Outdoor recreation topics relating to health, wholeness, nature, lifestyle and family. Many are specific to the Twin Cities metro area, others are not.
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 …
We surveyed our Twin Cities Outdoors’ newsletter and Facebook readers to get their top picks for the best bike trails in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul metro area. We’re blessed to have …
With almost 1,400 lakes, three major rivers and several more rivers and creeks, there’s no shortage of great kayaking here in the Twin Cities. That’s a lot to choose from! …
Below-zero weather isn’t at all uncommon here in the Twin Cities during our winters. These temps are especially not fun when we go to work, shop, run kids around and …
There are loads of wonderful cross country ski spots in the Twin Cities metro area, so it’s hard to narrow it down to just ten. We’ll give it our best …