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welcome<br />
to<br />
pope county<br />
Welcome to Pope County, featuring Lake Minnewaska,<br />
Waterama, Winterama, Heritage Days, Glenwood and<br />
Starbuck and some of the most scenic lakes in the state.<br />
In fact, Pope County boasts more than 12 top<br />
lakes for fishing, recreation and quality of life and<br />
Minnewaska is the 13th<br />
largest lake in<br />
Minnesota!<br />
A<br />
“family<br />
recreation area” aptly<br />
describes the Lake Minnewaska<br />
area with Starbuck events<br />
like Heritage Days, Eple Tiden,<br />
Lefse Dagen and the Dragon Boat<br />
Festival. The annual Waterama<br />
celebration in Glenwood<br />
attracts thousands of<br />
visitors each year and is<br />
Minnesota’s second largest water festival. This year will<br />
be the 60th annual celebration of this event along with<br />
many other festivals and events throughout the year.<br />
Use this special guide to learn more about the Pope<br />
County area and the activities it offers, such as golf,<br />
fishing, water sports, hiking and biking. Check out our<br />
area resorts and campgrounds. Visit Glacial Lakes State<br />
Park, just minutes from Starbuck off Highway 29, or<br />
camp right in Barsness Park in Glenwood or Hobo Park<br />
in Starbuck. The people of Pope County welcome you<br />
to sample all the fun-filled activities of our area. <strong>Your</strong><br />
<strong>adventure</strong> <strong>awaits</strong> in Pope County.<br />
6 | Minnewaska Area