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A smiling man and young child, both bundled in winter clothing, proudly hold up three large crappies while crappie fishing on a frozen lake near Alexandria at dusk.
Mar 30

Big Crappie Report – Alexandria

People enjoy paddleboarding and kayaking on Alexandria’s calm waterways, surrounded by lush greenery. Some stand and paddle while others sit, creating a relaxed Paddlefest atmosphere among trees and reeds lining the river.
May 13

Big Ole Paddlefest to Highlight Alexandria Waterways

Hundreds of people bundled in winter clothing are taking on a fishing challenge, ice fishing on a frozen lake surrounded by gear, chairs, and portable shelters under a cloudy sky.
Jan 07

Catch Big Fish and Big Prizes at the Ice Fishing Challenge

An ice fishing hole with a fish finder next to it sits on a frozen lake; an ice auger lies in the background on the icy surface, ready for action—perfect conditions described in the December 2014 ice fishing report.
Dec 01

December 2014 Ice Fishing Report

A close-up of a golf club positioned next to a white golf ball on a tee, ready for a shot on green grass—perfect inspiration for your next Autumn Golf Get-Away.
Sep 22

Discounts on an Autumn Golf Get-Away

A green "Lake Carlos" sign stands near leafless trees by the water, with a boat on the lake and a warning below about stopping aquatic hitchhikers—perfect for easy spring adventures at Lake Carlos State Park under a clear, sunny sky.
Apr 23

Easy Spring Adventures at Lake Carlos State Park

A calm Lake Carlos reflects colorful autumn trees and a clear blue sky, with branches bearing yellow leaves in the foreground and dense foliage lining the shoreline.
Sep 30

Excellent Fall Colors at Lake Carlos State Park

Promotional poster for the Big Ole Bicycle Festival in Alexandria, Minnesota, featuring cyclists riding, event logos, and text inviting you to explore the scenic Alexandria Lakes Area by bike.
Aug 03

Explore the Alexandria Lakes Area at the Big Ole Bicycle Festival!

A smiling person in an orange hoodie holds a large fish in front of a river, capturing the excitement of a fall small mouth feeding frenzy, with trees and blue sky in the background.
Oct 09

Fall Small Mouth Feeding Frenzy!

Four people kneel and smile behind a large display of caught fish laid on the ground by a lake on one of the season’s First Frozen Lakes, with clear skies, trees, and water in the background.
Nov 18

First Frozen Lakes

Four people posing and smiling outdoors near a lake, crouched beside a large catch of fish laid out on the ground. It’s a sunny day with clear skies and trees in the background, celebrating their haul from one of the season's First Frozen Lakes.
Nov 18

First Frozen Lakes

A man wearing a white cap, sunglasses, and a yellow shirt sits on a boat, smiling at the camera. Surrounded by fishing gear and boating equipment, he enjoys the day with a vast body of water and distant shoreline in the background.
Aug 07

Fishing in Early August- Joe Scegura’s Video Update

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