2023 Otter Tail Lakes Country Magazine

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BATTLELAKEHeart of Lakes CountryBattle Lake is located at the junction of Highway 210 and Highway 78 inbeautiful Otter Tail County and just 20 miles north of Interstate 94.Throughout the year, along with the opportunity to visit our many restaurantsand businesses, you’ll find art and craft festivals and events, an annual Citycelebration, turtle races, a farmers’ market, an ice fishing derby, the gatheringof Pilots at the airport and so much more. Glendalough Bike Trail connectsthe City of Battle Lake to Glendalough State Park, providing a beautiful 12-mile loop through the community and the Park. Battle Lake has somethingto offer every age in every season.Battle Lake has been recognized as a bronze level Bicycle FriendlyCommunity as awarded by the League of American Bicyclists. Thisdesignation recognizes the work the community has done to provide agreat bicycling experience. Battle Lake was recently named “West CentralMinnesota’s Best Hometown” by one of the local radio stations conductingthe contest, edging out 15 other communities in the area. In the midst of thecommunity, you’ll find an award-winning PreK through 12th-grade schoolproviding an outstanding education for students in the area. Battle Lake isnot only a great place to visit but an even better place to call home.2023 EVENTSFeb. 18 Battle Lake Area Sporting ClubFishing DerbyJune Art of the Lake SummerSolstice Celebration -The Longest Day of ArtJuly 8 & 9 Phelps Mill FestivalJuly 14 - 16 Art of the Lakes Studio TourJuly 21 - 23 Wenonga DaysAug. 12 Art and Craft AffairSept. 2 Battle Lake Gatheringof the PlanesJune - Aug. Turtle Races (Thurs @ 11am)June - Aug. Farmers Market (Sat. 9-12pm)Thu Summer Art of the Lake Prairie LakesPlein Air Artist CompetitionSept. 30 542 Education Foundation’sTastes, Toasts and TraditionsFundraiserPhotos: Kvidt Creative, providedVisit our website for event detailsand to learn moreMINNESOTA108 East Main StreetBattle Lake, MN 56515Connect with us!ci.Battle-Lake.mn.us218-864-042418
Bundle Up for Winter Fun!By Missy Hermes, Photos by Erik OsbergIce fishing lovers will find that this community is surroundedby unlimited choices for drilling a hole anddropping a line. Each February, the Battle Lake AreaSporting Club holds their annual Fishing Derby on WestBattle Lake. Local businesses sponsor prizes for largestfish in five categories: walleye, northern, crappie, sunnyand bass. Portables and fish houses are allowed duringthe event. Tickets cost just $10 and registration takes placeat the public access. This year the event takes place onFebruary 18, 2023.The organization also sponsors an ice fishing fun dayfor kids in March with lots of fun and prizes. Organizershave fishing rods for children and food available that day.The event is a great way to introduce youth to the sport ofice fishing.Glendalough State Park offers ice fishing opportunitiesand much more. The park has 8 miles of groomed trailsfor cross country skiers. Scenic Prairie Hill Trail offersslopes for sledding, and snowshoe lovers can go anywherein the park except the groomed trails. Snowshoe rentalcosts just $6 per day.Warm up afterwards in Glendalough Lodge, constructedas a hunting retreat back in 1905. The lodge is availablefor day-rental all year round. Want to combine winterrecreation with camping? Camper cabins and yurts areavailable winter weekends between November 1 andMarch 31. Facilities can be reserved by calling the parkat 218-261-6900.Is it possible to bring the snow inside for family fun?Absolutely! Art of the Lakes Gallery in Battle Lake offerswinter art classes with local artist Kristi Kuder. Kids ages8 and up and adults can learn the technique of snow dyeing,creating wearable art mandala scarves and bandanas.Inside or out, Battle Lake has options for making the mostof winter in Lakes Country.19
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