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Turtle Mountain Scenic Byway

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  • Plans are underway to stabilize the whimsical Coughlin Castle, built in 1904.
  • Horses graze along the byway.
  • The Turtle Mountains are dotted with small lakes and marshes.
  • The historic Martineau House offers information about the scenic byway and area attractions as well as displays on the area's early days.
  • Lake Metigoshe stretches from North Dakota into Canada.
  • Mystical Horizons is dubbed the "Stonehenge of the Prairie."
  • Mystical Horizons'  stone and cement structures are designed so that visitors can view the summer and winter solstices and the equinox.
  • Peace Tower at International Peace Garden
  • The International Peace Garden straddles the U.S. and Canadian border, the longest unfortified border in the world.
  • Hiking, biking, snowmobiling and cross country ski trails can be found at Lake Metigoshe State Park.
  • The Turtle Mountains rise gradually from North Dakota's prairie landscape.
  • The 6,800 acre Wakopa Wildlife Management Area  offers a variety of experiences to visitors.
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