Kayaking at Phalen Regional Park
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. …
Kayaking the Mississippi in Anoka County
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 …
Biking in Elm Creek Park Reserve
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 …
Gear Review: Advanced Elements ‘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. …
Kayak in French Regional 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 …
EnjoySUP: Find Your Joy on the Water
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 …
Bike the B’dote Trail in Minneapolis/Saint Paul
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 …
Biking the Coon Creek Regional Trail
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 …
Biking Brown’s Creek State Trail
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 …
Hiking at Schaar’s Bluff
Hastings/Dakota County • No vehicle permit needed The Schaar’s Bluff trail system in Spring Lake Park Reserve offers lovely wooded hiking with beautiful overlooks of the Mississippi River. What’s to …