Island Lake | Park Rapids, Minnesota
3rd Generation Theisen Family Resort
When you stay at Pine Park Resort in Park Rapids, Minnesota there are many fun-filled area attractions to visit, including: Itasca State Park, Heartland Trail, Paul Bunyan State Forest, Smoky Hills State Forest and Two Inlets State Forest.
Trolls of Detroit Lakes
Minnesota’s forests have long inspired tall tales, legendary characters and cherished photo ops. The summer of 2024, thanks to a massive community effort, a fresh fairy tale coaxes people into the outdoors and onto a one-of-a-kind treasure hunt for supersized trolls. International recycling artist Thomas Dambo and crews built their biggest troll ever with 36-foot-high Long Leif, towering above a clearing at Detroit Mountain near Detroit Lakes….
Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge was established as a refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife. The abundance of lakes, rivers and marshes along with the diverse landscape of dense forest to open meadows attracts a plethora of wildlife.
North Country Trail
The North Country National Scenic Trail is the longest in the National Trails System, stretching 4,800 miles across eight states from North Dakota to Vermont, traversing forests and farmlands, remote terrain and bustling communities. Whether you’re looking to wander, hike, or run, birdwatch, camp, or backpack, the North Country Trail offers you a multitude of landscapes and opportunities.
Heartland State Trail | Minnesota DNR
The Heartland State Trail was one of the first rail-to-trail projects in the country. It is a 49 mile multiple-use trail between Park Rapids and Cass Lake.
Itasca State Park | Headwaters of the Mississipi River
Itasca State Park offers visitors over 32,000 acres and more than 100 lakes to explore, and it is only 11 miles from Pine Park Resort. All year long you’ll find special events taking place at the park; you may enjoy taking a walk through the wildflowers or listening to music under the pines.
Paul Bunyan State Forest
The Paul Bunyan State Forest is only 20 miles from our resort. Here you’ll discover over 115,113 acres with hundreds of miles of trails among pine forests, which makes it a perfect state forest destination when you are visiting the Park Rapids area.
Two Inlets State Forest
Two Inlets State Forest is located about 10 miles north of Park Rapids, and only 5 miles from Pine Park Resort. This state forest offers over 26,000 acres set in a gently rolling to hilly terrain. According to the Minnesota DNR, Two Inlets Lake provides good fishing for all warm-water species. And this forest is known for great deer, grouse, and small game hunting.
Smoky Hills State Forest
The Smoky Hills State Forest, which is known for its exceptional deer and grouse hunting in the fall, is a hunter’s paradise. This forest thick with hardwoods and pines is a short 10-mile drive from Park Rapids and Pine Park Resort. The state forest is located in eastern Becker County and extends across State Highway 34.