The new Walker Bay Live Thursday Event is a roaring success!! It’s a new tradition you don’t want to miss. This event happens every Thursday somewhere in Walker. The fun starts at 5:00ish and ends 9:00ish PM. Want to keep the fun going after the show? The Spencer Ross American Legion is the place to… More Info
P.H. McGarry visited the Walker area in 1895. He became the first county commissioner and fought to have Walker designated as county seat in 1897. Taking steps to secure the future of Walker, he encouraged the lumber industry to build a mill here and he built the first resort, Glengarry on Leech Lake. … More Info
Steve Nosbisch Fishing Guide (507) 421-4068 Fishing has been decent over the last week, but it’s had its ups and downs. Bug hatches are still taking place on the lake and are affecting the bite some. Many of the fish are full of mayflies, crayfish, and small perch, so timing a bite window and fishing… More Info
Walker Company 3709 CCC camp developed Shingobee Hills in 1938, constructing a toboggan slide and three ski slides. The Shingobee Winter Playground Association, comprised of parents and businessmen living in the Walker area, operated the ski tow and the Chalet where coffee and lunches are served. The Association was dissolved in 1970. Cross-country ski trails… More Info
This was a touring and social organization formed in the late teens/early 20s. Members toured over trails to Itasca Park, Breezy Point, and other area towns. Picnic lunches were packed and enjoyed at the turn-around points. The Club was awarded the Club Cup by the Minnesota State Automobile Association for the most mileage in the… More Info
