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The Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center in Benson

Lapland Lake in Benson

Grooming the trails at Lapland Lake. Olavi Hirvonen is operating the machine. 2015. Photo taken by Paul Zahray.

Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center is based in the tiny town of Benson. Paul and Kathy Zahray work together to keep the ski resort they own and operate up and running. Listen to their story here.

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