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Minnesota’s best St. Patrick’s Day celebration is back again: here are the details! 

Get your green on [so you don't get pinched] and head over to Crosslake, MN March 16th-18th for some good old fashioned St. Patty’s Day fun.

Map courtesy of Crosslake St. Patrick's Day Parade and Celebration Facebook 

Weekend pro tips: 

→ Purchase a lanyard for access to discounts around town! See the full list of participating businesses here. 

→ Get there early for parking and a good spot to view the parade. The weekend attracts over 20,000 out of town visitors! 

→ New this year! Shenanigans VIP experience including preferred curbside front row parade seating, access to the VIP tent + more. Get the full details or purchase on the Crosslake Chamber…

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Whether its your first time or you're just looking to relocate...

The real estate market is ever-changing and its more important than ever to have an agent you trust by your side to help guide you through the process! Here's 5 important tips to consider before investing in your next property! 

Decide how much "home" you can afford.

What price home are you in the market for? In addition to estimating monthly mortgage payments, have you factored in other expenses such as insurance, property taxes, utility payments, and maintenance costs? 

When you talk with lenders, they’ll help you understand the maximum mortgage you qualify for. Then you’ll need to make a decision about what price house and which loan amount up to that maximum feels most…

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Spring is near! ... hopefully.

FISHING HAS SLOWED DOWN A LITTLE BIT, BUT THERE ARE STILL SOME GREAT OPPORTUNITIES AHEAD IN THE B.L.A! 

This month brought all kinds of twists in the weather! From freezing temps to 40 degree days and even rain! However, anglers still report a good evening and night crappie bite. With hopefully some warmer temps coming, one of my favorite things to do is get a group of family and friends together and watch tip ups and enjoy the great outdoors.

Reminder to anglers →  Be sure to get a new license at the end of the month and remove your fish houses!

With some of the snow starting to melt these last few weeks, I got the itch to put some boots on the ground, and scout some hunting ground and shed hunt along the…

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[insert fall color tours] Best spots to experience Fall colors in the B.L.A. 

Hometown hues are here! Read up on our top viewing locations for those peak fall colors.

Paul M Thiede Fire Tower Park

Pequot Lakes, MN | 5230 County Road 11, Pequot Lakes, MN

Climb this historic 100 ft fire tower dating back to 1934 for some of the most picturesque views of Pequot Lakes - floods of color for miles make for some epic takeaways from this bird's-eye view. Walk their 3,000 feet of wooded walking trails through the woods before or after. The park is open year-round from dawn to dusk, with minimal maintenance (i.e. snow plowing) during the winter months. More info on the park

Miner's Mountain Trail / Crosby Mine Pits

The overlook at…

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Fall has made its arrival – if your calendar isn't full of festive fun outings, you're doing it wrong! 

WE'VE DRUMMED UP A LIST OF SOME OF THE AREA'S MOST FESTIVE ADVENTURES. GRAB THAT PUMPKIN SPICE YOU'VE BEEN WAITING ON AND HIT THE TOWN...

FALL COLOR TOURS

We haven't quite hit peak color in the BLA yet but we have some beautiful viewing spots right in our backyard - stay tuned for our next blog post on the top spots in the area to catch the colors!

COPPER CREEK FALL FESTIVAL DAYS

Now through the end of October, the Copper Creek fall festival has been taken to new levels! A full-blown fall fest with activities galore - fun for the whole family including painted hay bales, corn pit, hay bale slides, outdoor bowling, slingshots,…

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Nisswa Fall Festival (47th annual) & Smokin Hot BBQ Challenge '22: Saturday 17th! 7:30am - 8pm

Woods to Water will be competing in the annual Smokin' Hot BBQ Challenge once again!

⭐️ TIP: Get there early to snag tickets, available outside - the party is between Woods to Water and the Pickle! Enjoy a day of fun participating in events, live music, and shopping small in downtown Nisswa, all while taking in the sweet smell of smoked bbq. VIP tickets are still available through the Nisswa Chamber - get them before they run out for the full bbq experience.


7:00am-10:00am Nisswa Fire Department Pancake Breakfast - Nisswa Fire Department

10:00am First Medallion Hunt clue posted - The Dock Panther

12:00pm Second Medallion Hunt clue posted -…

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10 Tips for Hunting Season This Fall! 

Fall is right around the corner. Check your equipment and practice, practice, practice!


OPENER DATES:

Bear hunting - 9/1/22
Archery Deer - 9/17/22
Take a kid hunting - 9/24/-9/25/22 Youth younger than 16 can hunt small game without a license but must be accompanied by an adult
Waterfowl - 9/24/22
Youth deer - 10/20-10/23/22
Pheasants - 10/15/22
Grouse - 9/17/22

10 Tips for Hunting Season This Fall!

1. Sight in your gun or bow - Shoot with the same bullets or broadheads you are going to hunt with.

2. Get your license ahead of time - Don’t be that guy the day before opener standing at the license counter 15 minutes before closing time.

3. Buy a safety harness if you hunt out…

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Check out these weekend events closing out August in the BLA!

Thursday

  • Thursday 4pm - 8pm Northern Pacific Center | Farmer's Market
  • Thursday 5:30pm - 6:30pm The Woods | Meat Raffle Thursday
  • Thursday at 8:30pm The Woods | Top Gun at the Retro Drive-i

Friday

  • Friday 11:30 - 11:50 Pine Grove Zoo | Red Kangaroo Encounter at Pine Grove Zoo
  • Friday 6:30pm Brainerd Aldi Parking Lot | Awakening Tent Revival Worship Concert
  • Friday  9am - 4pm Pequot Lakes | Northern Lakes Rescue 3rd Annual Garage Sale
  • Friday at 6pm She's on 6th | 2022 Elbow Convention
  • Friday at 6pm The Woods | Summer Chili Dinner Concert with The Jazz Authority
  • Friday 8:30pm Commander | POP Syndrome Band
  • Friday 6pm - 6pm Crosslake | DIY Night @…

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Labor Day IN THE BLA: 

Plenty of fun happening in our neck of the woods over labor day weekend in the lakes area! Check out the schedule of fun.
AUGUST 25, 2022 - Sept 5th 2022


Thursday, August 25: 4-8pm Farmers Market at the Northern Pacific Center

 

Saturday August 27th: Bar Harbor Boat Show

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Fall is near! Tips on a successful season from our land specialist.

expert advice on Preparing your hunting land or planning ahead for fall fishing with tips on food plots, trail cams and more. 

"Summer in the BLA has been nothing short of a great time. As the summer months start to wind down, I can’t help to think what is next…. FALL."

The local BLA fishing report says the fishing is still great. Anglers will have to search in a little deeper water for walleyes at this time of the year. 15-23 feet have been an active range. Leeches and redtail shiners have been the ticket for live bait. Another method late in the summer months that works well is trolling small crankbaits. I have had great luck with both walleye and perch doing this, along with…

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