With an unseasonably late first frost, fall colors in the woods and along roads and trails remain vibrant and fall colors have not peaked yet. Gardeners are enjoying the extended season and the fall crop harvest is well underway. When temperatures shift, fog veils the picturesque landscape of stacked bales of hay and wetlands. Some […]
Fall Crappie fishing has kicked in throughout the Park Rapids area Concentrate on the deeper muddy bottoms in the 19-25 ft range. Use an 1/8 oz jig tipped with a crappie minnow and keep a close eye on your electronics so you know how high off the bottom to keep the jig. Northern Pike can […]
At a loss for what to give the family this Christmas? A week or a weekend in Park Rapids and Itasca State Park will not disappoint and make memories for years to come. Some snow blankets the ground and woods, not enough yet for snowmobiling and cross country skiing, but it’s sure to come. Ice […]
Fall has returned to Minnesota. Leaves are changing colors, the air is getting chilly (perhaps more quickly than some of us would like) and pumpkin spice reigns supreme. Another thing that returns this October is Shoptoberfest! Shoptoberfest is a special event that takes place throughout the month of October. Each participating store in Downtown […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
When school lets out for spring break, summertime, or just the weekend, it is inevitable that kids will get bored. In the Park Rapids Lakes Area, there are tons of opportunities to have fun that don’t involve staring into a glowing handheld device. Here is a list of ideas to get the kids active and […]
