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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

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