Where Beauty & Nature intersect

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 […]

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 […]