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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

 

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!

 

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, playground equipment, picnic area, horseshoes & volleyball court.

 

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

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