Your Minnesota lake home comes with complete access to an extraordinary variety of recreational opportunities. Explore the Paul Bunyan State Recreational Trail, Heartland Trail, Chippewa National Forest, Itasca State Park and dozens of other venues for hiking, biking, in-line skating, kayaking, and canoeing. The Leech Lake area offers diverse fishing with a variety of species. Experience the thrill and excitement when the last cast snags the big one. Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskie, Bass, Panfish -- we have it all. Miles and miles of open water with many bays make Leech Lake perfect for sailing crafts of any size. There are many area golf courses, including two championship courses – Long Bow Golf Club and Tianna Country Club. The autumn months attract hunters from all over the Midwest in search of deer, duck and grouse. Wintertime in the Leech Lake area creates a sparkling white playground for all ages. With the snow comes an abundance of activities to suit everyone’s tastes. There are literally hundreds and hundreds of miles of groomed trails for snowmobiling. The famous Heartland and Paul Bunyan Trails are two of the best! The Shingobee Recreation Area provides miles of trails for cross-country skiing and the sledding hills also provide great fun for kids of all ages – the warming chalet is also available to give those fingers and toes a quick warm-up. Ice Fishing wasn’t invented in Leech Lake … just perfected. All winter long, everything is biting…but perch are the specialty. Whatever you seek, the Leech Lake area offers memorable year round Minnesota vacation adventures, with a variety of recreational activities.

The Walker Lakes area is home to an array of unique festivals celebrated every season. The following are just a few:

The Moondance Jam Music Concert is held each July and can be considered Minnesota’s largest Rock-n-Roll concert with the likes of the Steve Miller Band, Guess Who, Little River Band, Heart and the Doobie Brothers – currently in its 16th season.

The Leech Lake Yacht Club hosts the Annual Leech Lake Regatta in August. The Regatta is a multi-class boating race that sailors of all levels of experience will enjoy. The Regatta and its festivities last for three days and entice sailors from all over the country. Racing is a combination of distance and triangle races on both Walker Bay and the “Big Lake”.

The International Eelpout Festival in February has been tempting masses of pouters and tournament patriots to Leech Lake for over 25 years. Heralded as Minnesota’s finest display of sportsmanship and ice antics, the Eelpout Festival is an experience not to be missed. The activities during the Eelpout Festival are plentiful. The celebration begins with the Opening Ceremony, the rest of the day is spent out on the lake fishing for the perfect Eelpout. You won’t want to miss out on the Best Eelpout Encampment -- come see the custom-made fish houses, and the ice races on the lake always draw a crowd.

Just a short drive away Walker, Park Rapids and other nearby communities each present their own style of shopping, local culture, history, sports and the arts. Music, theater, live entertainment, and competitive athletic events take place all year long. Museums and art galleries present the talents and stories of those who settled the area. The Northern Lights Casino is just minutes away and features national entertainment, as well as gaming. There are activities for every interest from the sportman’s club to the tour at Forestedge Winery. Seek out and discover local artists and craftsmen, one–of–a–kind restaurants and specialty shops, and little, out–of–the–way spots that will become part of your Minnesota vacation memories.