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Cozy Corners: Indoor Activities to Beat the Winter Chill
Willmar Lakes Area Cozy Corners: Indoor Activities to Beat the Winter Chill By the Willmar Conference Center Winter in Minnesota may be chilly, but the Willmar Lakes Area offers plenty of warm, inviting places to relax, explore, and enjoy the season. Whether you’re looking for indoor entertainment, delicious meals, or...
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December Delights: Your Guide to a Month of Holiday Cheer!
December is just around the corner, and the Willmar Lakes Area is gearing up for a festive month filled with sparkling lights, heartfelt performances, community traditions, and cozy winter fun. Whether you’re searching for family activities, holiday shopping, live entertainment, or a cheerful night out, you’ll find something...
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Discover the Magic of December in the Willmar Lakes Area
The Willmar Lakes Area becomes magical in the month of December as it offers a variety of festive events and activities. Whether you're a local resident or visiting from afar, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Let's dive into some of the fun-filled events you won't want to...
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The Hustle of the Holiday Season is Here
As the holidays quickly approach, our schedules start to fill up with children's Christmas programs and holiday band/choir concerts as well as holiday shopping and family gatherings. And if time allows, we'd also like to attend a few of the special holiday events taking place around the county....
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The Historical Side of the Willmar Lakes Area
By Bailey Hovland So often, we focus on the here and now. We’re looking to try all the newest things — new restaurants, new stores, and new events. Because we are always looking forward, we often forget that looking back can be just as much fun. The Willmar Lakes...
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10 Events You Can’t Miss This Summer
By Bailey Hovland One month of summer has come and gone, bringing us into July. July is the epitome of summer festivities. It’s when we celebrate the Fourth of July, commemorated by parades and fireworks and everything decorated in red, white, and blue. Swimsuits are the weekend outfit of choice,...
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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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