Ford's Talpine Cottage on Echo Lake | 2-bedroom lakefront near town

Located in Mercer, North Dakota, United States. Ford's Talpine Cottage on Echo Lake | 2-bedroom lakefront near town WELCOME TO FORD’S TALPINEWelcome to Ford’s Talpine!  This is a historic family cottage that has been treasured for generations. Enjoy the Northwoods lake life and all the Mercer area has to offer from this convenient, cozy, location. Make the most of your trip to the Loon Capital with an abundance of recreation nearby. From the dock you can enjoy a day on Echo Lake or navigate the Turtle River to find many other waterways nearby including the Turtle Flambeau Flowage with over 12,000 acres to explore. Fishing, hunting, hiking, paddling, biking, trail-riding, and exploring in every direction. The cottage is the perfect central location for anything on your list.History of the Cottage: The Ford family settled here in the early 1900’s and built a small cottage and what is the center section that we have preserved.  Yes, they were related to Henry Ford and emigrated from England.  The name “Talpine” is a play on words that