Snowshoeing in Elm Creek Park Reserve
Maple Grove, Champlin, Dayton/Hennepin County • No vehicle fee While snowshoeing is possible in most of Elm Creek Park Reserve’s 4,900 acres, there are 7 miles of designated snowshoe trails …
Maple Grove, Champlin, Dayton/Hennepin County • No vehicle fee While snowshoeing is possible in most of Elm Creek Park Reserve’s 4,900 acres, there are 7 miles of designated snowshoe trails …
North Star Ski Touring Club is a members-based nonprofit organization that’s mission is to “enjoy and promote the development of cross country skiing.” This includes dozens of ski trips throughout …
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One of the things I’ve discovered since I started to snowshoe two winters ago is this: the best hiking trails make the best snowshoe trails! This is definitely true at …
’Tis the season, and we’re all looking for fun gift ideas for our outdoor-loving family and friends. Here’s our list of 11 great gifts for $50 or under… 1. Living …
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St. Paul/Ramsey County • No vehicle fee You have a couple good options for biking in Crosby Farm Regional Park. You can park on either end of the park and …
Stillwater/Washington County • Free parking either in Stillwater or Wisconsin The St. Croix Crossing Loop Trail—newly completed this spring for foot and bike traffic only—is a wonderful partnership between Minnesota …
John Schulte, owner of Twin Cities Kayaking, has a unique approach to renting kayaks. Instead of asking you to go to him, he brings his kayaks to you. John has …
The Outdoors outperforms a gym in so many ways. And I’ll freely admit, I’m biased. I strongly dislike exercising inside. I always have. And I’m not against gyms. I know …
Eden Prairie/Hennepin County • No vehicle permit needed There’s plenty of paddling to be had at Bryant Lake Regional Park, with kayak, canoe and SUP rentals on-site for those who …
St. Francis to Ramsey/Anoka County • Vehicle permit needed in Rum River Central Regional Park The Rum River is one of the Twin Cities’ most popular paddling spots for kayakers …
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