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It's time to plan your next outdoor winter adventure!

Reconnect with family and friends on an invigorating ski or snowboard trip, rediscover the joy of gliding on an outdoor skating rink, and enjoy the thrill of snowmobiling through a winter wonderland!

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A family enjoys a day of skiing at Lutsen Mountains

FIND THE BEST DOWNHILL SKIING IN MINNESOTA THIS WINTER
Minnesota?s 18 ski areas have just what you need, whether you?re an expert or just starting out. Here, we highlight the different ski areas around the North Star State based on its noteworthy slopes, activities and accommodations.

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Ice skating at Centennial Lakes Park in Edina

GLIDE ONTO THESE GREAT OUTDOOR ICE SKATING RINKS

Ice rinks form on frozen lakes, ponds and even rivers as soon as the ice is thick enough. In addition to skating, most of the rinks offer skate rental as well as warming houses. Channel your inner Neal Broten or Kristy Yamaguchi and check out these ice rinks across the state. 		?
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Snowmobiling in the Grand Rapids area

SEE SPECTACULAR VISTAS AND WILDLIFE WHILE SNOWMOBILING IN MINNESOTA

If any sport epitomizes the saying, ?Life is about the journey, not the destination,? it's snowmobiling. Thanks to Minnesota?s unmatched snowmobile trail system, snowmobilers can gain a new perspective and appreciation for the beauty of Minnesota?s winter wonderland. 		?
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A couple warms up with coffee next to a fireplace / Hosanna ? stock.adobe

PLAN A PERFECT WINTER GETAWAY IN MINNESOTA!

A winter getaway in Minnesota can be warm and cozy, with fireplaces, saunas, whirlpools and intimate dinners in an elegant lodge. It can also be a bracing adventure in the elements, traveling through the pristine white woods on cross-country skis, snowshoes, a dogsled or snowmobile. 		?
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OUTDOOR EVENTS
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NORPINE FAT BIKE CLASSIC

Ride beautiful wooded trails along the North Shore of Lake Superior during the annual Norpine Fat Bike Classic. Choose from three race events, and enjoy a free group ride at Pincushion Mountain.

January 5-7, Lutsen

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NATIONAL EAGLE CENTER EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Through April 30
Wabasha
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WINTER
BIRDING
FIELD
TRIP
December 30-31
Meadowlands
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NEW YEAR?S EVE QUICKIE SPIEL
December 31
Eveleth
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SAX-ZIM BOG BRRRRDATHON
January 5-6
Meadowlands
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GUNFLINT
MAIL RUN
SLED DOG RACE
January 6
Grand Marais
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BAGELS & BIRDS
AT RIVERBEND
NATURE CENTER
January 6
Faribault
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BACK TO HACK WINTER FESTIVAL & FAMILY ICE FISHING CONTEST
January 12-14
Hackensack
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ITASCA?S EVENING LANTERN LIT SNOWSHOE
AND SKI
January 13
Park Rapids
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Photo of the Month
a winter scene by Donna Savage

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