The public water access to Pelican Lake is one of the few remaining undeveloped areas around Pelican Lake. The area is a designated loon nesting area.

In the early 1930’s, the W.P.A. dredged this channel between Ossawinamakee (Ojibwe for ‘Long Lake’) and Pelican Lake. It was the “dust bowl” years and Pelican Lake was drying up. The plan was to move the Ossie water into Pelican. While this worked for a while, in time things reversed, and now water is flowing from Pelican into Ossie.

Located on the north side of CSAH 11, the osprey nest is atop a pole (which was erected and the nest transferred from the nearby power pole). Osprey frequently nest on artificial platforms; several are located along the Byway. The osprey, or fish hawk, resembles the eagle but is distinctly smaller and slimmer with much white beneath.

This 77-acre tract on Timberland Road was donated by the Chiarella family as a Forest Management Area and planted by the Department of Natural Resources in 1992. From the hiking trails that run throughout the property, visitors can see oak trees and young Norway pine, planted in 1989. At the parking area, look for a Byway interpretive panel.

Located on the south side of CSAH 11, this is actually a marshland area with several floating bogs. It’s a haven for wildlife. Travelers should keep the camera handy while going past this lake.

Across CSAH 11 from Deacon’s Lodge entry sign is the newly developed Breezy Point cemetery. A walking trail surrounds the property. The beautiful landscape, designed by Master Gardeners, abounds with flowers and shrubs. The project was underwritten by funds from the Pelican Conservation Club.

Ranked on the top 10 new public courses in the nation by Golf Magazine, 2000, Deacon’s Lodge was designed by Arnold Palmer and named after his father, Deacon. This 7,017 yard masterpiece was built on 400 acres of pristine northern Minnesota forest.

The city park offers a playground, ball field and pavilion. The latest addition of equipment was done in 2001. Stop at the Byway interpretive panel and enjoy Paul Bunyan's tale of how Breezy Point got its name.

The property where City Hall sits was originally homesteaded in 1911 by Fred Sidell. His claim ran from CSAH 11 all the way down to Pelican Lake. Today there's an attractive City Hall conveniently located just off the west side of CSAH 11.

Awash in history, travelers are encouraged to visit the main building at the resort for fliers and other information. Once owned by Captain Billy Fawcett, the resort hosted celebrities from all over. To make their trip a little easier, Billy Fawcett had the road from Breezy Point into Pequot Lakes blacktopped at his own expense. The Fawcett House is a reminder of the colorful past.