Area Attractions
Osage and the surrounding area — endless adventure year round
Osage, Minnesota
Gas, snacks, liquor, dining, picnic shelters, playground, post office, church, ATV & snowmobile trails and repair shop are all available right in Osage — with groceries and everything else available in Park Rapids (10 miles) and Detroit Lakes (35 miles).
Straight Lake
- Public beach — 0.2 miles
- Boat landing & fishing pier — 0.4 miles
- 471.43 acres, maximum depth of 63 feet
"Of course it's possible you will find the Osage Schoolhouse so comfortable, that you won't want to venture out at all."
Activities & Day Trips
Snowmobile & ATVs
(Class I/II) can be unloaded right at the Osage Schoolhouse with access to an extensive network of trails maintained by the DNR, Forest Riders club, Wolf Lake club, and others.
Scenic Drives
Along the Lake Country Scenic Byway (which passes right in front of the Osage Schoolhouse) offering year-round scenic views and spectacular fall colors.
Hunt
Some of the area hunter walker trails.
Bike, Hike, Horseback
Riding on the Heartland Trail. Bike rentals are available.
Shopping, Restaurants, Movies
And more are waiting to be explored in Park Rapids.
North Country National Scenic Trail
Hike part of this trail which already has more miles than the Appalachian Trail.
Family Adventures
At Evergreen Gifts & Fun — mini-golf, escape room, mazes, go carts, and more.
Thrill Seekers
Find adventure with high ropes, zip lines, power plunge, etc. at the Character Challenge Course.
Nature Lovers
Abundant wildlife in Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge — where tallgrass prairie, northern hardwoods, and boreal forest meet.
Walk Across the Mighty Mississippi
In Itasca State Park where it begins its winding journey to the Gulf of Mexico.
Downhill, Nordic, Cross Country Skiing, Snow Tubing & Mountain Biking
Await you at Detroit Mountain. Rentals available.