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Scince 1983 Complimentary North Dakota & Manitoba's Four Season's Playground G i d e u i G d e u ou ntain M urtle T Area Maps of Turtle Mountains • Lake Metigoshe • Snowmobile Trails • X-Country Ski Trails • Bottineau Winter Park • Hiking Trails • Trail Riding and plenty of things to see an do! inside:

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  • Scince 1983Complimentary

    North Dakota & Manitoba's Four Season's Playground

    G ideuiG deuountainM urtleT

    Area Maps of the Turtle Mountains

    Intl Peace Garden, Lake Metigosheand plenty of things to see and do!

    Scince 1983Complimentary

    North Dakota & Manitoba's Four Season's Playground

    G ideuiG deuountainM urtleT

    Area Maps of the Turtle Mountains

    Intl Peace Garden, Lake Metigosheand plenty of things to see and do!

    Area Maps of Turtle Mountains Lake Metigoshe Snowmobile Trails X-Country Ski Trails

    Bottineau Winter Park Hiking Trails Trail Ridingand plenty of things to see an do!

    inside:

  • BottineauBottineauNorth Dakota

    Whether its fall or winter,youll nd plenty of huntingand winter sports available inthe area. Waterfowl, upland game and deer are among themost popular along with milesof snowmobile trails, skiingand ice shingPlus our area businesses areeager to make sure your stayis an enjoyable one.

    Contact the BottineauConvention and Visitors Bureaufor more information:701-228-3849 or 1-800-735-6932519 Main StreetBottineau, ND [email protected]

    Bottineau Were always in SeasonBottineau Were always in Season

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    TERRAINDOMINATION.COM*Rebates vary by model; see dealer for details. **On a purchase where the amount financed is $7,999, your down payment is $0: no INTEREST CHARGE FOR 6 MONTHS and no payments FOR 7 MONTHS. Thereafter, 60 consecutive monthly payments of $162.17 each. ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE: 7.99%. ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE subject to increase after promotional period. Note: The above financing programs are offered by Sheffield Financial, a Division of BB&T Financial, FSB. Minimum Amount Financed: $1,500; Maximum Amount Financed: $50,000. Subject to credit approval. Approval and any rates and terms provided are based on creditworthiness. Other financing offers are available. See your local dealer for details. All financing promotions are void where prohibited. Offer is effective on select new Polaris snowmobiles purchased from a participating Polaris dealer between 08/01/2012 and 09/30/2012. Offer subject to change without notice. Rider pictured is professional on a closed course. Polaris recommends that all snowmobile riders take a training course. Do not attempt maneuvers beyond your capability. Always wear a helmet and other safety apparel. Never drink and ride. 2012 Polaris Industries Inc.

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    TERRAINDOMINATION.COM*Rebates vary by model; see dealer for details. **On a purchase where the amount financed is $7,999, your down payment is $0: no INTEREST CHARGE FOR 6 MONTHS and no payments FOR 7 MONTHS. Thereafter, 60 consecutive monthly payments of $162.17 each. ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE: 7.99%. ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE subject to increase after promotional period. Note: The above financing programs are offered by Sheffield Financial, a Division of BB&T Financial, FSB. Minimum Amount Financed: $1,500; Maximum Amount Financed: $50,000. Subject to credit approval. Approval and any rates and terms provided are based on creditworthiness. Other financing offers are available. See your local dealer for details. All financing promotions are void where prohibited. Offer is effective on select new Polaris snowmobiles purchased from a participating Polaris dealer between 08/01/2012 and 09/30/2012. Offer subject to change without notice. Rider pictured is professional on a closed course. Polaris recommends that all snowmobile riders take a training course. Do not attempt maneuvers beyond your capability. Always wear a helmet and other safety apparel. Never drink and ride. 2012 Polaris Industries Inc.

    Andrew EmmelSales Consultant

    Travis OlsonBusiness Manager

    Scott DoeringSales Consultant

    2125 Elk Drive, Minot www.vallelymarine.com 701-852-1625

    The Dealer Of Choice.

    The Dealer Of Choice.

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    TERRAINDOMINATION.COM*Rebates vary by model; see dealer for details. **On a purchase where the amount financed is $7,999, your down payment is $0: no INTEREST CHARGE FOR 6 MONTHS and no payments FOR 7 MONTHS. Thereafter, 60 consecutive monthly payments of $162.17 each. ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE: 7.99%. ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE subject to increase after promotional period. Note: The above financing programs are offered by Sheffield Financial, a Division of BB&T Financial, FSB. Minimum Amount Financed: $1,500; Maximum Amount Financed: $50,000. Subject to credit approval. Approval and any rates and terms provided are based on creditworthiness. Other financing offers are available. See your local dealer for details. All financing promotions are void where prohibited. Offer is effective on select new Polaris snowmobiles purchased from a participating Polaris dealer between 08/01/2012 and 09/30/2012. Offer subject to change without notice. Rider pictured is professional on a closed course. Polaris recommends that all snowmobile riders take a training course. Do not attempt maneuvers beyond your capability. Always wear a helmet and other safety apparel. Never drink and ride. 2012 Polaris Industries Inc.

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    TERRAINDOMINATION.COM*Rebates vary by model; see dealer for details. **On a purchase where the amount financed is $7,999, your down payment is $0: no INTEREST CHARGE FOR 6 MONTHS and no payments FOR 7 MONTHS. Thereafter, 60 consecutive monthly payments of $162.17 each. ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE: 7.99%. ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE subject to increase after promotional period. Note: The above financing programs are offered by Sheffield Financial, a Division of BB&T Financial, FSB. Minimum Amount Financed: $1,500; Maximum Amount Financed: $50,000. Subject to credit approval. Approval and any rates and terms provided are based on creditworthiness. Other financing offers are available. See your local dealer for details. All financing promotions are void where prohibited. Offer is effective on select new Polaris snowmobiles purchased from a participating Polaris dealer between 08/01/2012 and 09/30/2012. Offer subject to change without notice. Rider pictured is professional on a closed course. Polaris recommends that all snowmobile riders take a training course. Do not attempt maneuvers beyond your capability. Always wear a helmet and other safety apparel. Never drink and ride. 2012 Polaris Industries Inc.

    Tim VallelyGeneral Manager

    The Dealer Of Choice.

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    TERRAINDOMINATION.COM*Rebates vary by model; see dealer for details. **On a purchase where the amount financed is $7,999, your down payment is $0: no INTEREST CHARGE FOR 6 MONTHS and no payments FOR 7 MONTHS. Thereafter, 60 consecutive monthly payments of $162.17 each. ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE: 7.99%. ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE subject to increase after promotional period. Note: The above financing programs are offered by Sheffield Financial, a Division of BB&T Financial, FSB. Minimum Amount Financed: $1,500; Maximum Amount Financed: $50,000. Subject to credit approval. Approval and any rates and terms provided are based on creditworthiness. Other financing offers are available. See your local dealer for details. All financing promotions are void where prohibited. Offer is effective on select new Polaris snowmobiles purchased from a participating Polaris dealer between 08/01/2012 and 09/30/2012. Offer subject to change without notice. Rider pictured is professional on a closed course. Polaris recommends that all snowmobile riders take a training course. Do not attempt maneuvers beyond your capability. Always wear a helmet and other safety apparel. Never drink and ride. 2012 Polaris Industries Inc.

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    Business Conventions GetawaysFamily entertainment for all seasons

    Book your next convention or event at Twin Oaks Resort with

    beautiful Lake Metigoshe at your front door.

    Twin Oaks is the perfect set-ting for a family getaway or

    business convention. It features a 30 unit hotel,

    whirlpool suites, convention center, restaurant and lounge. Many rooms have a breath-

    taking view of Lake Metigoshe and are under one roof for your

    convenience.

    Boat rentals RV park Private beaches Whirlpool suites

    Modern cabins (Some with whirlpools and replaces.) Hunters- we are centrally located in a prime hunting area.

    A snowmobilers paradise On and Off sale

    Hunters -Snowmobilers -

    Make plans now!

    Book your conventions, weddings, birthdays, reunions and

    parties now!

    Lake Metigoshe (Bottineau) 701-263-4295 Fax: 701-263-6349www.twinoaksresort.net [email protected]

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    Table of Contents

    Copyright 2012 All Rights Reserved by Transcript Publishing, 632 First Ave North, PO Box 752, New Rockford, ND 58356701-947-2417 Fax: 701-947-2418 [email protected] Voigt - Editor/Publisher/ Layout/DesignErling Rolfson - Advertising Sales Printed in USA

    Belcourt Drug, Inc.& Dunseith Drug, Inc.

    Tom Rondeau, CPhT - Manager

    Belcourt: 701-477-0202Belcourt Fax: 701-477-0205Dunseith: 701-244-0202Dunseith Fax: 701-244-0235

    After Hour [email protected]

    For all yourprescription

    needs!

    PO Box 80Belcourt, ND 58316

    Page 6 - Mystical HorizonsPage 7 - Area MapPage 8 - Scenic BywayPage 9 - Trail RidingPage 10 - Bottineau Winter ParkPage 13 - WesthopePage 14 - RolettePage 17 - RugbyPage 21 - J. Clark Salyer RefugePage 22 - Turtle Mt. State ForestPage 23 - RollaPage 24 - St JohnPage 26 - Turtle Mt. Area MapPage 29 - Ice FishingPage 30 - Cross Country SkiingPage 32 - BelcourtPage 34 - BottineauPage 37 - Calendar of EventsPage 38 - Snowmobiling/MapsPage 41 - Wakopa WMAPage 42 - Nature TrailsPage 44 - Metigoshe Ministries Page 46 - Points of InterestPage 49 - Lake Metigoshe Map

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    Mystical Horizons... North Dakotas Newest LandmarkOn October 21, 2005, Mystical Horizons, located

    on the north side of Scenic Byway N.D. Hwy. 43 on its western edge near Carbury, was ocially opened to the public. The stone structure is a scaled-down, 21st-century version of Stonehenge, the ancient megalithic timepiece located near Salisbury, England.

    Mystical Horizons was the vision of Bottineau native Jack Olson (1922-2001), an aerospace engi-neer and designer who is responsible for creating several Bottineau landmarks. Olsons intention with Mystical Horizons was to create a site to bring tourism to Bottineau County and north-central North Dakota, to use the site as an educational tool, and to promote the surrounding nature and beauty of the Turtle Mountain area.

    The site cost an estimated $100,000 to build, and was primarily nanced by a Transportation and Enhancement grant from the North Dakota Department of Transportation.

    The structure consists of cement, brick and metal works, and was designed in such a way that site-goers can stand on one of the brass pieces while observing the summer and winter solstices (June 21 or 22 and December 21 or 22, respectively) and the equinox (September 21 or 22,) all the while

    A unique addition to the Turtle Mountains landscape.

    Photo by Bob Kornkven

    with the sun shining directly towards them. The dates vary due to the elliptical rotation of the earth around the sun.

    A sundial is also located at the site. Here, visi-tors can view the position of the suns shadow to tell the correct time of the day. However, the time is only accurate during Daylight Savings Time from spring through fall.

    Another feature at Mystical Horizons is the Olson-designed North Star Polaris Sighting Tube, in which individuals can view Polaris, the North Star. Polaris marks the North Celestial Pole in the nighttime sky, and has long been utilized as a navigational tool for explorers.

    The view of the surrounding terrain from the Mystical Horizons site is an impressive one, as it is located at the top of a large hill and oers visitors a panoramic view of the prairie below extending for many miles.

    Mystical Horizons is located just across the present-day site of Twisted Oaks on the western end of the Turtle Mountains o Scenic Hwy. 43. For more information about North Dakotas new-est landmark, call the Bottineau Area Chamber of Commerce at 701-228-3849.

    Chiropractic ArtsChiropractic Arts A Three Generation Chiropractic Family

    Since 1941Dr. Mark Pewe, D.C., D.A.B.C.O.

    Dr. Wayne W. Pewe, D.C.

    909 East 11th St., Bottineau, ND 58318701-228-2275 Fax: 701-228-3080

    Open: Mon.- Sat. 6am - 5pmSun. 7am - 1:30pm

    Home Cooked MealsSunday Buffet 10am - 1:15pm

    Catering - Decorated Cakes

    Family Bakery & Restaurant412 Main St, Bottineau

    701-228-2179

    520 Main StreetBottineau, ND 58318

    Phone: 701-228-3702Fax: 701-228-2997

    Lake Metigoshe history books sold here. [email protected]

    Nero Funeral HomeServing Bottineau County & Western Rolette County

    Monument and Pre-need Services Available

    402 Sinclair St. Bottineau, ND 58318 701-228-2286 Fax: 701-228-2032 www.nerofuneralhome.net [email protected]

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    Welcome Hunters & Snowmobilers!Close proximity to: Lake Metigoshe State Park,

    Lake Metigoshe, Walking Trails, Fine DiningAppoximately 17 miles from the

    International Peace Garden Easy access to trails Canadian SnoPass available

    17 Miles West of Peace Garden

    10722 Lake Loop Rd. E, Bottineau, ND 58318 www.quiltinn-lakemetigoshe.com

    Welcome Hunters & Snowmobilers!Close proximity to:

    Lake Metigoshe, Lake Metigoshe State Park,Walking/biking path around lake,

    17 mi. to Intl Peace Garden, Restaurants

    Conference Facilities Wireless Network Under 16 Stay Free

    Restaurant & C-Store next door

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    The 4th Scenic Byway in North Dakota is State and County Highway 43 from St. John to State Highway 14 northwest of Bottineau. The highway is a county road in Rolette from St. John, along the eastern edge of the Turtle Mountains, west to U.S. Highway 281. From there, Highway 43 is a state highway, with its western-most point beginning and ending at the western edge of the

    Scenic Byway Turtle Mountains, just northwest of Bottineau at State Highway 14.Highway 43 is one of the most picturesque

    areas in the state. Many of the states major tour-ism sites are located along the highway, including Lions Park at Lake Upsilon, International Peace Garden and Lake Metigoshe State Park, as well as many other museums, parks and other sites.

    The Scenic Byway is included in the ocial North Dakota Highway Map.

    Next time you drive through the area, take Highway 43, the Scenic Byway.

    rogern@turtlemountainrealestate.comwww.turtlemountainrealestate.com

    Box 12 605 Thompson St. Bottineau, ND 58318

    Featured Property - For Sale82 acres of prime lake property in the heart of the

    Turtle Mountains. Call today for details!

    ROGER NELSONBroker

    701-228-3314Lake: 701-263-3178 Cell: 701-201-0238

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    Saddle up and ride.

    Pleasure riding in the Turtle Mountains is very popular. Several areas with designated horse trails are Wakopa WMA, Strawberry Lake, Twisted Oaks which also has corrals for horses, and Adam Lake, MB. Organized trail riding is available at Cross Roads Range, St. John, ND, and at the Legion Camp at the International Peace Garden.

    Trail riders venturing into the Turtle Moun-tains will nd many areas to explore. Winding trails through the woods oer a relaxing, scenic ride. For the adventurous it is advisable to bring a compass to keep your bearings in the thick woods. Relax and enjoy the peace and quiet in

    your country retreat by listening to the gentle sounds of nature. Bring along a light snack, cof-fee or a big feed and at the end of the day, plan an evening campre at one of the area camp grounds to cap o your day.

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    Snow tubing, the newest sensation, is also hosted in a brand new Snow Tube Park. Its all the thrills of sled-ding without the long hike back up hill. No lessons, no expensive equipment and we provide the tube. You have the fun! Go tubular with your own group snow tube party.

    Bottineau Winter Park has an extensive snow-mak-ing system to provide a base of 18-24 of snow on all slopes, plus the abundant supply that falls naturally. A groomer with a power tiller enables the Winter Park to maintain ideal skiing condi-tions through the season normally mid-Novem-ber through March.

    Whether you are a be-ginner or an advanced skier, Bottineau Winter Park has runs to suit your level of ability from beginner hills on up to black dia-mond runs.

    LEARNING TO SKI People are introduced to the sport of skiing in vari-

    Bottineau Winter Park

    Snow Tubing

    North Dakotas Finest Ice Cream

    www.pridedairy.com Facebook: Pride Dairy of Bottineau

    20 different avored Cheeses & Juneberry Topping

    517 Thompson Street 701-228-2216

    Dairy Dipper IIServing Malts & Shakes The Old Fashion Way!

    Shers CafeShers CafeShers Cafe10720 Lake Loop Rd, Bottineau 701-263-3748

    Next to the Quilt Inn - Lake Metigoshe

    Hrs: May-Sept 7am 5pmWinter: 7am-3pm (Closed Mon.)

    Weekday Dinner Specials CateringBanquet/Meeting Room (est.100 people)

    Luke Melgaard - Career Agent104 11th St W., Suite 1, Bottineau, ND

    701-228-2530 www.nodakmutual.com

    Auto Home Farm Business Life and Annuities

    Agents with Answers

    Life insurance and annuity products offered through Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company, West Des Moines, IA

    Bottineau Winter Park will open this season with several new improvements in the 2012-2013 downhill season. Downhill enthusiast will be treated with a new visitor center called Annies House dedi-cated to the only North D a k o t a n killed in the 9/11 trade center attack. This, year-round 11,500 square ft., building will replace the current chalet rental and ski patrol and bring them all under one roof. Annies house will be available all year around for weddings, receptions, family gatherings, business venues and is designed to be used as a year round adaptive center.

    Friends of Annies is a new adaptive program at BWP that will provide an integrated, adaptive ski facility and program for children and young adults with physi-cal disabilities like cerebral palsy, and cognitive disabili-ties like Autism and Aspergers Syndrome. In addition, Annies House will be designed to provide adaptive ski equipment and programs for wounded warriors, those brave individuals who have returned from Iraq and Afghanistan and challenged with both physical and mental im-pacts.

    The Bottineau Win-ter Park has been North Dakotas prime down-hill ski and snowboard-ing area for a number of years. Six slopes plus the Terrain Park are acces-sible from the unloading area of the triple chair lift. New this season is a Carpet Ride Lift that will service the beginner

    hill, one t-bar and one handle tows are also available to transport any level of skier to the top of one of the eight runs. There are lights on all runs for night skiing on Thursday and Friday nights. Eight slopes oer a good variety of challenging runs. Slopes sport a westerly view

    that is extremely beautiful. In the still, quiet night the lights of towns and farms ll the western plains with life. The new visitor center oers a fast-food snack bar, rental shop and seating to view the action on the slopes.

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    AnniesHouse

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    ous ways usually through friends who ski. Keep in mind, however, that those best qualied to familiarize you with the rules and techniques of the sport are ski instructors. It is recommended that beginners seek ski school instruction. Private, semi-private and group lessons are oered for skiers of all levels.

    Snowboard lessons are also available in response to the increasing number of people interested in this rapidly-growing sport. Snowboarders are welcome to enjoy the challenge of the Terrain Park. Snowboards and boots are available to rent for those wishing to give it a try. As always, an ample supply of ski rental equipment is on hand to outfit customers who do not have their own. The rental shop also has the new alpine hour-glass-shaped skis.

    SKI RACES Skiing is a great sport enjoyed by many around the world. Skiing can be competitive or recreational. In each of these cases, a good knowledge of basic skills is vital to the success of the individual. The Bottineau Winter Park Ski Team and its coaches have made a commitment to aid youngsters in the development of these basic skiing skills.

    Church & School Groups 4-H Clubs & Scout Troops

    Special requirements apply to all discount packages. Please call seven to thirty days before your groups arrival to secure the best rate and information on group discounts. No deposit required. CALL TODAY!

    Racing down the slopes.

    Sanctioned races, optional for any skier, are held during the ski season during the winter months. From 60-100 skiers of all levels attend these races, including both U.S. and Canadian racers. The Winter Park is the only North Dakota ski area to host these events and ski staers go out of their way to make it an enjoyable day for racers and spectators alike. During the ski races, only one area is designated for the race, which means there is still plenty of public skiing slopes open.

    Or if you like ... recreational skiers will be able to test their abilities against other skiers and the clock. More information on the ski race can be obtained by contact-ing the Bottineau Winter Park: 701-263-4556.

    BWP SKI CLUB The Bottineau Winter Park is proud to be the home of the BWP Ski Club, the only U.S.-based ski club including Canadian and U.S. skiers associated with the Canada Alpine Ski Association. Ski-ers, ages six and up, are rst taught basic skiing skills and are developed into alpine racers as their abilities allow. Ski levels are measured by the guidelines of the Nancy Green Ski League, a ski program developed for skiers ages six to 12. Skiers ages 12-14 are trained to race in the JASS (Juve-nile Alpine Ski Series) and highly skilled rac-ers, ages 12 and up, have the opportunity to race in MASS (Manitoba Alpine Ski Series), both sanctioned by Canada Alpine. As the club views skiing as a lifelong individual recreational or competitive sport, members of all ages will make use of the basic skiing skills they learn in the various ski programs the club provides. LOCATION 8 miles north, 1-1/2 miles west of Bottineau; 4 miles west of Lake Metigoshe; 90 miles northeast of Minot, N.D.; and 80 miles southwest of Brandon, Manitoba...Were in the beautiful Turtle Mountains, with the 8 runs carved out of the wooded hills and valleys. Runs for everyone whether youre a beginner, an expert, or somewhere in-between. Easy runs, tough runs and lots of intermediate cruising-type runs. And the trees were left along the edges to shelter you from those wintery winds. Winter is a beautiful season. Come to Bottineau Winter Park and make the most of it!

    One of the chair lifts.

    Tubers get a tow up the slopes.

    An aerial view of Bottineau Winter Park.

    North Dakota Tourism/Dawn Charging

    Welcome to the Turtle Mountains

    from your local

    Pepsi Cola Bottling Company

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    Westhope, located along Highway 83, like many towns in Bottineau County, was founded as a Great Northern Railway station in 1903 and later was incorporated as a city in 1906. Westhope is also a port of entry to Canada, which is only six miles away.

    This area is a major flyway for ducks and geese as well as up-land game. As a result, hunters from all over the country come back year after year for the hunting enjoyment and camraderie that they have developed with the Westhope communi-ty. The Westhope area makes hunters feel very welcome. Outdoorsman Tony Dean endorsed the hunting in the area.

    Westhope takes great pride in the quality of life in the area and the fact that this is a great place to raise children. The

    Westhope... outdoors

    Youll nd the bird population quite pleasing.

    population of Westhope is 550 and the commu-nity has many facilities and services which are not common to communities of this size: a tourist park with picnic facilities, two tennis courts, swimming pool, large softball complex and a lighted football

    eld. Camping facilities are provided at the trailer court with water, sewer, electrical hookups along with a dump station. Westhope also has an airport with a paved and lighted runway and an ex-cellent school system.WESTHOPE COUNTRY CLUB:

    The Westhope Coun-try Club is located in the beauty and splendor of the Souris River Valley, giving golfers a view of majestic scenery.

    Golfers all over North Dakota and southern Manitoba talk about the uniqueness of the course that was completely re-built in 1991 with very challenging grass greens. One of the nicest things about the course - no wait-ing for tee times, making it a great course for a great value.

    Quality Since 1931

    GET READY TO FLY!

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    Many summer visitors travel through this area on their way to the International Peace Garden or stop at the city park for a dip in the swimming pool. Fall visitors enjoy the abundance of waterfowl, which has increased signicantly over the past few years. Local hunters are more than happy to give a few tips where the best bird hunting is to those who are taking ad-vantage of the abundant bird population for the rst time. And, weather permitting, they also enjoy the local golf course located along a scenic meandering creek. Next to the golf course, hunters can sharpen up at the trap shoot and rie range.

    Snowmobilers have also found the rolling plains a perfect place to get away from the pack and enjoy some prime snow conditions.

    For the camper, Rolette RV Park has full hook-ups, electricity and drinking water. Call 701-246-3491 for more information.

    RV accommodations are available at the regular trailer court by contacting Art Homan at 701-246-3564 or 701-246-3511. There is also a local motel.

    Its park board, the school and other interested clubs take pride in oering a wide variety of recre-ational activity within the community of Rolette and its immediate surrounding area. Some of the activi-ties available are swimming, golng, slow pitch soft-ball, baseball, trap shooting, upland game hunting, waterfowl hunting, deer and furbearer hunting and

    Rolette...

    The areas a mecca for duck hunters.

    The Hunters Paradise

    trapping, dancing, bingo and many picnic areas.Visit the friendly community of Rolette today!

    Find Rolette on the web at www.rolettend.com.

    701-246-3395 www.rolettestatebank.com

    209 Main Street, Rolette, North Dakota 58366

    Welcome to the Rolette Area!Discover the many recreational opportunities this area has to oer

    plus excellent services available.

    Motel Food Gas Trailer Hook-ups ATM @ Tesoro

    632 1st Ave. N., PO Box 752 New Rockford, ND

    701-947-2417 [email protected] Specialize in Brochures,

    Specialty Publications & Websites photography posters ads business cards

    ...and all the other things that excite the senses.

    Graphic Design Studio

    CV

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    Sharp-tailed grouse hunters will know that numbers have increased over last year once they hit the eld.

    Grouse hunters keep busy.

    Bottineau, Pierce and Rolette counties are not only the home of a wide variety of upland game birds, but also has attracted a lot of fox and coyotes due to the increase in the bird populations.

    The deer population has also prospered over the years and provides hunters with an excellent selection of healthy deer.

    Rued grouse, which experience a low count every ten years, are working their way back with an eort to increase the size and quanity of aspen forests and oering a good opportunity to hunt-ers. When the leaves nally fall is a good time to hunt them.

    Hungarian partridges, a species which co-exists well with agriculture, have also bennexperiencing a up-turn and more coveys are being spotted. An earlier spring with good nesting conditionshas helped the average, with counts as high as 15 per brood.

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    The White-Tail deer is plentiful in this area of the state. Recent years have seen increases in the deer population. Here, you have a choice. You can hunt the wood-hilly Turtle Mountains and enjoy an invigorating stroll through the woods or perch

    White-Tail Deer

    Moose country

    a tree stand along a peaceful meadow. Or, work the prairie where the deer have fatten themselves on grain.

    A permit system is used to regulate the deer harvest and information can be obtained by con-tacting North Dakota Game and Fish Department, Bismarck, ND.

    Another dimension to the Turtle Mountains is moose hunting. If youre lucky enough to draw a permit, this is one of the few areas in the state where you can hunt moose. Hunters who have ob-tained permits have been very successful in recent years. The moose population has been increasing, allowing for hunters, as well as sightseers, to nd a moose feeding along one of the many small lakes or one of the many hiking trails.Good place to bag a big one.

    Watch for moose on the trails.

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    Fishing Supplies/Licenses Bait Snowmobile Supplies Propane Video Rental Free Wireless Internet

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    Welcome from the Geographical Center of North America! Rugby is the gateway to the Turtle Mountain region with lots to oer the

    fall and winter sports enthusiast. Located near the Turtle Mountain State Forest, Rugby is just a short distance from two National Wildlife Ref-uges, a National Game Preserve and a Wildlife Management Area.

    The area surrounding Rugby abounds with both nongame and game wildlife. There are few experiences to compare with the outdoor oppor-tunities available in north central North Dakota, including the Rugby area, so come on over! Bring your camera, binoculars or spotting scope, as well as your friends, and explore the wildlife.

    Rugby... Center of North America

    Many deer are roaming around the Rugby area.

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    Rugby C-Store & Truck Stop Jct. Hwy. 2 & 3 701-776-6220

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    Main Station, 105 4th Avenue SW Rugby, ND 24 Hr. Service - Food for On-the-Go Hunters,

    Fishermen & SnowmobilersOpen: 6:30 am - 5:30 pm1-800-488-8980

    Fast Lube LP Gas Tires Batteries Trust Worthy Hardware Regional Cardtrol

    Convenience Store

    701-537-5457

    New Location: Hwy 2, Leeds, ND 701-466-2825 Mechanic Shop Tires Batteries Convenience Store Fishing Supplies

    Bait Hunting Clothing & Shells Subs Hot Stu Pizza Hard Ice Cream

    Bison Meat - Local: North Prairie Signature Pride of Dakota Products

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    BremerBank

    105 3rd St SW Rugby - 776-522824 Hour Banking: 1-800-908-Bank

    www.bremer.com Member FDIC

    Auto Body Repairing & PaintingSteve Nelson - Owner/Manager

    Your Local Sinclair Dealer Farm & City Delivery

    Tires Gas Oil Fuel & Shop WorkGil & Sheila Harper Rugby, ND

    701-776-6421

    McClintock Agency415 3rd Ave SW Rugby, ND

    See Us For All Your Insurance Needs

    701-776-2242

    1-800-690-2242

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    701-776-5741 1-877-544-0144107 2nd St. SE Rugby, ND

    Serving your familys prescription needs since 1884.

    People from across the United States converge on Rugby during the autumn hunting season and for very good rea-son. Whether its waterfowl, upland game or big game, Rugby has it! Sportsmen and women nd a perfect base of operations as they plan their excursions in the Rugby area.

    Rugby is located at the center for two major yways, surrounding the area with large concentrations of snow geese, Canada honkers and many varieties of ducks. Most of Rugbys restaurants oer bagged lunches as service to hunters. The area also oers many convenience stores and gift shops.

    Fishing is a popular sport year-round as Rugby area lakes oer excellent shing.

    Rugbys tourist information booth is conveniently located at the junction of Highways 2 and 3. Information about hunt-ing on private land is available by ordering

    Hunting and shing

    Blue Bills are a common bird to see migrating in the fall.

    the North Dakota Public Lands Guide from the North Dakota State Game and Fish Department call 1-800-406-6409.

    Open Monday - Friday: 10 - 5:30 pm Saturday: 10 - 4 pm

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    Snowmobile trailsBirdingAll bird watchers and enthusiasts will

    have the opportunity to see more than 350 species of birds which make North Dakota home. Several threatened or endangered birds have been documented in North Da-kota by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

    Snowmobile enthusiasts will nd open trails in the Rugby area from December l through April 1. Contact Northern Lights Snowmobile Club, at 701-776-2134 after 5:00 p.m. for further information.

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    HWY 2 E Rugby701-776-5776

    Complimentary Hot Breakfast Indoor Pool Suites Available Smoke Free Rooms Lounge Nationwide Reservations Internet Service

    Frozen Treats Full Grill Line GrillBurgers Decorated Cakes MooLatt!

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    8 Flavors of Ice Cream Blended Ice Mocha Homemade Pies ND Products Breakfast Specials

    Lunch, Dinner Beer & Wine Home Cooking

    Coffee Cottage Cafe

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    HEATED INDOOR POOL and HOT TUB WHIRLPOOL ROOMS AVAILABLE

    FREE BREAKFAST FREE HBO MICROWAVE & FRIDGE IN EVERY ROOM

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    215 Highway 2 EastDevils Lake, ND 58301

    701-662-6760

    Authentic 1940s Soda Fountain, Antiques & Collectibles

    Take a sip back in time at our soda fountain and also enjoy lunch or dessert. Browse our collection of antiques in this

    restored hardware store.

    Panini Sandwiches Malts Old Fashion Sodas Blue Bunny Ice Cream

    Espresso Drinks Latts

    Special memories begin at RockinRelics!Make some today!! Take-Out Orders &

    Party Bookings Available

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    Located on Main Ave., Downtown Rugby, ND

    Hours: 10am - 5pm Mon.-Sat. Earlier or later by chance

    or appointment

    Check out our expanded Menu! Now including Breakfast Panini & Biscuits, Healthier Airbaked French Fries & Appetizers & more Kid friendly items!!

    Bonnie & Greg Berginski & family

    701-208-1365 Business

    701-776-5938 After Hours

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    Menu & Appetizers Big Screen TV Pool - Darts Blackjack & Pull Tabs Check for entertainment Beer Garden

    AT LAKE METIGOSHE

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    Snow goose hunters in Rolette, Pierce and Bot-tineau counties could see another great year for snow geese.

    An average to above average nesting year for snow geese and Canada geese could bring record numbers through the area according to North Da-kota Game and Fish information.

    Some of the major stage areas for snow geese include Lords Lake, Long Lake, Island Lake and Whitewater Waterfowl Marsh.

    Bottineau and Pierce County are in the middle of one of the four major yways for geese and the water at J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge is adjacent. Renville County has been a favorite stopping point for birds during their southward migration.

    J. Clark Salyer Refuge holds approximately

    200,000 geese during the peak of the goose ight, with the concentration being along the Mouse River, of which a large portion is in the refuge.

    Turtle Mountain potholes will also be good for ducks this season along with the refuge and area potholes that have had a plentiful supply of rain over the last few years.

    The refuge is open to waterfowl hunting on nine designated Public Hunting Areas during state seasons. There is a retrieving zone 100 yards wide around the refuge. Hunters can pick up downed birds in the retrieving zone if they leave their guns outside.

    Geese ock to area in large numbersLakes, J. Clark Salyer Refuge some of the major hotspots

    The area harbors a major build-up of geese each fall.

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    State Forests welcome visitorsThere is no better place to observe the

    forest resource than on North Dakotas two State Forests found in the Turtle Mountains. The Turtle Mountain State Forest and Ho-men State Forest comprise 11,978 acres of public land managed by the North Dakota Forest Service for your enjoyment.

    P r i m i t i v e camping is avail-able at Strawber-ry Lake, Hahns B a y, Tw i s t e d Oaks and Pelican Lake. All camp-grounds provide tables, grills, and centrally located vault toilets and drinking water. During the season campgrounds are patrolled and an overnight camping fee is charged. The campgrounds provide excellent access to over 20 miles of maintained trails. The trails provide opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, and cross-country

    skiing. From the trails you can get a close up look at the forest from the prairie edge to the Canada border.

    The varied plant communities found on the State Forests support a variety of wildlife common to North Dakota such as whitetail deer, squirrels, waterfowl, beaver, raccoons and coy-otes, and some not so common such as moose and rued grouse. A visit to the State Forests will give you the opportunity to ob-serve aspen for-ests, oak savanna

    forests, tree plantations, forest management activities, wetlands, and open prairie. Hunting, photography, hiking, canoeing, shing, berry picking and horseback riding are only a few of the activities people enjoy on the State Forests. For further information contact the North Dakota Forest Service at 701-228-3700.

    Moose like the vegetation in the swampy areas.

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    FARMERS UNIONOIL COMPANY

    Ofce: 366-4371Fax: 366-4577

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    Rolla is a small progressive and growing city with lots of friendly people wholl bend over backwards to make you feel like this is your own hometownor

    maybe even friendlier.Rolla is located in north-central North Dakota on

    U.S. Hwy. 281 and N.D. Hwy. 5 and 30. Its central loca-tion makes Rolla an ideal spot to spend a night or two because of its location to hunting and snowmobiling.

    Fall is a busy season for activities in Rolla or just take a quiet drive in the countryside to see the many farmers at work in their elds. For shing, water skiing or camping, the area lakes are just a short jaunt away. Or spend the night in one of Rollas in-town motels or camping facilities with electric hook-ups and playgrounds for the children. The main attraction just ve miles north of the city limits is the Rolla Municipal Golf Course. Great hunting abounds with Rolla being on the path of the Great Central Flyway.

    Ice shing in the winter is a big sport in the Turtle Mountains with great fishing opportunities at Lake Upsilon, Gravel, Hooker, Dion and Jensen lakes all being just a short jaunt from Rolla.

    Winter also has its share of snowmobilers taking advantage of the trail system with access to over 400 miles of groomed trails in the Turtle Mountain area.

    The Wakopa Wildlife Man-agement Area features 7,000 acres of forest, adjacent to many open stretches of rolling hills and atland, which when com-bined make for some fantastic snowmobiling.

    Cross-country skiing is an-other way to enjoy the beautiful winter landscape in the Rolla area with a number of groomed trails crossing the area.

    If youre looking for indoor sport, Rolla is just minutes away from the Sky Dancer Casino, two miles west of Belcourt and the Mini-Casino in Belcourt.

    Rolla...

    Another days harvest.

    NEAMEYERSTORAGE & RENTALS

    Hwy. 30, Rolla, ND

    701-477-6201 Windshields

    Glass Replacement Frame Repair

    Wrecker Service

    Doug & Marys

    Friendly Hometown Service

    Rolla, ND

    P.O. Box 42918 2nd St. NE

    701-477-3155

    Open:Monday - Saturday7:30 am - 9:00 pm

    Sunday: 10 am - 5pm

    Freshest meats in town!

    Rolla 15 East Main (701) 477-3175Belcourt 4312 Highway 281 (701) 477-6143

    The Enchanted Outback

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    display bui ld-ings, a one room school house, a church, a hunters shack, the Dana Wright Cabin, a doll house, an old gas station, the St. John Immigra-tion Building, a blacksmiths shop, and Burlington Northern Rail-road cars.

    Recreation areas already abound in the area. The Wakopa Game Management Area oers outdoor activi-ties, including hunting and shing. Lake Upsilon, Gravel Lake, Hooker Lake, Dion Lake, Jensen Lake, Carpenter Lake, and School Section Lake are all within a few minutes of St. John, and oer excellent shing for pike, perch, walleye, trout, bluegill, crappie and sauger, with campsites avail-able for overnight stays or picnicking.

    Cross-country skiing and snowmobiling are popular winter sports in the area.

    Shepherds Hill at the Cross Roads, a Christian camp and retreat center is seven miles west of town, and oers a wide variety of activities, including trail rides, wagon rides, and canoeing. The center has guest rooms, dorm rooms, private cabins and bunkhouses for groups of varying sizes.

    For additional information on St. John, tele-phone 701-477-3149, or visit the website at http://stjohn.nd.utma.com.

    Nestled in the oak and aspen forest of the eastern Turtle Mountains on one of only a few designated scenic highways in North Dakota, lies the City of St. John.

    St. John was settled by French settlers from Canada who followed trappers and traders into the area among the Chippewa and Cree tribes in the 1840s.

    There are several businesses on Main Street ready to serve the needs of visitors to the community. They include a hardware s t ore , f u l l line grocery store, gas sta-tion/garage, c a f e , b a r, drive-in res-taurant and

    greenhouse, to name but a few.

    The historic Martineau house located on Main Street is being used as a tourism informa-tion center. This Victorian cottage was built by Fortunat and Cedulie Martineau, early St. John pioneers, in 1899. It is one of the oldest surviving structures in St. John, and was recently listed on the National Register of Historic Sites.

    The Rolette County Historical Society also has a museum site on Main Street that has two large

    St. John

    Stop at the RCHS museum.

    Martineau House

    Computerized Diagnostic24 Hour CardtrolGas, Diesel, Tires

    Lube/Minor MaintenanceConvenience Store

    N8s PlaceBar - 701-477-5877 - St. John

    On & Off Sale Drive-up WindowCafe - Main St., St. John - 701-477-3205

    Steak Pit: Available Fri. & Sat.(Available by request Mon.-Thurs.)

    Includes Salad Bar on Fri. & Sat.Noon Special: Mon. - Fri.

    Hrs. Mon. - Sat., 6:30 am to 9 pmSun. 8 am to 2 pm

    Stop in and visit these merchants when in St. John.

    Computerized Diagnostic24 Hour CardtrolGas, Diesel, Tires

    Lube/Minor MaintenanceConvenience Store

    N8s PlaceBar - 701-477-5877 - St. John

    On & Off Sale Drive-up WindowCafe - Main St., St. John - 701-477-3205

    Steak Pit: Available Fri. & Sat.(Available by request Mon.-Thurs.)

    Includes Salad Bar on Fri. & Sat.Noon Special: Mon. - Fri.

    Hrs. Mon. - Sat., 6:30 am to 9 pmSun. 8 am to 2 pm

    Hours: Mon. - Thurs: 7 am to 7 pmFri. & Sat: 7 am to 8 pm

    GLASS PLUSAUTO BODY REPAIR230 Foussard Ave St. John, ND

    701-477-5514 Fax: 701-477-0611 Auto Body Repair Painting Glass Installation FREE ESTIMATES Roger Hoer - Mgr./Owner

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    2011 Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP). All rights reserved. , and the BRP logo are trademarks of BRP or its afliates. In the U.S.A., products are distributed by BRP US, Inc. Always ride responsibly and safely. Always observe applicable local laws and regulations. Always wear appropriate clothing, including a helmet. Dont drink and drive. 1107441

    Boasting contributions of over $2M to North American snowmobile clubs, to date.

    Stop by to learn more about the Renegade and to experience our excellent customer service.

    The thrill of all-terrain. This high-performance crossover sled features race-proven technology

    and a longer track to bridge bumps on rough trails, tackle powder and go further than

    youve ever gone before.

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    Dakota College at Bottineau

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    Dakota College at Bottineau

    DELORAINEKILLARNEY

    Coghlans CastleJarvisLake

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    BIA Rd 2

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    Highway 5 Belcourt, North Dakota

    LOUNGEQuiet & Relaxing

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    best shing for rainbow trout in this part of the state. And for those who prefer northern or walleye action theres plenty of that, too!

    The Turtle Mountains that stretch for 50 miles across northern North Dakota have numerous lakes that will provide shermen plenty of activ-ity. Strawberry Lake in Bottineau County is noted for rainbow trout that average 14 inches up to 5 pounds. Lake Upsilon and Belcourt Lake are

    stocked with northern pike, small mouth bass, walleyes, trout and perch. Gravel Lake, a trout lake located on the Wa-kopa Game Management Area, is one of the fine whopper trout lakes in the state. An aver-age of 2 pounds and some top the scale at 9 pounds. The Turtle Mountains reach into Canada with Williams Lake, Max Lake and Oskar Lake heavily shed in the summer.

    There is plenty of room for ice shermen.Ice shing is one way to thoroughly enjoy the

    beauty of the Turtle Mountains winter. The sub-dued pinkish-orange hues of a sunrise or sunset. The squeak of super cold snow. The almost imper-ceptible quiver of the bobber and the fellowship of others who share a common bond of love for the sport.

    Fishing in the Turtle Mountains is truly a year-around activity. Many shermen actually welcome the dark clouds of winter as below-freezing temperatures harden the waters of local lakes and ponds, signaling the start of another season of ice shing. Into the closet go the long rods and out come their pint-size cousins.

    Local ice oers a great vari-ety of winter shing fun. Many of the lakes have excellent perch shing. Plus, many of the Turtle Mountain lakes oer some of the Lake access is easy.

    Ice Fishing

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    CROSS-COUNTRY SKIINGIf the call of cross-country skiing attracts you, the

    Turtle Mountains is the place to go Nordic.For fans of skinny skis whether you prefer a

    leisurely family outing or a challenging expedition into the hilly back country the Turtle Mountains choices of scenic country make the area a mecca for cross-country skiers.

    An endless vista of wilderness and countless Nordic skiing opportunities are right at hand here in the Turtle Mountains.

    METIGOSHE STATE PARKMetigoshe State Park is a favorite for many be-

    cause of the scenery, uncrowded trails and variety of terrain. Since snowmobilers arent allowed on the trails, skiers also nd the trails quiet, making wildlife viewing common.

    There are several dierent trails oering you a variety of distances depending on your experience and physical condition.

    For more information on snow conditions, call Metigoshe State Park at 701-263-4651.

    ADAMS LAKELocated on the Canada side of the Turtle Moun-

    tains, it also has a variety of scenic trails leading into the quiet back country. Warming huts are located along the trail routes which vary in lengths. These trails are o the snowmobile routes which increase your chances of spotting wildlife along the way.

    For ski conditions, call Manitoba Provincial Park, 204-534-6803.

    Nordic Skiers Enjoy The Turtle Mountains

    ROLLA TRAILThe Rolla Golf Course is the location for a roll-

    ing, hilly 12 mile trail located on 160 acres of prime scenery. This trail has been recently developed and not necessarily groomed. But if youre looking for something a little dierent, local cross country ski-ers keep a trail well skied. More information can be obtained by calling Jim at 701-447-5211.

    Theres no better place to cross-country ski.

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    FOODSROLLA

    202 Main Street

    701-477-3119

    Monday-Saturday 7 am - 9 pm

    Sunday 9 am - 7 pm(Rolla location)

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    Monday-Friday 7 am - 9 pm

    Sat: 7 am - 8 pmSunday: 8 am - 6 pm

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    Lake Metigoshe State Park

    CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAILS (Groomed)LAKE METIGOSHE CROSS-COUNTRY SKI TRAILS

    PARK ENTRANCE

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    77 MARSH AREA

    A LOOP - 3 KM (1.8 MILES)B LOOP - 7 KM (4.3 MILES)C LOOP - 9KM (5.6 MILES)

    D LOOP - 12 KM (7.3 MILES)

    X - C SKI TRAILS

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    Native American tribal lore gives North Amer-ica the name of Turtle Island. Close to the exact geographical center is the Turtle Mountain area. Cool, green, and inviting, dotted with sparkling lakes, its like an island of trees in the northern Great Plains. It is also the heart of the rich tribal and spiritual life of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians.

    In the foothills of the beautiful Turtle Moun-tains is Belcourt, the only town on the Turtle Mountain Chippewa Reservation. A progressive town, it is known for continually thriving to keep pace with modern technology. Anishinaubag Intercultural Center and Camp, located just two miles north of Belcourt on Fish Lake Road, includes an authentic Indian village, a chapel, hiking trails, groomed cross-country trails and cozy rental cabins.

    Belcourt boasts impressive art displays throughout the town. Many sculptures and murals have been produced by talented local artists.

    A hub of activities in Belcourt is the Turtle Mountain Mall which features two restaurants, a grocery store, the post oce, a bank, gift shop, barber shop, orist, bowling alley, lounge and a 24-hour mini-casino.

    For more information on Belcourt, call 701-477-6140.

    Belcourt

    Four Arrows Monument located in Belcourt, ND.

    SchwansIce Cream

    Hrs: 5:00 am to 1 am - 7 Days a Week - Restaurant: 6 am to 9 pm

    DalesDalesHome of the WorldFamous Weel Turtle

    Your Home Away From Home

    Truck Stop Motel RestaurantLounge - Off Sale

    Guaranteed the Coldest Beer in Town

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    1007 11th Street East701-228-2125228-6988 (fax)

    Bottineau, ND 58318

    Free Super Start Breakfast (Includes Wafe Bar & Cereal) 31 Spacious Rooms FREE Wireless Internet Expansive Lobby with Fireplace Across the street from the new Wal-Mart Close to Turtle Mountains, Thunder Mtn. Speedway and Intl Peace Garden, Bottineau Winter Park1-800-800-8000

    Lifes great at Super 8.Lifes great at Super 8.

    Turtle Mountain InnTurtle Mountain Inn701-228-2296 345 Hwy. 5 West, Bottineau, ND

    Gateway to the beautiful International Peace Garden

    Turtle Mountain Bottleshop

    Free Continental Breakfast

    701-228-2296 345 Hwy. 5 West, Bottineau, ND

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    Bottineau... A City for All Seasons!Welcome to North Dakotas

    four seasons recreational area. Bottineau, a progressive city nestled at the foot of the Turtle Mountains, is the southwestern gateway to the fabulous Turtle Mountains. It was founded in the early 1880s and named af-ter Pierre Bottineau, a frontier scout and fur trader.

    Today, Bottineau is a thriv-ing city known for its friendly people. In the city of Bottineau, you will nd plenty of pleasant surprises. A 33 foot statue of Tommy Turtle, the areas host, riding a 35 foot snowmobile will greet you at the city park and campground. The Four Chaplains Monument on 4th and Sinclair is dedicated to four Chaplains who gave up their life vests to others when the ship Dorchester was torpedoed and sunk during World War II. If you are in town in mid-June, you can attend North Dakotas oldest county fair, the Bottineau County Fair. Why not spend a few days experiencing the Turtle Mountain area? Comfort-able accommodations and shopping are available for your convenience and enjoyment right here in Bottineau. A Super Wal-Mart store opened in 2008 located along Hwy. 5 on the east side of

    Bottineau.Venturing outside the city,

    you will see why the Bottin-eau area is known as the Four Seasons Playground. Two nine hole grass green golf courses are available to test your golng skills: the Bottineau Country Club, located just three miles northeast of the city on Lake Road; and the Birchwood Golf Course, at Lake Metigoshe.

    Lake Metigoshe, located twelve miles northeast of Bot-tineau, and straddling the Unit-ed States/Canada border, oers shing, boating, skiing, hiking, biking, camping, picnicking, sight seeing, golng, ne din-ing, lodging and more.

    If you enjoy camping and picnicking, Lake Metigoshe State Park can satisfy all your

    needs. In addition to all the other amenities avail-able at the lake, the park oers electric hookups and sewer disposal facilities for campers, as well as showers and group accommodations. On weekends, visitors can enjoy special events and environmental programs at the Parks am-phitheater.

    The focal point of the Turtle Mountains is the International Peace Garden. Located just

    Tommy Turtle, the worlds largest turtle riding the worlds largest snowmobile, has welcomed visitors to Bottineau since 1978.

    Stadium IIStadium II502 Thompson St., Bottineau, ND

    701-228-2635"Your indoor recreation headquarters"

    Stop in during the 125th for yourfavorite refreshment.

    Pool Tables Darts Sports Bar

    On & Off Sale Texas Holdem Weekly

    Welcome to the 4 Seasons Playground!Welcome to the 4 Seasons Playground!Open at 12 noon on Sundays

    502 Thompson St., Bottineau 701-228-2635

    Your indoor recreation headquartersDaily Drink Specials

    Happy Hour: 5-6:30 pm Weekdays Pool Tables Darts Shueboard Ping Pong Blackjack & Pull Tabs

    On & O Sale

    Stadium IIStadium II

    Welcome to the 4 Seasons Playground!

  • Turtle Mountain Guide Fall/Winter 2012-13 ndrecreationguides.com Page 3530 miles northeast of Bottineau, this 2,300 acre botanical wonder is dedicated to peace between the United States and Canada. It is the home of the International Music Camp, Royal Canadian Legion Athletic Camp, Peace Chapel, Carillon Bell Tower, Masonic Auditorium, and Arbore-tum. Enjoy the scenic drive through gardens, numerous beds of owers, the 18 ft. oral clock, concessions, souvenir shops, camping and picnic areas.

    Other sights just north of Bottineau in the Turtle Mountains include Mystical Horizons, Scenic Byway 43 and Bottineau Winter Park/Annies House for skiing and other winter fun. Snowmobile trail heads start from Bottineau that access the Turtle Mountains. The trails run across the whole Turtle Mountain area with many miles of groomed trails. And if youre a hunter, we have plenty of that too, from grouse hunting to goose and duck hunting and plenty of deer and other small game animals.

    Come see us during any season. Whether in the city or the county, one visit and you will know that you have discovered a City for all Seasons!

    For more information, phone (701) 228-3849 or 1-800-735-6932; or visit our website at www.bottineau.com.

    Scenery along the Scenic Byway.

    www.dakotacollege.edu

    Follow our path...a great place to leave footprints...Nature,

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    Curing Wholesale and Retail1401 S. Sinclair St. Bottineau 701-228-2054Hours: 8am -5pm Mon.-Fri. & 8am-1pm Sat.

    A-Frame Bar & Grill

    Appetizers Full Dinner Menu Take Out Beer & Wine Mixed Drinks O Sale

    Everyone Always Welcome!

    Bar Hrs: Mon:11 am to ClosingTues-Thurs: 4:30pm-Closing Fri: 4pm-Closing

    Sat:11am-Closing Sun: 12 Noon to ClosingGrill Hrs: Mon- 11am-9pm, Tues-Thurs: 4:30pm-9pmFri- 4pm-10pm Sat: 11am-10pm Sun: Noon-9pm

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    Lake Metigoshe (Across from Quilt Inn and next to Twin Oaks Resort)

    701-263-4466Fall[Winter

    TOOLS POWER SPORTS MARINE AMMUNITION CAMPING

    Hours: Mon-Fri: 8am-6pmSat: 9am-5pm, Sun: Closed

    204 11th St.E, Bottineau, ND 701-228-5850

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    All Major Credit Cards Accepted

    BED & BREAKFAST INN CONFERENCE CENTER

    1101 LOUIE REIL DRIVE, HWY. 5 BELCOURT, ND

    Come to Belcourt Work, meet, sleep, relax...in peace! BED & BREAKFAST Cable TV

    Phone with free local calls Private bath Home-cooked breakfast each morning Kitchen/Dinette area Wireless service Total nonsmoking enviroment

    CONFERENCE CENTER Two large conference rooms seating 20-50 people Board room seating of 12 Private ofce room TV/VCR Meeting supplies

    701-477-6167 701-477-5751 (fax)[email protected]

    Room Prices: 1 person-$50, 2 people-$55

    Conference Center: Room rental-$75/day

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    Calendar of Events

    Four Seasons ResortLake Metigoshe - 263-4373

    Off Sale Beer Wine & Liquor Ice Groceries Diesel, Gas & Oil Complete Line of Bait & Tackle

    20# Propane Exchange Reverse Osmosis Water Souvenir Clothing Pizza Coffee Cappuccino

    WelcomeHunters-

    SnowmobilersATM

    Open at 7am 7 Days a Week

    www.northstarccu.com

    OPENMonday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m

    Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon

    Anytime Line: 1-877-244-9893

    Cavalier202 Division Ave S701-265-4355 or1-888-220-1077

    Rugby241 Hwy 2 SE

    701-776-5869 or1-800-461-5869

    Maddock109 Central Ave701-438-2222 or1-800-410-2226

    Bottineau612 Main Street701-228-5858 or1-800-466-5858

    To have your event [email protected]

    Sept.29 Dakota College, Evergreen Bottineau ArmoryOct. 13 Dakota College Homecoming Game Fall Festival, BottineauOct. 13 Prairie Arts Craft Show Bottineau ArmoryNov.10 Winter Wonderland/Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair Bottineau ArmoryNov. 21 Bottineau Tree Lighting Ceremony Main StreetNov. 23 Black Friday! Shop Bottineau, take a break at the Tech Center 519 Main Street,treats!Dec.-Feb. Smithsonian Exhibit Key Ingre dients Bottineau Technology Center Weekly programmingDec. 7 Taste of Bottineau! Food Sampling, Bottineau ArmoryDec. 21 & 22 Holiday Open House & Wassail Bottineau Technology CenterJan. 26 Cooking Demonstration Bottineau Senior CenterFeb. 2 Cooking Demonstration Bottineau Senior CenterFeb. 9 Cooking Demonstration Bottineau Senior CenterDec. 27-29 - Annual Christmas Celebration, 7 pm each evening, Metigoshe Ministrieswww.bottineau.org www.rubgynorthdakota.com

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    With spectacular scenery, deep snow and hundreds of miles of trails, the Turtle Moun-tains are a paradise for snowmobilers.

    All the grandeur of the winter season can be viewed along countless miles of snowmobile trails within the area. Many of the wooded trails are groomed daily, adding comfort to the natural beauty of the vicinity. Witness the splendor of nature while sliding across the crispy snow. Heavy snowfalls in early winter usually ensure long seasons for the snowmo-biler as well as the downhill or cross country skier. Winter usually hits the Turtle Mountains two to three weeks earlier and lasts two to three

    weeks longer because of the high altitude.There are approximately 400 miles of

    groomed trails, mostly in the Lake Metigoshe and Provincial Park area that are groomed regularly throughout the snow season. One of the newer trails leads all the way from Bot-tineau to the Peace Garden and promises to be a very scenic journey. Trail heads are located at the Quilt Inn, Bottineau Winter Park, Max Lake, and north of Adams Lake on Highway 10 to Boissevain, Manitoba.

    If youd like an introduction to the Turtle Mountains snowmobiling world, try contact-ing the Metigoshe Family Snowmobilers. The family oriented club oers organized trail rides for snowmobile enthusiasts. The club spon-sors several trail rides throughout the winter season. Club members welcome the chance to inform visitors of snowmobile opportunities around the Turtle Mountain area. They can

    Truly A Paradise

    Snowmobilers can explore the many trails.

    From the prairie to the Turtle Mountains a great place for snowmobilers.

    BOTTINEAU

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    *State snowmobile trails open December 1, providing there is at least4 inches of snow on thetrail. The season closes April 1. The LakeMetigoshe/Peace Garden Trail opensDecember 15 to avoid conicts with the moose hunting season.

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    If you like racing, you can expect to see Fac-tor Pros, Semi Pros, Masters and amateurs in their respective class, racing stock machines.

    The type of track or trail will depend on snow conditions, Each year promises to be an exciting one with many of the favorite lo-cal riders displaying their skills. A good place to check for more information and race dates is the Sky Dancer Hotel & Casino, who have been traditional sponsors and have also set up snowmobile tracks right near the casino. Races are also held at Belcourt Lake.

    Snowmobile Races

    You dont have to race to enjoy the scenic trails that meander throughout the Turtle Mountain area.

    KELVIN

    GAS &FOOD

    Metigoshe/Peace GardenSnowmobile Trails

    be contacted for organized trail rides, repair information, where to go, or any other snow-mobile information.

    Each year snowmobile racers line up for the start of another season. This year snowmobile races will be scheduled depending on the snowfall. Usually they are held sometime in January or February. Check with the Bottineau Chamber for exact times and locations.

    Organized snowmobile trail rides are also sponsored by the Lake Metigoshe Snowmobile Club and the Bottineau Jaycees. Check with

    GAS & OIL

    Kelvin KlinicBAR & GRILL

    Mon. - Sat. 10am to 1am, Sun. 12 noon to 8pm

    701-263-4150ON SALE - OFF SALE

    Beer - Liquor - Wine

    Steak Pit Shrimp Hamburger Broasted Chicken

    9 miles North of Dunseith or 3.5 miles South of the Peace Garden

    these clubs for times and places.

    16 Birchwood Heights 701-263-4186

    Lake Metigoshe, ND 58318

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    Parking POne Way Snowmobile TrailTwo Way Snowmobile Trail

    Peace Garden/Rolla Winter Trail

    Max Lake

    P

    Koinonia

    Provincial ParkSnowmobile Trails

    Jct. Hwy 5 & Hwy 3, Dunseith, ND

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    Wakopa Game Management Area is a good place to do some trail riding.

    Wakopa Game Management Area

    1. Lake Upsilon - 6 miles W., 1 mile N. of St John - Campground, picnic area, rest area and fishing pier.2. Gravel Lake - 6 miles W. of St. John,1/2 mile N. - Campground, picnic area, rest area and fishing pier.3. Hooker Lake - 8 miles W. of St. John - Campground, picnic area, rest area and fishing pier.4. Dion Lake - 10 miles W. of St. John, 2 miles N., 1 mile E. - Campground, picnic area ,rest area, and fishing pier.5. Jensen Lake - 9 miles W., 3 miles N. of St. John.

    ScenicByway 43 To St. John

    Turtle Mountain

    Trail

    Horse Riding Trails(Main Trail)

    Access Roads

    N

    Lake Access

    1

    Lion Park

    2

    3

    To Peace Garden

    4

    5

    Trail rides are only allowed on the above designated areas. Camping is allowed on the above mentioned campgrounds and restricted to no more than 10 consecutive days. Groups of 25 people or more require a permit from NDG&F. Contact: Brian Prince, 7928 45th St. NE, Devils Lake, ND 58301 or call 701-662-3617. A swimming beach is located at Lion Park on Lake Upsilon. Wakopa WMA is an ideal area for nature study, photography, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, hiking, berry picking and primitive camping. Description: 6800 plus acres in the Turtle Mountains, owned and managed by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. Wakopa WMA is a forest area interspersed with lakes, wetlands, and grasslands. Trembling aspen forms 80% of the forest. Other trees include birch, oak, elm, ash, poplar and box elder.

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    The most extensive trail system in the Turtle Mountains is the hiking or nature trail. Eorts to expand the nature trail concept to distinguish it from a simple hiking trail are underway; and also with the expansion of the Northern Tier bicyle route, however, both names are cur-rently used interchange-ably.

    Walking for pleasure and other trail-related activities are among the favorite outdoor recre-ation pursuits of Amer-icans. Many of our trails provide interpre-tive sessions while others oer the beauty and serenity that only nature can provide. There are also exten-sive unmarked areas which can be hiked or backpacked.

    To experience hik-ing through a tree-laden corridor, see a nesting meadowlark or blooming wild-flower, feel the soil beneath your feet and warm sun on your back, and smell the clean, fresh air of the Turtle Mountains is to become more aware of yourself, your en-vironment, and your heritage.

    Three of the Tur-tle Mountains most popular trails are Disappearing Lakes, Turtles Back (Canada side), see map, and the Old Oak Trail (US side) at Metigoshe State Park.

    The Turtle Moun-tain tracks are: Turtle Mountain Trail (35 miles), Strawberry Lake (4 miles), Twist-ed Oakes (2 miles),

    Dalen (10 miles), Pelican Lake (4 miles), Hartley Boundary Lake (5 miles), Unmarked Trails (20 miles), contact State For-est Service, Bottin-eau, ND; for more information on these trails (701-228-2278); Wako-pa Game Manage-ment Area (now 14.5 miles), con-tact State Game & Fish Dept., Bis-marck, ND (701-224-2180); Turtle Mountain Indian

    Reser vat ion (20 miles), contact Bureau of Indian Affairs, Belcourt, ND.

    Enjoy biking, hiking and nature trails

    Take a hike on one of the many nature trails.

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    DISAPPEARING LAKES Self Guiding Trail. A lake disappearing before your very eyes. Hard to believe? Visit a lake that is vanishing from the landscape by following the Disappearing Lakes Self-Guiding Trail. Winding its way through dense broadleaf forests, this trail is an easy one hour walk appropriate for all ages.

    TURTLES BACK Hiking Trail.

    Climb to one of the highest points of land in southwestern Manitoba by following the Turtles Back Hiking Trail. The trail begins at the south end of William Lake and leads to a viewing tower at the hills peak. From this tower you can see the International Peace Garden. On-site signs discuss the his-tory of the Turtles Back and its signicance to the various people who have lived in this area over the years.

    OLD OAK TRAIL Hiking Trail. Located at Meti-goshe State Park, this is North Dakotas rst National Recreation Trail. Built by the Youth Conservation Corps in 1974, it was dedi-cated in May, 1976. The trail is approximately two miles long. It will take you about one-and-one-half hours to walk. If you do not care to walk the entire trail at one time, you may leave it at the halfway

    Many forms of wildlife can be seen, especially on the nature trails.

    point near the east side of the Maid OMoonshine Campground.

    A booklet describing the trail is available, in which you will find descriptive informa-tion regarding the lakes, wildlowers, dierent trees, plant life, animal life and a host of other information to make your hike a real outdoor adventure.

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    A l o n g the shores of beautiful Lake Meti-goshe nes-tled in the aspen trees of the Turtle Mountains, Me t i go s h e Ministries retreat cen-ter will make y o u r n e x t m e e t i n g , f ami ly re -union, week-end retreat, or individual sojourn a memory you will never forget.

    Personal touches like the glow of a crack-ling replace and the welcoming aroma of coee will greet you upon arrival. Our com-mitment to you is to provide unparalleled Christian service and personal hospitality.

    Several rooms are available for overnight lodging, including our eight uniquely-de-signed, high-comfort sleeping rooms. Each room is designed with a specic theme from

    N o r t h e r n L i g h t s t o Pioneer and Vi c t o r i a n t o Tu r t l e Mountain. Four newly-r e n o v at e d guest rooms a l s o o f fe r you cozy and comfortable lodgings. We will nourish you with a wide vari-ety of deli-cious, home-

    cooked meals in the dining room covered with rough-hewn timbers s u p p o r t e d by eldstone columns and with breath-taking views of the sur-r o u n d i n g forest.

    Metigoshe Ministries

    Sing-a-long at the campre.

    Adventure Anchored In Christ

    OFFERINGSFamily & Group Retreats

    in our comfortableChristian Center

    8 uniquely-designed, high-comfort rooms with private bathrooms 4 spacious guest rooms 12 bunk rooms with beds for 28 Several meeting and worship spaces Dining for up to 300 and appetizing meal service 3 inviting replaces A smoke-free and alcohol-free environment Recreational opportunities: horseshoes, hiking & biking trails, sauna, game area, volleyball, basketball, shing, outdoor campres and wildlife watching Canoes, paddleboats and pontoon available for exploring lake Electrical hook-ups for campers Weekly Sunday worship with Metigoshe Lutheran Church

    FOR RESERVATIONS & INFORMATION:

    METIGOSHE MINISTRIES10605 Lake Loop Rd E

    Bottineau, ND 58318-8055701-263-4788 www.MetigosheMinistries.com

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  • Turtle Mountain Guide Fall/Winter 2012-13 ndrecreationguides.com Page 45This annual Christmas celebration will take place December 27, 28, and 29 starting at 7:00 pm each evening. Whatever way you like to relax, you can at Metigoshe Ministries.

    For more information, contact our retreat director at 701-263-4788. Our website is www.metigosheministries.com.

    P l a n -n i n g , teaching, training, dreaming, studying, bu i l d i ng relat ion-s h ip s whatever your program must accomplish, our retreat facilities are designed to meet your needs. Meeting spaces, TV/DVDs, screens, projec-tors, easels, and other supplies are available to help accomplish your goals whether youre a group of 12 or 112.

    Plan on relaxing awhile during your stay. You can visit or read in the comfortable family room or spend some time outdoors cross-coun-try skiing, sledding or snowmobiling in the win-ter or hik-ing, biking or boating in the sum-mer.

    P l e a s e be sure to join us this y e a r f o r Nights of Christmas.

    A fun-lled day at the sledding hill.

    An active day playing ice hockey.

    Heading for the trails.

    701-228-2601Highway 5 East, Bottineau

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    Paintings Baskets Beadwork Jewelry Sculptures Canes Walking Stick Star Quilts Dream Catchers Gods Eyes Drums Traditional Regalia

    Diamond Willow Bench Lamps Ceramics, and much more!

    When touring the Turtle Mountains, stop in and visit us at...

    Turtle Mountain Tribal Arts Association Gallery9708 Hwy. 281 North, Dunseith, North Dakota 701-244-2540

    Located on the north end of Dunseith on Hwy. 281

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    BOTTINEAU WINTER PARK: Located 8 miles north, l-l/2 miles west of Bottineau. Features downhill skiing and snowboarding and a variety of hills. Rental equipment, triple chair lift, toboggan chute, chalet and fast-food restaurant.

    METIGOSHE STATE PARK: Located on Lake Metigoshe ten miles from Bottineau. It has a public swimming beach and boat ramp, picnic areas, modern and primitive camping areas, weekly amphitheatre programs, guided nature trail hikes and canoe trails are available. Park area has natural beauty everywhere. Also in the general area are boat rental facilities, grocery store, cabins for rent, eating establishments, golf course and public dock for sh-ing. Senior Citizens (over 60) admitted free.

    HAHNS BAY: Located on the west side of Lake Metigoshe. It has primitive camping, central water supply, toilets, picnic tables, and boat dock.

    TWISTED OAKS: Located on the west edge of the Turtle Mountains on Highway 43. It has picnic tables, water, toilets, and horse riding corrals.

    STRAWBERRY LAKE: Located along Highway 43 or 10 miles north and 5-3/4 miles west of Bot-tineau. This area has a swimming beach primitive camping, water and shing (trout).

    BUTTE SAINT PAUL: Located 10 miles east and 1-1/2 miles northeast of Bottineau. It is one of the highest points in the Turtle Mountains with a cairn on top of the butte. Steps are provided to climb the butte. On top you can get a grand view of the entire area. Picnic tables are available.

    CLARK-SALYER GAME REFUGE: Located 12 miles west and 15 miles south of Bottineau on Highway 14. It has a scenic drive, canoeing on Mouse River is permitted. A great variety of wildlife can be seen on this refuge.

    INTERNATIONAL PEACE GARDEN: Located 18 miles east and 13 miles north of Bottineau on the U.S. Canadian border. Home of International Music Camp. Scenic drive through the gardens, numerous beds of owers, Peace Chapel, Peace Tower, Masonic Auditorium plus camping and picnic areas.

    LAKESIDE CHRISTIAN CENTER: Located at Lake Metigoshe 10 miles north and 1-3/4 miles east of Bottineau. Beautifully decorated at Christmas time with thousands of lights.

    CLUB DE SKINAUTIQUE: Amateur water ski show held rst weekend in July and rst weekend in August. Show performed by dedicated skiers comparable to any show in U.S.A.

    WAKOPA GAME MANAGEMENT AREA Located just minutes east of St. John . Wakopa WMA is an area ideal for nature study, photography, hunting, shing, horseback riding, hiking, berry picking, and primitive camping. The diverse ora and fauna of Wakop WMA may be observed from canoe trails, signed nature trails (14.5 miles), or an auto tour route. Camping and picnic areas with toilet facilities are available at Hooker, Dion, Gravel, and Upsilon lakes.

    HIKING TRAILS: Start across from where y o u e n t e r S t r a w b e r r y Lake. Trai ls are marke d and used by snowmobiles in winter and for hiking in summer.

    PELICAN LAKE/SANDY LAKE: Located 10 miles north and 5-3/4 miles east of Bottineau on Highway 43. Oers boat docks, tables, toilets, water and shing (small perch and bullheads plus some trout). Primitive camping.

    SCENIC BYWAY: Begin at St. John, North Dakota, and proceed east on County Highway 43 to State Highway 281. Then proceed west on State Highway 43 and continue until the scenic route terminates at State Highway 14. This is an all-paved surface. Total mileage is 44 miles.

    MYSTICAL HORIZONS: This newer version of Stonehenge, dedicated in October 2005, sits at the western edge of Scenic Byway N.D. Highway 43.

    TOMMY TURTLE: Located on east edge of the City Park. The park has facilities for picnics and a recreational area for children.

    FOUR CHAPLAINS MONUMENT: On corner of 4th Street and Sinclair Street. Dedicated to four chaplains who lost their lives during World War II. They gave up their life jackets to others when the ship, Dorchester, sank.

    DAKOTA COLLEGE AT BOTTINEAU (an af-lliate of MSU): Two