Osakis is a city in Douglas and Todd counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 1,740 at the 2010 census. Continue reading... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
3. Itasca State ParkLake Itasca Lake Itasca is a small glacial lake approximately 1.8 square miles in area. It is notable for being the headwaters of the Mississippi River, and is located in southeastern Clearwater County, in the Headwaters area of north central Minnesota. The lake is within Itasca State Park and has an average depth of 20 to 35 feet , and is 1,475 ft above sea level. The Ojibwe name for Lake Itasca is Omashkoozo-zaaga'igan ; this was changed by Henry Schoolcraft to Itasca, coined from a combination of the Latin words veritas and caput , though it is sometimes misinterpreted as true head. It is one of several examples of pseudo-Indian place names created by Schoolcraft. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
5. Runestone MuseumAlexandria Minnesota The Kensington Runestone is a 202-pound slab of greywacke covered in runes on its face and side. A Swedish immigrant, Olof Ohman, reported that he discovered it in 1898 in the largely rural township of Solem, Douglas County, Minnesota, and named it after the nearest settlement, Kensington. The inscription purports to be a record left behind by Scandinavian explorers in the 14th century . There has been a drawn-out debate on the stone's authenticity, but the scholarly consensus has classified it as a 19th-century hoax since it was first examined in 1910, with some critics directly charging the purported discoverer Ohman with fabricating the inscription. Nevertheless there remains a community convinced of the stone's authenticity. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
7. Mississippi HeadwatersLake Itasca Lake Itasca is a small glacial lake approximately 1.8 square miles in area. It is notable for being the headwaters of the Mississippi River, and is located in southeastern Clearwater County, in the Headwaters area of north central Minnesota. The lake is within Itasca State Park and has an average depth of 20 to 35 feet , and is 1,475 ft above sea level. The Ojibwe name for Lake Itasca is Omashkoozo-zaaga'igan ; this was changed by Henry Schoolcraft to Itasca, coined from a combination of the Latin words veritas and caput , though it is sometimes misinterpreted as true head. It is one of several examples of pseudo-Indian place names created by Schoolcraft. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
8. Big Ole Viking StatueAlexandria Minnesota Alexandria is a city and the county seat of Douglas County, Minnesota. First settled in 1858, it was named after brothers Alexander and William Kinkead from Maryland. The form of the name alludes to Alexandria, Egypt, a center of learning and civilization.The village of Alexandria was incorporated February 20, 1877. Its city charter was adopted in 1908, and it was incorporated as a city in 1909. W.E. Hicks was pivotal to the early development of the town. He purchased the townsite in 1868 and established a mill, hotel, newspaper, and store. He donated property for a courthouse, jail, and two churches: Methodist and Congregational. The population was 11,070 as of the 2010 census. Alexandria is located near Interstate 94, along Minnesota State Highways 27 and 29. Lake Carlos State Park is te... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
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Summer Breeze Resort on Farm Island Lake
Welcome to Summer Breeze Resort on beautiful Farm Island Lake. We are located just 7 miles south of Aitkin, Minnesota, and approximately 2 hours north-east of the Twin Cities.
Summer Breeze is a family friendly fishing and camping resort. At Summer Breeze Resort we have created a wonderful environment that you and your family can enjoy whether you like to fish or not. Our philosophy has always been to provide our guests, and their families, comfortable accommodations in a relaxed easy-going atmosphere.
From the moment you enter our resort you will truly discover a charming, incredibly comfortable place to call home while on vacation with us. We offer swimming, boating, fishing, and breathtaking sunsets as part of the regular activities that you can partake in daily. At sundown, build a warm and inviting fire in the fire pit, barbecue the day’s catch on the grill, or simply admire the marvelous view of our remarkable lake.