Where Beauty & Nature intersect

With over 30 years of experience fishing in the Park Rapids lakes area, Jason Durham, a local fishing guide, shares his love for fishing and experience with us in his weekly fishing reports! Due to this week’s significant rainfall, water levels on area lakes have increased. It’s important to know how unstable weather and a […]

The Weekly Fishing Report is here! Watch the latest fishing report to ensure you get the most out of your time on the water this week!

Summer Events Heartland Lakes communities know how to showcase what makes them unique! Summer festivals have delighted visitors for decades! Some events are steeped in tradition and local culture, while others are intended to draw attention from a new generation.   2nd Street Stage Park Rapids kicks off summer in mid-June when 2nd Street Stage […]

  “This is one of the best bites that you’re going to see for the entire year!” FOR INFORMATION ON LOCAL LAKES OR TO SCHEDULE A FISHING EXCURSION, CONTACT JASON DURHAM OF GO FISH! GUIDE SERVICE AT 218-252-2278 OR VISIT GO-FISH-GUIDES.COM

FOR INFORMATION ON LOCAL LAKES OR TO SCHEDULE A FISHING EXCURSION, CONTACT JASON DURHAM OF GO FISH! GUIDE SERVICE AT 218-252-2278 OR VISIT GO-FISH-GUIDES.COM  

Must-See Art & Music in Park Rapids Long known for its outdoor recreation and pristine waters, the Heartland Lakes area has a vibrant arts scene that’s been garnering more and more attention in recent years. Here are a few hot spots for residents and visitors alike. The Armory Arts and Events Center The Armory Arts […]

    Fishing in the Park Rapids is heating up! Surface temperatures are rising and so are angler’s expectations. Most lakes do not have docks or porta-jons installed yet, but that will happen over the next few weeks. Since anglers can only target panfish right now, the key is finding small bays, sometimes only large […]

A Birdwatchers Guide to Heartland Lakes If you’re among the one in five Americans who identify as a birdwatcher or want to join the ranks, you will be delighted to see birds you may not expect to find in our parks and forests and along the lakes, rivers and trails in the Heartland Lakes area. […]

Seasons of Natural Beauty Whether you prefer to bask in the sun on a lake shore or slice through new fallen snow, the dramatic progression of the seasons bring a special sense of beauty and wonder to our lakes, rivers, forests, and fields. Phenology, the study of seasonal changes in nature, is a past time […]

From hometown cafes to fine dining and java to vino, the dining scene in the Heartland Lakes offers a variety of cuisines and experiences. Consider this “menu” of possibilities as a starting point and be ready to be delighted. Necce’s Ristorante From its luxurious atmosphere to its fresh and authentic menu, Necce’s Ristorante is a […]