The annual Pine River Summerfest celebration runs July 26-30 offers tons of family fun all weekend long. The highlight of the weekend is the Summerfest parade which travels down Barclay Ave starting at 2 p.m. A car and tractor show happens before the parade at Pine River State Bank. Other…

Ospreys are arguably one of Minnesota's most interesting birds of prey, and there happens to be several active osprey nests near the Whitefish Chain. At these nests, you can observe  Ospreys as they gather sticks to build their nests, sit upon their eggs, and bring fish to their chicks. Ospreys…

The Whitefish Chain Area is in full bloom as wildflowers have come into season, lining the edges of roads, trails and lake shores. Wondering what they are?  Below we have info on a few of the most prevalent, and beautiful, flowers on the chain. Big thanks to www.minnesotawildflowers.info, which helped…

Since 1938, people in Pequot Lakes have been gathering for the sake of beans. Bean Hole Days got its start when local businessmen held a bean feed to thank farmers for their support of area businesses. Today, thousands flock to Trailside Park in downtown Pequot Lakes to celebrate this annual…