From hometown cafes to fine dining and java to vino, the dining scene in the Heartland Lakes offers a variety of cuisines and experiences. Consider this “menu” of possibilities as a starting point and be ready to be delighted. Necce’s Ristorante From its luxurious atmosphere to its fresh and authentic menu, Necce’s Ristorante is a […]
October 2023 Fall’s expiration date hasn’t been stamped yet With no frost yet fall colors are still peaking and driving country roads and trails brings glorious views at every turn. If you still have access to a boat, canoe or kayak, you’ll find the same beauty from the water. Most cornfields haven’t been harvested and […]
FALL, GLORIOUS FALL The fall harvest is underway in the woods as squirrels gather acorns and shred pine cones to lay away food for the winter, gardeners gather their produce and farm fields yield potatoes, beans and corn. The northern landscape will soon advance into breathtaking fall colors so take them in on a drive, […]
August 2023 Immerse yourself in local cultures Heartland Lakes area communities celebrate their heritage and culture on weekends throughout August. Dip your toes in some new experiences during your stay at the lake. Shop local like crazy during Park Rapids Crazy Days Friday, Aug. 4 and Saturday, Aug. 5 with sales inside and outside participating […]
With ultra cold temperatures over the past week, fish activity in the Park Rapids area slowed dramatically. However, with consistent, warmer temperatures predicted over the next ten days, activity should increase dramatically. Sunfish have been most prevalent in mid-depth weeds, while crappies have been most consistently biting suspended over soft-bottomed basin areas. Northern pike have […]
February 2023 February offers fun outdoors and inside We love you, February. With Valentine’s Day, a three-day weekend and daylight stretching the hours to play outside, it’s a great time to visit. A snowmobile woods race the last weekend in January showed how great conditions are on our hundreds of miles of groomed snowmobile trails. […]
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September 2022 It’s not too late to plan fun fall adventures Some fall harvesting is underway with new ag, round hay bails punctuating the landscape of green fields. Golden rod, purple asters and other fall flowers decorate the roadways. Sumac are bearing bright red berries, but their leaves are still bright green. The northern landscape […]
August 2022 Cultural experiences fill August weekends Heartland Lakes area communities celebrate their heritage and culture on weekends throughout August. Music, food, old-fashioned entertainment and more offer a chance to dive in and explore something new. In between, you can go fishing, take a kayak around the lake, go tubing down a river, pitch a […]
July 2022 July festivities and adventures are where memories are made Independence Day and all the other festivals and events on the July calendar promise different things to different people. Maybe a long weekend, a vacation, family arriving to visit, time at the lake and under the stars. July’s calendar is filled with festivals and […]
