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10 Affordable Ways to Visit the Willmar Lakes Area This Spring & Summer

Who says you need to spend big to make unforgettable memories? In the Willmar Lakes Area, spring and summer are packed with outdoor adventures, family-friendly fun, and local experiences that are easy on your wallet. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or just looking for a day trip, you’ll...

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Thanksgiving in the Willmar Lakes Area

By Bailey Hovland It’s 7:00 a.m. The earliest riser of the family is in the kitchen, carefully putting the finishing touches on the turkey before its four-hour roast in the oven. The rest of the family is either starting to wake or already on their way, packed in a...

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2017 "Celebrate the Light of the World" in the Willmar Lakes Area

By Bailey Hovland December 2017 Out in the Minnesota countryside, a haze of light glows in the distance. Traveling along County Road 9, the light becomes brighter, more defined. You finally pull over the crew of the hill, and a breathtaking scene sits before you. Hundreds of thousands of lights...

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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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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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