17의 캐스 카운티가지 명소 & 주요 장소

The Mississippi River is the second-longest river in the United States. It flows from Lake Itasca in northern Minnesota to the Mississippi River Delta in the Gulf of Mexico.

A shaded wooden house and a bicycle rack welcome cyclists traveling the Paul Bunyan cycle route. Stop by to learn in detail about all the activities you can enjoy year-round on and in the beautiful Pine River.

After the railway was built in the area, Patrick McGarry founded Walker in 1896. Walker sits on the edge of Leech Lake. It is the third largest lake in Minnesota. The Leech Lake Indian Reservation is near the city. The population consists of less than 1,000 inhabitants, but has hotels, shops and restaurants.

This visitor center is located near a beach and is the starting point of the Migizi trail. It may be a good idea to further explore the shores and forests of Pike Bay Lake along its paths. You will get all the necessary information from the rangers. The place is only open in summer.

The combined Mud and Goose Lakes, which are adjacent to each other on the Leech River, represent the third largest wild rice harvest acreage in Minnesota. This grain, which can be damaged by high or irregular water flows, is ecologically and culturally important to the region. Members of the Ojibwe tribe still harvest the traditional way today.

Among the many lakes in Minnesota, there is one quite special: Lake Cass. On one of its four islands is Lake Windigo. A body of water in a lake is not trivial. Another peculiarity: American white pelicans, once rare, are sometimes observed at Knutson Dam when they migrate north.

This is the Junction of the Paul Bunyan Trail, heading west toward Akeley, Minnesota and the Shingobee Trail, heading north to Walker, Minnesota.

The Shingobee Recreation Area is a great spot for hiking, snowshoeing, and skiing. Public restrooms are available. If you come here for a winter hike with kids consider bringing a sled for the sledding hill! The warming chalet is open for winter activities, though it may be temporarily closed for Covid.