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WHILE HERE VISIT OUR FINE AREA ATTRACTIONS
Great Golfing Nearby!
*Edge of the Wilderness Golf Club, Big
Fork *Blueberry Hills,
Deer River *Pokegama Golf
Club, Grand Rapids
*Eagle Ridge, Grand Rapids
*Wendigo Golf Club, Grand Rapids *Sugarbrooke Golf
Club, Grand Rapids
*Hidden Hills, Grand Rapids *Swan Lake Golf
Club, Penguilly
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Forest History Center … Grand Rapids Visit
a turn of the century northern Minnesota logging camp where you can explore
interpretive trails, interact with knowledgeable staff & view museum
exhibits showing the history of Minnesota forests from ancient times to the
present. Hundreds of lakes & great fishing located within a short
distance of Big Timber! While “up north”, plan to spend a day or two on another small
area lake, where chances are good that you’ll have the lake to yourself! |
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Edge of the Wilderness National
Scenic Byway (MN State Highway
38) Awarded
the status of National Scenic Byway in 1996, this 48 mile drive meanders from
Grand Rapids north through the small towns of Marcell, Big Fork, and ends in
Effie. Spectacular north woods
scenery and wildlife can be seen along Highway 38 as the road winds around
many lakes & through forested rolling hills. Only 20 highways carry the National Scenic byway status in
the USA. Marcell Town Park Just
a quick 5 minute drive from Big Timber is the Marcell town park. The park features 2 tennis courts, a
basketball court, softball field, walking/biking/inline skating trail,
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Chippewa National Forest’s Lost 40
Explore
this remote stand of virgin White & Red Pines, which because of a
surveyor’s error was never logged.
A one mile self guided trail winds its way through these majestic pines,
which are up to 350 years old. The
Lost 40 is actual 144 acres!
Little American Falls
A
beautiful waterfall on the Big Fork River, just north of Effie. Bring a picnic basket & your
fishing pole!
Judy Garland’s Birthplace & Museum
Visit
the house where actress Judy Garland spent the first 4½ years of her life. A great museum! Located in Grand Rapids.
Hill Annex Mine
The
world’s largest open pit iron mine which is open for tours! Located in Calumet, just east of Grand
Rapids.
Scenic State Park
With its pristine lakes & virgin pines Scenic State Park lives
up to it’s name! Scenic has
a great beach & an awesomely beautiful hiking trail called the Chase Point
trail. Located south of Big Fork.
Suomi Hills
A primitive & non-motorized area set
aside within the Chippewa National Forest. It has 21 miles of trails and numerous small lakes. Sort of
a miniature version of the boundary waters canoe area. Suomi Hills has gorgeous fall colors
and good grouse hunting! Located 6
miles south of Big Timber Resort.
White Oak Casino
Located in Deer River, which is a half hour drive from Big
Timber.
Fantastic Dining & Shopping
Nothing like a fresh meal of fresh fried fish, but while you’re
here make sure you treat yourself to a hardy meal at one of the areas fine
eating establishments.
Marcell, Big Fork, Effie, & Grand Rapids all have some fine chow!
Call us toll free: 1-218-832-3735 or 1-888-832-3735 mailto:bigtimberresort@hotmail.com