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We make it easy for you to find parks and trails in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul metro area for all your outdoor adventures:
Hiking and running trails ~ bike trails ~ waterways to kayak, canoe and paddle board ~ campgrounds ~ cross country ski and snowshoe trails
Simply click on your preferred activity in the navigation menu and find your county in the drop-down menu to get started.
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Gear Review: Seirus NeoFleece® Combo Scarf
The NeoFleece® Combo Scarf by Seirus is probably my most-recommended winter gear item for our Minnesota climate. If you love the outdoors and want to keep getting outside year-round, you need one of these! No more scary wind chills. No more frozen nose and cheeks. Just a $25 investment into…
How to Choose Snowshoes
So you’re ready to buy a pair of snowshoes to get outside more in our Twin Cities winters. How do you know which ones to choose? We’ll go over some of the basics to help you out. Snowshoeing is growing in popularity for good reason: Snowshoeing is super accessible, requiring…
Bike Rentals in the Twin Cities
The Minneapolis/Saint Paul metro is loaded with bike trails, and there are many options for bike rentals for both residents and visitors.
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…
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