Day at the Capital

The members of CMR "Congress of Minnesota Resorts" met with Legislators over a 2 day period to go over some concerns with Resort issues.

The day at the Capital is done annualy.

Some photos didnt turn out well, but you get the idea...haha

Invaded by Deer!!!

In the last few days the deer population has exploded at the resort. I have counted 22 deer arriving daily for a very small hand out of corn, the guests this winter are in for a real treat!

I captured a few photos of the deer in action.
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Day at Itasca State Park snowshoeing.

My friend Jake and I spent the afternoon a couple weekends back snowshoeing in Itasca State Park. The temp was in the mid 30's, bright and sunny....what a perfect day for snowshoeing!

pictures from Rochester Sports and Vacation Show

Here a few photos of the booth I worked at for the Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber. The Sportsman and Vacation Show was in Rochester MN a couple weeks back.
Thanks to those who were able to stop by and say HI, it was great to see you all...

I will not be volunteering any more shows this year, but be sure to stop by St Cloud, Fargo, and Minneapolis Sports Shows to get great stuff and the 2009 Park Rapids Lakes Area guide!

Sleeping Fawn makes TX newspaper!

Our Guests the Kieltyka's from Gatesville TX spent Christmas at Sleeping Fawn Resort.
While driving from TX to MN they took many photos for a contest heald at school featuring a stuffed toy armadillo named "Chucky". Contest was to see who would travel the furthest distance with Chucky, Hunter ended up winning the contest!

Congrats Hunter!

Karl Stroming- He will be remembered always....

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Our neighbor Karl Stroming will be missed deeply.

Rochester Sports and Vacation Show

Hi All-

I am down in Rochester MN working at the Sports and Vacation Show.

I am representing the Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce.

If get a chance, stop by and say hi!

Its this Friday- Sunday at the Mayo Civic Center.

I will post pictures upon my return
Joe

brrr- its cold out!

I took a photo of our thermometer today and it read 30 below.....it sure feels like it too!
This was the temp the last two mornings.



I took this photo three days ago reading 19 degrees below, and I thought it was cold then...haha, was I wrong.

Celebrating New Years at Sleeping Fawn.

A nice return to Sleeping Fawn for Tom and Nona this New Years 09. Celebrating their second New Years in a row at the Fawn seems to be a new trend for them.
I think they are enjoying the peace and quiet of the resort along with all the deer that come visit while they stay. Do you blame them....
Tom and Nona were nice enough to share a few photos of their stay.

Thanks Tom and Nona!

White Christmas

The Kieltyka's of Texas spent the Christmas Holiday at Sleeping Fawn Resort.

Driving up through a blizzard in Nebraska and many snowy and windy conditions through the Dakotas and Minnesota.
Once arrived they unpacked the car and the two girls, Sammi and Hunter trampled through the knee high snow having a blast, they couldnt get enough of the snow.

They were nice enough to share a few sliding photos with us.

Dispite the cold conditions they all had a wonderful and white Christmas.