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September Events Worth the Drive to the Willmar Lakes Area
September is when the Willmar Lakes Area really starts to show off its best side. The crowds of summer begin to thin, the air gets a little more crisp, and the first hints of fall start to appear—but that doesn’t mean the fun is slowing down! In fact, September...
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Back-to-School Shopping in the Willmar Lakes Area: Where to Shop for the Whole Family
Back-to-school season isn't just about backpacks and school supplies. It's also the perfect time to refresh everyone's wardrobe! Whether you're shopping for a growing kid, a college student, a teacher, or yourself, you'll find plenty of places to shop for clothing, shoes and accessories throughout the Willmar Lakes...
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A Perfect Day in New London, Minnesota: Shop, Explore, Eat & Play
Looking for a fun Minnesota day trip that combines small-town charm, outdoor adventure, local shopping and plenty of delicious food? Put New London, Minnesota, on your list! Located in the heart of the Willmar Lakes Area, New London is a perfect destination for a day trip in Minnesota. Start...
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Back-to-School Bliss: Discovering the Best Finds in the Willmar Lakes Area
As summer draws to a close, the excitement of a new school year begins to build. For many, this excitement is coupled with the annual ritual of back-to-school shopping. In the Willmar Lakes Area, this tradition is more than just a shopping spree—it's an opportunity to explore local...
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Seasonal Escape to Willmar Lakes Area
By Willmar Lakes Area and Claire Noack More than 100 lakes scattered across the Willmar Lakes Area and brightly-colored trees lining the trails and the streets of the Central Minnesota region provide the perfect backdrop for a fall outing. Only two hours from the Twin Cities, the Willmar Lakes...
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Back-to-School Shopping in the Willmar Lakes Area
By Bailey Hovland The days are getting shorter, the weather is beginning to cool down, and the school year is fast approaching. Goodbye warm summer nights, and hello to hometown football games, pumpkin-spice lattes, and cute, cozy sweaters. Although the nights spent listening to the calm buzz of cicadas...
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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!
Fishing Report
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.
Trail Report
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