Big Island

Most of Minnesota’s Game Birds Can Be Traced Back to Big Island

The Big Island Game Farm brought Minnesota its most iconic game bird, the ring-necked pheasant. In 1915, Frank Blair, a conservationist with the Minnesota Game Protective League, recommended the league start the first game bird farm in Minnesota on Big Island. With...

Most of Minnesota’s Game Birds Can Be Traced Back to Big Island

History, Noteworthy

The Big Island Game Farm brought Minnesota its most iconic game bird, the ring-necked pheasant. In 1915, Frank Blair, a conservationist with the...

Big Island Legacy Gives Lake Minnetonka’s Most Prominent Landmark a Makeover

History, Outdoors

A local group's fundraising efforts have brought a wealth of improvements to Big Island. Rick Carter has deep affection for Big Island Park, and he...