Park Rapids Minnesota Winter Vacation Destination

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What do YOU want to see here?

This blog is for the residents of Park Rapids, Visitors to Park Rapids, and people that LOVE Park Rapids. Tell us what you want to see here? Latest weather, fishing reports, Ole and Lena jokes, calendar of events?? It's up to you! Let us know what you want your blog to be and we will try to accomplish it! Your feedback is very important!

We are officially in the holiday season!

The tree lighting was so well attended in spite of the cold. It was wonderful to see the Park Rapids community come out in full force. Although we had some technical difficulties with the sound and power, when the tree was lit, it was spectacular! Santa made an appearance and the kids were thrilled! St. Joseph's Hospice was handing out candy canes, the downtown put on a delightful Yuletide Sampler spread and Bob Seifert and family emceed the event.  If anyone has pictures of the event, send them to chamber@parkrapids.com and we'll get them up on the blog! Thank you Park Rapids!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Hey everyone! We hope you  have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and friends this year! Drive carefully if you're heading out of town.

Don't forget about the Tree Lighting Ceremony and Yuletide Sampler on Friday, November 26th. The Yuletide Sampler starts at 5 pm and the Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6 pm. There will be a live nativity this year, and of course a special visit from Santa Claus!

Shop the Park Rapids area for all your Holiday gifts and receive Jingle Bells tickets (at participating stores) for a chance to win $10,000 in cash prizes!

"Name that Party Contest"

Ok, here's the deal. We are having a Winter Beach Party in 2011 and we need a fun catchy name for it. Be creative. The winner of the contest will win..... drum roll please.... a FREE 2011 Discovery Guide sent right to your front door! That's right! Absolutely Free! Well, they are always free but they're worth their weight in gold if your planning a trip to Park Rapids. So start posting!!

The Park Rapids Lakes Area

The quiet, peaceful Minnesota lakes, recreation and natural beauty of the Park Rapids Lakes Area along with dining, shopping, attractions and quality Lodging at Resorts, Motels, B&Bs and Campgrounds make a week, weekend get-away or day trip to Minnesota memorable.

Adventures await all year long. Whether you're a fisherman wanting to cast a line in one of over 400 area Minnesota lakes or you need to rent recreational equipment so you can enjoy the woods and water, you can find what you're looking for on your vacation in Minnesota. Come see the Legends and Logging Festival every August. Play golf on over a dozen fantastic courses. Bike along the Heartland Trail, a 49-mile paved trail winding through lakes and forests of MN from Park Rapids to Cass Lake, or explore any one of the five State Forests in the area.

A few of our favorite MN winter activities include snowmobiling and cross-county skiing all winter long, which you can enjoy while staying at one of over 25 resorts and motels open year round.

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Visit www.parkrapids.com or call 800-247-0054 for more information!

Park Rapids Lakes Area Minnesota's Vacation Destination