outfits at a great price. Local Leech Lake Area guide specializing in Walleye and Muskie guided fishing trips. WALKER GENERAL STORE TED GWINN’S LEECH LAKE GUIDE SERVICE P.O. Box 699, 420 Minnesota Ave. W, Walker, MN 56484 6879 18th Ave. NW, Walker MN 56484 (218) 836-3514, fishleech.com (218) 547-0686...... City Map #93, Ad pg. 32 First class guide service on Leech and surrounding lakes for Walleye, Bass and Muskie. A fabulous family fun merchantile in downtown Walker. Enjoy the mining cart and Warrior boat with latest technology. Learn where and when to fish the seasonal penny pincher. Don’t forget to take your photo with Eli! patterns. WHITNEY’S FISH HOUSE RENTALS & GUIDE SERVICE LLC Walker, MN 56484; (218) 547-0663 whitneysleechlake.com sporting and fishing Offering 4, 6 & 8-hour trips for Walleye and Musky on Leech Lake. Fun and professional experiences are my goal! All gear provided. FISH HOUSE RENTAL KROUBETZ LAKESIDE CAMPERS - RENTAL & SALES (218) 820-3573, (888) 215-1733, kroubetz.com...... Map #O-9 Family Owned since 2000, Available in the Walker/Leech Lake Area and Lake Crystal, MN. Northern MN Retro Dealer. Motor homes, travel trailers and deluxe all season fish FISHING GUIDES house rentals and sales. Generators available also. AL DirectoryMAAS LAKEWOOD LODGES FISH HOUSE RENTAL P.O. Box 353, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1600 P.O. Box 573, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 330-9999, [email protected] Multi-species, boat and motor furnished, tackle/bait for all types. leechlakefishhouserental.com - Your #1 fish house rental on Leech Lake. Running CHUCK EMERY-GUIDE SERVICE spear houses and 4 and 6 man sleepers. 7860 Hawthorn Trail, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 536-0348, chuckemeryproguides.com 20 LEISURE OUTDOOR ADVENTURES years professional tournament fishing and Leech Lake guiding experience. Walleye P.O. Box 760, 502 Cleveland Blvd., Walker, MN 56484, Toby Kvalevog & Jeff Andersen and multispecies. Everything provided. Full and half day trips. Love showing kids the (855) 562-4665, [email protected]; leisureoutdooradventures.com joy of fishing. Minnesota’s premier multi-species fishing guide service. Call to make your memory today. DICK’S GUIDE SERVICE Dick Weinberger’s Leech Lake Guide Service, walleye and muskie guide, check website for SHRIVER’S BAIT/FISH HOUSE RENTALS/GUIDE SERVICE details dicksguideservice.com or call (651) 492-1646 “Let’s Go Fishing!” P.O. Box 1166, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-2250...... City Map #68 shriversbait.com - We are premier guides, who have over 25 years’ experience on GARY TRIMBLE GUIDE SERVICE Leech Lake. Our main goal is to give our customers a great experience. 7075 Heath Trail NW, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-2688, garytrimbleguideservice.com 40+ years’ experience, Walleye and Muskie fishing, all-day, half-day, or 6 hour trips, WHITNEY’S FISH HOUSE RENTALS & GUIDE SERVICE LLC everything provided. Walker, MN 56484 (218) 547-0663; whitneysleechlake.com Fish for Walleye, Perch and Pike from our Ice Castle fish houses. High quality trips are JEFF WOODRUFF GUIDE SERVICE our priority! 15 years of renting on Leech Lake. P.O. Box 726, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1405, fishrbiting.com Walleyes-muskies. All-day, half-day or evening trips, everything is provided if needed. Best prices on the lake with over 35 years of experience. HOUSEBOATS HIAWATHA BEACH RESORT HOUSEBOATS LEISURE OUTDOOR ADVENTURES 10904 Steamboat Loop NW...... Map #J-9 Ad pg. 38 P.O. Box 760, 502 Cleveland Blvd., Walker, MN 56484, Toby Kvalevog & Jeff Andersen Walker, MN 56484, (800) HiBeach - Hiawatha Beach Resort- (855) 562-4665, [email protected], leisureoutdooradventures.com Steamboat Bay-Leech Lake 50 foot houseboat, sleeps 10, fully Minnesota’s premier multi-species fishing guide service. Call to make your memory equipped. today.

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Photo by Explore Minnesota 17 LAUNCH SERVICES TONGA’S LAUNCH SERVICE 1202 Federal Dam Dr NE, Federal Dam, MN 56641, (218) 654-3715...... Map #F-17 Guided charter boat fishing for Walleye, Perch, Northern and Muskie. Bait provided. Half or full day. Over 30 years experience. MARINAS/BOATS, SALES, RENTAL, REPAIR FLEET SAILS, LLC PO Box 1485, 6886 Service Road, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1188 Sailing lessons, resale sailboats, repairs J & K MARINE • Sales • Service • Storage • Rentals 6913 Hwy. 371, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-2800...... Map #(inset)P-10 • Boating Accessories Full-Service Marina jkmarine.com...... Ad pg. 35 • • Marine dealership sales, service, parts & accessories, jet ski & pontoon rental. SHORES OF LEECH LAKE RV, YACHT CLUB & COTTAGES 6166 Morriss Pt. Rd. NW, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1819...... Map #M-9 Docks, launch, lift, gin-pole, pump-out, gas, bait, shrink wrapping. shoresofleechlake.com WALKER MARINE 8099 State Hwy 371 NW, Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #97, Ad pg. 18 PO Box 518 (218) 547-1727. Boat sales, service, parts, and storage, full service marina, 8099 St. Hwy. #371 NW rentals, pump out and gas. WALKER (218) 547-1727 RECREATIONAL RV DEALER/RENTAL/SALES walker-marine.com KROUBETZ LAKESIDE CAMPERS – RENTAL AND SALES (218) 820-3573, (888) 215-1733, kroubetz.com...... Map #O-9 Family Owned since 2000, Available in the Walker/Leech Lake Area and Lake Crystal, MN. Northern MN Retro Dealer. Motor homes, travel trailers and deluxe all season fish house rentals and sales. Generators available also. LAKE COUNTRY RV, INC. SSWANSON’WANSON’SS 7717 Lake May Rd. NW, JCT. Hwy. 34 & Lake May Rd. NW, P.O. Box 1086.... Map #N-10 Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-3381, (888) 452-2126 BAIT & TACKLE Email: [email protected] - We sell & service recreational vehicles, we sell parts -SINCE 1970- and accessories in our part store. SPORTING GOODS, RENTAL & REPAIR LAKES AREA POWERSPORTS 8322 State Hwy 371, Walker, MN 56484..... Map #M-9, Ad pg. 29 (218) 547-1558 lakesareapowersports.com - Premier powersports and power equipment dealership carrying products from Polaris, SWANSONSBAIT.COM Can Am, Sea Doo, Ski Doo, Toro, Stihl, Floe, Karavan and Trophy. KLIM riding apparel, HWY 371 • HACKENSACK • 218.675.6176 parts, oil, garments and accessories are also available as well, as a full service shop including motorcycle repair, tire servicing and customized wraps. REEDS FAMILY OUTDOOR OUTFITTERS Main Street, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1505, (800) 346-0019....City Map #64, Ad pg. 37 Northern Minnesota’s family outdoor headquarters. From clothing to guns, footwear to fishing, women’s accessories, we’ve got it all! ReedsSports.com

SWANSON’S BAIT & TACKLE 333 1st Street North, Hackensack, MN 56452...... Map #U-11, Ad Above (218) 675-6176 [email protected] swansonsbait.com Your one stop shop on the way to Leech Lake. Bait, tackle, licenses, clothing, gifts, Cenex gas, LP & ice. WALKER MINI STORAGE 8313 State 371 NW, P.O. Box 1530, Walker, MN 56484, walkerministorage.com 1 mile north of Walker on 371 next to Log Homes MN, (218) 547-2023...... Map #M-9 Newly built, paved and full time attendant. Five sizes, long term discounts. WALKER RENTAL (218) 547-3656, walker-rental.com, [email protected]...... City Map #99 Check out our new location in downtown Walker. We rent fish houses, bobcat, mini excavator, 2-man lift, boats, jet skis and other equipment. Located at NAPA auto parts.

Roy and Kay Huddle

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TABLE CODES X = Yes • = Some resorts

Map Lake/Owner Resort Name, Address, Phone and Website Number of Units Housekeeping American Plan Microwaves Handicap Facilities Fireplace Television Air Conditioning Bar/Restaurant Meeting Rm. Capacity Recreation Room Sandy Beach Boats Included Boat/Motor Rental Pontoon Available Pets Allowed Indoor or Outdoor Pool Spa/Sauna/Whirlpool Minimum # Days Harbor Docking Facilities Launch/Guide Service Open Year Round Major Credit Cards Level to Lake See Ad Page

Leech Acorn Hill Resort 14 X X • X X X X X X X X X 2 X X X X X L - 11 Doug & Becky Fure 4691 Acorn Hill Lane NW, Walker, MN 56484 25 (218) 547-1015 / (800) 237-1015 / acornhill.com One stay at our resort is all you need to make this your annual tradition.\

Leech Adventure North Resort 7 X X • • X X • 51 X • X X X X • 2 X X X X X X L - 11 Shay Fortier 4444 Point Landing Dr. NW, Walker, MN 56484 23 Steve Krogen (218) 547-1532 / (800) 294-1532 / AdventureNorthResort.com Lake homes & cabins in a private setting on Pine Point, Leech Lake. Heated swimming pool, sandy beach, covered protected harbor.

Leech Agency Bay Lodge 11 X X • • X • 50 X X X X X 3 • X X X X M - 11 Ron & Sharon 8491 Onigum Rd NW, Walker, MN 56484 26 Palmer (218) 547-1755 / (888) 547-1755 / agencybaylodge.com Modern, clean full service resort with 11 lakeside cabins, centrally located on Leech Lake in a protected bay, wth emphasis on service.

Leech Anderson’s Cove 14 X • X X X X • 50 X X X X X X • 2 X X X X X X - I - 9 Chris 11246 Portside Court, Walker, MN 56484 Anderson (218) 547-3762 / (800) 367-0106 / andersonsleech-lake.com 14 modern cabins. Located on Leech Lake’s Steamboat Bay. Family, fishing atmosphere. Heated outdoor pool. Inland harbor.

Leech Anderson’s Grand Vu Lodge 18 X X X X X X 40 X X X X X • - X X X X X K - 11 Jeff 9789 Pine Point Rd. NW, Walker, MN 56484 24 Anderson andersonsleech-lake.com / (800) 842-0783 A place where time is measured in memories, not minutes.

Leech Anderson’s Horseshoe Bay Lodge 51 X X X X X X X X 200 X X X X X X X 1 X X X X X X - N - 12 Trudy 8098 Hawthorn Trail NW, Walker, MN 56484 Anderson (800) 873-1229 / (218) 547-2283 / horseshoebayresort.com Vacation paradise, luxurious beach front, planned activities, fine casual dining & lounge.

Leech Anderson’s Northland Lodge 17 X • X X X X • 50 X X X X X X X 2 X X X X X - O - 13 Warren 2802 Northland Lane, Walker, MN 56484 Anderson andersonsleech-lake.com / (800) 247-1719 (218) 547-2325 Fantasy becomes reality when you vacation at Northland! Featured in September MPLS and Midwest Living.

Leech Anderson’s “Spirit of the North“ Resort 13 X X X X X X 40 X X X X X X X - X X X X O - 13 Tim & Sue 7418 Smokey Point Rd. N.W., Walker, MN 56484 - Anderson (218) 836-2357 / (800) 516-0077 / andersonsleech-lake.com New Harbor Lodge and indoor pool. Come experience the Spirit of the North for yourself. http://andersonsleechlake.com/spirit/main.HTM

Leech Bailey’s Resort 9 X X X X X X X X X X X X X L - 7 Dana & Cindy 33216 Co. 38, Walker, MN 56484 - Pitt (218) 547-1464 / (800) 458-7540 / baileysresort.com Located near Walker on secluded Kabekona Bay of Leech Lake. Housekeeping cabins, lodge, protected harbor, boat rentals, playground & beach.

Leech Bayside Resort 10 X X • X X X X X X X 3 X X X X X N - 11 Bob and Margy 8039 Onigum Road NW, Walker, MN 56484 24 Huewe (218) 547-1350 / (888) 735-7665 / baysideleechlake.com Bayside is located in Agency Bay; with modern housekeeping cabins, new rental boats, beach, playground and legendary sunsets.

Leech Big Rock Resort 20 • X • • • • X 30 X X X X X X 3 X X X X X X N - 12 Manager- 7860 Hawthorn Trail NW, Walker, MN 56484 26 Ray Phillippi (218) 547-1066 / (800) 827-7106 / bigrockresort.com We provide the finest, most extensive, fishing recreational facilities and services for your vacation enjoyment!

Leech Birch Ridge Resort 15 X X • X X X X X X X 2 X X • X G - 14 Frank & Ann 12797 N. Shore Lane NW, Cass Lake, MN 56633 23 Alianello (218) 654-3721 / birchridgeresort.com Nestled on Sucker Bay of Leech Lake are housekeeping cabins, harbor protection, lodge offers snacks & grocery items & game room.

Leech Blue Water Lodge 13 X X X X X X 300 X X X X X 2 X X X X X X O - 10 Katherine Chanak, 7051 Wintergreen Trail, P.O. Box 486, Walker, MN 56484 - General Manager (218) 547-2300 / bluewaterlodge.com New resort - 9 cabins and multi-unit home on Leech Lake. 400 seat event center for weddings, reunions etc. Marina on site.

Leech Brindley’s Harbor Resort 21 X • • • 20 X X X • 3 X X X X X L - 11 Greg & Tim 9530 Pine Point Rd. NW, Walker, MN 56484 27 Campbell (218) 547-1721 / (888) 547-5477 / brindleysharbor.com Lakeside cottages and luxury log homes on Leech Lake’s fabulous Pine Point. Sparkling clean, park like grounds. 37 slip Marina.

Leech Chase on the Lake 116 X X X X X X X 250 X X X X • X X X X X X X #18 Manager - 502 Cleveland Blvd., Walker, MN 56484 22 Tracy Gallati 1-888-CHASE06 / (218) 547-7777 / chaseonthelake.com Premier MN hotel and resort located on Leech Lake including our 502 restaurant, Copper Door Spa, bowling alley, pool and hot tub.

Leech Chippewa Lodge 17 X X • X X X X X X X 2 X X X X O - 16 Jim & Karen 7349 Chippewa Dr. N.W., Longville, MN 56655 - Springsteele (218) 836-2437 / (800) 416-2216 Make your family part of ours. Clean cabins, protected harbor, sandy beach, game room all with the Northwood feel. Your tan may fade but your memories last forever.

Leech Hiawatha Beach Resort 31 X X X • • X • X 170 X X X X • X X - X X X • X J - 9 Jacobson 10904 Steamboat Loop NW, Walker, MN 56484 28 Family (218) 547-1510 / (800) 442-3224 / hiawathabeach.com Planned children’s activities, indoor pool, cottage rates include most services and amenities. Highest quality accommodations.

Leech Huddle’s South Shore Resort 30 X X X X X X X X 85 X X X X X X - X X X X X P - 14 Roy & Kay 1696 Whipholt Beach Rd NW, Walker, MN 56484 28 Huddle (218) 836-2420 / (800) 358-5516 / huddlesresort.com A Northwood’s historical resort-family owned since 1928. Family activities and great fishing. Restaurant & Lounge in lodge.

Leech Moore’s Lodge 16 X X • X X X X X • 2 X X X X X N - 11 Mark & Barb 8065 Onigum Road N.W., Walker, MN 56484 29 Christianson (218) 547-1542 / (800) 378-4199 / mooreslodge.com Enjoy our modern and ultra clean cottages, beautiful sand beach and gorgeous sunsets on the protected waters of Agency Bay on Leech Lake.

Leech Oak Point Resort 8 X X X • X • 50 X X X X X 3 X X X X K - 10 Lee & Laura 10583 Oak Point Road NW, Cass Lake, MN 56633 22 Nupson (218) 335-2993 / [email protected] Enjoy a secluded beautiful sunset and campfire on our protected bay after a full day of all the accommodations we can offer you.

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Map Lake/Owner Resort Name, Address, Phone and Website Number of Units Housekeeping American Plan Microwaves Handicap Facilities Fireplace Television Air Conditioning Bar/Restaurant Meeting Rm. Capacity Recreation Room Sandy Beach Boats Included Boat/Motor Rental Pontoon Available Pets Allowed Indoor or Outdoor Pool Spa/Sauna/Whirlpool Minimum # Days Harbor Docking Facilities Launch/Guide Service Open Year Round Major Credit Cards Level to Lake See Ad Page

Leech Pikedale Lodge 15 X X X X X X X X X • 2 X X X X X X N - 17 Torey & Sally 7995 Partridge Point Dr. NE, Longville, MN 56655 - Myers (218) 836-2232 / (800) 279-1126 / pikedale.com Call today to book your vacation. Cabins, campsites, boats and motors, bait, gasoline, food, beer, great fishing & beautiful sunsets.

Ten Mile Quietwoods Resort 3 X X X X X X X X X X X X X S - 9 Rick Grewe & 4755 Alder Ln. NW, Hackensack, MN 56452 - Lynn Kennelly (218) 675-6240 /[email protected] / quietwoodsresort.blogspot.com Woodsy setting with 900 feet of shoreline. Two lakeside rental homes (3 bedrooms) and a two-bedroom cottage. Also, lakeside campsites.

Leech Red Wing Lodge 14 X X • X X • X X X X 2 X X • X X N - 12 Kyle & Nanci 7958 Hawthorn Trail NW, Walker, MN 56484 29 Benjamin (218) 547-1272 / (800) 863-1272 / Fax (218) 547-2633 / redwinglodge.com Sandy beach, excellent swimming area, and modern clean cabins. Truly a full service resort for the family.

Leech Shores of Leech Lake Resort 7 7 X • 6 X X X 30 X X X X • 2 X X X X X M - 9 Mitch & Mara 6166 Morriss Point Road, Walker, MN 56484 - Loomis (218) 547-1819 / [email protected] Lakefront. Located 2 1/2 miles north from Walker on the Heartland and Paul Bunyan trail. Large inland harbor, sand beach on Walker bay.

Leech Shores at Pine Point 37 X X X X X X X 2 X X X X X L-11 Lori Zubke 9393 Pine Point Rd. Walker, MN 56484 - (218) 507-0633/shoresatpinepoint.com Located on Beautiful Leech Lake. The Shores has mobile home, ice castle and RV sites for seasonal, monthly, and weekly accomodations.

Leech South Walker Bay, LLC 12 X X X X X X X X X P - 11 Jeffrey Brockberg 7066 Ninebark NW, Walker, MN 56484 - (218) 547-1626 Seasonal rentals, 12 units including microwave, television, sand beach, harbor, docking, level in lake. Pets allowed.

Leech Steamboat Bay Resort on Leech Lake 9 X X • X • X X X X • 2 X X X X X • K - 9 Doug & Cindy 6379 Wedgewood Rd. NW, Walker, MN 56484 - Carlson (800) 705-9925 / steamboatbayresort.com One of the last “ma & pa” resorts on Leech Lake. Quaint atmosphere like the good ole days. The simple life in God’s great creation.

Leech Trapper’s Landing Lodge on Leech Lake 46 X • X X X X X X 50 X X X X • X X - X X X X X X P - 14 Josu & Rachel 1812 Merit Road NW, Walker, MN 56484 37 Bullivant (218) 836-2500 / [email protected] Lakefront family resort on Leech Lake. 1-3 bedroom townhomes, private marina, boat & winter rentals, outdoor heated pool and Beachfire Bar.

Leech Woodland Resort 13 X X X X X X X 2 X X X X X M - 8 Mike 6930 County 38 NW, Walker, MN 56484 - Schmidtke (218) 547-1080 / woodlandresort.net 12 cabins on beautiful Kabekona Bay, Leech Lake. Sandy beach, harbor, playground with Paul Bunyan Trail access.

hotels, motels, TABLE CODES X = Yes • = Some bed & breakfasts

Map Lake/Owner Name, Address, Phone and Website Number of Rooms Air Conditioning Fireplaces Cable TV Twin/Double Beds King/Queen Beds Suites Kitchenettes Phones in Rooms Fax Service Game Room Meeting Room Capacity Indoor or Outdoor Pool Spa/Sauna/Whirlpool Exercise Room Bar/Restaurant Rental Boats Sandy Beach Docking Facilities Handicap Facilities Outdoor Electrical Outlets Pets Allowed Continental Breakfast Major Credit Cards Open Year Round See Ad Page

Leech Chase on the Lake 116 X • X X • • X X 250 X X X X X X X X X • X X #18 Tracy Gallati P.O. Box 760, Walker, MN 56484 22 Manager (888) 242-7306 / (218) 547-7777 / chaseonthelake.com Premier MN hotel and resort located on Leech Lake including our 502 restaurant, Copper Door Spa, bowling alley, pool and hot tub.

Walker Bay City Dock Cottages 2 X X X X X X X • • X #21 Capts. Jerry and 5th & Leech Lake, P.O. Box 544, Walker, MN 56484 36 Bonnie Stewart (218) 547-1662 City Dock Cottages on Walker Bay. Park & Walk anywhere! Boat Rentals, paddleboards, kayaks, canoes. Marine Gas.

Country Inn Walker 46 X X X • X X X 40 X X • X X X X X O - 10 June LeBlanc 442 Walker Bay Blvd., Walker, MN 56484 22 Manager (218) 547-1400 / (888) 266-2146 / WalkerCountryInn.com Free: continental “plus” breakfast, in-room coffee, morning paper, minutes from casino.

Kabekona River Embracing Pines Bed & Breakfast 3 X • • X X X X X X • • X X X X L - 7 Dennis & Charlyne 32287 Mississippi Road, Walker, MN 56484 22 La Voie (218) 224-3519 / (218) 731-5026 / embracingpines.com A place to relax on the river in the woods, across the road from the bike trail with shuttle service.

Leech Leech Lake B & B 4 X 2 X X X X X 14 X X X X X J - 9 Sandy & Gary 11058 Steamboat Loop, Walker, MN 56484 28 Davis (218) 547-2231 / [email protected] / leechlakebb.com Wonderful breakfasts, beds, boats and bikes await you at Leech Lake B & B, the only bed & breakfast on the lake.

Near Leech Moondance Guest House 5 X X X X X X X X X X O - 12 Kathy Bieloh 7050 39th Ave. NW, Walker, MN 56484 34 (218) 836-2598 / moondancejam.com Sleeps 16 comfortably, 5 bedroom Guest House, a mile from Leech Lake on 300 acre farm w/ three ponds. Six miles of great riding trails.

Northern Lights Casino & Hotel 105 X X X X X X X X 900 X X X X X X X X P - 11 Leech Lake Band 6800 Y Frontage Road, Walker, MN 56484 25 of Ojibwe (866) 652-4683 / (218) 547-2744 / northernlightscasino.com 40,000 square foot casino, 105 room hotel and event center.

The Park Street Inn 4 X X • X X X X X X X X X X T - 2 Linda Hayle 106 Park Street, Nevis, MN 56467 - Owner (218) 652- 4500 / parkstreetinn.com Cozy Victorian comfort on the “Heart” of the Heartland Bike Trail. Great for romantic getaways and special occasions or just to relax.

Walker Hotel 37 X X X X X X X 35 X X - X X X X X X - #95 Shay Mehta 907 Minnesota Ave., Hwy. 371, P.O. Box 669, Walker, MN 56484 Manager (218) 547-2200 Enjoy sitting in the lobby or enjoying our enhanced continental breakfast, and pool. Most economical stay in downtown Walker.

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Map Lake/Owner Resort Name, Address, Phone and Website Total No. of Sites No. of Trailer Sites No. of Tent Sites No. of Electric Sites No. of Water Sites No. of Sewer Sites Full hook Ups Dump Station Flush Toilets Showers Laundry Facilities Firewood Picnic Tables Recreation Room Bar/Restaurant Indoor or Outdoor Pool Sandy Beach Boat/Motor Rental Gas/Oil Launch Ramp Camp Store Playground Pets Allowed See Ad Page

Leech Acorn Hill Resort 31 29 2 29 30 30 29 X X X X X X • X X X X X X X X L - 11 Doug Fure 4691 Acorn Hill Lane NW, Walker, MN 25 (218) 547-1015 / (800) 237-1015 / acornhill.com One stay at our resort is all you need to make this your annual tradition.

Leech Agency Bay Lodge 50 45 50 50 50 50 X • X • X X X X X X X M - 11 Ron & Sharon 8491 Onigum Road NW, Walker, MN 56484 26 Palmer (218) 547-1755 / (888) 547-1755 / AgencyBayLodge.com 45 permanent sites, full hook - ups, beautiful beach, full service lodge, boat/motor rentals.

Leech Anderson’s Cove 13 • X X • X X • X X X X X X X X X X X X X X - J - 9 Chris 11246 Portside Court, Walker, MN 56484 Anderson (218) 547-3762 / (800) 367-0106 / andersonsleech-lake.com 14 modern cabins. Located on Leech Lake’s Steamboat Bay. Family, fishing atmosphere. Heated outdoor pool. Inland harbor.

Leech Bayside Resort 5 5 5 5 5 5 X • X X X X X X X X N - 12 Bob, Margy & 8039 Onigum Rd NW, Walker, MN 56484 24 Brian Huewe (218) 547-1350 / (888) 735-7665 / baysideleechlake.com Bayside is located in Agency Bay; with modern housekeeping cabins, new rental boats, beach, playground and legendary sunsets.

Leech Birch Ridge Resort 8 4 3 4 4 4 4 X X X X X X X X X X X X G - 14 Frank & Ann 12797 N Shore Lane NW, Cass Lake, MN 56633 23 Alianello (218) 654-3721 / birchridgeresort.com Medium size resort with 15 housekeeping cabins providing boat/motor rental and harbor protection. Lodge offers food, drinks & gameroom.

Leech Hiawatha Beach Resort 12 8 4 8 8 8 8 X X X • X X X X X X X X X X X X J - 9 Jacobson 10904 Steamboat Loop NW, Walker, MN 56484 28 Family (218) 547-1510 / (800) 442-3224 / hiawathabeach.com Make your vacation memories in the heart of the Chippewa Forest, on beautiful Leech Lake.

Leech Pikedale Lodge 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 X X X X X X X X X X X X X N - 17 Torey & Sally 7995 Partridge Point Dr. NE, Longville, MN 56655 - Myers (218) 836-2232 / (800) 279-1126 / pikedale.com Call today to book your vacation. Cabins, campsites, boats and motors, bait, gasoline, food, beer, great fishing & beautiful sunsets.

Ten Mile Quietwoods Resort 3 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X - S - 9 Rick Grewe & 4755 Alder Ln. NW, Hackensack, MN 56452 Lynn Kennelly (218) 675-6240 /[email protected] / quietwoodsresort.blogspot.com Woodsy setting with 900 feet of shoreline. Two lakeside rental homes (3 bedrooms) and a two-bedroom cottage. Also, lakeside campsites.

Leech Shores of Leech Lake Resort 51 51 51 51 51 X X X X X X X X • X X X X X X X M - 9 Mitch & Mara 6166 Morriss Point, Walker, MN 56484 - Loomis (218) 547-1819 / [email protected] Just 2 1/2 miles to Walker. Adjacent to paved trails, Lakeside cottages and camping. Large inland harbor. Sand Beach.

Stompin’ Grounds Lodge & Camping 26 24 2 24 24 14 14 X X X X X X X X X P - 6 Steve & Connie 26993 Hwy. 64, Akeley, MN 56433 - Werner (218) 652-2964 / (800) 725-1579 Family friendly restaurant, bar and campground.

Trails RV Park 84 84 84 84 84 84 X X X X X X X X X X X L - 9 Israel Moe 9424 State 371 NW, Walker, MN 56484 - (877) 280-0322 / trailsrvpark.com Walker’s/Leech Lake premier RV park. Large sites, pool, arcade, park. Located on paved trail. 4 miles north of Walker.

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21 Embracing Pines Bed & Breakfast Situated among beautiful Norway Pines on the Kabekona River, next to the Paul Bunyan Bike Trail. – SHUTTLE SERVICE – Bike Trails, Weddings and Airport to Resort A place to relax in the woods. Walker, MN 56484 218-224-3519 or 218-731-5026 [email protected] www.embracingpines.com Dennis and Charlyne LaVoie HISTORIC

RESORT Give Us A Call And Start Planning Your Up North Experience In COUNTRY INN Walker, Minnesota! DOWNTOWN WALKER WALKER • Lucky Moose Bar & Grill (right next door) • Complimentary Continental Breakfast GREAT FOOD & DRINKS • Indoor Pool & Whirlpool The 502 • Wireless Internet • Meeting Space Available Live Music Phone: (218) 547-1400 • Toll Free: 888-266-2146 • www.WalkerCountryInn.com Lakeside Restaurant & Bar Wednesday Night Burger Bar Throwback Thursdays

Fish Fry Fridays 3.5x2 Ad.indd 1 8/5/10 1:42:30 PM Saturday Meet Raffle Sunday Brunch Oak Point Resort www.oakpointresort.com RELAX & UNWIND Copper Door Aveda Spa Seasonal Recreation Rentals Lake Front Cabins open Year round • sandY beaCh Guide Service boat & Motor rentaLs • WireLess internet Bowling Alley Java Loon Coffee and Gifts On Beautiful Leech Lake! 218-335-2993 A place to call home. MEET IN HISTORIC LUXURY Meetings and Events

Downtown Walker, Minnesota on the shores of leech lake 218.547.7777 www.ChaseOnTheLake.COm Brand New!Bliss House ◊ Corporate Events, Group Retreats, Private Getaways ◊ Sleeps up to 18 people ◊ Hiking, shopping, dining -48 acres of ancient pines ◊ Open year round - Reasonably priced www.campbliss.org 6150 Camp Fish Rd, Walker, MN 56484 - (218) 547-4004

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22 www.leech-lake.com 800-833-1118 BIRCHRIDGERESORT.COM | 218.654.3721

15 MODERN CABINS • AIR CONDITIONING • RV/TENT SITES • LAKESIDE LODGE • FREE WIFI • HARBOR BOAT/MOTOR RENTAL • GAS • BAIT • SANDY BEACH • FISH CLEANING/PACKAGING • OPEN MAY-OCT.

23 24 www.leech-lake.com 800-833-1118 Acorn Hill Resort 4691 Acorn Hill Lane NW • Walker, MN 56484 Reservations: 800-237-1015 • 218-547-1015 [email protected] • www.acornhill.com

Centrally Located on Leech Lake, Pine Point/Traders Bay Area • 14 - 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Cabins, All with Great Views of the Lake One Vacation Home • One Honeymoon Suite • Indoor Pool/Hot Tub • Lodge • Store Campground • RV Sites Rainbow Playground • Boat & Pontoon Rentals • Protected Harbor • Sand Beach • Water Slide Trampoline • Wi-Fi Wireless Internet • DIRECT TV • Gas, Bait & Tackle • Guide Service

After a day in the great outdoors, enjoy exceptional indoor action. Try your luck on the slots, at the tables, or enjoy a drink and a homemade meal at one of our fine restaurants.

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25 ...Invites you to experience Northern Minnesota’s fishing at its best...and discover how enjoyable a northwoods vacation can be...

• SPACIOUS LAKESIDE CABINS • 4BR, 2BA LAKESIDE HOME WITH ALL THE AMENITIES • CENTRALLY LOCATED, PROTECTED BAY • 18.5’ POLAR CRAFT BOATS, WITH 70HP YAMAHA MOTORS • 22 FT. PONTOON WITH 90 HP MOTOR, PROTECTED BOAT DOCKING • COMPLETE LODGE FACILITIES • WALLEYE, NORTHERN, MUSKIE • FILLET & FREEZER SERVICE AVAILABLE

8491 Onigum Road N.W. www.agencybaylodge.com Walker, MN 56484 Call us Toll Free 888-547-1755

Open All Year 1-800-827-7106 www.bigrockresort.com • email: [email protected] 20 Deluxe Modern Cabins in Quiet Park-like Setting many remodeled Air Conditioning & Soft Water in all cabins - Cable TV - Wifi Internet Lodge and Game Room - Boat and Pontoon Rental - Gas and Bait 50 Boat Inland Harbor - Fishing Guide Service - Free Fish Cleaning Hot Tub and Newly Renovated Pool - Water Trampoline Tennis - Volleyball - Basketball - Playground - Fire Pits Kids Fishing Contest - Free Kayaks, Canoes and Water Bikes Leech Lake’s Finest

26 www.leech-lake.com 800-833-1118 27 Bikes, Boats, Beds & Fun & Romance! Breakfast ALL included.

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28 www.leech-lake.com 800-833-1118 • Modern & Ultra Clean Cottages • 2 Protected Harbors • Beautiful Sand Beach • Centrally located in a Moore’s Lodge • Gorgeous Sunsets protected bay The best of Minnesota waits for you!

We invite you to spend your family vacation at Moore’s Lodge on Agency Bay of Leech Lake. 218-547-1542 For family fun and great fishing call us toll free www.mooreslodge.com at 1-800-378-4199. Red Wing Lodge

Full Service Resort 14 Housekeeping Cabins • 2&3 Bedrooms Screened Porch or Private Deck Beautiful Sand Beach Lodge & Snack Bar 218-547-1272 • 800-863-1272 • www.redwinglodge.com Recreation & Game Area Cable Television • Free Wireless Internet Having Fun Has Never Been Easier All Units Air Conditioned Shop. Bike. Eat. Repeat.

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Featuring: • Home Décor • Gourmet Foods • Stylish Womens Apparel • Pandora Jewelry Michael T. Pederson, DDS • Brighton Jewelry Christopher E. Steffenson, DDS 523 Minnesota Ave. Walker MN 56484 108 Michigan Ave W • PO Box 1389 • Walker, MN 56484 218-547-2170 Phone: 218.547.1851 • Fax: 218.547.2261 www.christmaspoint.com PedersonFamilyDental.com

Serving the Walker, Park Rapids, and Bemidji Smarter Home Solutions areas for over 20 years. Lake Country Power has energy programs to meet your home or cabin’s energy needs—off-peak water heating, air source heat pumps, ground source heat pumps, 8-hour interruptible water heating, dual fuel and more. Rebates available. Contact us today for more information.

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30 www.leech-lake.com 800-833-1118 Cass County Historical Society Museum & Pioneer School

The Cass County Museum invites you to visit us and learn about the settlement of our county. One of the largest exhibits of Ojibwe articles in Northern Minnesota will provide history and insight to the original inhabitants of the county. Other exhibits include those on fur trade, lumbering, transportation and the early pioneers. Our pioneer Huset School was built in 1912 and is furnished with period furniture. This is a “hands - on” exhibit and provides a country school experience.

Our research center is open daily to genealogists and researchers for a fee. We offer an obituary file and microfilmed county newspapers from 1894 to present, hundreds of family and individual histories, numerous city and village histories, thousands of photographs and assistance if needed.

Hours: Open Seasonally Admission: Call for fees Group rates available with reservations CASS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 201 Minnesota Avenue W • Walker, MN 56484 • 218.547.7251

AN $5 OFF 18-HOLE FEE GREEN HOLE #2 VOTED BEST HOLE IN MN BY WCCO VIEWERS!

• CLOTHING • BABY GEAR • REPURPOSED • HOME DECOR • ANTIQUES • FURNITURE TIANNA 410 Minnesota Ave. • Walker • 218 - 547 - 3585 • www.taggedbybrea.com COUNTR Y CLUB

Walker Community Farmers’ & Crafters Market Thursdays: June-Sept wood fired pizzas quiche & scones sandwiches Open to the Public smoothies & juice live music fresh local produce, baked goods 18 HOLES • PRACTICE FACILITY meats, honey & syrup PRO SHOP • RESTAURANT/BAR craft vendors • 218-547-2880 WEB: Classes/gallery FACEBOOK: DAILY SPECIALS Tianna.com 218-547-1712 617 Michigan Ave - Walker WalkerGreenScene.com FB.com/walkergreenscene

31 Keeping family traditions alive in an old-fashioned store the whole family can enjoy! MINNETONKA MOCCASINS ~ UP-NORTH APPAREL ~ KITCHEN ~ COOKING TOYS ~ GAMES ~ PUZZLES ~ CARDS ~ BOOKS ~ GADGETS ~ SOAPS & CANDLES

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We Build Each Home As If It Were Our Own A Custom Builder With 36 Years Of Experience and a Reputation For:

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33 BUILDING Get your ou niue banking done! DREAMS • On your phone • Online • On the go We give you a lot to like! 218-547-3565 spitzackbuilders.com Banking Serving Walker & Member FDIC Surrounding Areas Insurance Liense C Investments www.fnbnorth.com 218-547-1160 THE CAMPIN’ AND JAMMIN’ EVENTS OF SUMMER 2018! You customize it and we’ll build it! YOUR IMAGINATION IS THE LIMIT! The Festival That Puts You Up Front Walker, MN Highway 371 N - Walker [email protected] VillageHomesMN.com JUNE 800-569-8141 22nd-23rd Greater Minnesota Area with Lake and PRE JAM JUNE 21st Country Homes of All Styles COLE SWINDELL LUKE COMBS JamminCountry.com BRETT YOUNG Currently Signed! JULY 19th-21st PRE JAM JULY 18th MoondanceJam.com Enjoy more at MoondanceEvents.net June 6th Annual Sat • 22nd-23rd Sept 29th Register Now! 150 unique rd Camp with your team Fri • August 3 selections to taste DON’T WAIT! Buy Tickets & Camping Now! Call 218-836-1055 or Order Online TODAY! FOR THE LATEST UPDATES GO ONLINE OR STAY CONNECTED WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA MOONDANCE FAIRGROUNDS: 7050 39th AVE. NW. WALKER, MN. 56484 • 6 MILES EAST OF WALKER

34 www.leech-lake.com 800-833-1118 6913 Hwy 371 Walker, MN 56484 CITY SANITARY SERVICE Phone: 218-547-2800 Website: www.jkmarine.com P.O. BOX 218 WALKER,MN 56484 (218) 547-3633 or 363-2887

Servicing the Walker, Hackensack, Akeley, Whipholt, Laporte, and Longville areas for commercial and residential garbage pickup.

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Rentals Don’t own a boat? That’s ok come use ours! Come enjoy Beautiful Leech lake in one of our brand new rental machines. We offer Deckboats, Pontoons, Fishing boats, and Jetskis. Sales Looking for quality at an affordable price? Come check our selection of Southbay pontoons, Cypress Cay pontoons, Alumacraft boats, Larson boats, Sanger tow boats, Yetti fish houses, Beach King docks and lifts, Mercury, Yamaha, and Suzuki motors.

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NISTLER FLOOR COVERING “Where Quality Comes First” Roger Nistler, Owner Carpet, Tile, Wood, Laminate, Vinyl, Closets, Mohawk, Shaw, Hunter Douglas Window Treatments, Closetmaid. 5 Miles South of Walker on Hwy 371

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35 Bank Forward 106 6th St S A Great Place To Stay! Walker MN 56484  Play time  Grooming 218.547.2312  Kennels or Suites Located on State Hwy 371  Convenient Hours Just south of  Safe and Clean Hackensack On the way to the Lake! On your team. 218-675-7297 www.bankforward.com Member FDIC www.pawsandclawsrr.org

Visit The Winery Internet TV Phone In The Woods! • Wine Tasting Room • Retail Store • Gallery/Gift Shop Open May thru December See Our Website for Hours forestedgewinery.com 14 miles North of Akeley on Scenic Hwy. 64 or 25 miles South of Bemidji 888.99.ARVIG | arvig.com 218-224-3535 Art Fair Weekend August 18 and 19, 2018 Follow Us Security Computer Repair

603 Minnesota Ave. Spencer roSS poSt #134 Walker, MN 218-547-1016 1-877-431-5686 american Legion – Open To The Public – 110 Michigan Ave. W. • Daily Drink Specials • Daily Food Specials Walker, MN • Friday & Sunday: • Game Room 218-547-4734 Meat Raffles PHARMACY 1-866-547-7737 • Pull Tabs • Tuesday: Bar Bingo-6pm • Hall Rental for Wedding • Thursday, Friday & Receptions, Meetings, Store Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 am-6 pm • Sat: 9 am-5 pm • Sun: 10 am-4 pm Saturday: DJ & Karaoke Catered Banquets, Etc. Pharmacy Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 am-6 pm • Sat: 9 am-3 pm • Sun: CLOSED 407 Front St. • Walker, Mn • 547-1011 SERVING PRESCRIPTION NEEDS SINCE 1884 Gaming # 00115

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36 www.leech-lake.com 800-833-1118 Your Leech Lake Experience Starts Here! We are located on Premier Leech Lake near Walker, MN, where our guests & owners experience the lake to its fullest. The property includes 2-3 bedroom lake homes, lakeview cabins, season specific Pro Shop Gear for owner & guest use, & private harbor with seasonal slips available. ByPRO SHOP

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RFamilyEEDS Outdoor Outfitters ReedsSports.com Walker, MN • Onamia, MN OPEN 7 days a week! 800-346-0019 Monday - Thursday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Friday - Saturday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm #1 Retailer for Benelli & Browning! Always OPEN Online! The Largest Selection of Ice & Summer Fishing Gear

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5 Miles North of Walker on Hwy. 371 NorthstarNorthstar to Co. Rd. 62 to Rifle Range Road Sportsmen’Sportsmen’s ClubClub Handcrafted Log Homes, “Come Shoot With Us” Cabins & Commercial Structures Open to the Public

Trap Range • Skeet Range • Rifle Range Visit our Model Home Pistol Range • Archery Range • 3D Archery Course Clubhouse • Sporting Clays Located 5 miles S. of Walker on Hwy. 371

The club is open mid-May through October. 218-547-3936 (218) 547-3433 Leagues start the first week of June. www.nssclub.org www.andersenloghomes.com

38 www.leech-lake.com 800-833-1118 Sanford Walker’s family medicine specialists provide care for the whole family – from pediatrics to geriatrics. We get to know you and your family and treat a variety of illnesses and injuries. From annual physicals, regular check-ups, vaccinations, school and athletic physicals, our family medicine providers serve families and the Walker community with the latest in care.

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For more information call: Itasca State Park 218-699-7251 Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber 1-800-542-3992 Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber 1-800-247-0054 Leech Lake Chamber-Walker 1-800-833-1118

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39 BAILEY’S RESORT OAK POINT RESORT 33216 County 38 Walker, MN 56484 10583 Oak Point Road NW Cass Lake, MN 56633 218-547-1464 1-800-458-7540 218-335-2993 [email protected] www.baileysresort.com [email protected] www.oakpointresort.com BAYSIDE RESORT RED WING LODGE 8039 Onigum Road NW Walker, MN 56484 7958 Hawthorn Trail NW Walker, MN 56484 218-547-1350 1-888-735-7665 218-547-1272 1-800-863-1272 [email protected] www.baysideleechlake.com [email protected] www.redwinglodge.com BIG ROCK RESORT SHORES AT PINE POINT 7860 Hawthorn Trail NW Walker, MN 56484 9693 Pine Point Road NW Walker, MN 56484 218-547-1066 1-800-827-7106 218-760-6218 [email protected] www.bigrockresort.com [email protected] www.shoresatpinepoint.com ACORN HILL RESORT FISHING LODGE & BLUEWATER LODGE SHORES OF LEECH LAKE FAMILY RESORT 7051 Wintergreen Tail Walker, MN 56484 6166 Morriss Point Road NW Walker, MN 56484 4691 Acorn Hill Lane NW Walker, MN 56484 218-547-2300 1-866-649-9222 218-547-1819 218-547-1015 1-800-237-1015 [email protected] www.bluewaterlodge.com [email protected] www.shoresofleechlake.com [email protected] www.acornhill.com BRINDLEY’S HARBOR RESORT, INC. STEAMBOAT BAY RESORT ON LEECH LAKE ADVENTURE NORTH RESORT 9530 Pine Point Road NW Walker, MN 56484 6379 Wedgewood Road NW Walker, MN 56484 4444 Point Landing Drive NW Walker, MN 56484 218-547-1721 1-888-547-5477 1-800-705-9925 218-547-1532 1-800-294-1532 [email protected] www.brindleysharbor.com [email protected] www.steamboatbayresort.com [email protected] www.adventurenorthresort.com CITY DOCK COTTAGES SUGAR POINT RESORT AGENCY BAY LODGE 309 5th Street North Walker, MN 56484 10125 Sugar Point Drive NW Federal Dam, MN 56641 8491 Onigum Road NW Walker, MN 56484 218-547-1662 218-654-3150 1-800-733-3150 [email protected] www.sugarpoint.com 218-547-1755 1-888-547-1755 COUNTRY INN WALKER [email protected] www.AgencyBayLodge.com 442 Walker Bay Bvld., P.O. Box 940 Walker, MN 56484 TRAPPER’S LANDING LODGE ANDERSON’S COVE RESORT 218-547-1400 1-888-266-2146 1812 Merit Road NW Walker, MN 56484 11246 Portside Ct. Walker, MN 56484 [email protected] www.walkercountryinn.com 1-866-665-3324 [email protected] www.trapperslandinglodge.com 218-547-3762 1-800-367-0106 HIAWATHA BEACH RESORT [email protected] www.andersonsleech-lake.com 10904 Steamboat Loop NW Walker, MN 56484 WALKER HOTEL ANDERSON’S GRAND VU LODGE 218-547-1510 1-800-442-3224 905 Minnesota Avenue W Walker, MN 56484 9789 Pine Point Road NW Walker, MN 56484 [email protected] www.hiawathabeach.com 218-547-2200 1-888-315-2378 [email protected] www.walkerhotel.us 218-547-1632 1-800-842-0783 HUDDLE’S RESORT [email protected] www.andersonsleech-lake.com 1696 Whipolt Beach Road NW Walker, MN 56484 WOODLAND RESORT ANDERSON’S HORSESHOE BAY RESORT 218-836-2420 1-800-358-5516 6930 County 38 NW Walker, MN 56484 8098 Hawthorn Trail NW Walker, MN 56484 www.huddlesresort.com 218-547-1080 [email protected] www.woodlandresort.net 218-547-2283 1-800-873-1229 LEECH LAKE BED & BREAKFAST [email protected] www.horseshoebayresort.com 11058 Steamboat Loop Walker, MN 56484 ANDERSON’S NORTHLAND LODGE 218-547-2231 For more information on 2802 Northland Lane Walker, MN 56484 [email protected] www.leechlakebb.com Lodging, Specials, Fishing 218-836-2325 1-800-247-1719 MOONLIGHT BAY RESORT & CAMPGROUND [email protected] www.andersonsleech-lake.com/northland 6409 Wedgewood Road NW Walker, MN 56484 Tips and more visit us at ANDERSON’S SPIRIT OF THE NORTH RESORT 218-547-1443 1-888-973-7078 7418 Smokey Point Road NW Walker, MN 56484 [email protected] www.fishandgame.com/moonlight www.LeechLake.org 218-836-2357 1-800-516-0077 MOORE’S LODGE 800-735-3297 [email protected] www.andersonsleech-lake.com 8065 Onigum Road NW Walker, MN 56484 218-547-1542 1-800-378-4199 [email protected] www.mooreslodge.com 40 www.leech-lake.com 800-833-1118