Kayaking at Phalen Regional Park
Saint Paul/Ramsey County • No vehicle permit needed • On-site rentals One of the paddling gems in the Twin Cities is the lake chain through Phalen and Keller Regional Parks. …
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Kayaking the Mississippi in Anoka County
Roadside Park to Mississippi Point Park • Anoka & Hennepin Counties We have the 4th longest river in the world right in our backyard. The Mississippi River forms the borders …
Kayaking on Square Lake
Stillwater/Washington County • Daily or annual park pass needed The centerpiece of Square Lake County Park is 200-acre Square Lake, our kayaking destination on a gorgeous summer day. The Metropolitan …
Kayaking and Canoeing in Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park
Coon Rapids, Anoka County • Annual or daily park permit needed Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park is nestled along America’s busiest water way—the Mississippi River. This is a popular spot …
Paddle North: SUPs, Kayaks and More
Paddle North is a Twin Cities-based company that makes solid and inflatable paddle boards, kayaks, utility docks and more. “We sell water products to Minnesotans,” said co-founder Peter Mogck during …
Hiking Eagle Mountain: Minnesota’s Highest Point
To be clear: Eagle Mountain is NOT in the Twin Cities! But being that it’s Minnesota’s highest point I think it’s worthy of inclusion in the blog. After years of …
Advantages of Hiking on Dirt vs Paved Trails
What’s the difference between hiking on dirt versus paved trails? (Other than that dirt feels more like hiking!) Let’s look at some of the advantages of dirt. Here in the …
Cross Country Ski at Vadnais-Snail Lake Regional Park
Vadnais Heights & Shoreview/Ramsey County • No vehicle permit • MN Ski Pass Vadnais-Snail Lake Regional Park, in central Ramsey County, is a local gem with a few different groomed …
How to Dress for Below-Zero Weather
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 …
11 Gift Ideas for Outdoor Lovers (Kids, Too!)
’Tis the season, and we’re all looking for fun gift ideas for our outdoor-loving family and friends. Here’s our list of 11 great gifts for $50 or under… 1. Living …