4 Reasons to Vote in February
It’s election season! Woohoo! Let’s get fired up. Not your first reaction? It’s not mine either. However, engaging earlier in the election process presents a great opportunity for community leaders, business owners, individuals. Here are four reasons to start engaging in the election process today: 1) Maximize Your Vote In 2022, there were over 2.5 […]
Fishing Report 1/26/2024
Ice conditions in the Park Rapids area are favorable for fishing, but anglers should proceed cautiously given the unique season Mother Nature has presented. Most lakes have 12-14” of ice and vehicles are beginning to venture out on many lakes. However, visitors should diligently check conditions. Bringing along safety equipment is always best practice. Walleye […]
5 Ways to Make Winter Fun
5 Ways to Make Winter Fun Embrace winter with activities in Park Rapids and the Heartland Lakes area that turn the frosty time of year into fun for everyone! Here are a few opportunities to enjoy the Northwoods in the winter: Lantern Lit Snowshoe and Skiing Itasca State Park’s Evening Lantern Lit Snowshoe and Ski […]
Click here for Jason’s report Here is Jason Durham with this weeks fishing report for 12/28/2023 No ice is 100% safe! Be careful and check with Jason or local bait shops for updated conditions before you head out to your favorite lake! FOR INFORMATION ON LOCAL LAKES OR TO SCHEDULE A FISHING EXCURSION, CONTACT JASON […]
Keep It Clean Minnesota!
New Litter Law is in Effect! It is unlawful to improperly dispose of garbage, sewage or any wastewater on the ice. New statute for 2023 This new law puts the focus on where it should be – on individual accountability. To do your part: -Make a plan for trash and waste removal before you hit […]
December 1, 2023 Ice Fishing Report
Ice is Developing But be CAREFUL! Ice is developing in many lakes throughout the Park Rapids area. Currently there is no snow cover, which bodes well for ice formation. Some smaller, shallow lakes have 3-5” of ice, but extreme caution should be exhibited. Larger, deeper lakes recently froze and some aren’t even entirely frozen. Those […]
’Tis The Season to Celebrate Small Town Cheer
’Tis The Season to Celebrate Small Town Cheer The gorgeous tree is lighted on Park Rapids’ extra wide Main Street and town and country homes and yards show the Christmas season is here. As December begins the only thing missing is snow so it’s at the top of our wish list. Still a weekend […]
Heart of the Holidays 2023
Enjoy all of the holiday cheer in the Heartland Lakes area during the Heart of the Holidays Community Holiday Spectacular! Check out the events poster below or go to the events link on parkrapids.com Happy Holidays!
November 2023 – ’Tis the Season to Count Our Blessings
November 2023 ’Tis the season to count our blessings The pace has slowed as we anticipate the approaching holidays with a feeling of gratitude for the gift of changing seasons. The first frost came the latest in recent memory and now ice is starting to form on the edges of lakes and ponds. White tailed […]
Celebrate Manufacturing Month in October!
October is Manufacturing Month in Minnesota, and as a part of that celebration, we’re excited to highlight the manufacturers in the Park Rapids Lakes Area who make incredible products right here in our communities. Join us in showing appreciation for local manufacturers who drive our economy forward, provide quality jobs for the residents of our […]