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Hiking in Cleary Lake Regional Park
Prior Lake/Scott County • No vehicle permit needed Cleary Lake Regional Park has 6 miles of hiking trails on both paved and natural-surface trails. You’ll hike through mature forest, over prairie and near Cleary Lake for views of the water here and there. Get our free download: “The Best Hiking…
Biking Hastings’ 10-Mile Scenic Circuit
Hastings/Washington County • E-bike rentals available at trailhead I love to bike, but many times would like to go farther than what my endurance allows. I would also like to try different styles of bikes and experience a variety of terrain including trails, sand and snow. This is above and…
Kayaking, SUPing and Canoeing on Fish Lake
Maple Grove/Hennepin County • No vehicle permit needed Fish Lake Regional Park is one of the nicest paddling spots in the Twin Cities. There are many reasons I think that, after spending a couple hours on it recently with my daughter. We rented paddleboards from the Three Rivers boathouse at…
Hiking the Stillwater Historic Stairs Route
The Stillwater Historic Stairs Route can be so much more than just a workout. It’s a great way to slow down and enjoy this iconic town. There are a number of Stillwater Historic Stairs routes posted online. Here’s my favorite route that includes, not only the well-known historic stairs of…
Hiking in Willow River State Park, Wisconsin
Hudson, Wisconsin • Out-of-state vehicle fee $13 daily or $38 annual (note: this park costs more than most of Wisconsin’s state parks!) There’s beautiful hiking in Willow River State Park, across the St. Croix River into Wisconsin. Just a half hour from downtown Saint Paul, Willow River is super accessible…
Book Review: The Paddleboard Bible
The Paddleboard Bible: The Complete Guide to Stand-Up Paddleboarding, by Dave Price, truly is a complete guide to one of Minnesota’s favorite water sports. Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP for short) has been growing in popularity since the Outdoor Foundation started keeping track of it here in the US, beginning in 2010….
Over the Hill Outdoors: Outdoor Recreation Instruction for Adults
Over the Hill Outdoors offers outdoor recreation instruction for adults, serving the Minneapolis/Saint Paul metro area. These private and semi-private lessons give clients the confidence they need to pursue an outdoor activity that could become a lifelong joy for them. Founder and owner, Natalie Griffith, and I met recently over…
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