Richardson's Shangri-La Resort
In 1949, Ralph and Jan Richardson began building their dream of a quiet family resort on the shores of beautiful Pelican Lake. Today, that dream lives on in eight cabins nestled on 120 acres of wilderness lakefront.
Richardson Nature Center
Located just minutes from the hustle and bustle of Highway 494, Richardson Nature Center offers an island of peace and beauty in the midst of the city. The center features interactive exhibits, live animals, meeting space, and a professional naturalist staff. Trails are available for hiking, running, snowshoeing, and skiing. Programs and family events offered year round. Snowshoe rental available.
Rich Valley Golf Club
Rich Valley Golf Club was designed by Ray Rahn and was built by the family. Ray has been in the golf business his whole life. He started out installing in-ground sprinkler systems. Then in 1969, Ray and the family designed and built their 1st course. They named it Parkview and it is still Parkview today. They sold Parkview in 1981. In 1975, Ray bought farmland and designed and built Fountain Valley Golf Course, which they sold in 1980.
They then designed and built Rich Valley, which has now been family owned & operated since 1988.
Rich Spring Golf Club
18-hole, championship level course for the Cold Spring area. Clubhouse overlooking Schneider Lake. Friendly service at the Lakeview Bar & Grille. Golf lessons and a driving range. Apparel and products at the pro shop. A full range of tournament services
Rice Lake State Park
Long ago, American Indians harvested wild rice from this lake where today, the shallow waters and marshy edges of Rice Lake attract many waterfowl during migrations. Rice Lake is a major wetland in the area. Visitors enjoy camping under the tall hardwoods, photographing spring wildflowers, picnicking, and birdwatching. For a more secluded camping experience, paddle across the lake and camp in a canoe campsite. Winter activities include cross-country skiing on packed snow multi-use trails and snowmobiling on dedicated groomed trails. Hike on 5 miles of trails. Canoe rental available.
Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Located five miles south of McGregor on Hwy 65, this 18,000 acre National Wildlife Refuge offers year-round wildlife and recreational opportunities in a mixture of forest, bog, upland and open water habitats. Over 220 species of birds, 40 species of mammals, and 16 species of reptiles and amphibians can be found on the refuge.The Visitor Center is generally open M-F 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call 218-768-2402 for more information; the Refuge is open year-round sunrise to sunset. The refuge offers 14 miles of scenic roads in it's auto tour route and more than 7 miles of walking trails.
Rice Creek Lodge & Cabin
Rice Creek Lodge offers five spacious bedrooms that you can relax in. All the upstairs suites open up to large decks overlooking the scenery of our world class hunting preserve. The Walter Peek Suite, which is handicap accessible, on the main level, opens up to a beautiful patio area. Each suite has its own private full bathroom.
The "NEW" Cabin is five bedroom cabin, has three bathrooms, and a full kitchen. There are several televisions, also. Dogs are allowed to stay in the house.
Rice Creek Campgrounds
Rice Creek Campground, located in the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve, offers 5,000 and more acres of natural and scenic wilderness, only 25 minutes from Minneapolis / St. Paul.
Biking, fishing, boating, golf, and swimming are just a few of the many activities you will find within the park. Nature programs are held regularly at the campground amphitheater and at nearby Wargo Nature Center (one mile north of the campground).
You can also get in a quick round of golf at Chomonix Golf Course, located just a mile down the road.
Rice County Historical Society Museum
The Museum of History includes displays on local history topics from pre-contact Native Americans to 20th century. There is a Research Center with genealogical information, and small gift shop. The society also has an 1850s log cabin, 1860s Church, 1850s one room school School and an agricultural annex; these are open by appt and special events. Home of Alexander Faribault is nearby. Alexander Faribault was the founder of Faribault.