There's Little Better Than A Weekend Getaway To Minnesota's Heartland Lakes Region
By Trent Jonas|Published July 12, 2023
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Trent Jonas
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Trent Jonas came to Minnesota to attend college - and never left. He's a Twin Cities-based writer with a BA in English and a MFA in creative writing, a Minnesota Master Naturalist, and the proud father of two adult children. With more than a decade of freelance writing experience under his belt, Trent is often out exploring his favorite topics: Minnesota's woods, lakes, and trails. Rhubarb pie is his weakness, so discovering new diners is also a passion.
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What can be better than a weekend in “the land of sky blue waters:” Minnesota’s Heartland Lakes? It’s a land of tall pines, sparkling lakes, charming people, and the headwaters of the Mississippi River. So come with us and explore the Heartland Lakes, experience what the region has to offer, and check out an especially unique place to stay near Itasca State Park, Minnesota.
Start your visit to the area with a visit to the heart of Heartland Lakes, Park Rapids.
A visit to the charming town of Park Rapids, with its quaint downtown area and hometown friendliness may just cause you to think you’ve stepped backward in time.
Next, get your blood flowing by immersing yourself in the region’s tall pines at the Character Challenge Course. It’s a ropes course in the great the North Woods, just outside of town.
Character Challenge Course, 13218 County 40, Park Rapids, MN 56470, USA
It’s the self-proclaimed Restaurant Capital of the World, so you’re sure to find something you like. It’s hard to go wrong with Dorset House Family Restaurant or La Pasta Italian Eatery. If you visit during the first week of August, be sure to stick around for Taste of Dorset.
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Once your cravings are satisfied, head a few miles north of Dorset to your refuge for the night: the Birch cabin. It’s a mini-cabin on the shores of Big Sandy Lake.
A weekend in the Heartland Lakes region promises to be a quintessential “up north” Minnesota experience. Be sure to reserve the Birch Cabin well in advance of your visit – it books up quickly, especially during the summer.
Have you spent time in this part of Minnesota? Share your favorite experiences with us in the comments.
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