Outdoor Activities
There are tons of things to do and see in Minnesota — art galleries, outdoor concerts, local festivals, events and activities for families, and loads of other things to explore and experience.
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What better way to enjoy a summer afternoon or evening, than to hang out with a couple thousand other folks and take in some great local, national and international music acts in the great outdoors. Check out this list of festivals from Explore Minnesota tourism.
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Explore Minnesota provides a list of the ten best (most easy) hikes in the state, a great guide and introduction into some of the beautiful trails and parks that you can get out and enjoy!
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Minnesota Department of Natural Resources official Web site.
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The Public Water Access Program within the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Trails and Waterways Unit provides maps on sea kayaking water trails, public boat accesses, fishing sites and public swimming beaches ...
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Boating recreation - Minnesota?s waterways are an exciting destination for boaters from all over North America.
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Information about Minnesota's 58 state forests and links to information about outdoor recreation and state forests. The state forests were established to produce timber, provide outdoor recreation, protect watersheds, ...
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources provides information on snowmobiling in Minnesota, including links to safety training courses; safety laws, rules and regulations; registration and licensure; code of ethics ...
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Natural Resources -- Minnesota
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Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources provides resources on outdoor recreation, including information on lakes, streams and rivers; canoe routes; state trails, forests, and parks; and hunting and fishing regulations.
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Links to information about outdoor skills training, natural resources curricula, service learning, field trips and outdoor classrooms, learning kits, grants, and publications by the Minnesota Department of Natural ...
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The MinnAqua Program educates youth and adults about Minnesota fish, aquatic habitats, water stewardship, fish management, and fishing. MinnAqua also provides training workshops for teachers, educators, and volunteers ...
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Temporary trail and park closures in the Minnesota State Parks, Forests, and Trails system.
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The Paul Bunyan State Trail of Minnesota will be a 100 mile long trail for hiking, bicycling, in-line skating, and snowmobiling located between Brainerd/Baxter and Bemidji when completed.
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Travel and Recreation -- Minnesota
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Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail is an 18 mile long trail in Minnesota used for hiking, biking, and in-line skating in the summer and is groomed for cross-country skiing in the winter.
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Alphabetical listing of all Minnesota state trails.
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A ski pass is required by law in Minnesota on most public ski trails and this site provides information on how to obtain a ski pass and has links to ski trails.
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The Glacial Lakes State Trail is a partially paved and undeveloped trail in Minnesota that can be used for horseback riding, hiking, biking, in-line skating, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.
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Willard Munger State Trail is a collection of multiple use trails between Hinckley and Duluth. It consists of interconnecting trails offering hiking, bicycling, in-line skating and snowmobiling. There are three ...
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The Heartland State Trail, located between Park Rapids and Cass Lake, Minnesota, is 49 miles long and used for hiking, biking, in-line skating, horseback riding and snowmobiling.
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Be a modern day treasure hunter! If you love playing around with the latest gadgets and exploring the great outdoors, geocaching is your sport and Minnesota State Parks are your place! You are invited to be a part of ...
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Recreationists can pursue a variety of unstructured outdoor activities such as berry picking, mushroom hunting, wildflower identification, nature photography, hiking and hunting in Minnesota's state forests.
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Whether you're roughing it in a tent, or taking it easy in a cabin, you can find the perfect spot for a vacation in a Minnesota state forest or state park.
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The North Shore State Trail of Minnesota is a 146 mile natural surface trail from Duluth to Grand Marais. It is primarily used by snowmobiles, but is open to mountain biking, hiking, and horseback riding.
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Arrowhead State Trail in Minnesota is used primarily for snowmobiling, however, approximately 69 miles of the trail are suitable for horseback riding, mountain biking and hiking in the summer.
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The Taconite State Trail stretches 165 miles across Minnesota from Grand Rapids to Ely and intersects with the Arrowhead State Trail just west of Lake Vermilion. The trail is available for hiking, biking, mountain ...
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Links to information about Minnesota's state parks and recreation areas, including maps, park fees, reservations, events calendar and rules.
