• Itasca State Park (above pictures) - - -The Headwaters of the Mississippi River. The Mississippi starts here and runs 2552 miles to the Gulf of Mexico. Itasca features the largest Norway Pine, state tree, and the Minnesota flower, the Lady Slipper, has a life span of 100 years. There are bike trails, hiking and boat rides.

• The Heartland Trail is a 48 mile multi use paved trail from Park Rapids to Walker and beyond.

• Horseback riding: through the Paul Bunyan Forest

• The Moon Dance Ranch & Adventure Park

• Forest Edge Winery : sample/purchase award winning fruit wines and visit the unique gift shop. Tours givin.

• Northland Bison Ranch

• local Theaters: Long Lake Theatre, Woodtick Theater, Northern Light Operah Co., Bear Pause Theater, Jasper Jubilee Theater and Park Theater.

  Mantrap Sporting Preserve

• World of Christmas - Family fun center, bumper boats, miniature golf, batting cages and more.

• Paul Bunyan Playhouse
• PBR Rodeo, 4th of July Parade and fireworks.

• Hubbard County Fair

• Summer Hill Farm - 5 gift shops and the Sun Porch for lunch

• Dorset - stroll down the boardwalks and enjoy the many gift shops and a variety of restaurants.

• For the golf enthusiast - Park Rapids has many distinctive golf courses all within a 12 mile radius.

• Click here for a Park Rapids calendar of events.

Sleeping Fawn Resort
Joe Scharber & Ellen Scharber
20097 County Rd 24 · Park Rapids, MN  56470
1-877-732-5356 · 1-218-732-5356

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