New Winter Gear: How Do These Perform?
Lots of us walk and hike outside all year, so we love good cold-weather gear that keeps us warm through our long Minnesota winters! Snow, wind and cold temperatures are …
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Cold Weather Gear that’ll Get You Outside More this Winter
There’s no need to hibernate during our wonderful Minnesota winters! There’s so much great cold weather gear out there that’ll keep you warm, even in our next Polar Vortex! When …
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 …
Hiking Footwear: Boots, Shoes, Sandals?
What’s the best kind of shoe to wear hiking? It comes down to fit, performance, durability and preference. Our job here is to give some guidelines on footwear for hiking …
Traction Devices Keep You Safe(r) on the Ice
Winter hiking is amazing—until you have to make your way over ice! That’s when traction devices come in—no more slipping and sliding. I took a nasty fall early on this …
Recumbent Trikes offer a Unique and Easy Ride
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 …
It’s OK to Start Small with Outdoor Activity
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 …
The Best Kayaking in the Twin Cities
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! …
Winter Hiking in Twin Cities Parks
Our Twin Cities parks offer many wonderful winter hiking opportunities no matter which county you live in. Even for those of us who love to cross country ski or snowshoe, …
Kayak the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes
Minneapolis/Hennepin County • No vehicle permit needed • On-site rentals at Bde Maka Ska Minneapolis’ Chain of Lakes is hugely popular with kayakers, canoeists and stand-up paddle boarders—and for good …