In 1908, President Theodore Roosevelt made the Chippewa National Forest the first National Forest east of the Mississippi River. Originally, the Forest was named the Minnesota National Forest but was renamed in 1928 to honor the Ojibwe (or Chippewa) who inhabited the land in the early 1700’s. The Chippewa National Forest is home to over […]
Don’t go hungry while you’re in Leech Lake. Our dining guide will give you a local insight into the fare of some of Leech Lakes most popular restaurants. From BBQ to Fish Fry, and Homestyle meals, Leech Lake has a wide variety of truly delicious food options and unique destinations. Have a meal you won’t […]
February 18th through the 21st, as many as 12,000 people will make their way to Walker and Leech Lake Minnesota for the 37th Annual Eelpout Festival. Festival goers will be ice fishing, racing, bull riding, competing in games while celebrating what is possibly Minnesota’s ugliest fish: the eelpout. Festival participants have been affectionately given the […]
Another deer hunting season has come and gone as the firearm season comes to a close. Hopefully you were able to come home with a deer (or two), or at least were able to get out and enjoy nature. Now, with your freezer stocked, here are some of our favorite ways for you and your […]
It’s hard to believe with this unseasonably warm weather that winter is right around the corner. But before you know it, we’ll be bundled up and shoveling snow. But that doesn’t mean you have to be trapped inside your house all winter. Here are some of our favorite winter activities to keep you busy and get you […]