Where Beauty & Nature intersect

Where there are maple trees, locals tap trees and make maple syrup, mostly for their own use since large stands of maples aren’t really common. How do they know when the sap is running? When the temperature is above freezing (in the 40s or 50s) during the day, but still freezing at night. Every year […]

With Valentine’s Day, President’s Day weekend, and a chill month ahead, you may be looking for things to do and places to go with family and friends. Look no further than our own backyard – outdoors and inside. New Special Events Watch hardy Northlanders create snow sculptures on Saturday, Feb. 15, and the morning of […]

Frigid temps mean bundling up and remembering our strength and resilience as residents (or visitors) of northern Minnesota! Let’s not forget the wonderful recreation and events we can participate in, even when it’s nearing zero degrees.  Warm up after your winter adventures at one of our many area dining and beverage options, or cozy up […]

Our Very Own Hallmark Movie Moment In a decades-old tradition, a skilled logging crew installs a giant tree on Park Rapids’ Main Street the Sunday before Thanksgiving. The next morning, crews from our power companies decorate it with ornaments from top to bottom. Our small-town charm comes into full display the Friday after Thanksgiving, with […]

October is Manufacturing Month in Minnesota, and we want raise awareness of the pivotal role manufacturing businesses play in the economic health of our communities. For instance, most are aware of Lamb Weston-RDO Frozen, but many may not realize that we have over 20 manufacturers in the Heartland Lakes. Here’s a look at five major […]

What’s Up in the Night Sky? Our northern lakes and skies are often photographed to capture fabulous sunrises and sunsets. We have another reason to cast our eyes on the horizon in the Park Rapids area: The Northern Lights frequently brighten the night sky, especially in the fall and spring.    In the Park Rapids […]

Fall in the Heartland Lakes Area: A Time for Change, Exploring, and Making Memories! As the days grow shorter, whistles blow under the Friday night lights, the harvest begins, and the landscape offers hints of color that will wash across our north woods. Park Rapids and the Heartland Lakes area provide a gorgeous backdrop from […]

Bass, Crappies, Muskies, and Walleyes…OH MY!! The latest fishing report just came in, brought to you by one of our local guides, Jason Durham, from Go Fish! Guide Service! Where to look, how to catch them, how water temps affect the fish, and more are discussed! Whether it’s Crappies, Walleye, Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Muskies, […]

“It’s Time to Get Here and Get a Line in the Water” Jason Durham shares another lively fishing report with us! Watch the full report to see how air and water temps are affecting this season’s bite! Never fear; Jason shares a few specific lakes and where on the water you can get the fish […]

  We love living in “the land of sky-blue waters.” Our lakes and rivers provide not only a backdrop to glorious sunrises and sunsets but also ways to kick back and relax or experience something new. Play in the sand The Heartland Lakes area resorts offer sandy beaches and life’s simple pleasures. If you like […]