BIRDING IN THREE BIOMES at the Loghouse in Vergas, MN

February 21st, 2008

“BIRDING IN THREE BIOMES”
AT THE LOGHOUSE AND HOMESTEAD BED AND BREAKFAST 

Enjoy a guided bird walk through the prairie and woods of the Loghouse and Homestead on Spirit Lake.  Our property is located within one of the few places in the world where 3 biomes meet: Prairie, Deciduous, and Coniferous.  Therefore we have 3 habitats to enjoy a unique variety of birds all on one property.  Our land also boasts 2 wetlands, 1 mile of private lakeshore and 3 miles of hiking trails. Watch the active Bald Eagle nest from each private lakeside balcony off of each room and suite.  We offer an unique opportunity to enjoy a guided walk after breakfast to observe Bluebirds, Bobolinks, Scarlet Tanagers, Warbles, Indigo Buntings, Golden Winged Warblers, and 7 different species of Wood Peckers including the majestic Pileated, among so many others.  Enjoy views of Spirit Lake from our shoreline where Loons, Pelicans, Great -Blue Herons and waterfowl can be viewed.  We are also located on the migration flyway and are able to see the Trumpeter Swans, Snow Geese, and dozens of arctic birds heading north for the summer.

Our guide, Judd brink, has a B.S. in Natural Resources Management with guiding experience with the Kirtland Warbler Recovery Project in Grayling, MI.  He has been a birding guide in Minnesota and much of the Midwest for over 20 years.

Our package includes one night stay with all of our usual amenities and a birding trip from 9a.m. to 11a.m. April through October.   Package rates include room charge and $80 per couple for the guided tour, binocular and bird book rental, plus a 20% discount at 3 local upscale shops:  The forest Edge Gallery, The Quiet Cricket and Coco’s.  Discounts are available for groups of 3 or more.

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Lake Country B&B Fall Tour, October 13th & 14th

October 8th, 2007

No Tricks……All Treats! Day tripping at its best. Come take a tour of 6 charming B&B’s on October 13th and 14th from 12pm-4pm, receive a little sweet treat and register to win a nights stay. Tickets are only $10.00 and can be bought at each of the B&B’s, with all the proceeds going to local food shelves.

Neal mcCoy Concert

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Saturday, June 9, 2007- 8pm at the Red Horse Ranch Arena. Tickets $20.00. Purchase them from BJ’s, THe Country Store, Olson Oil or RHRA-22671 Co. Hwy 10, Fergus FAlls, Mn 56537. 218-7363000. Limited bleacher seating- lawn chairs recommended. In concert, outdoors under the star-filled Minnesota night sky.

Fergus Falls June Activities

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June 2 - Half Marathon, YMCA. June 7- Scandinavian Festival. June 8 -9 Cavallo Equestrian Arts, W. Otc Fairgrounds 7:30 and June 10 - 1:30pm. June 9- Summerfest 9am-7pm. June 9- Runaway Bride Race-5:30 and Classic Car Club display-50s and 60s, Dairyland. Each Saturday-Birds, blooms and Butterflys, Prairie wetLand Center, 9am-5pm. Every Sunday pm-Car races, I-94 Speedway, 5:30pm. Mondays/Thursdays -BMX Racing -7pm.

I-94 Speedway

May 10th, 2007

May 27th is the Season Opener of the I-94 Raceway. Located on West side of Fergus FAlls, Mn. Contact BAkketopp Hus B/B for further Information.

Bird Festival -Detroit Lakes, Mn

May 10th, 2007

Bird Festival at Detroit Lakes May 18-21. Bird WAlk at the Prairie Wetalands Center May 30th. Located at Fergus Falls, Mn. Contact Bakketopp Hus B/B for further information.

Neal McCoy conert

May 10th, 2007

Neal McCoy will be in concert, outdoors under the star -filled Minnesota night sky. Saturday - June 9th,2007 at 8pm at the Red Horse Ranch Arena. Tickets $20.00. Limited bleacher seating- lawn chairs recommended. Tickets available at BJ’s, The Country Store, Olson Oil or the Red Horse Ranch—-www.RedHorseRanchArena.com.

Minnesota Bed and Breakfast

April 18th, 2007

There is a Prairie Chicken Workshop on Fri (4:30 - 6:30 pm) and Sat (5″00 - 9:00 am) 13 and 14 April. Learn about prairie chicken habitat and their amazing courtship! On Fri, visit at least three prarie chicken booming areas with observation blinds in the daylight. On the Sat morning field trip view dancing prairie chickens on one of the same sitew near Rothsay, MN The Loghouse and Homestead Bed and Breakfast is located near by.