{"id":70,"date":"2020-02-21T16:26:29","date_gmt":"2020-02-21T22:26:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leechlake.org\/?page_id=70"},"modified":"2026-01-22T09:23:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T15:23:53","slug":"recreation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/leechlake.org\/things-to-do\/recreation\/","title":{"rendered":"Recreation"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Make the most of your time outdoors<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"745\">Leech Lake, MN is a year-round outdoor destination known for fishing, boating, trails, and small-town charm near Walker, Minnesota. Whether you\u2019re planning a summer lake trip or a winter getaway, there\u2019s no shortage of ways to get outside.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"745\">Fishing is the area\u2019s most popular activity, drawing anglers from across the Midwest for walleye, muskie, perch, and ice fishing. Boating and water sports are also visitor favorites, with plenty of room to cruise, paddle, or relax on the water. On land, visitors enjoy hiking and biking trails, birding, and public golf courses located in and around Walker.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"745\">Downtown Walker offers shopping, dining, a brewery, and a winery, all easily accessible by car, bike, or boat. After exploring all there is to do at Leech Lake, visitors can easily find <a href=\"https:\/\/leechlake.org\/where-to-stay\/resorts-lake-cabins\">resorts<\/a>, cabins, <a href=\"https:\/\/leechlake.org\/where-to-stay\/hotels-motels-bnbs\">hotels<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/leechlake.org\/where-to-stay\/campgrounds-rv-sites\">campgrounds<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/leechlake.org\/where-to-stay\/\">book the perfect stay<\/a> nearby.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Make the most of your time outdoors Leech Lake, MN is a year-round outdoor destination known for fishing, boating, trails, and small-town charm near Walker, Minnesota. Whether you\u2019re planning a summer lake trip or a winter getaway, there\u2019s no shortage of ways to get outside. 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