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 […]
The leaves are changing color and the air is crisp! Here are a few of our favorite ways you can get outside and enjoy the Leech Lake area this autumn. Hiking Surrounded by National Forests and State Parks, Leech Lake is the perfect place to watch the seasons change. Want to mix it up? Check […]
This year two chapters of the North Country Trail Association are kicking off a new hiking challenge. The Hikers Challenge 165 consists of hiking as much of you can of the NCT from State Highway 34 and State Highway 6 (Between Detroit Lakes and Remer). This specific section of trails is featured in the Guide […]
Easter is a great time for family’s to come together and for children to hunt eggs! This year we’ll be out in Walker City Park Saturday April 4th and starting the event at noon. All children ages 12 and under are welcome to join in on the fun planned and there is no admission fee. […]
Join us this Sunday, January 18th for an adult painting class at the Peculiar Painter in Walker. Playful Blooms is a local favorite watercolor class because it is bright, colorful and fun for all. The class is from 3-6PM and costs $60. This includes all supplies needed, no experience necessary. Call or email to pre-register. […]