Cooke Custom Sewing makes everything you need to outfit yourself for a wilderness canoe trip: packs, tarps, shelters and canoe accessories. They also make expedition-worthy Mukluks. CCS products have been …
Fridley, Anoka County • No fees Locke County Park is a wooded oasis tucked away in urban Fridley between Highway 65 and University Avenue. With its mature trees and Rice …
My friend, Brian Whitson, knows how to take fantastic bird photos! I’ve been seeing them on his Facebook page for a few years now—oohing and aahing over them like others …
St. Francis/Anoka County • No vehicle permit needed Rum River North County Park in St. Francis has both paved and natural-surface hiking trails with lovely views along the river. Since …
The women’s PreCip® Jacket by Marmot has been my go-to jacket for all kinds of outdoor activities for the last several years. I wore my first one out, and am …
Spring is a special time to get outdoors for some local hiking. We don’t think of it as the prettiest time of year, but it has it’s own beauties! After …
Center City, Chisago County • Daily or annual park pass + Minnesota ski pass needed The snowiest February in the Twin Cities’ recorded history gave cross country skiers plenty of …
St. Paul, Ramsey County • State park daily or annual pass needed Fort Snelling State Park offers beautiful cross country skiing within St. Paul’s city limits with 12 miles of …
I recently bought the warmest snow boots I’ve ever worn, made by Canadian retailer, Baffin. They’re rated to -58º F. I have the women’s Coco model in charcoal. They retail …
Ramsey, Anoka County • Daily or annual park permit needed We had just gotten several inches of fresh powdery snow, so I grabbed my snowshoes and headed over to Rum …