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ENTER AND WIN A $500 Lodging Voucher

 to one of Visit Grand Rapids or
Edge of the Wilderness Lodging Association properties!

May 9th – September 1st, 2025

Welcome to Itasca County, also known as the Thousand Grand Lakes of Minnesota. There are 1,140 area lakes in Itasca County, which makes this the ideal Summer Travel Destination for families, couples, singles, and friends to vacation together. There are over 1M publicly accessible forest land with over 2,000 miles of trails to explore. Whether you are looking to ATV, bike, boat, hike, horseback ride, fish, mountain bike, or paddle…the Thousand Grand Lakes of Minnesota is your place! This summer, enjoy a wide variety of cozy places to stay, taste new sips and bites, discover MN historic sites and beautiful art, explore Minnesota’s nature, and be entertained by cultural experiences, live music, and live performances. Welcome to Thousand Grand Lakes of Minnesota in Itasca County.

Going To The Lake Summer Sweepstakes

Name(Required)
Address(Required)
How did you here about this sweepstakes?(Required)

I agree to the terms and conditions:(Required)
If I am selected the winner , I approve Visit Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, Edge of the Wilderness Lodging Association and the Deer River Chamber to utilize my name on their social media to promote the Thousand Grand Lakes of Minnesota Marketing.

Official Sweepstakes Rules

Kids Summer Photo Contest

Youth Name(Required)
Parent/Guardian Name(Required)
Address(Required)
Max. file size: 50 MB.
I certify that I am 18+ years old and the guardian of the above child.(Required)
If I am selected for either the monthly or trip prize, I approve Visit Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, Edge of the Wilderness Lodging Association and the Deer River Chamber to utilize my name on their social media to promote the Thousand Grand Lakes of Minnesota Marketing.

Official Contest Rules