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Fergus Falls Lake Home and Cabin Living
Fergus Falls is called “the gateway” to Otter Tail county, which is sometimes called Minnesota's “Lakes” area. More than a thousand lakes fill the region – in fact, there are more lakes in Otter Tail than in any other single county in the United States. One tenth of all the lakes in Minnesota are here. Fergus is the gateway because it is the largest town in the county, and it sits on the interstate just two and half hours from the Twin Cities. If you, like Joe Whitford, are looking for an ideal spot, a new community, or perhaps a lake home or cabin, then Fergus Falls is the place to begin your exploration.
Fergus Falls, Minnesota
A Place to ExploreFergus Falls is called “the gateway” to Otter Tail county, which is sometimes called Minnesota's “Lakes” area. More than a thousand lakes fill the region – in fact, there are more lakes in Otter Tail than in any other single county in the United States. One tenth of all the lakes in Minnesota are here. Fergus is the gateway because it is the largest town in the county, and it sits on the interstate just two and half hours from the Twin Cities. If you, like Joe Whitford, are looking for an ideal spot, a new community, or perhaps a lake home or cabin, then Fergus Falls is the place to begin your exploration.
If you are
interested in dry activities as well, you can find a lot to do in Fergus
Falls. The town is filled with
unique shops, art galleries and a variety of restaurants – both locally owned,
and the national chains. You can stroll the river walk, which follows the Otter
Tail river right through downtown. The Central Lakes Bike Path begins in town,
and runs southeast to Osakis. It offers 55 miles of fourteen-foot-wide paved
trail for bikes, in-line skaters and walkers. Running through woods, across
streams and through fields, this trail is a haven for wildlife, and a terrific
way to spend a day or two discovering the area.
Everyone knows that the real-estate market these days is “soft.” What that means is that it is a little tougher to sell a place for the money you want. But what many people overlook is that this is the best time to buy. Lakeshore property holds its value over time. And with the Lakes country being what it is, perhaps now is the time to see what is out there.
One of the great things about Fergus Falls is that it is large enough to provide the lake country with the commercial resources it needs, while, at thirteen-thousand people, it still feels like a small town. As Pam Partain of the chamber of commerce says, “It feels like home, whether you live here, or are just visiting.” Don't make the mistake that James Fergus made. Come see Fergus Falls, and explore the area for yourself. Who knows, maybe you'll even find a new home.
