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Local Outdoor Businesses

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 Bridge: Mississippi River Kayak & History Tours

March 20, 2023March 14, 2023
three kayakers on a river at sunset

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 …

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Categories Local Outdoor Businesses

Fresh Air FLØRT: A Fun Way to Find New Friends Outdoors

November 8, 2022
three young adult hikers in the woods wearing FLORT beanies

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 …

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Bike Rentals in the Twin Cities

February 20, 2023November 2, 2021
rental bikes

The Minneapolis/Saint Paul metro is loaded with bike trails, and there are many options for bike rentals for both residents and visitors.

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Over the Hill Outdoors: Outdoor Ed for Adults

April 15, 2022May 20, 2021
over the hill outdoors whitewater class

Over the Hill Outdoors offers outdoor recreation instruction for adults, serving the Minneapolis/Saint Paul metro area. These private and semi-private lessons give clients the confidence they need to pursue an …

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Twin Cities Kayaking Rentals and Tours

April 15, 2022September 2, 2020
twin cities kayaking group

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 …

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EnjoySUP: Find Your Joy on the Water

May 17, 2022May 27, 2020
enjoySUP local outdoor business

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 …

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Women’s Wilderness Discovery: Boundary Waters Trips

April 15, 2022March 11, 2020
women's group in the boundary waters

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 …

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Polar Mitts Keep Us Warm All Winter

April 15, 2022January 21, 2020
the polar mitts family

Melody Anderson is the founder of Twin Cities’ based Polar Mitts, “the warmest mittens you’ll ever wear!” I first learned about Polar Mitts when I saw a basket of these …

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Categories Local Outdoor Businesses

Stone Harbor: Grand Marais Outfitter

April 15, 2022December 31, 2019
stone harbor store

Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply isn’t a Twin Cities outdoor business—but so many of their customers come from the Twin Cities that it makes perfect sense to feature them here on …

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Aqua-Bound: Award-Winning Kayak Paddles

April 14, 2022September 3, 2019
Aqua Bound kayak paddle

You’ll find Aqua-Bound’s kayak and stand-up paddles used all over the world. And they’re made at their factory right next door in Osceola, Wisconsin. I have a special place in …

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