The Lodge on Lake Detroit Hotel Blog
The Lodge on Lake Detroit Hotel Blog
Keep up with the latest goings-on at the Lodge on Lake Detroit in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Whether it’s special offers, entertainment, changes in services and amenities offered, hotel and local events, or local attraction information, you will find it here.
Detroit Lakes Troll Hunt ~ Giant Dambo Trolls in DL MN
In the spring and early summer of 2024, the efforts of Thomas Dambo, Project 412, and 100s of local volunteers added Detroit Lakes Troll Hunting to a growing global phenomena. By June, six giant trolls emerged, each strategically placed across various locations in the area. You’ll find them at spots like DL City Park, Dunton Locks and Detroit Mountain. Embark on an interactive giant troll-hunting adventure! Begin your quest with Alexa, the first troll, located in DL City Park by the beach. The sixth troll, an elusive golden Rabbit must be found by deciphering clues hidden within the trolls’ symbols and letters.
Detroit Mountain Recreation Area Winter Fun
The newest Minnesota ski destination is Detroit Mountain Recreation Area near Detroit Lakes. Located just minutes from Detroit Lakes, MN, Detroit Mountain Recreation Area offers an explorable terrain with 45 skiable acres, 21 runs, 2 terrain parks, 2 chairlifts, 2 high-speed rope tows, and 2 magic carpet lifts. Detroit Mountain is kid-friendly, catering to first timers (of any age), with a designated learning area featuring Terrain Based Learning™.
Detroit Lakes Kent Freeman Arena | Hockey, Ice Skating & More
The Kent Freeman Arena is located at the fairgrounds in Detroit Lakes. It has two ice sheets; one has an 85' x 195' cement floor, 1500 seating capacity with sound system. The second is a practice sheet with an 85' x 200' cement floor. When the ice is not in use, other events take place including: circuses, auction sales, Becker County Fair, festivals and community functions. Public wi-fi is available at the arena.
Detroit Lakes Curling Club
The Detroit Lakes Curling Club provides recreational opportunities for all curlers. Dedicated to the promotion and the coordination of the sport of curling to provide fun, fellowship and family activities within Detroit Lakes and surrounding communities. The Club sponsors leagues that compete three times weekly, several bonspeils (curling tournaments), Community Ed Classes, and other special events that include Youth Curling.
Detroit Lakes People’s Park Skating Rink
Peoples Park in Detroit Lakes offers one ice rink and one ice skating rink during the winter months. The warming house is open scheduled hours in January and February with a limited number of skate sizes on loan for free. During regular winter seasons, curling enthusiasts compete in bonspiels at the Curling Club on the northern edge of the city off Highway 59.
Becker County & Detroit Lakes Area Snowmobile Trails
Snowmobiling is a popular activitiy during the winter months in Becker County and the area surrounding Detroits Lakes, Minnesota. Multiple public agencies, area resorts, and even private individuals maintain a number of snowmobile trails throughout the County. These trails are maintained to varying degrees; from minimum maintenance level to a regularly groomed basis. Some trails may require a Minnesota State Ski Pass. Check with the trail sponsor regarding any rules and requirements.
Becker County Cross Country Ski Trails
Cross-country skiing is a popular activitiy during the winter months in Becker County. Multiple public agencies, area resorts, and even private individuals maintain a number of ski trails throughout the County. These trails are maintained to varying degrees; from minimum maintenance level to a regularly groomed basis. Some trails may require a Minnesota State Ski Pass. Check with the trail sponsor regarding any rules and requirements.
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Detroit Lakes City Beach is a mile long sandy beach on the shore of Little Detroit Lake. Detroit Lakes City Beach runs along West Lake Drive with a total of 4.8 acres providing swimming activities for the public with a life guard area. The beach offers two boat launching accesses and a fishing and observation pier. Vehicle parking for the City Beach and park areas is available at the Becker County Fairgrounds on the south end of Rossman Avenue.
Birchwood Golf Course
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Lida Greens Golf Course
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Green Valley Golf Course
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Perham Lakeside Country Club
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Rolling Hills Golf Course
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Wildflower Golf Course
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Lakeview Golf Course
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