10th Crow Wing Lake Akeley, Minnesota

The 10th Crow Wing Lake is on "The Crow Wing Chain", located in the LEECH LAKE AREA, just outside of Akeley, Minnesota. This is a chain of eleven Lakes, and the 10th Crow Wing is navigable by water to two other lakes, the 9th and 8th Crow Wing Lakes, which will enhance your boating and fishing pleasure.

DISTANCE FROM:

Minneapolis.......Approx. 180 Miles
Fargo, ND........Approx. 90 Miles
Akeley, MN.............. 1 Mile
Walker (Leech Lake), MN. 10 Miles
Nevis, MN............... 6 Miles
Park Rapids, MN......... 17 Miles
Hackensack, MN.......... 17 Miles

THE TOWN OF AKELEY has a Country Market for your culinary needs, two Cafes, Service Station, Liquor Store, Post Office, Bank, Hardware, and Churches of various denominations.

OTHER POINTS OF INTEREST

Northern Lights Casino in Walker, MN

Reeds Sporting Goods in Walker is one of the largest sporting goods and outdoor gear stores in Minnesota.

Have fun visiting the many Specialty shops in Walker and surrounding towns. 

Northern Minnesota has many "Festivals" through out the Summer Season, includes Arts& Craft Festivals, Local Town Festivals and Food Fests.

SUMMER FESTIVALS IN NEARBY TOWNS

Paul Bunyan Days (June) Akeley, MN
Blueberry Festival (July)
Wood Carvers Festival (July) Blackduck, MN
Taste of Dorset (Aug) Dorset MN
Sweet Heart Days (June) Hackensack, MN
Ethnic Fest (Sept) Walker, MN

The "Woodtick" Theater provides live performances daily during the summer season.

The Akeley Museum located at the statue of Paul Bunyan, includes the history of Akeley and Walker, Minnesota.

GOLF
There are many courses in the area. Tiana Country Club in Walker, MN is just minutes away. It's a beautiful 18 Hole Course surrounded by Pines and rolling hills. Open to the public.

BIKING AND HIKING THE HEARTLAND TRAIL

The Heartland Trail is a short walk from the cottage. It has over 30 miles of paved trails for the outdoor enthusiast. www.mnbiketrails.com/heartlandphotos.htm

The 10th Crow Wing Lake is noted for great fishing for Walleyes, Northern, Bluegills, Crappies and Bass.

Get your fishing license here:

www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/licensing/

CANOEING

Enjoy early morning or early evening canoeing when the lake is like glass. Canoe through the river channels connecting to the 9th and 8th Crow Wing Lakes...OR have a "Wilderness Adventure" down the Crow Wing and Shell River. Canoe rentals and trips are available through a local outfitter. They will drop you off and pick you up at a designated site. Pack yourself a lunch and take a two, four or six hour "day trip", swim and picnic along the way. An easy trip even for the beginner, no white water. This is will be an adventure to remember. If you enjoy canoeing you will love this lake. It is a "nature" and "wildlife" adventure, canoeing through the river channels to two other connecting lakes.

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