Community &
Trail Information
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Prairie Birding Trail Guide,
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 FERGUS FALLS Area
Information
Fergus Falls, the
southern most city on this birding trail, is located on I-94 in the
West Central Lakes Area just 175 miles NW of Minneapolis. Fergus
Falls is centered within deciduous woodlands, tall grass prairies,
and lakes country. Eleven of the birding sites are within 20 miles
of Fergus Falls.
Fergus Falls guests will also enjoy a strong performing arts
community, a first class museum and The Prairie Wetlands Learning
Center as well as biking, fishing, golfing and the full range of
outdoor winter activities. Many festivals add more excitement
including: Frostbite Festival, SummerFest, Lincoln Avenue Fine Arts
Festival, Phelps Mill Festival and Tall Grass Festival.
For more information contact the Fergus Falls Convention and
Visitors Bureau, 112 W. Washington Ave., City Hall, Fergus Falls, MN
56537, 1-800-726-8959, Fax 218-739-0149. E-mail:
info@visitfergusfalls.com or look
us up at www.fergusfalls.com
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AmericInn |
866-736-5452 |
218-739-3900 |
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Best Western
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800-293-2216 |
218-739-2211 |
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Comfort Inn
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800-429-6423 |
218-736-5787 |
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Days Inn
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800-528-5495 |
218-739-3311 |
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Jewel Motel |
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218-739-5430 |
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Lakeland Motel
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218-736-6938 |
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Motel 7
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218-736-2554 |
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Super 8 Motel
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800-800-8000 |
218-739-3261 |
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Campground
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DeLagoon
City Campground (information - no reservations
taken) |
218-739-3205 |
 DETROIT
LAKES Area Information
Detroit Lakes is
the central location along the Pine to Prairie Birding Trail.
Detroit Lakes provides three different transition zones all within
30 miles, including prairie, deciduous forests and coniferous
forests. All of these offer more than 250 species of birds just in
Becker County. This provides great opportunities for the beginning
birder to the most experienced birder.
Come celebrate migration at the Detroit Lakes Festival of Birds in
May. Visitors to Detroit Lakes can also enjoy a wonderful variety of
seasonal recreational activities from fishing, golfing, biking,
swimming, shopping, wildlife watching, cross-country skiing,
snowmobiling, ice fishing, plus many more. See you at the lakes!
For more information contact the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber
of Commerce,
P.O. Box 348, Detroit Lakes, MN 56502, 1-800-542-3992.
E-mail: dlchamber@visitdetroitlakes.com or look us up at
www.visitdetroitlakes.com
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AmericInn Motel & Suites |
877-847-8795 |
Fairyland Cottages |
218-841-1588 |
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American Legion Campground |
218-847-3759 |
Holiday Haven Motel |
218-847-5605 |
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Best Western Holland House and Suites |
800-338-8547 |
Holiday Inn Lakeside |
218-847-2121 |
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Budget Host Inn |
800-888-2124 |
Pine to Palm Motel |
888-847-5669 |
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Country Inn and Suites |
800-456-4000 |
Viking Resort Motel |
218-841-1588 |
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Detroit Lakes Lodge |
888-772-2774 |
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 PELICAN
RAPIDS Area Information
Pelican Rapids is
located on Hwy. 59 between Fergus Falls and Detroit Lakes on the
western edge of Otter Tail County. Nestled in the heart of the
county’s 1,048 lakes, it provides deciduous woodlands and prairie to
the west. To the east is Maplewood State Park which provides
deciduous woodlands, lakes, potholes and open fields. Seasonal
recreation activities abound both in summer and winter.
For more information contact the Pelican Rapids Area Chamber of
Commerce, 25 N. Broadway, P.O. Box 206, Pelican Rapids, MN
56572-0206, 218-863-1221. E-mail:
tourism@loretel.net,
www.pelicanrapidschamber.com or Pelican Rapids City, P.O.
Box 350, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572-0350.
www.pelicanrapids.com
LODGING Our area provides many lodging opportunities
including motels, bed & breakfasts, resorts and camping facilities.
Please contact the Pelican Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce for help
finding the best lodging to fit your needs.
 THIEF RIVER FALLS Area
Information
Thief River Falls
is located midway along the Pine To Prairie Birding Trail. Bring
your binoculars, your camera and your sense of wonder and adventure.
Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge, the largest wildlife refuge in the
state of Minnesota, is an incredible hotspot located within a short
distance. The refuge provides a haven for as many as 280 species of
birds.
You are apt to spy the Sedge Wren, the Mourning Warbler, Yellow
Rail, or the Sandhill Crane, just to name a few. If you have any
downtime from birding, Thief River Falls offers plenty to keep you
occupied with a museum, 18 hole golf course, nearby casinos and a
tour of the Arctic Cat plant where snowmobiles and ATVs are
manufactured.
For more information contact the Thief River Falls Convention &
Visitors Bureau, 2017 Hwy. 59 SE, Thief River Falls, Mn. 56701,
1-800-827-1629, E-mail:
trfcvb@wiktel.com or look us up at
www.visitthiefriverfalls.com
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Best Western
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800-293-2216 |
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C’mon Inn |
800-950-8111 |
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Hartwood Motel |
218-681-2640 |
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Super 8 Motel |
888-890-9568 |
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T-59 Motel & Video |
218-681-2720 |
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Campground |
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Thief River Falls Tourist
Park |
218-681-2519 |
ROSEAU
Area Information
 Roseau,
just 10 miles from Canada, provides a tremendous opportunity to
enjoy wildlife and wildflower viewing at the numerous public parks,
wildlife refuges and management areas, and forests all within a 20
minute drive. Other activities in Roseau include: Polaris Industries
Experience Center and plant tours, Roseau County Museum, Pioneer
Farm & Village, unique specialty stores and the Oak Crest Golf
Course.
For more information contact the Roseau
Convention & Visitors Bureau, Box
307, Roseau, MN 56751, 1-800-815-1824 e-mail:
rosoclrk@mncable.net or
look us up at
www.city.roseau.mn.us
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AmericInn Motel & RV Park |
800-634-3444 |
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North Country Inn |
888-300-2196 |
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Super 8 Motel |
800-800-8000 |
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Campground |
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Roseau City Park Campground |
218-463-1791 |
WARROAD Area
Information
 Located
at the northernmost part of the Pine to Prairie Birding Trail,
Warroad is a true picture of beautiful northern wilderness. It
neighbors the Beltrami Island State Forest and the Red Lake Wildlife
Management Area, the largest wildlife management area in Minnesota.
Also enjoy fishing, golf, bike paths, camping, hiking, northern
lights, casino gaming, indoor/outdoor pools and incredible
photographic opportunities.
For more information contact the Warroad
Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 551, Warroad, MN 56763,
1-800-328-4455, 218-386-3543. E-mail:
wcoc@wiktel.com or look us up
at www.warroad.org
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Arnesen’s Rocky Point
Resort |
800-535-7585 |
218-442-7215 |
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Can-Am Motel |
800-280-2626 |
218-386-3807 |
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Morris Point Lake View Lodge |
888-303-5085 |
218-634-2570 |
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Patch Motel |
800-288-2753 |
218-386-2723 |
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Springsteel Resort |
800-605-1001 |
218-386-1000 |
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Super 8 Motel |
800-800-8000 |
218-386-3723 |
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Warroad Estates Marina |
218-386-2200 |
218-386-0939 |
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Zippel Bay Resort |
800-222-2537 |
218-783-6235 |
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Campground |
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Warroad City Park
Campgrounds |
218-386-1004 |
MINNESOTA: For additional information on Minnesota’s
recreational opportunities, contact:
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
1-888-646-6367 •
www.dnr.state.mn.us
EXPLORE MINNESOTA TOURISM 1-800-657-3700 •
www.exploreminnesota.com
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