We love to feature local independent outdoor small businesses on Twin Cities Outdoors. Some are newer, some have been serving outdoor lovers for decades.
Paddle North is a Twin Cities-based company that makes solid and inflatable paddle boards, kayaks, utility docks and more. “We sell water products to Minnesotans,” said co-founder Peter Mogck during …
Storm Creek is an Eagan-based outdoor apparel company committed to sustainability, community involvement and generosity. I first learned of this certified Women-Owned Business several years ago. One of my favorite …
Grey Duck Outdoor is an independent company that started as a paddle board maker and added canoes to its product line more recently. After seeing Grey Duck paddle boards in …
Regan MOVES is an online fitness and nutrition program designed for people with chronic conditions to increase their energy and decrease their pain. Even though this isn’t specifically an outdoor …
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 …
Fresh Air FLØRT is a new woman-owned local business based in Minneapolis that seeks to help outdoorsy folks find friendship in the parks and on the trails. I sat down …
The Minneapolis/Saint Paul metro is loaded with bike trails, and there are many options for bike rentals for both residents and visitors.
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 …
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 …
Women’s Wilderness Discovery, based in Ely, has been bringing women into the Boundary Waters—year ’round—since 2014. Many of these women are from the Twin Cities, and many of you who …