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for parking boats and on the busiest days in the summer we could use a few more.” It was 1933 and prohibition was over when Carl Holt opened the original dance hall and a few rental cabins known as Moonlite Bay Resort in Cross Lake. Moonlite has seen many changes over the years and it has all gone up in smoke a couple times. But you can’t keep a good concept down. Special community events add to the fun, such as the Lions Club fishing contest and the Winter Fest weekend to name a few. Along with the many boat slips, there are snowmobile trails coming from four directions, allowing it to be open all year. Eide adds, “Whether it’s for a happy hour stop, to listen to some live music on our deck, or a sunset cruise for dinner, the food tastes better and the drinks are colder when you come by boat.” North minnesota ATTRACTIONS ~ DINING ~ GOLF ~ LODGING ~ SERVICES ON THE FARM TIRE SERVICE Randall, MN (One block east of Hwy. 10) Call for competitive pricing 320-749-2345 for all your tire needs! • Agriculture Tires • Alignments • Tire Repair • Bait Shop & Tackle • Batteries • Brakes • Engine Service • Commercial & • Belts & Hoses • Oil Changes Passenger Tires • Computerized Diagnostics • Shocks & Struts • CV and Drive Axles www.oktireandbait.com • Farm Service Calls Nestled along the Soo Line Bike Trail — enjoy breakfast, lunch or supper Bowlus, MN 320-584-819 • jordiestrailside.com ChainofLinks.com Perham MN’s Summer Celebration TURTLE FEST AS CENTRAL MINNESOTA BECAME THE VACATION ESCAPE FOR HOLLYWOOD’S ELITE, THE LODGE WAS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE SCENE WITH A GUEST LIST INCLUDING BOB HOPE AND HIS ENTOURAGE. June 12 - 16, 2019 www.perham.com/turtlefest for more information Service & repair all makes & models. RENTALS available! (2453) The eatery is located on the Whitefish chain made up of 14 lakes in Central Minnesota. There are many more destinations that you can cruise to in your boat. “In the summer months boating to the restaurant is a highlight for many guests,” says Crystal Glaser, director of marketing. “The lodge was built in 1929 using Spanish mission architecture as a getaway for the fun loving and well to do of the Twin Cities and Chicago.” They would come via train to St. Paul and then to Brainerd before loading wagons for the final 28 miles to Cross Lake. The onset of the Depression changed the clientele of the Lodge, but not the nature of the operation. From John Dillinger’s summer home on the chain to the newly rich from prohibition sales, people were directed to the Manhattan Beach Lodge. Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat 9-5 tourightbicycleshop.com 1800 1st. Ave. N.E. Little Falls • (320) 632-9240 Great Course. Great Rates. Challenging 18 Hole Golf Course along the scenic Rum River in Milaca Our Clubhouse Features: Full Bar • Dining Area • Grill DRIVING RANGE Another dockside bar and restaurant in the area is Manhattan Beach Lodge on Big Trout Lake, also in the city of Cross Lake. Last year WCCO TV named it the Best Dockside Bar in Minnesota. In second place was the nearby Moonlite Bay. Manhattan Beach Lodge has both a dockside restaurant and tiki bar. It helps that the sun sets right across the lake, creating a breathtaking sunset. LIVE BAIT PROPANE SPORTING GOODS • BMX • Electra • Giant • GT • Marin • Central MN Scooter Headquarters Book your tee time today! Check our membership rates! 320.983.2110 • stonesthrowgolf.com On Fish Trap Lake Pontoon and Boat Rentals. 2, 3 & 6 bedroom cabins, family/dog friendly, sandy beach, relaxing atmosphere, open year-round. ALEXANDRIA alcohol beverage trail WINE | WHISKEY | BEER w w w . s k a l c r a w l . c o m The little resort with the BIG experience sweetwaterresort.com 1-800-601-FISH (3474) · 30174 Azure Rd, Cushing M I N N E SOTA 1998-2018 Explore 65 miles of scenic, paved trail in central Minnesota! www.LakeWobegonTrail.com 888-478-3633 wel comes you! Save on our Quality Selection of Toys • Gifts • Tools • Furniture • Housewares & more! Fish, Hunt, Camp #1 Selling RV in MN! Premier Ice Castle Dealer! 1 mile N of Milaca on Hwy 169 | milacaunclaimedfreight.com ALBANY, MINNESOTA Full Service Pro Shop • Driving Range Carts • Club Rental • Bar & Lounge (320) 845-2505 • albanygc.com Let Us Floor You! For all your flooring needs! Mobile Showroom www.wiczeksfloors.com Downtown Little Falls • 320-632-4201 We carry Red Wing & Birkenstock Sandals and Fleece Lined Crocs Boot & Shoe Repair Service The Feet People THE FEET PEOPLE 7837 Excelsior Rd Baxter, MN 56425 218-822-3026 or 1-888-545-9334 Mon.-Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-2 www.thefeetpeople.com Since 1905 destinationupnorth.com 31