Welcome with charming specialty shops, cafes, restaurants and Main Avenue’s unique middle-of-street parking. Local art galleries and museums celebrate the history and artistic talent of the community. Park Rapids and surrounding communities host many summer festivals celebrating small-town values and the beauty of the outdoors, such as the Hubbard County Fair, pig races, a blueberry gala and a logging jubilee. The Heartland Lakes area teems with the sights and sounds of the great Minnesocorridor from Detroit Lakes needn’t go far to find top-rat- ta northwoods. From life on to Walker, Park Rapids has ed courses within a short the lakes to exercise on the endless opportunities. Jump drive in any direction. trails, shopping the unique into the water for swimming, With more than 400 lakes, stores or just kicking back tubing, water skiing or fishthousands of miles of trails with a good book beneath the ing. Bike the famous Heartand a wildlife refuge, the pines, the Park Rapids area land Trail for a day of historic Heartland Lakes area is also offers it all. sights and healthy recreation. a gateway to Itasca State Flip through this issue of Explore the scenic North Park, home of the Mississippi Summer Scene and you’ll find Country Trail. Play a game of River Headwaters. what you are looking for in lake and pine country. We disc golf, tennis or softball Meanwhile, the city’s just know that you’ll enjoy or have a picnic at one of the downtown district offers a your stay. city or county parks. Golfers unique shopping experience
Welcome to the heartland of lakes and pines
The Heartland Lakes area offers a variety of opportunities – from scenic retreats and outdoor sports to rich cultural experiences, shopping, dining and entertainment. Enjoy the town and its people while surrounded by pristine lakes and tall pine forests. Located along the scenic, 88-mile State Hwy. 34
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Visitors to the Heartland Lakes area soon learn it’s the land of 10,000 things to do. To find out the latest local news and upcoming events, turn to the Park Rapids Enterprise, an award-winning newspaper published every Wednesday and Saturday. We offer year-round subscriptions for Minnesotans and out-of-state visitors. We even have snowbird rates for our summer guests. For more information, call 218-732-3364. Our office is located at 203 Henrietta Ave. N., Park Rapids. You can find us online at www.parkrapidsenterprise.com, Instagram or our Facebook page. © 2021 Park Rapids Enterprise
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