Park
Rapids is a major resort and tourist center,
with over 100 resorts providing access to one of
the most beautiful lake areas of Minnesota. Many
fine golf courses, restaurants, and shopping
opportunities are available to compliment your
vacation. Recently renovated, the Park Rapids
downtown area is an exciting shopping and dining
destination. Other venues provide a more natural
connection. Itasca State Park for instance; we
are located 11 miles from this popular park
containing the state's largest pine trees, the
source of the Mississippi River, and an awesome
bike trail. Another great bike trail, the
Heartland Trail, runs from Park Rapids to Cass
Lake, about 50 miles long. This old railroad
grade is great for kids, plus it runs through a
couple small, interesting towns; consider some
lunch or ice cream along the way. Dorset happens
to be one of those towns and its claim to fame?
The restaurant capital of the world.
THINGS TO DO
Itasca State Park Headwaters of the Mississippi River and
home to one of Minnesota’s largest tracts of old
growth forest. New interpretive center and gift
shop.
Biking
Itasca State Park. Great paved trails but hilly.
Neat boardwalk over a boggy area. Rentals
available.
Heartland Trail
One of Minnesota’s favorite bike trails. Runs
from Park
Rapids to Walker. Rentals available in
Park Rapids and Nevis. Many like to bike from
Park Rapids to Dorset for lunch and then return.
Amusement Parks
World of Christmas/Evergreen Park. Located on
71, ten miles north of Park Rapids.
Nature
Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge. Interpretive
center; located west and north of Park Rapids.
Farm Tours
Several available, including a bison ranch.
Miniature Golf
World of Christmas/Evergreen Park
Horseback Riding
BK Ranch. Trail rides into Paul Bunyan State
Forest.
Smoky Hills Trail Rides. Trail rides into the
Smoky Hill State Forest.
Logging Camp
Museum of logging history of our area. Also an
interesting dining spot with meals served family
style in the logging camp mess hall.
Woodtick Musical Theatre
Popular music show in Akley.
GOLF
Headwaters Country Club.
Championship course, 18 holes, par 72. Located
in Park Rapids. Excellent, well developed
course.
732-4832
Blueberry Pines
Championship course, 18 holes, par 72. Located
just north of Menahga. A newer but beautiful and
well designed. 564-4653.
Tianna Country Club
Championship course, 18 holes, par 72. Located
about 2 miles west of Walker on 34. Excellent
but hilly. 218-547-1712(long distance).
Eagle View
Executive course, 18 holes, par 64. One of our
closest courses (about 10 miles away from the
resort), 8 miles north of Park Rapids on highway
71. A great little course, and well maintained.
Does not take reservations. 732-7102
Brookside
Par 3. Our closest course, located next to
Brookside Resort on Two Inlets Lake. A nice
little resort course. 732-4093
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