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Sharon Brodin

Sharon loves to hike, paddle, camp, snowshoe and cross country ski...and she bikes sometimes, too! Besides maintaining Twin Cities Outdoors and her other blog, Heaven and Nature, Sharon works on client writing and design projects.

Kayak the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes

December 20, 2023July 28, 2020
kayaking cedar lake

Minneapolis/Hennepin County • No vehicle permit needed • On-site rentals at Bde Maka Ska Minneapolis’ Chain of Lakes is hugely popular with kayakers, canoeists and stand-up paddle boarders—and for good …

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Categories Hennepin County Outdoor Rec

Kayaking at Phalen Regional Park

December 20, 2023July 21, 2020
kayaking keller creek

Saint Paul/Ramsey County • No vehicle permit needed • On-site rentals One of the paddling gems in the Twin Cities is the lake chain through Phalen and Keller Regional Parks. …

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Categories Ramsey County Outdoor Rec

Kayaking the Mississippi in Anoka County

April 15, 2022June 30, 2020
kayaking on the mississippi river

Roadside Park to Mississippi Point Park • Anoka & Hennepin Counties We have the 4th longest river in the world right in our backyard. The Mississippi River forms the borders …

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Categories Anoka County Outdoor Rec

Biking in Elm Creek Park Reserve

December 20, 2023June 16, 2020
biking in elm creek park rserve

Maple Grove/Hennepin County • No vehicle fees Elm Creek Park Reserve has one of the nicest, most extensive bike trail systems in the Twin Cities metro area. Almost 30 miles …

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Categories Hennepin County Outdoor Rec

Gear Review: Advanced Elements ‘Sport’ Inflatable Kayak

April 15, 2022June 12, 2020
sport inflatable kayak

Advanced Element’s Sport inflatable kayak is a super-easy-to-use, light and very maneuverable recreational kayak. I bought mine a year ago and absolutely love it! You won’t win any speed records. …

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Categories Gear Reviews

Kayak in French Regional Park

December 20, 2023June 9, 2020
kayak french park

Plymouth/Hennepin County • No vehicle permit needed unless you use a trailer • On-site rentals French Regional Park sits on the north end of Medicine Lake. This park is extremely …

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Categories Hennepin County Outdoor Rec

EnjoySUP: Find Your Joy on the Water

May 17, 2022May 27, 2020
enjoySUP local outdoor business

Kelly Konopliv of EnjoySup has been teaching people of all ages to find their joy on the water through stand-up paddling, SUP fitness and SUP yoga instruction since 2017. She …

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Categories Local Outdoor Businesses

Bike the B’dote Trail in Minneapolis/Saint Paul

December 20, 2023May 12, 2020
biking through crosby farm regional park

This 13ish-mile paved loop is a superb way to tour one of the most beautiful areas of urban Minneapolis/Saint Paul. About the Name: B’dote Trail You won’t find information anywhere …

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Categories Dakota County Outdoor Rec, Hennepin County Outdoor Rec, Ramsey County Outdoor Rec

Biking the Coon Creek Regional Trail

April 15, 2022May 5, 2020
a bike next to a bridge

Coon Rapids/Anoka County Coon Creek Regional Trail is a lovely neighborhood paved trail that winds it’s way through plenty of woods with many nice views of the creek. What’s to …

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Categories Anoka County Outdoor Rec

Biking Brown’s Creek State Trail

December 20, 2023April 21, 2020
spring bike ride

Stillwater/Washington County Brown’s Creek State Trail is a 6-mile paved multi-use trail with trailheads at Gateway State Trail near Grant, and in downtown Stillwater. This trail is a great example …

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Categories Washington County Outdoor Rec
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