No matter the season, there is always something to do in Thief River Falls! Indoor or out, discover outstanding recreational opportunities, incredible wildlife areas, delightful attractions and conference facilities. This is where the Arctic Cat snowmobile was born, and you'll find some of the state's finest trails and parks in Thief River Falls.

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No matter the season, there is always something to do in Thief River Falls! Indoor or out, discover outstanding recreational opportunities, incredible wildlife areas, delightful attractions and conference facilities. This is where the Arctic Cat snowmobile was born, and you'll find some of the state's finest trails and parks in Thief River Falls.

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Tales of TRF – Your Outdoor Recreation Destination

Thief River Falls is home to some of the best outdoor recreation opportunities in the state. As the birthplace of Arctic Cat, our snowmobile trails are top-notch and kept in pristine condition. ...

Tales of TRF – The Ralph Engelstad Arena

Thief River Falls is home to the Ralph Engelstad Arena, one of the nation's top high school hockey arenas. This world class, $15 million arena would not have been possible without the ...

Tales of TRF – The Most Norwegian City

We have a strong Norwegian heritage that we love to honor and celebrate. In fact, in 2012, the mayor of Thief River Falls issued a proclamation declaring the week of May 17th ...

Tales of TRF – Thief River Falls Visitors Guide

Each year, Visit Thief River Falls partners with a publishing company called Think Tourism USA to produce the Thief River Falls Visitors Guide. We print 25,000 copies annually and it’s the official ...

Tales of TRF – Signature Events

There are several outstanding community events in Thief River Falls and they are all unique in what they offer to our residents and visitors. However, the Pennington County Fair is the longest ...

Tales of TRF – Excellent Area Fishing

The Thief River and the Red Lake River meet in Thief River Falls, creating an excellent fishing destination. Whether you’re in waders, a boat, paddle board or just fishing from the bank, ...

Tales of TRF – Give Disc Golf a Try

Thief River Falls is home to a beautiful disc golf course, and funds are currently being raised for a second course. The disc golf course at Lions Park is a well maintained ...

Tales of TRF – Pristine Parks System

Greenwood Trails Recreation Area is a 48 acre wooded trail system inside the city limits of Thief River Falls. This trail system once consisted of grassy trails winding along the Red Lake ...

Tales of TRF – Working Together to Welcome TRF Visitors

The list of events held in Thief River Falls each year is endless, and they usually attract both residents and visitors. Typically, residents have a good grasp on what our community offers, ...

Tales of TRF – Take a Hike

With the weather finally warming up, it’s the perfect time to get outdoors and get active. Plan to take a hike on the seven-mile scenic River Walk, a historic walk along our ...

Tales of TRF – Educational Community Programming

There are several local organizations that offer both formal and informal educational community programming. Thief River Falls Community Education supports the educational, social and recreational needs of the community by serving the ...

Tales of TRF – Step Back in Time

The Peder Engelstad Pioneer Village consists of an impressive 19 buildings; including a museum, Victorian house, 2 railroad depots, schoolhouse, church, blacksmith shop, machinery and automobile building, and 7 log houses. Admission ...

Tales of TRF – Bike TRF

Thief River Falls is a safe city to bike around and there are several fun places to ride. The 7-mile scenic River Walk is a wonderful place to bike with your family, ...

Tales of TRF – Norwegian Heritage Week

Uff da! Did you know that Thief River Falls has been named the “Most Norwegian City in America”? In 2012, the mayor of Thief River Falls issued a proclamation declaring the week ...

Tales of TRF – Spend a day, a week or a lifetime

Our community has small town charm with numerous amenities, which has proven to be a selling point for those looking to relocate. People move to Thief River Falls for a variety of ...