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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 nature-based activities:
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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Outdoors Clubs & Groups in the Twin Cities
Are you the kind of person who would get outside more if you could meet up with others? If you are, there are many local options for you, no matter what your favorite outdoor activity. Being active outdoors—in our parks, on our trails, on our lakes and rivers—is so healthy…
It’s OK to Start Small with Outdoor Activity
Not only is it OK to start small with outdoor rec activities, that’s the best way for most people to begin. Outdoor activity begins locally and can be as simple as stepping out your front door. Whether you’re new to the outdoors yourself or you want to introduce our wonderful…
Gear Review: Women’s Hiking Shorts for 2022
Here in Minnesota we’re known for our cold winters, but we also have hot summers. Shorts season can run from April into October, depending on your personal thermostat and the particular year. This collection of hiking shorts is relatively small because I’m only reviewing ones I own, wear and personally…
Paddle Board at Snail Lake Regional Park
Shoreview/Ramsey County • No vehicle permit needed • No rentals available On the first day of summer, my friend and I met at Snail Lake Regional Park to paddle board the lake. We were excited to see first-hand what it offers local paddlers. Neither of us had been on Snail…
Kayak & Paddle Board at Coon Lake County Park
Columbus/Anoka County • No vehicle permit needed • No rentals available Coon Lake County Park’s main features are its lovely swimming beach—with picnic areas, sand volleyball and playground—and its boat launch. You can easily launch your kayak, paddle board or canoe from either area and enjoy popular Coon Lake. The…
8 Best Bike Trails in the Twin Cities: Readers’ Picks
We surveyed our Twin Cities Outdoors’ newsletter and Facebook readers to get their top picks for the best bike trails in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul metro area. We’re blessed to have hundreds of miles of off-road, paved multi-use trails in the 7-county area that are top-notch for bicycling. Some are in…
Gear Review: Aqua Bound’s “Sting Ray Hybrid” Kayak Paddle
I’ve been using Aqua Bound’s Sting Ray Hybrid kayak paddle since 2019, and can tell you—I know why it’s their best-selling kayak paddle. Before I go any further, you should know I’m a content writer for Aqua Bound. I can’t pretend to be unbiased, nor would I want to be….
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