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Sights and Sounds of Lake Itasca

2022.10.20    Comments Off on Sights and Sounds of Lake Itasca

a shrpa collaboration What to Bring Weather Appropriate Clothing Camera Bike (If you want to bike the Wilderness Loop)   Destinations click here to see an in-depth look! What to Expect Start your adventure with a scenic drive through Itasca State Park’s Wilderness Loop, where you will be greeted with scenic vistas and tree-lined roads […]

Spend the Day Exploring the Lake Country Scenic Byway

2022.10.19    Comments Off on Spend the Day Exploring the Lake Country Scenic Byway

A Shrpa Collaboration   What to Bring Camera Snacks Road Trip Music Weather Appropriate Clothing Lake Country Scenic Byway Map   Destinations click here for an in-depth look! What to Expect This adventure will take you from the sweeping views of Big Detroit Lake to downtown Park Rapids along the beautiful Lake Country Scenic Byway. […]

Fishing Report 9-30-2022

2022.09.30    Comments Off on Fishing Report 9-30-2022

Many lakes have turned over and the fish are well into their fall routine. Water temperatures in the Park Rapids area have dropped to the low 60’s. Many lakes have turned over and the fish are well into their fall routine. Walleye fishing has been good, primarily using minnows and glide baits in 18-26 feet […]

October Blog

2022.09.29    Comments Off on October Blog

October 2022 Migrate north for fall fun and adventure Fall colors have not peaked yet so there’s still time to head north to explore the country roads, trails and lakes and enjoy the views. When temperatures shift, fog veils the picturesque landscape of stacked bales of hay and wetlands. Some hunters have headed to the […]

Fishing Report 9/16/2022

2022.09.16    Comments Off on Fishing Report 9/16/2022

September and October are some of the absolute best months of the year to catch fish of any species in the Park Rapids area. With cooler nighttime temperatures and declining water temperatures, the fish are feeling winter on the horizon and are starting to feed heavily. Most notable are the bass. As the earth cools […]

Fall Color Finder

2022.09.09    Comments Off on Fall Color Finder

Come back each week to see what’s changing in the Park Rapids Lakes Area & Itasca State Park this Fall season! Fall Color Finder  

Fishing Report 9/2/2022

2022.09.02    No Comments

  Labor Day weekend is going to be HOT for fishing in the Park Rapids area! Panfish, bass, northern pike and muskie have all been very active recently. Although walleye activity isn’t comparable to the earlier part of the season, walleyes are still being caught and now is the time when trophy walleyes are more […]

September 2022 Blog

2022.09.01    No Comments

September 2022 It’s not too late to plan fun fall adventures Some fall harvesting is underway with new ag, round hay bails punctuating the landscape of green fields. Golden rod, purple asters and other fall flowers decorate the roadways. Sumac are bearing bright red berries, but their leaves are still bright green. The northern landscape […]

A Weekend in the Park Rapids Lakes Area!

2022.08.24    No Comments

Candle making and ice cream in Dorset Check out Dorset! Experience making your very own scent curated, hand-poured candle with local artists for background music. While waiting for the candle to finish setting, head next door to grab some ice cream or lunch, and then check out the Heartland Trail for a little fresh air- […]

Fishing Report 8-17-2022

2022.08.17    No Comments

“This is Jason Durham with Go Fish! Guide Service and we’re talking fishing here in the Park Rapids area. I tell you what, for August the fishing has been pretty darn good. If you’re looking for walleyes gravitate out to that deep water. Some of these schools of bait fish are moving out into deeper […]


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