Built in the late 1930’s, the resort was later owned by famous Whitefish area fishing guides, George and Rollie Johnson.
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Originally known as Campfire Lodge, the present name appeared in 1958. A cute miniature golf course and safety-fenced children’s playground greet visitors as they enter.
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This beautiful, farm tucked behind the cornfield, has been in the same family for over 60 years. Drive by viewing only.
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This is the westernmost of 16 perimeter dikes constructed as part of the Pine River Dam Project.
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Almost to the end of CSAH 15 you'll see a HUGE red arrow. Could this be Paul Bunyan's arrow?
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This attractive small town park is used often by the neighborhood families. Travelers are welcome to relax here and enjoy the park. Restrooms are available.
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When John Knebel moved to the area for health reasons in the early 1900’s, he found this an “Ideal” place to live, and thus the township was named.
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Created with donations of money and labor, this park is a true ‘community effort’. Travelers can take a break at picnic tables under the roofed pavilion while the children enjoy the playground.
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In the early 1930’s, the W.P.A. dredged this channel between Ossawinamakee (Ojibwe for ‘Long Lake’) and Pelican Lake. It was the “dust bowl” years and Pelican Lake was drying up.
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Developed in 1939, the construction of the resort was financed by a Salem, NE, banker who, according to lore, actually came up to “this remote part of Minnesota” and pounded a few nails himself.
