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Minneapolis Hiking

Modern day treasure hunting keeps people active

Let’s face it, the internet is interesting. In an age of countless cable channels, movies being delivered to our homes and laptops, and home...
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Hiking Tierney's Woods

The Hyland-Bush-Anderson Lakes Regional Park Reserve in Bloomington encompasses more than six lakes and packs in a wide mix of nature across 2500...
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Exploring the Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area

The Minnesota Valley State Trail follows the Minnesota River banks for nearly 50 miles. It begins as a 6-mile paved path in Shakopee, but becomes a...
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Parks and Trails Legacy Grants support long trails

Minnesota hikers will be happy to hear that two of our long trails recently scored Legacy Amendment grants. The Department of Natural Resources...
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Winter Trails Day 2012

Current weather conditions aside, winter is here and it is time for the 2012 Winter Trails Day (WTD). On Saturday, January 7th, Fort Snelling State...
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Minnesota State Parks host First Day Hikes

20 years ago, Massachusetts began hosting First Day Hikes to promote both health and their state park system. Now a national project through...
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The Outdoor Adventure Expo

The coming weekend doesn't look too tempting for an adventure. If you aren't eager to hit the trail then Midwest Mountaineering's...
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The new Coldwater Unit

It would seem to be a fairly insignificant piece of land. Vandalized buildings and crumbling roads make it an uninspiring connection between...
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Exploring Edenbrook Conservation Area

  • Twin Cities' hiking
  • October 19, 2011
The wooded Eden Prairie neighborhoods surrounding the Edenbrook Conservation Area hide this beautiful place from the rest of us. A drive around the...
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Twin Cities' Fall Hiking Destinations

I recently presented this topic to about 50 hikers in Bloomington. Peak fall color has reached the north and west metro and will likely cover the...
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