Looking for somewhere to bring the kids? Family-Friendly Friday is a round up of area events that are fun for the whole family. Indoor or outdoor there’s lots to do! Friday February 23, 2018 Live Music Fridays at Detroit Mountain All the snowy fun of Detroit Mountain plus Peter Klug’s Southern Minnesota twang […]
Winter is ending soon, which means it’s time to start planning your warmer weather vacations! If you haven’t considered Park Rapids Lakes Area before now, you should add it to your must-visit list. There are many great events happening in Park Rapids Lakes Area this spring and summer to compliment your vacation. Celebrate […]
If you’ve ever lived outside of Minnesota you know you get the same question when people find out where you’re from. “Aren’t the winters cold there?” After getting this question dozens of times I say, “Yes but you just wear more clothes and walk faster. You get used to it.” People usually look at me […]
Gift Ideas & Discounts Amish Oak & Americana Furnishings Amish Oak & Americana Furnishings has two ways to win! A Spin to Win board with discounts all over the store, and a Guess the Kisses Jar. Guess how many Kisses are in the jar, closest gets a $50 gift card. Beagle and Wolf Books […]
Now that we’re knee-deep in ice-fishing tournament season, how about a look back to when it all began… Fishing contests are a long-held tradition in Park Rapids that started in 1915. The first official contest was established by Earl Fuller of Fuller’s Hardware (which turned into Fuller’s Tackle Shop in 1930). Earl started the contest […]
Crappies are starting to head to deeper water, after they have spent a longer than normal vacation in the shallow weeds. I am still catching Crappies in 6-10 ft of water (some never leave) but the easy fish for most people to catch are starting to filter out into the “deep holes” on most lakes […]
Fishing has been steady with the Crappies moving in to the deeper holes in most area lakes. Look for suspended fish anywhere from 20-30 feet down over 35-45 of bottom depth. Using 2 lines, have a Crappie minnow on a glow jig and your second line rigged with a small jig tipped with a wax […]
The beautiful Park Rapids area is alive and full of activity during the wintertime, and 2018 is no exception. Visit Park Rapids and nearby Itasca State Park for these events and activities this season: USXC Snowmobile Race: Park Rapids Heartland 200—January 20 & 21, 2018 The Park Rapids USXC Snowmobile Race consists of 2 one-day […]
When you visit the Park Rapids Lakes Area, there’s no shortage of good eats, from comfort foods that hit the spot to refined desserts to die for. So, how do you narrow it down? We asked; Park Rapids fans on Facebook answered! Here are a few of their favorites. Note: This is part two. […]
We asked Park Rapids fans on Facebook where they’d recommend grabbing a bite to eat in the Park Rapids and Lake Itasca area. We received lots of responses, supplying us with a fantastic list of eateries and tips, including recommendations on what to order off the menus. Here is part 1 of the must-try restaurants […]
