Pets are permitted, but due to traps and snares being set for wildlife management purposes, it's best to keep them on a leash at all times.Īll Sunday movies at the Tamarac Visitor Center start at 2 p.m., and last approximately 50-55 minutes. Bicycle traffic is only permitted on county and township roads. 15 through at least April 15 (or longer depending on spring melt conditions). The Blackbird Wildlife Drive, however, is closed to motor vehicle traffic from Dec. Bruce Boulevard, which is also accessible by car, is maintained by Refuge staff. There are also some winter hiking opportunities available, weather permitting, and wildlife watching by car is available along County Highways 26, 29, 143 and 35, which bisect the Refuge and are maintained by the Becker County Highway Department for travel access throughout the winter. Skijoring is recommended on service roads including Lost Lake, Teacracker, and River Road. A warming station and a restroom will be available. Park at the North Tamarac Lake Access on Cty Hwy 26. Is requested, and each kid who signs up before the event will receive a free fishing kit to take home with them at the end of the day. "We'll have some experienced ice anglers out there," she added, noting that participants will learn the basics of how to reel in pan fish such as bluegills, bass and crappie. Fishing guides will be available to provide lessons, Bengtson said. 26, the Friends of Tamarac will be hosting a Youth Ice Fishing Day on North Tamarac Lake, from 1 to 4 p.m. In other words, lake access is on foot only: Small, portable fish houses are permitted, Bengtson said, but must be removed when finished, as they cannot be left out on the ice overnight. Ice fishing is also permitted within the Refuge, on North Tamarac, Two Island, Waboose and Pine lakes, she noted, but added, "There are no snowmobiles or ATVs allowed within the Refuge, and no vehicles are permitted out on the ice." "They're also providing a warming fire and some treats and warm beverages." "We'll have some folks there to meet you and give some ski tips, as well as insight and ideas on where to ski," Bengtson said. Participants can meet at the Pine Lake Parking Area, located on County Highway 29. Trail options include the two-mile Tamarac Loop, the 6-mile Pine Lake Loop or the Blackbird Wildlife Drive. The Nordic Ski Club will also be hosting a special Cross Country Ski Trek event on Jan. Please do not hike, snowshoe or bicycle on the groomed ski trails." Parking is available at the Pine Lake Trailhead, and trails are groomed courtesy of the Detroit Lakes Nordic Ski Club. "Both trails are generally even terrain, with a few short hills to keep your trek interesting. "The two-mile Tamarac Loop will take you through a field, among the oak-maple forest and along the shores of Tamarac Lake," while "the Pine Lake Loop is nearly 6 miles and will guide you around Pine Lake, with some spectacular views," says an informational brochure describing the various recreational opportunities. You can go out, snowshoe a little bit, then come back in and watch a movie."Ĭross-country skiing is also a popular recreational activity at Tamarac, she added: There are two ski loops available, at Tamarac and Pine lakes.Ĭontributed / Kelly Blackledge / Tamarac NWR We like to mix it up a little bit and keep them fun. "They're always good ones, and we have a few new films this year too. "They (the movies) last about an hour, and they're all family-friendly," Bengtson said. every Sunday, there will also be a free, nature-themed movie screened in the Visitor Center's theater. Parking near the Visitor Center is available on weekdays visitors may park near the entrance gate when the Center is closed, and walk in to access trails.Īnd snowshoeing is just the beginning: At 2 p.m. There are also trails near the Tamarac Discovery Center, including the 1.4-mile Bear Paw Loop. Restrooms are available at both the Chippewa Picnic Area and the Pine Lake Trailhead (about three miles south of the visitor center), Bengtson added. The Chippewa Picnic Area Trail, a half-mile loop that takes snowshoers along the Otter Tail River near South Chippewa Lake, through a mix of conifer and deciduous trees, is a great place for beginners and the Old Indian Hiking Trail on Highway 29 is a 2.4-mile loop trail that will take you deep into the old growth oak, maple and pine forests, through some hilly areas.
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