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Sun, Fun & Fireworks: What’s Happening This July
July in the Willmar Lakes Area is bursting with fun, family-friendly events and festive summer vibes! From small-town charm to lakeside adventures, this month is packed with celebrations, concerts, outdoor activities, and local traditions you won’t want to miss. Whether you're catching fireworks over Green Lake, tapping your...
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Staying Warm This Winter
Winter might just be beginning, but even so, we thought you might like some ideas on how to stay warm this winter. Although it might be tempting to curl up on the couch and binge watch Netflix, it's probably not the best way to spend the next four...
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So Much to Enjoy During the 2022 Spicer WinterFest
From the middle of January through the first week of February, the town that is “nicer” will host their annual WinterFest celebration. Spicer, home to 1,200 smiling residents, is continuing a tradition that fosters community and celebrates the unique town at the edge of Green Lake. And although...
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Looking Forward to a White Winter in the Willmar Lakes Area
Bring on the snow! Are you as excited as us for the many fun outdoor winter activities? It's time to fully enjoy the beauty and fun that only a Minnesota winter can offer! Snowmobiling. Snowshoeing. Cross Country Skiing. Kicksledding. Ice Skating. Sledding. Fat Tire Biking. Ice Fishing. With so many...
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WLA Features: Spicer
By Bailey Hovland On a warm summer’s day, every Minnesotan knows that the best place to be is the lake. And in the Willmar Lakes Area, Green Lake functions as that hub for summer fun. Named for the jade tone of its water, Green Lake was once known as...
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Dad’s Getaway Weekend
By Bailey Hovland It’s not quite Father’s Day, but it has been a long winter and dads might deserve a weekend off. What, with the hours spent snow blowing the driveway, working through math homework, and tucking the kids in, a break could be just the thing they need....
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Finding Fish and Making Memories in Kandiyohi County
By Nancy Larson Over the past several months I spent some time on lakes in Kandiyohi County to observe the type of experiences local anglers are creating during Minnesota winters. The fraternity of anglers are the first to share that each month (January – March) offers a unique opportunity...
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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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