The Minnesota River, along with its major drainages of the Chippewa, Pomme de Terre and Yellow Medicine rivers, and plentiful lakes including Big Stone and Lac qui Parle are a recreational magnet for fisherman, hunters, birders, paddlers and nature enthusiasts. |
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| A combination of refuges, public management areas, a state park and private lands along the Minnesota River form one of the largest intact river ecosystems in the United States. The 62,000 acres of managed wetland, woodland and virgin prairie provide an excellent environment for wildlife and native vegetation. | |||
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Ambush Park
Highway 9
Benson, MN 56215 Phone: 320.843.4775
West of Benson on Hwy 9; 18 campsites, 7 electric sites, dump station, bathroom, grill, shelter, picnic facilities, play equipment, trails, fishing, golf, showers, basketball, horseshoes. |
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Appleton Area Recreation Park
Appleton, MN 56208
Phone: 320-289-1527
Newly expanded ATV and 4x4 Truck Park! Open 7 days a wee, sunrise to sundown. Free. 22.5 miles of trails for Motorcycle, Off-Road, ATV, 4x4 Truck, Snowmobile. OHV park has over 325 acres of jumps, sand dunes, rock crawls and water holes.
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Appleton Golf Course
31 Wyman Ave.
Appleton, MN Phone: 320.289.2511
Located in town off Hwy. 59 & 7 on Wyman Ave. This is a 9-hole course, par 36. 3,050 yards for men and women; slope rating of 99. No tee time reservations needed. Tuesday and Wednesday are league days after 1 p.m. |
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Artichoke Lake
Artichoke Lake is a good spot for crappies. Just 2.5 miles north of Hwy. 12 in Big Stone County across the Swift County border, this quiet little lake also provides excellent fishing for walleye, northern pike, perch, bullhead and bluegill. There are three public access sites on the 19 miles of shoreline.
DNR officials expect it to be a good year for northern pike, which spawn in flooded grasslands. |
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Benson Golf Course
2222 Atlantic Ave., West Hwy. 9
Benson, MN Phone: 320.842.7901
This is an 18-hole course, par 72, 6,333 yards for men & 6,059 yards for women, slope rating of 121 and a course rating of 70.1. Pro shop, clubs, rental carts and clubhouse available. Golf pro on staff. Tee time reservations available. Leagues are Tuesday and Wednesday after 1 p.m. |
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