Paddle Bridge Guide Collective is a Minneapolis-based kayak touring company with a very specific focus. They take their guests on the Mississippi River to enjoy time on its waters, but …
This is the story of a Twin Cities woman’s 3-day solo backpacking trip on a section of the Superior Hiking Trail. She wanted to tell her own story, and I …
Late snow, early snow, almost any kind of snow—snowshoeing is a guaranteed wonderful experience. It is one of the safest, cheapest, easiest and most enjoyable activities to embrace Minnesota’s cold …
Winter hiking is amazing—until you have to make your way over ice! That’s when traction devices come in—no more slipping and sliding. I took a nasty fall early on this …
We have many options to cross country ski in the Twin Cities, and one of my favorites is Lake Elmo Park Reserve. Cross country (or Nordic) skiing is a fantastic …
Here’s our pick of the top 10 hikes in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul metro area for a great workout. Whether you simply enjoy a challenge or you’re training for a race …
The cross country ski pass you need to ski in the Twin Cities depends on the county where you want to ski, and sometimes the park itself. There have been …
Have you been looking for a convenient cross country ski trail, that’s beautiful, peaceful and right in the middle of the city? I found such a trail. It’s an easy …
When Twin Cities Outdoors readers Bonny and John Skovbroten reached out to me about their recumbent trike passion, I knew I was in for an education. I had heard of …
A habit of thankfulness—not just at Thanksgiving but throughout the year—gives us wonderful health benefits. Some of them may surprise you! Thankfulness is very closely related to gratitude. In fact, …