12 Best Fall Color Paddles in the Twin Cities
Minnesotans love to get outside for the fall colors in September and October. And one of the best ways to see them in a way most people don’t, is from …
Anoka County Outdoor Rec
Outdoor recreation opportunities in Anoka County’s parks and trails. We cover hiking, trail running, biking, paddling, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and camping.
Kayak & Paddle Board at Coon Lake County Park
Columbus/Anoka County • No vehicle permit needed • No rentals available Coon Lake County Park’s main features are its lovely swimming beach—with picnic areas, sand volleyball and playground—and its boat …
Kayak the Rum River
St. Francis to Ramsey/Anoka County • Vehicle permit needed in Rum River Central Regional Park • No on-site rentals The Rum River is one of the Twin Cities’ most popular …
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 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 …
Snowshoeing at Carlos Avery WMA
Anoka/Chisago Counties • No fees You have 25,000 acres of snowshoeing territory to choose from at Carlos Avery Wildlife Management Area. And since 2/3 of those acres are either wetlands …
Cross Country Ski at Green Haven Golf Course
Anoka/Anoka County • No ski pass needed The City of Anoka grooms just over 3 miles of cross country ski trails at Green Haven Golf Course. If you don’t mind …
Bike Trails at Locke County Park
Fridley/Anoka County • No fee Locke County Park is a small but lovely wooded park in urban Fridley. Rice Creek West Regional Trail goes through the park, and older children …
Hiking in Kordiak County Park
Columbia Heights, Anoka County • No fees Kordiak County Park is a small 29-acre park—the oldest park in Anoka County. It won’t challenge an active hiker, but it’s ideal for …
Hiking in Locke County Park
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 …