March 2013 We have plenty of snow to play in!
March 2013 Plan a week to play the days away Snowmobilers, skiers and landscape lovers have reveled in the snow Mother Nature delivered last month, but it’s time to think spring and plan for the glorious months of summer. Our new Discovery Guide encourages visitors to Catch a Memory, the theme chosen to celebrate the […]
February 2013 Snow’s the Word!
February 2013 Take heart – snow’s the word Play to your heart’s content in the Park Rapids Lakes Area in February. What’s not to love! The days are getting longer, the average temps are rising and hundreds of miles of snowmobile trails and cross country ski trails are groomed and ready. Itasca State Park reports […]
January 2013 Happenings, Winter Wonderland in the Park Rapids Lakes Area
January 2013 It’s a Winter Wonderland in the Park Rapids Lakes Area A new year begins with snow covered trees, lakes and trails. It’s beautiful, but there isn’t enough yet to open snowmobile trails. Some cross-country skiers have enjoyed time on the trails at Soaring Eagle north of Park Rapids and the Shingobee Recreation Area […]
December 2012 Take Time to Smell the Hot Chocolate
December 2012 Take time to smell the hot chocolate We look forward to the approach of the winter solstice and longer days, but meanwhile a quiet has settled over the north woods. A full moon casts shadows across the snow, inspiring a peaceful walk or restful view. For some, a trip up north has become […]
November 2012, A MonthTo GIve Thanks
November 2012 A month of giving thanks It’s common these days to see large flocks of wild turkeys along highways and back roads. The awkward birds are relatively new inhabitants of the landscape and seem to be thriving. Seeing them reminds us Thanksgiving is just ahead and we have much for which to be thankful. […]
October 2012 Fantastic fall days As the busy pace of summer traffic on lakes and byways has slowed and the fall harvest is winding down, the north woods grow quieter. On a walk, the only sounds you hear are the crunch of leaves and pine needles underfoot, the occasional chatter of squirrels putting away food […]
September 2012 September brings fall colors and a whole lot more Brilliant yellow sunflowers are washing fields and back yards and scarlet red leaves are showing on maples here and there. The northern landscape will soon ripen with fall colors so breathtaking you won’t be able to resist a drive, bike ride or walk […]
August 2012 Festivals Invite You to Head North!
August 2012 August festivals invite you to head north The north woods have been blessed with rain this summer. Our geographic good fortune keeps us humble as showers bring an abundance of wildflowers and maintain the rich green landscape. Still most days are perfect for playing on the water with cool nights for walking, bonfires […]
July 2012 Fun, Festivals, Fair and Festivities
July 2012 July brings festivities, fair, festivals and fun Fantastic fireworks, the county fair, festivals, live music, theater and more fill the July calendar. The Park Rapids Lakes Area celebrates summer like no other place in a setting of crystal clear lakes, beautiful beaches, fresh north woods air and a star-spangled night sky. 4th of […]
May – Spring Unfolds Across the Northwoods
Spring unfolds across the north woods Mother Nature has delivered enough rain to freshen the landscape. Pink and white blossoms have emerged on wild plum, chokecherry and crab apple trees. Lakes have turned icy blue and reflect the yellow-green of deciduous trees along their shores. The loons are calling. Fishing opener – May 12 this […]