Category: Destinations
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Southern Minnesota’s fun mountain bike trails
In Southern Minnesota’s open prairies, meandering rivers, and stunning bluffs, find an extensive network of rugged single-track and easy-to-moderate mountain bike trails to enjoy. Explore the following list, with many state, regional, and city parks that maintain off-road trails to provide riders at every skill level with a fun experience. Whether seeking a serene roll…
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Anoka’s Halloween makes a fun setting for a fall trail ride
With Halloween just around the corner, Anokw offers many fall trail riding options in and around the city. The charm of this riverfront community is everywhere that you turn, especially the last week in October. One of ten towns of the Twin Cities Gateway, Anoka is the Halloween Capital of the World and offers a…
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The music in Shoreview will have you dancing on your pedals to natures beat
The trails here in Shoreview can be your playground for you and your bike – there’s nowhere you can’t go. This Twin Cities Gateway community here offers friendly road routes, trails, and sidewalks so you can take another bike journey wherever you wish. The city also offers some off-road paved trails to get closer to…
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A magical bike ride and history tour of the south Twin Cities Metro
It is incredible the things you don’t know about an area you have been pedaling around by bike for many years. Have you ever wondered why an old building or a street is designed the way it is? Maybe it’s not a top priority, and you have put off finding the answer. For me, that…
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Exploring the east side of Bloomington by bicycle for hidden treasures
The Mall of America (MOA) is just one of several travel treasures to explore when visiting Bloomington, MN. Along with the many memorable activities at the Mall, venturing out on a bike can make it easy to see more fun attractions in the south metro. With designated bike routes and commuter paths along the streets, it’s…
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The Coon Rapids 10-mile bike loop makes it easy to connect and discover
Named for the turbulent waters in the Mississippi River at the mouth of Coon Creek, the city of Coon Rapids is a fun place to explore on the 10-mile bike loop. One of the nine communities in the Twin Cities Gateway it’s a perfect destination for a bike vacation with all the trail opportunities that…
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Bike/Birding hot spots in the Twin Cities Gateway area to enjoy
With spring here, we wanted to share another bike/birding hotspot we have enjoyed over the years that you may want to add to your True North list of places to explore. Check out several bike trails in the north suburbs of the Twin Cities Gateway this spring and summer. While ground-truthing the maps for the…
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Bike around Hutchinson with its hometown charm
As tourism opportunities open up again, I wanted to revisit Hutchinson, MN, from their map on pages 46-47 in the MN Bike/Hike Guide. A bike-friendly community with a hometown feel and small-town charm this community is worth checking out. A short drive west of the Twin Cities, it’s one of those areas where it’s easy…
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Ride your bike to some disc golf fun in the Twin Cities Gateway
With spring around the corner, for those that love disc golf or are eager to learn, you will find your next fun-filled game at one of the many courses in the Twin Cities Gateway. All are easy to access from the bike-friendly roads and trails in the area. Throughout the nine cities of the Gateway,…
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Six different ways to explore the Twin Cities Gateway this summer
With nine communities and the Nation Sports Center located in the Twin Cities Gateway Area you will find many fun events and activities suited for visitors and their families. While visiting there are many ways to enjoy your stay in this north Twin City Metro Area of Minnesota, here a several favorite thing to do.