Mother Nature turns a page
Fortunately for those downstream, our snow-covered fields and forests and ice-covered lakes are melting gradually. Small pools attract swans, geese and ducks in places where you don’t expect to see them. Spring is teasing us, but will continue to reveal her true nature soon enough. The Hubbard County Coalition of Lake Associations (COLA) and partners […]
Minnesota Fishing Guide Service’s Fishing Report 4.4.19
Fishing is the classic awesome right now! Late ice is obviously going to linger a while yet, and frankly the best panfish bite is yet to come. I’ve been whacking the fish on the NorthLand Tackle Bro Bug and the JB Weevil Lure tipped with a wax worm in anywhere from 4-10 feet of water. […]
2nd Street Stage Winning Button Design Chosen
The Park Rapids Downtown Business Association (PRDBA) received dozens of entries for the third annual 2nd Street Stage button design contest. The winner is Amy Gohman of Andover, a graphic artist and graduate of Bemidji State University. She and her spouse own a cabin near Park Rapids and attend 2nd Street Stage at least a […]
When School’s out, campout!
From a March 28 DNR Press Release: Goal is to fill all state park campsites June 8 to celebrate National Get Outdoors Day. Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Sarah Strommen has big plans for the first weekend of summer break: Fill as many Minnesota state parks’ campsites with school-aged kids and their families as possible. […]
Minnesota Fishing Guide Service’s Fishing Report 3.27.19
If you like late ice crappies-this is the time to grab a room and ice fish the Park Rapids area! Fish are staging for the spring melt on the drop offs just outside spawning areas. Some crappies and Bluegills are already cruising the shallow weedy flats just outside old bulrush beds from last year in […]
Snowmobile and Ski Trail Conditions Report – 3.22.19
Forest Riders – 3/21/2019 First day of Spring and we will be putting the groomers in storage. It was a phenomenal season! *Gates open until April 1st. Nevis Trailblazers – 3/21/2019 Snow Report Well with warm temps the conditions are deteriorating rapidly. As best I can tell the trails are still snow covered. I drove […]
Calling all artists! Design a button for a $250 prize.
The Park Rapids Downtown Business Association is looking for a new design for this years’s 2nd Street Stage button. The Park Rapids Downtown Business Association (PRDBA) is sponsoring a 2nd Street Stage button design contest with a $250 cash prize to the winner. Those who purchase and wear the $20 buttons for this season’s 10 […]
Snowmobile and Ski Trail Conditions Report – 3.14.19
A weekly round-up of snowmobile and ski trail conditions. It’s rained today but we still have snow. It’s kind of hard to forecast this weekend’s trail conditions, this blog post will be updated as more reports come in. Forest Riders – 3/12/2019 It rained a lot today and temps were in the 40’s. More rain in […]
Snowmobile and Ski Trail Conditions Report – 3.7.19
A weekly round up of snowmobile and ski trail conditions. Forest Riders – 3/7/19 Co. 89 ditches, trail #24 and Co. 4 ditches to Park Rapids got done today. – 3/6/19 – Mitch finished trail #9 & #14 (Two Inlets to the Prairie). Snow – 6-8 inches & nice temperatures in the forecast for this weekend! Grooming […]
Fish-house Removal Deadlines are Coming Up
From a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources news release: The first deadline for anglers to remove their fish houses from inland waters is the end of the day Monday, March 4, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The agency urges anglers who haven’t yet removed their shelters to make plans now to ensure […]