Osakis Trailhead Lake Wobegon Trail

Osakis Trailhead Lake Wobegon Trail Osakis MN 56360
about mile 130
The trailhead is in downtown Osakis about two blocks south of Lake Oaskis... one of the best fishing lakes in MN.

There are bathrooms available at the City Offices about 100 feet south of the trail on the corner of Central Avenue and Main Street. Osakis is the point where the Lake Wobegon Trail connects with the Central Lakes Trail. In 2008 Garison Keillor made an appearance as part of the dedication of the "Forgotten Four Miles"conecting Sauk Centre to the rest of the Lake Wobegon Trail and the Central Lakes

Trail. He asssited in driving the "Green Spike" reminicent of the Gold Spike driven when the fist transcontinental railroad was completed in 1869.

10/05/2025

BREAKING: Pope Leo XIV throws MAGA world into a Sunday rage by urging every Catholic in the world to help and care for immigrants just days after slamming Donald Trump's cruel policies.

This pope REALLY doesn't care about ruffling right-wing feathers...

Leo called on Catholics to "open our arms and hearts to them, welcoming them as brothers and sisters, and being for them a presence of consolation and hope."

The remarks were delivered to a crowd of thousands who were inside St. Peter's Square at the Vatican for Sunday Mass. It was part of event organized for migrants which attracted some 10,000 pilgrims from 95 countries. The Church’s message on immigration is clearly resounding around the world.

The pope stated that migrants cannot be treated with "the coldness of indifference or the stigma of discrimination."

Leo went on to call for "a new missionary age" in which the church will offer "hospitality and welcome, compassion and solidarity" to all of those migrants who are fleeing from violence or searching for a safe new home for themselves or the families.

"In the communities of ancient Christian tradition, such as those of the West, the presence of many brothers and sisters from the world's South should be welcomed as an opportunity, through an exchange that renews the face of the Church," he said.

While he didn’t mention the United States or Donald Trump specifically, taken in the context of his past remarks it’s clear who and what he was pushing back against today. Last week, he enraged MAGA supporters by espousing the true teachings of Jesus Christ.

“Someone who says, ‘I’m against abortion,’ but says ‘I’m in favor of the death penalty,’ is not really pro-life,” the pope told reporters. “Someone who says that, ‘I’m against abortion but I’m in agreement with the inhuman treatment of immigrants who are in the United States,’ I don’t know if that’s pro-life."

Republicans have quickly come to despise Pope Leo because he dispels the lie that they tell themselves: They are not “Christian” in any meaningful sense of the word. They have draped themselves in Christian aesthetics and signifiers while adopting a cruel, fascist worldview that is antithetical to the love, compassion, and selflessness taught by Christ. Pope Leo sees right through them.

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10/05/2025

What is it like to be a farmer’s daughter, or son? To wear the label of “farm kid”? Being one myself, I can tell you it changes throughout your lifetime.

Your first memories will be of cows and tractors. You will know the sweet smell of the milk the calf eagerly drinks, the softness of their hair as you push your face into their necks and the roughness of their tongues as they mistake your fingers for ni***es.

You will know the smell of diesel fuel and soil, often as its owned combined fragrance and be able to recall the vibration of the tractor seat you share with your dad while he lets you steer. There will be memories of tires on plastic as you “help” cover the silage pile. Meals brought to fields. The first time you see a calf be born. You will wonder why everyone doesn’t have a cow in their yard or a tractor in their driveway. The early years will be full of all that is special about being a farm kid.

And then you will realize the sacrifice that comes from your family’s chosen profession. You will notice your dad (or mom) doesn’t always make it to dinner, games, or Christmas morning. You will notice the hushed conversations of adults talking about things like weather, milk prices, fuel prices, and other bills and feel the worry. Because you are a teenager the sacrifice will be a burden and may breed resentment, even in the most resilient of farm kids. Who wants to toss hay on a warm summer day when their friends are at the lake? Who wants to try to hide the smell of cow manure with perfume or cologne because they had to work before they went to the basketball game with their friends? Why can’t their parents just leave the barn and not worry about a sick cow, whether the rain is coming, the payment that is due?

But then something magical will happen. You will be able to see all the farm gave you, all the experiences that are unique only to farm kids. You will hear the compliments on your work ethic in school, in sports, in 4H. You will see the farm through the eyes of visitors, friends, teachers and hear their astonishment at what your family does, see the excitement for the cows and tractors. You will find other farm kids and compare stories, realizing that you are not alone. You will be able to listen to the tough conversations and know the stories of how your family business survived the hard times. You will work beside grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, siblings. You will share the laughter and the tears.

And even if you don’t make the farm your full time occupation, even if the farm is no longer there, your heart will still be that of a farm kid. It will swell with a love and pride that only a farm kid knows when you talk of your days doing chores, of your time spent with family, of the precious lessons learned that shaped you into the person you are today. And you will realize the greatest gift is getting to be a farm kid.

Shared with permission from Country Ayre Farms, LLC

Hey .... are you up for a ride on the Lake Wobegon Trail this weekend?What:  13th Annual Caramel Apple Ride When: Saturd...
09/03/2024

Hey .... are you up for a ride on the Lake Wobegon Trail this weekend?
What: 13th Annual Caramel Apple Ride
When: Saturday September 7th 2024 starts 8am in SaukCentre
Where: At the NW corner of Stearns County Fairgrounds across from John Wiese Ford 1000 Ash St So Sauk Centre MN
Why: To enjoy a fun ride on the LWT and to Support the Lake Wobegon Trails Association!
So talk to your friends, family and neighbors and plan for a fun outing on the trails. Also Osakis has it's annual Taste of Osakis happening this weekend too. The have Activities happening all weekend long!
Register online to save $5 on your registration at https://lakewobegontrail.com/lwta-rides/
You can also register on Saturday at the event but it's quicker and you save $5 by registering online.
Hope to see you on Saturday! Happy Trails!
Cliff Borgerding, President
Lake Wobegon Trails Association
33504 Shorewood Dr
Avon MN 56310
320-293-9364d
[email protected]

We are in need of additional active board members to help manage the Lake Wobegon Trails Association. I have been involv...
08/13/2024

We are in need of additional active board members to help manage the Lake Wobegon Trails Association. I have been involved with the association since the early 2000s and plan to retire by November 15th, 2024.

We are a great organization! The organization’s mission is to promote the Lake Wobegon Trails, the communities and businesses along the trails and to support Stearns County Parks in their efforts to maintain and improve the trails.

We have 3 successful events that have been around for a long time. The Caramel Roll Ride has been around for 25 years, and the Lady Slipper Nature Ride and the Caramel Apple Rides have been around for 13 years each. Please check it out and see how you can be a part of the trails association.

Cliff Borgerding, President
Lake Wobegon Trails Association

Quick Reminder!!  The Caramel Roll Ride and the Lady Slipper Ride are only a few weeks away!Here's the link to register ...
05/07/2024

Quick Reminder!! The Caramel Roll Ride and the Lady Slipper Ride are only a few weeks away!

Here's the link to register for the rides:
https://lakewobegontrail.com/lwta-rides/

PS The Caramel Apple Ride is coming up in September ... put it on your calendar or just register for all three rides at once!!

Hope to see you on the LAKE WOBEGON TRAILS soon!!!

Cliff Borgerding
320-293-9364
[email protected]

Ok the last day to register for the Caramel Apple Ride is tomorrow!!So make sure you get online and register before 5pm ...
09/06/2023

Ok the last day to register for the Caramel Apple Ride is tomorrow!!
So make sure you get online and register before 5pm tomorrow Thursday Sep 7th!

You can register at www.caramelappleride.com

So call your friends, neighbors and relatives and come join us for a great ride on the Lake Wobegon Trails!

Note: Caramel Apples at every rest stop!

08/21/2023

Hey everyone! Just a quick reminder... the Carmel Apple Ride is coming up fast... it's on Saturday September 9th ... Saturday after Labor Day! Go to www.caramelappleride.com to register for this fun ride on the Lake Wobegon Trails.

Bring your friends and family to enjoy this fun ride on the Lake Wobegon Trails and enjoy a fun ride and some Caramel Apple treats at all the rest stops!

There's also a fun event happening in Osakis that weekend too. It's called Taste of Osakis....

08/10/2022

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08/10/2022

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Address

15 Main Street E
Osakis, MN
56360

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

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(320) 293-9364

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