adventures and invites you to embrace its serene beauty while exploring nature and socializing among friends.Whether a carefree traveler, an urban dweller contemplating a move, or a resident, this town promises activities to suit everyone. Witness the dramatic morning fog as it rolls across Minnesota’s longest fishing pier at Dower Lake Recreation Area. Wooden planks stretch 612 feet over the water’s glassy surface. Spend the rest of the day swimming or diving off a boat. Soothe your soul drifting in a tube down the Crow Wing River. Let the gentle current carry you past the sun-dappled banks as deer, herons, and turtles gather with curious, watchful eyes. For a hassle-free experience and a nominal fee per person, reserve at Wahoo Valley Bar & Grill. They offer put-in/takeout service and rentals. Post-tubing, savor Wahoo’s top-notch pub fare. Tee off at the Joel Goldstrand-designed 18-hole championship public golf course. Hugging the curves of CrowWing River, the Vintage Golf Club welcomes seasoned players and beginners, and offers a fullsize driving range and practice areas. During summer, the clubhouse entices locals and visitors on Friday nights with live music and Flaming Larry burgers. Connect to nature’s rhythm while meandering through 10 acres of fragrant blooms and native plants at the Living Legacy Gardens. Or relax on a festival blanket in Northern Pacific Park as breezecarried harmonies immerse the crowd at the live 68 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 03
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