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Next Adventure – Brainerd Outdoor Guide
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For your next adventure in Brainerd, you will find more than 465 lakes clustered next to scenic forests and the Paul Bunyan State Trail to explore. Additionally, it has a series of bike-friendly roads to explore. Leading into town, both the Paul Bunyan and City Trails allow you to explore all Brainerd has to offer…
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Next Adventure – Alexandria Outdoor Guide
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There is no shortage of fun when planning a trip to Alexandria, MN for your next adventure exploring the trails and lakes there. Better known by the locals as Alex, here find the perfect blend of peaceful relaxation and full-service comfort. When exploring the endless outdoor adventures around the lakes and woods, with excellent trails…
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Next Adventure – Mesabi Trail Towns Outdoor Guide
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For that next adventure along the Mesabi Trail, between Grand Rapids and Ely, you will find a variety of trailhead towns that offer biking, hiking, paddling, and other fun recreational opportunities. Comprising several mining communities along the Iron Range corridor, each with its unique history, culture, food, and lodging, they are all surrounded by miles…
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Next Adventure – Richfield Outdoor Guide
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At your fingertips, find your next adventure in Richfield. A bike-friendly community to book a hotel when visiting the Twin Cities. As a first-ring suburb just south of Minneapolis, it is less than a mile from the Mall of America (MOA). A vacation headquarters that is easy to park your car and connect to trails…
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Next Adventure – Root River Trail Towns Outdoor Guide
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For that next adventure, Root River Trail Towns is the perfect place to discover the dramatic river-carved bluff lands while biking, hiking, or paddling. Visiting the Trail Towns in Bluff Country. You’ll find the perfect place for your next adventure in southeastern Minnesota. Explore the trail from Harmony to Preston, Fountain, Lanesboro, Whalan, Peterson, Rushford,…
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Gaiters may be an added bonus to winter riding warmth
Cold, snow, sleet, and ice are normal conditions for my winter bike commute to work here in Minnesota. With the elements being so unfriendly, I am excited to try commuting with a pair of gaiters for added warmth. With that direction in mind, I was excited to try the Hillsound Armadillo LT gaiters. For those…
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The winter biking experience can be great with these tips
The first snowfall keeps many inside by a warm fireplace. But a growing number of cyclists find winter biking an excellent opportunity to be more environmentally friendly while earning bragging rights!
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What to wear for fall bike riding
Rather than putting a bike in storage early due to the fluctuation in weather, here’s the answer you’re looking for. To conquer this fall problem, wear layers. While this might seem obvious, the key lies in correctly layering appropriate clothing. If correctly done, it can optimize comfort for the rider. Not only that, but it…
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Have you seen the giant trolls in Detroit Lakes?
If you are a gamer, outdoor enthusiast, or fan of fairy tales, you will appreciate visiting the giant trolls in Detroit Lakes (DL). The storyline here is a slight twist to a version of Alice in Wonderland. Thomas Dambo, the curator, spins a folk tale about one of the giant trolls, Alexa Elixer. Who breaks a curse…
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Explore Minnesota’s bike skills parks and pump tracks
Riding in a bike skills park or on a pump track is a fun and easy way to learn the technical skills needed for better mountain bike handling. These parks typically consist of a circuit course of rollers, banked turns (berms), and features designed to be entirely ridden by a rider. The term “pumping,” by up…