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Welcome to Minnesota's Nature!

OVER A MILLION ACRES OF TRAILS ARE WAITING FOR YOU.

There is something for everyone in the greater Grand Rapids area to Explore Outdoors. Build your outdoor bucket list by checking out what each season offers. The outdoors can be experienced on trails, lakes, rivers, scenic byways, mines, and state forests.

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AREA ATTRACTIONS

Grand Rapids offers top-rated attractions including the theatre, outdoors, art and entertainment, and many family-friendly things to do.

ATV & OHV

The Itasca County area offers thousands of acres of federal, state, county and industrial forest land that are open to off-highway vehicle riding.

BIKING

The Grand Rapids, Minnesota area has over 100 miles of bike trails that you can ride all seasons.

CAMPING

Stay overnight in the great outdoors. There are multiple options from Resort camping to sleeping under the starts.

CAMPING

Stay overnight in the great outdoors. There are multiple options from Resort camping to sleeping under the starts.

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING

Northern Minnesota offers miles of groomed trails for both classic and skate skiing. Take a peek at all of the trails the area has to offer.

FAT TIRE BIKING

100 + miles of bike trails you can ride all year round. Off the beaten path from novice to expert. Find your way up north.

MOUNTAIN BIKING

100 + miles of bike trails you can ride all year round. Off the beaten path from novice to expert. Find your way up north.

Madison Christianson Pokegama Crappie June 8 2017

FISHING

The state of 10,000 lakes....and LOTS of fish. Find clear water, bogs and rivers with a robust amount of fish. Walleye, Crappie, Northern Pike and more.

GOLF

Grand Rapids is home to three championship level golf courses known as the Grand Lakes of Golf. Each course is beautifully manicured with different degrees of difficulty.

GOLF

Grand Rapids is home to three championship level golf courses known as the Grand Lakes of Golf. Each course is beautifully manicured with different degrees of difficulty.

HIKING

Chippewa National Forest, Suomi Hills, Simpson Creek Trial, The Lost Forty.....just a few trails to check out!

FRISBEE GOLF

Legion Park disc golf course provides a very challenging and scenic course. Scorecards are available on site, and discs are available to rent at the IRA Civic Center.

HUNTING

A million acres of trails. Do we need say more?

ICE FISHING

The state of 10,000 lakes....and LOTS of fish. Frozen lakes with a robust amount of fish. Walleye, Crappie, Northern Pike and more.

FALL FISHING

The state of 10,000 lakes....and LOTS of fish. Frozen lakes with a robust amount of fish. Walleye, Crappie, Northern Pike and more.

LAKES & BEACHES

Sandy shores, sand castles and a crappie or two. Find your feet relaxing in sand on many surrounding lakes (16 to say the least).

MOTORCYCLES

Grand Rapids is a motorcycle enthusiast’s best option for gorgeous day trips or overnight excursions- enjoyable rides in all directions!

MOTORCYCLES

Grand Rapids is a motorcycle enthusiast’s best option for gorgeous day trips or overnight excursions- enjoyable rides in all directions!

MT. ITASCA

The Mt. Itasca Winter Sports Center is a beautiful ski center located just minutes from Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

PADDLE SPORTS

Adventure to some of our pristine, untouched wilderness areas that aren’t as easily accessible by car, boat, or even foot. With our endless network of lakes and rivers, Grand Rapids is the perfect launching point for your paddle trip.

SCENIC BYWAYS & MINES

Mining the red iron ore of yesteryear or the taconite of today has been and continues to be the hallmark of Minnesota's Mesabi Iron Range …

SKATING

Explore Ice Skating and Hockey at our area Rinks.

SNOWMOBILE TRAILS

Groomers carve hundreds of miles of snowmobile trails through snow-packed forests and onto Minnesota area lakes.

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SNOWSHOEING

Find an abundance of Trails to try out snowshoeing. It's fun for all ages while being out doors in the fresh air.

STATE PARKS & FORESTS

Right now more than ever it is important that we seek outdoor recreation opportunities. In Grand Rapids you will find an abundance of Parks & Forest land to enjoy.