World's Largest Loon - Virginia, Minnesota

Take a peak across Silver Lake in Virgina, Minnesota during the summer months and you'll likely spot a giant loon! After a two-year hiatus for repairs to damage by a shotgun blast, the 21-foot loon - reportedly the largest in the world - now floats happily in the lake!

If you go:
The loon can be viewed at any time during the warmer months from several vantage points around Silver Lake. It is hauled out during the winter months when the lake is frozen. The Land of the Loon festival, which takes place each June, is a excellent time to visit. A nice walking trail loops around Virginia Lake, just to the north of Silver Lake across 2nd Avenue.

info@ironrange.org

Phone Numbers:

Iron Range Tourism Bureau
+1 (218) 749-8161

Toll-free
+1 (800) 777-8497

Land of the Loon Festival
+1 (218) 749-5555