Cass Lake, Minnesota
Population: 827
Located in Cass County
Situated along the western edge of the beautiful Leech Lake Indian Reservation is the small city of Cass Lake. Considered one of Minnesota's most favorite places to vacation, Cass Lake is filled with resorts, museums, casinos, and some of the best fishing holes west of the Mississippi! The Pennington Vacationland Triangle is peacefully located in the heart of the Chippewa National Forest and bordered by the three tourist towns of Cass Lake, Blackduck and Bemidji. Full of wildlife, visitors are sure to spy a majestic bald eagle soaring through skies. Black bear, moose, timber wolves, and fox are just some of the other wildlife that enjoys the solace of the Pennington Triangle area. Fishermen in search of "the big one" will have a great time trophy fishing on the twenty-some lakes scattered throughout the triangular area. Hikers love to come to Cass Lake to enjoy any one of the trails winding around the lakes and forests. The Chippewa National Forest has trail maps available that are sure to please either the novice or the more experienced hiker. Some trails are known as a great spot to view bald eagles and other trails are self-guided nature hikes. During the fall and winter seasons, hunters take to the trails and find some of the best grouse habitat in the forest area. Once the snow flies, cross-country skiers don their boots, hats and gloves and enjoy trails while taking in the spectacular view of the frozen north. There is something so peaceful about quietly making your way down the snowy ski trial lit by a full moon. Tourists and locals alike will enjoy a day of golf in the Cass Lake area. The Sandtrap Golf Course is located right in Cass Lake and will prove to be either a relaxing escape or a challenge to area golfers. The course is over 3,000 yards and is a par thirty-six over nine holes. This course is beautifully carved out of a wooded terrain, and boasts picturesque pines and watered fairways and greens. There are five more courses located within a half hour radius of Cass Lake. Additional state of the art golf courses are located in the nearby cities and towns of Walker, Bemidji and the Park Rapids-Nevis area. The Moondance Ranch and Adventure Park affords a day of excitement for the entire family. For some really wild fun, the parks wildlife section is home to black bears, African lions, peacocks, lynx and lots more. The animals are tame and welcome loving pets from visitors. Come ride the areas longest water slide, relax in the outdoor hot tub, or go horseback riding through the Chippewa Forest. Mini-golf, go-karts and much more await folks ready to have fun in the warm summer sunshine. Major sources of revenue come from the gaming industry here in Cass Lake. The Palace Casino and Hotel is a beautiful resort nestled among the towering pines in the nearby Chippewa Forest. Owned and operated by the Leech Lake band of Ojibwa, the casino boasts a wide array of entertainment possibilities. Cass Lake is home to the Memorial Pow Wow grounds. These ceremonies performed by the Native Americans include dances, brightly colored costumes and a certain spiritual depth. Today, pow wow's still take place on Indian Reservations. Some of these ceremonies are not open to the public, however, there are a few posted pow wows that do take place where the public is welcomed and encouraged to come, observe and even take photographs (with some exceptions). This is a time for great celebration, fun and even healing for the entire community. Cass Lake offers wonderful real estate options. Beautiful homes with exceptional affordability dot the landscape of this region. For example, a home with over 1,800 square feet of living space with three-bedrooms and two bathrooms situated on two acres of land would cost in the range of $59,000. There are several log cabin type homes located right on the waterfront with plenty of square footage and lots of luxurious amenities ranging from $500,000 to $869,000. Offering an oasis of natural beauty, Cass Lake serves its residents with a sense of pride. The city's boundaries of sparkling lakes fringed with towering pine trees offer a sense of calm and solitude. Come to Cass Lake for the vacation of a lifetime and then come back to make your home.
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