Walker in Cass County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

"The Wind Beneath Our Wings"

— Circle of Time —

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 6, 2023

1. "The Wind Beneath Our Wings" Marker

Inscription. Today, the economy of Walker and The Leech Lake Area is dependent upon the visitations of the entire family. The small fish camps have given way to the large resorts that cater to a full schedule of events for all ages. Our little town has become the City on the Bay and provides our visitors with many community celebrations throughout the year, beginning with our Polar Plunge, International Eelpout Festival and other fishing events, Moondance performances, an old-fashioned Fourth of July Celebration, Crazy Days, our very own Art in the Circle, The Leech Lake Regatta, Walker Bay Days, Ethnic Fest, Northcounty Marathon and our Festival of Lights. We are especially proud of Our Walker Area Community Center, which has facilities for the Walker Rotary Club, Boys & Girls Club, Curling Club & Hockey Association. We are sincerely thankful that of all the places in our wide, wonderful world, you have chosen our area to visit. Thanks for coming and come visit us again!

Donated by the First National Bank of Walker

Erected 2015 by The City of Walker, Minnesota.

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Location. 47° 6.098′ N, 94° 34.692′ W. Marker is in Walker, Minnesota, in Cass County. It is at the intersection of Minnesota Avenue West (State Highway 200/371) and 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east on Minnesota Avenue West. This “Circle of Time” sculpture and historical marker are located in front of the Cass County Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 Minnesota Avenue West, Walker MN 56484, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Minnesota’s Northland. It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: "Big Enough to Keep"

"The Wind Beneath Our Wings" image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 6, 2023

2. "The Wind Beneath Our Wings"

The sculpture rests atop this pillar; the marker is mounted on the front.

(here, next to this marker); "God Bless America" (here, next to this marker); "Spare That Tree" (here, next to this marker); "A Possible Discovery" (here, next to this marker); "More Than Just A Fish Camp!" (here, next to this marker); "Stimulated Exploration" (here, next to this marker); "Respect for Human Life" (here, next to this marker); "Before the Ojibwe" (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Walker.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Circle of Time

Also see . . . Eelpout Festival (Wikipedia). Excerpt:

The International Eelpout Festival is an annual gathering held in the town of Walker, Minnesota. It celebrates the eelpout (or burbot, scientific name Lota lota), an indigenous bottom dwelling fish that inhabits the region's lakes, in some cases being found as deep as 300m. The fish itself is described as a cross between a catfish and eel. The first Eelpout Festival was held in January 1980. The celebration is held during one of the coldest periods of the year, and temperatures often reach well below zero.
Leech Lake is well known among locals for its abundance of walleye, bass, Northern pike, sunfish and muskellunge. Eelpout are frequently caught only during the winter months. Leech Lake is the third largest lake in Minnesota covering 102,947 acres, with 195 miles of shoreline, and a maximum depth of 150 feet. Temperatures in February average a high of 19 degrees Fahrenheit and a low of 3 degrees F.

(Submitted on November 8, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

"The Wind Beneath Our Wings" Sculpture image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 6, 2023

3. "The Wind Beneath Our Wings" Sculpture

The artist is Joel Randell.

<i>“Circle of Time”</i> Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 6, 2023

4. “Circle of Time” Monument

The monument consists of 13 individual sculptures, each with an interpretive historical marker. “Wind Beneath Our Wings” is in the center foreground.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 226 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 8, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.