Third Silver Lake

Otter Tail County / Alexandria Minnesota

Alexandria is nestled on the edge of Minnesota's vast western prairie. With its friendly environment and genuine hospitality, it's no wonder Alexandria is one of the fastest growing communities in Western Minnesota. Over 375 lakes surround the area with endless opportunities for boating, fishing and all other types of water recreation. Just north of Alexandria is Inspiration Peak, one of the state's most beautiful locations. Inspiration Peak is the highest point in a collection of glacial features known as the Leaf Hills. After a short hike, take in the unsurpassed beauty of a colorful autumn afternoon. The Inspiration Peak area provides good fishing for walleyes, northern pike, largemouth bass, and crappies. Enjoy many other activities in this 1,300-acre park include camping, hiking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. You can't beat the clear, blue lakes and the glacial hills that make up the unique area of Alexandria, Minnesota.

One of the most unique counties in Minnesota is Otter Tail County. The signature landscape of this Western Minnesota county was formed during our most recent ice age by receding glacial meltwaters. These melting glaciers created an astonishing 1,048 lakes in Otter Tail, which is more than any other county in the entire United States! By the way Otter Tail County gets its name from the sand bar that is shaped like an otter's tail where the Otter Tail River enters Otter Tail Lake! So reward yourself with all the things to do and see in Alexandria and beautiful Otter Tail County.