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Camping Options in Minnesota State Parks

Enjoy this detailed overview of camping options in Minnesota State Parks from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources monthly newsletter. Are you ready to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and surround yourself with nature? Camping in Minnesota state parks and recreation areas is a perfect opportunity...

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2018 Kandiyohi County Fair

By Bailey Hovland I’ve been a community member of the Willmar Lakes Area for my whole life, and if there’s one single event that defines what it means to live here, it’s the Kandiyohi County Fair. Every year, the fairgrounds come to life in the beginning of August. Local...

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Sweet, Sweet Summertime in the Willmar Lakes Area

By Bailey Hovland Long, arduous winter? Check. Short-lived, unpredictable spring? Check. Sweet, sweet summertime arriving promptly? Yes, yes, and yes. This week’s thunderstorms, hair-frazzling humidity, and scorching temperatures have made it abundantly clear that summer is finally here to stay. And despite the ninety-degree heat radiating off the asphalt and...

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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