After an unusually warm winter with multiple days reaching temperatures in the 50s and 60s, the official arrival of spring on March 20th might seem like just another day. Maybe […]
Read More >>When fishing for panfish, knowing the depth where fish are at is extremely helpful when setting up your presentation. Fishing the Midwest host Mike Frisch talks about using some plastic […]
Read More >>Every year the Alexandria City Park Department has to make the decision, is the ice safe enough to support skaters at Noonan Park, or not. To make the skating surface […]
Read More >>Add some FUN to your winter snowmobile rides in the Alexandria Lakes Area. Douglas Area Trails Association (DATA) along with Explore Alexandria is excited to announce our 1st annual Ride […]
Read More >>It is a welcome sight for many, the turning of the leaves to splashes of red, orange and yellow. Because of its location, the Alexandria Lakes Area produces a nice […]
Read More >>The Minnesota Wild announced today the 2023 Road Tour will visit four communities in greater Minnesota, including Alexandria, August 9th. The Road Tour, presented by TRIA and HealthPartners, will stop […]
Read More >>As is the tradition every year at Andes Tower Hills, they celebrate the end of the skiing/snowboarding season with their Spring Fling weekend. Only this year, despite their recent event, […]
Read More >>In a new series that’s been compared to Amazing Race meets pro fishing, Major League Fishing (MLF) hopes to highlight new areas throughout the country for their new show. Alexandria […]
Read More >>Whether you’re staying at Lake Darling Resort or elsewhere in Alexandria, an afternoon on the lake is a must. Discover our range of pontoons, fishing boats, and cruiser bikes available […]
Read More >>The popularity of golf in the United States has varied greatly over the years. It was once extremely popular to be a member of a golf club even if you […]
Read More >>(Lake Carlos) On the northeast side of Lake Carlos is a business that is all about helping people experience the fun of being out on the water. Mike Jost is the […]
Read More >>(Alexandria, MN) For a couple of weeks Minnesota’s state bird has been making an appearance on lakes within the city limits of Alexandria. The smaller, shallower lakes like Lake Winona […]
Read More >>Most of us know how AMAZING summer and autumn is in Alexandria, Minnesota. Outdoor adventures are plentiful with more than 300 lakes, numerous public parks and miles and miles of […]
Read More >>The Alexandria Lakes Area is known for lots of fun ways to enjoy the great outdoors! With more than 350 lakes, miles and miles of trails, great fishing, biking and […]
Read More >>Updates, tips and tricks by Lindy Pro Guide Joe Scegura
Read More >>Calling all Stand-Up Paddleboards, Kayaks and Canoes! If you love to paddle the water, the 2nd Annual Big Ole SUP-athon is a must do! This fun and adventurous event is […]
Read More >>Well, it’s the first of May and it actually feels like it! We’ve had rather inconsistent weather up until this point and it really hasn’t warmed up for any length […]
Read More >>Well it’s hard to believe only a few weeks ago there were ¾ ton pickups and 20 foot fish houses all over the lakes. Then, a week later we were […]
Read More >>We are fast approaching the end of the walleye ice fishing season and the deadline to leave houses unattended overnight. Normally during this time of year the walleye bite is […]
Read More >>Report as of 1/8/16 Here are the current ice conditions for the Alexandria area. I’ll break this ice report into three categories… small, medium and large lakes. SMALL LAKES AND […]
Read More >>The beautiful mild weather has made this fall one of the nicest I can remember here in Alexandria. With consistent highs in the 50’s and 60’s, I’ve noticed a record […]
Read More >>What’s better than catching hundreds and hundreds of huge small mouth bass…? If I think of something I’ll let you know! The past few weeks has been as good as […]
Read More >>Catching fall colors at their peak can sometimes come with very short notice. As explained in my previous fall color blog, many different things contribute to the timing and intensity […]
Read More >>The fishing this past month was officially the best August walleye fishing I’ve ever had. We consistently had good numbers of quality fish and very few days where the bite […]
Read More >>The walleye fishing in the Alexandria area continues to be some of the best I’ve seen in years. Other than the occasional cold front which slows the bite for a […]
Read More >>The fishing over the Holiday weekend was excellent! The weather was great and the fish were hungry. The past couple weeks has been some of the best fishing of the year for […]
Read More >>The walleye opener was slower overall than I expected, but still a success in my opinion. Our group fished hard opening morning and was able to catch a number of […]
Read More >>This week marks National Travel and Tourism Week, which brings awareness to the importance of travel both for the traveler and the economic impact for communities. Among all the great […]
Read More >>As if it wasn’t enough to have a long and spectacular autumn season around Alexandria, spring arrives early this year and graces us with summer-like weather! Sure, the nights are […]
Read More >>The ice went out much quicker this year than average. Mild temps coupled with high winds melted ice in days that should have taken weeks. This early start to spring […]
Read More >>I’ve heard an old saying that “winter makes you appreciate summer much more.” I slightly disagree with that statement, as there are many activities and lots of beauty to enjoy […]
Read More >>When I wrote my last report it seemed possible we would have ice into May again this year. Then the beautiful spring weather came for a week and really hit […]
Read More >>We’ve all heard the 7 Wonders of the World, the 7 Wonders of the United States and even 7 Wonders of the Solar System. So how about the 7 Wonders […]
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