Outdoor recreation topics relating to health, wholeness, nature, lifestyle and family. Many are specific to the Twin Cities metro area, others are not.
Late snow, early snow, almost any kind of snow—snowshoeing is a guaranteed wonderful experience. It is one of the safest, cheapest, easiest and most enjoyable activities to embrace Minnesota’s cold …
Here’s our pick of the top 10 hikes in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul metro area for a great workout. Whether you simply enjoy a challenge or you’re training for a race …
The cross country ski pass you need to ski in the Twin Cities depends on the county where you want to ski, and sometimes the park itself. There have been …
When Twin Cities Outdoors readers Bonny and John Skovbroten reached out to me about their recumbent trike passion, I knew I was in for an education. I had heard of …
A habit of thankfulness—not just at Thanksgiving but throughout the year—gives us wonderful health benefits. Some of them may surprise you! Thankfulness is very closely related to gratitude. In fact, …
These Twin Cities local independent outdoor companies have products and services for all the outdoor lovers on your gift list. Our main mission at Twin Cities outdoors is to get …
When asked what their favorite fall color trail is in the Twin Cities metro, several readers put in their vote, along with some photos. Minnesota is so beautiful in autumn. …
Want to know where the fall colors are peaking around the Twin Cities and even statewide? The best online resource we know of to keep tabs on the fall colors …
Are you the kind of person who would get outside more if you could meet up with others? If you are, there are many local options for you, no matter …
Not only is it OK to start small with outdoor rec activities, that’s the best way for most people to begin. Outdoor activity begins locally and can be as simple …