- TripBuzz found 19 things to do with kids in or near Park Rapids, Minnesota, including 10 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lake Itasca and Walker.
- From Go Fish Guide Service to Two Inlets Lake, the Park Rapids area offers 33 different types of family activities, including: Ziplines, Family Fun Center, Movie Theaters and Theaters.
- Park Rapids, MN is located at the start of the great Mississippi River at Itasca State Park and is also the beginning of the Heartland State Trail. With over 70 lakes in Park Rapids, the area sees a lot of fishing activities and commerce with catches including a variety of bass, crappie, northern pike, bullhead, and walleye among many others.
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Coborn's Lake Itasca Tours offers patrons the opportunity to tour the Mississippi River. Guests will learn the history of the area's early inhabitants while observing local wildlife including the National Bird, and the Bald Eagle seen on most tours.
24.0 Miles
Lake Itasca is a small lake within the Itaska State Park. They offer a two-decked tour boat of the lake where the guide points out the wild life and other interesting things inside the park.
24.1 Miles
Preacher's Grove is a site within the Itasca State Park with red pines. It is named Preacher's Grove because a group of preacher's camped on the very spot in the 1920s.
24.1 Miles
Wilderness Drive is a narrow paved road that takes people through the Itaska State Park. It's a one-way drive which offers a tour of the state park without getting out of the car.
24.1 Miles
Part of Itasca State Park, the Bison Kill Site is an important archaeological site related to a species of extinct bison that were hunted here by stone-age tribes. The area lies adjacent to hiking trails and is accessible by foot.
24.1 Miles
A relatively short circular trail among the red and white pines, Landmark Interpretive Trail will appeal to hikers, wildlife enthusiasts, and casual walkers. The trail takes walkers through a wilderness area full of varied wildlife.
24.1 Miles
From Peace Pipe Vista, visitors can see panoramic views of Itasca State Park that includes pines, lakes, and natural landmarks. The lookout is accessible by a hiking trail and has a bronze plaque that explains the geology of the region.
24.1 Miles
Winding for 1.2 miles through an old growth forest, the Red Pine Trail takes hikers through pines that are 100-300 years old. Wildflowers, including calypso orchids, are in full bloom there in May and June.
24.9 Miles
Located within the Chippewa National Forest, Shingobee Recreation Area features six miles of hiking trails along with primitive campsites and picnic spots. The area is suitable birdwatching and hunting as well as winter activities including cross-country skiing and sledding.
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Leech Lake provides vacations and fishing getaways. It has over 30 resorts with lodges and campgrounds along its shores. The recreational activities they offer are fishing, hiking, camping, and lake activities.