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The Willard Munger State Trail

The Willard Munger State Trail is a collection of multiple use trails between Hinckley and Duluth. It consists of interconnecting trails offering hiking, bicycling, in-line skating and snowmobiling. It highlights the picturesque scenery and rich history of East Central Minnesota. The trail follows the route of the railroad that saved many lives in the historic Hinckley and Cloquet fires in the nineteenth century.

There are three different trail segments in the Willard Munger State Trail: Hinckley - Duluth segment, Alex Laveau Memorial Trail and Boundary segment.

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Moose Lake City Park

Moose Lake City Park

Located on Birch Ave and 3rd St. this park features a playground, sheltered and open picnic areas, band shell, bathrooms and changing rooms, boat landing and pavilion with full kitchen available with reservations. No lifeguards are on duty, swim at your own risk. All children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Phone 218-485-4761

Golfing at Moose Lake, MN.

Golfing at Moose Lake

MooseLake has it's own nine hole golf course complete with rental carts, pro shop and snack bar.  Located on the scenic Sand Lake, the course offers a challenge to both the novice and scratch golfer.
Phone (218) 485-4886

Cities in Minnesota

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Free Local Listing

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Moose Lake Agate and Geological Center

Moose Lake Agate and Geological Center

Be sure to stop in the Agate and Geological Interpretive Center when you visit Moose Lake State Park. The 4,500 square foot building, located at the entrance to the park, opened in 2003 and includes a multi-purpose classroom, nature store gift shop, park offices, a resource workroom, restrooms and an exhibition hall that showcases Minnesota's gemstone, the Lake Superior Agate. Interpretive displays focus on rocks, minerals and geology of Minnesota.

From Memorial Day through Labor Day, the building is open daily. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday - Wednesday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Thursday and 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Prior to Memorial Weekend and after Labor Day Weekend, the building is open on a more limited basis. The center usually is open periodically from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. M, T, Th, F and Sat. If you call ahead to the park, special arrangements may be made to make sure the building is open for your visit.

Located 1/4 miles east of I-35 at the Moose Lake exit #214. The park entrance is off County Road 137. Take the Moose Lake exit off I-35. Then go east on County Road 137 until you see the park signs about 1/2 mile down the road.

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Agate Day Events

38th Annual Agate Days
Saturday July 19 and Sunday July 20, 2008

Gem & Mineral Show
Saturday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Moose Lake High School
Fossils, Minerals, Gems & Jewelry

Agate Stampede
2:00 p.m. - Saturday
350 lbs. of Agates and $300 in quarters from the 1st National Bank, the Star Gazette, and the Lake State Federal Credit Union are added to a truck full of gravel and spread on Elm Street for a wild scramble of Finders-Keepers that everyone, young and old, can enjoy.