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Where Beauty & Nature intersect

Wanted: Your Summer Pictures

The Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism turns 100 this year and we’re celebrating all summer long.  Since 1918, the Chamber has worked with members to bring business and tourism to our area so we’re having a picture contest to look back at 100 Years of Summer.  Together we’ll make a digital […]

May Brings Fishing Opener and So Much More

Spring is chasing signs of winter away from the lakes and woods. The loons are back, trees are budding and rivers are open. On a short drive, it’s common to see a trifecta of bald eagles, wild turkeys and white-tailed deer. Spring rituals like ditch clean up can finally begin. Residents and resort owners are […]

Family-Friendly Friday

Family-Friendly Friday is back with what’s up this weekend for family fun. Friday, April 27, 2018 Heartland Homes Fundraiser Dinner & Silent Auction Heartland Homes has been serving the community for 40 years, celebrate with them at their Annual Turkey Ham Fundraiser Dinner at the American Legion.     Saturday, April 28, 2018 A Day […]

A Day Out for Michael

Shop, Dine or Fill your tank to help out Michael Landquist. Michael Landquist, a student at Nevis High School, was in  a car accident that left him with a myriad of injuries.  The Junior has had two surgeries already and may need more before starting physical therapy.  Many area businesses wanted to help out, so […]

And the winner is…

2nd Street Stage winning button design chosen From a 4/12/2018 Press release: The Park Rapids Downtown Business Association (PRDBA) received dozens of entries for the second 2nd Street Stage button design contest. The winner is Hendri Ernst, president of Smokey Hills Outdoor Store, a 2nd Street Stage sponsor. “I entered the competition because my wife […]

Outdoor Fun – No Experience Necessary

  Learn how to camp and fish with your family at I Can Camp! and I Can Fish! The Minnesota DNR has announced the dates for this years I Can programs at Itasca State Park.   Itasca State Park will be hosting I Can Camp and I Can Fish this summer.  Both programs help you […]

Spring is Sleeping In

Winter keeps tapping the snooze button on spring’s alarm. As soon as patches of grass appear another storm covers the ground with snow, but the clock is ticking. An increase in Bald Eagles hovering around lakes means they’re finding open water and longer days quickly melt new snow. Meanwhile community organizers have kicked into high […]

Family-Friendly Friday

A list of family-friendly activities for everyone. Friday, March 23, 2018 Fish Fry for the All Veterans Memorial It’s not Friday without a fish fry!  This one is a fundraiser for the All Veterans Memorial.  Starts at the Legion at 5 pm. Friday & Saturday, March 23-24, 2018 Spring Garage Sale for Headwaters Animal Shelter […]

CHAMBER PARTNERS:

Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber, a Partner of Explore Minnesota Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Northwoods Bank, Partner of Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber Citizen's Bank in Park Rapids, MN Park Rapids Downtown Business Association Park Rapids Lakes Area Convention & Visitor's Bureau