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The Great Outdoors

While renting an RV near Detroit Lakes, you'll no doubt want to explore some of the beautiful lakes in the local vicinity. Maplewood State Park is one of the most popular in the region, and as the name suggests, features a vibrant maple forest as well as eight serene lakes to explore. Lide Lake is one of the major lakes and has picnic tables and a sandy beach that's ideal for swimming and fishing. Over 20 miles of hiking trails lead along the lake and through the maple forest, and during your trek, keep an eye out for local wildlife, with over 150 different species of birds inhabiting the area, including blue-gray gnatcatchers, swallows, and cuckoos.If you continue farther south, you'll reach the stunning Glendalough State Park. This park consists of prairies and forests along the Annie Battle Lake. With many creeks that connect to the 335-acre lake, this body of water is perfect for kayakers looking to explore. Fishing is another popular pastime, and catches include crappie, walleye, and bass. If you want to stay on dry land, there are over nine miles of trails that lead through the prairies, forests, and along several lakes. These trails feature observation platforms, where you can spot some local wildlife, such as raccoons, white-tailed deer, and red foxes.Detroit Lakes campers may want to visit the nearby Buffalo River. Buffalo River State Park contains the winding Buffalo River as well as one of the largest remaining areas of endless prairies in the state. There are roughly 12 miles of trails at the park, and due to the abundance of prairies, the park is teeming with easy-to-spot wildlife. Keep an eye out for some of the 200 different species of birds in the park, such as upland sandpipers and prairie chickens. There are also some interesting mammals, with moose and deer known to roam the area. The Buffalo River is great for swimming and fishing, and there's a swimming beach ideal for taking a dip.

Exploring the City

There are some interesting cities worth visiting during your visit with a campervan rental near Detroit Lakes. The nearest major city is Fargo, located just across the state line in North Dakota, which contains some fun activities and educational experiences. The Fargo Air Museum is one of the city's most popular museums. It features many historic aircraft, some of which are still in flying condition. Visitors can book a tour or explore the museum on their own, and see planes such as World War II "Mustang" fighter jets, UAV surveillance aircraft, and even the last glider built by the Wright Brothers.Fargo has a well-respected art museum known as the Plains Art Museum. This museum has over 4,000 pieces in its permanent collection, covering both local and international artists from a range of different styles. As well as having works by some well-known artists on display, the museum also has many traditional African and Native pieces in its collection. Some examples of these pieces include a Congolese sword and sheath and a Sioux stitched tobacco bag.Alternatively, you may be looking for some family fun during your visit to Fargo. Red River Zoo is one of Fargo's premier attractions and consists of over 80 different species of animals, all from climates similar to Fargo's. Some of the most interesting animals on display include red pandas, sloths, and otters. The zoo also runs several experiences that let you get up close to some of the resident critters. These activities include feeding camels and holding small animals such as tortoises.