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With a new hotel in town, you can stay after you play in the beauty that surrounds the quiet city of Staples.
There鈥檚 plenty of parking and no lines to keep you from enjoying a relaxing float down the slow-moving Crow Wing River. Take a walk, bike or roll down the new paved paths around town and you鈥檒l find they take you to a special place called . This place has more flowers, shrubs, plants and butterflies than your senses can handle.
If you need more adventure, head to one of the many nature areas in town, like , which sports towering pines from days of old. Take rest in their shade while enjoying an amateur baseball game.
Walk around town for a taste of a variety of food options. Don鈥檛 forget to watch the sunset while strolling on .
More information about Staples and the surrounding area can be found online at greaterstaples.com.
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NOTEWORTHY THINGS TO SEE AND DO
Staples is proud of its rich railroad history. Trains continue to rumble through town on a frequent schedule. You can catch a glimpse of that history in , constructed in 1909-1910 in the Classical Revival style and now open to the public. Staples hosts each August with events spread throughout town. This year the fun is planned from August 16-22. The planned highlights include:
Thursday, Aug. 19: Lakewood Golf Tournament
Saturday, Aug. 21: Sisters with Sass 5K, Chamber Vendor Show, Chamber Cook Off, Lefty's Street Dance, Chamber Parade
Check discoverstaplesmn.org for the latest details.
If you鈥檙e looking for an escape from the bustle of the beaches and boat parades on area lakes, the Crow Wing River may be just the place to let the worries of the world pass on by. With convenient access points throughout the area, this slow-moving waterway has fishing, swimming and floating options around every turn. Visit for a water trail map with access points and outfitters along the route.
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Take in all that nature has to offer in this historic park northwest of Staples. The park is open to the public for hiking, rustic camping and events. There are many walking trails, and a footbridge crosses the Leaf River. The park also features a bogwalk that stretches from one side of the bog to the other. Educational learning stations on wetland animals and plant life are stationed throughout the walk. Native American artifacts from Old Wadena Park date back 3,000 years. is planned to happen this year, as it has for 30 years. The event is typically held in August.
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, is more than just a place to slip into the Crow Wing River. The site includes a public shooting range, covered shelter, tent campsites and campfire wood is provided. Just a short drive out of town, this escape is a gem for the region.
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