SCHEDULE: NEVIS SITES ’N BITES This citywide celebration of street food, local deals, art and live music runs from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 12.
Nevis Home of the world’s largest tiger muskie
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evis lays claim to “home of the world’s largest tiger muskie,” and its trademark statue resides in the city’s Muskie Park.
BANDS & BBQ The city hosts a barbecue contest with live music Saturday, July 9.
WATER SKI SHOWS The Park Rapids Water Ski Team is holding three free, family-friendly shows this summer at Halvorson Beach in Nevis. Shows start at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 25, July 16 and Aug. 6.
Located on State Hwy. 34 between Park Rapids and Walker, this quaint village is home to several restaurants, small shops, a grocery store and more.
TEST YOURSELF AT THE NORTHWOODS TRIATHLON
Nevis is also celebrated as the gateway to the Paul Bunyan Forest, where hikers, campers, snowmobilers and ATV riders enjoy more than 40,000 acres of woodland.
On Aug. 13, the popular Northwoods Triathlon sends contestants into the waters of Lake Belle Taine, over 14 miles of scenic countryside aboard a bike and down the Heartland Trail on a 5K run.
The Heartland Trail, especially popular with bicyclists, runs through Nevis.
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MUSKIE DAYS Food, drink and live music flow during Nevis Muskie Days, Friday and Saturday, July 22-23.
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