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.
"The Wind Beneath Our Wings". . 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 and Girls Club, Curling Club and 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.
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!
47° 6.098′ N, 94° 34.692′ W. Marker is in Walker, Minnesota, in Cass County. Marker 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.
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
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.
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.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 6, 2023
3. "The Wind Beneath Our Wings" Sculpture
The artist is Joel Randell.
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 57 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 8, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.