Grey Duck Outdoor: Local SUP & Canoe Makers
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 …
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.
Regan MOVES: Nutrition & Gentle Exercise for Overall Health
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: Mississippi River Kayak & History Tours
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: A Fun Way to Find New Friends Outdoors
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 …
Bike Rentals Options in the Twin Cities
The Minneapolis/Saint Paul metro is loaded with bike trails, and there are many options for bike rentals for both residents and visitors.
Over the Hill Outdoors: Outdoor Ed for Adults
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 …
Twin Cities Kayaking Rentals and Tours
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 …
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 …
Women’s Wilderness Discovery: Boundary Waters Trips
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 …
Polar Mitts Keep Us Warm All Winter
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 …