Grand Rapids, Minnesota (PRWEB) October 24, 2012

Autumn in the heart of the Minnesotas nature brings in vacationers wishing to experience an authentic Minnesota vacation in the great outdoors. Grand Rapids Minnesota is a favorite destination for fishermen and hunters during October and November with thousands of acres of public forests and lakes available to enjoy. Hunting is a wide draw for visitors that draws thousands to the area. Some popular hunting seasons that the Grand Rapids, MN area is known for are small game and large game. The small game hunting season (grouse, gray partridge and woodcock) runs mid-September through mid to late December, and some bird hunting even runs through February. Deer hunting runs mid-September through end of December. Fishing really peaks at this time of year as well, as the fish grow hungrier before the freeze up on area lakes. Limits of walleye, northern pike, crappies, bass and sunfish are regularly caught by fishermen in the fall.

The harvest season here in Grand Rapids is celebrated in many ways. Aside from the sporting opportunities found here, the community comes together to share the arts and the tastes of fall. The pace of life slows and people take the time to get out and participate in the many offerings well suited to satisfy every member of the family. Our website is an excellent source of information for selecting interesting events and activities, commented Megan Christianson, Executive Director of Visit Grand Rapids.