(#32 Things to Do in Staples, “Go bird watching.” #5 Things to Do in Staples, “Bike/walk the Legacy Trail.”) A bluebird sits atop a bird house along the Legacy Trail in Staples. Below, in a photo taken from the same spot on the trail, a yellow-bellied sapsucker rests on a tree branch. The bird is identified by its white markings and red throat and crown.

50+ things to do in Staples this summer

The Thriving Communities Initiative Quality of Life Task Force started a list of things to do in summer in the Staples area, with the goal of 50 things that are readily available to everyone in the community. Without too much work, the group came up with more than 50 and are asking for input from the community to add to the list.

To add  your own ideas to the list, email Tricia Jasmer at the Staples Community Center, tjasmer@ci.staples.mn.us, or Mark Anderson at the Staples World, editor@staplesworld.com.

The Staples World also invites anyone trying these summer activities to post a photo on their facebook page. Check this issue of the newspaper for photos of people taking part in these activities.

Things to do in Staples this summer

1. Visit the farmer’s market

2. Walk the bog walk at Old Wadena

3. Check out the longest pier in Minnesota at Dower Lake

4. Attend a Lumberbats game

5. Bike/walk the Legacy Trail

6. Run through sprinklers

7. Build a sand castle at Dower Lake beach

8. Stroll through the Living Legacy Gardens

9. Go camping

10. Read a book at the library

11. Tube the Crow Wing River

12. Play disc golf at Pine Grove Park or Dower Lake (or both)

13. Attend a theater performance

14. Have fun at the Leader Pig Races

15. Enjoy an evening of Music in the Park

16. Find a hidden geocache

17. Spend an afternoon in a park reading

18. Play a round of golf

19. Spin, twirl and flip at the Motley skate park

20. Go fishing

21. Find all the local barn quilts

22. Have a picnic

23. Take a Community Ed. or summer school class

24. Go to Vacation Bible School or church event

25. Pitch horseshoes at Pine Grove Park

26. Attend a town festival

27. Watch a fireworks display

28. Enjoy an ice cream treat

29. Participate in a 5K

30. Create a sidewalk chalk masterpiece or other outoor artwork

31. Splash around the Staples Community Center swimming pool 

32. Go bird watching

33. Join a sports league

34. Explore the Staples Historic Depot

35. Tour the pavers at the Staples Veterans Park

36. Play sand volleyball at Wilson Park

37. Learn how to play pickleball

38. Sharpen your tennis skills

39. Plant a garden

40. Plant wildflowers

41. Have a nature scavenger hunt

42. Take photos or make a movie of your community

43. Find things in your community and put on social media and cell phone apps

44. Keep a summer journal

45. Create a story about your town

46. Find a local cause or community group to connect with

47. Host a garage sale or talk to people at other sales

48. Make music in public places

49. Find a ball, find a friend and play

50. Create a new game and get friends to play it with you

51. Explore the town on foot

52. Find out what’s going on at Central Lakes College

(Add your activities here) 

53.

54.

55.

56.

Advertising Deadlines

Deadline for advertisements and copy is Friday, noon.

Staples World

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 100 Staples, MN 56479 Telephone: (218) 894-1112 - Fax: (218) 894-3570 Toll Free: 1-888-894-1112 E Mail: office@staplesworld.com; editor@staplesworld.com

Deadline: Friday, noon

 

Sign Up For Breaking News

Stay informed on our latest news!

Manage my subscriptions

Subscribe to Breaking News feed