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A Toast to Community, Craft Beer & Creativity
A Toast to Community, Craft Beer, and Creativity Recapping the First-Ever Mid-Minnesota Toast On March 17, 2025, the Willmar Lakes Area raised a glass to something new — and truly special. The Mid-Minnesota Toast, the region’s first collaborative beer event, brought together local brewers, homebrew enthusiasts, and craft beer lovers...
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Discover the Magic of September in the Willmar Lakes Area
As the summer sun begins to give way to the crisp embrace of autumn, the Willmar Lakes Area comes alive with a vibrant array of events that celebrate the beauty and bounty of the season. September is a particularly exciting month, offering a perfect blend of cultural festivities,...
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Fall Festivals & Events are a Plenty this October
If you ask me, October is the best month of the year. Not too hot, not too cold and a lot less bugs! We get to watch nature change as the many plants and trees turn to vibrant fall colors and watch as the birds start to migrate...
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Time to Update Your Wardrobe for Fall
As the days get shorter and the weather begins to cool, we know that autumn is right around the corner. We'll soon be saying goodbye to warm summer nights and hello to hometown football games, pumpkin-spice lattes, and cute, cozy sweaters. Although the nights spent listening to the...
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Best Ways to Enjoy the Fall in the Willmar Lakes Area
A visit to the Willmar Lakes Area in the fall is one you're sure to remember. As the temperatures begin to cool and the birds start their migration south, Kandiyohi County becomes an enchanting retreat from the quick paced schedule of the regular work week. There are so...
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Look Forward to Fall in the Willmar Lakes Area
As summer comes to a close, we turn our attention towards fall. Crisp cool nights by the campfire, beautiful views of the fall foliage, and amazing fall flavors (including all the pumpkin spice you could want). Enjoy these autumn experiences and more in the Willmar Lakes Area this...
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An Autumn Weekend in Spicer
By Lisa Aasen FALL into a fun weekend in Spicer! Whether you’re staying in a cabin on Green Lake, an RV at WestRich Campground or booked a fabulous resort stay at The Hampton Inn Green Lake Resort, a great weekend is in store for you! Follow the day-by-day itinerary...
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The possibilities are endless on our 30 recreational lakes…boating, swimming, fishing, water skiing, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boating, hydro biking, paddle boarding and so much more!
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Explore our Trails
Surrounded by beautiful lakes and scenery…who wouldn’t take a hike or a leisurely bike ride to enjoy the view? With miles of trials to choose from, you can always find new places to explore.
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