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IT'S TIME TO PLAN YOUR NEXT OUTDOOR ADVENTURE!

Recent mild temperatures have been ideal for wildlife viewing and stargazing, and now is the perfect time to start planning your next BWCA adventure or arrange a ?Staycation? ? indoors or out!
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an image of red rays shining through the Aurora Borealis by Bob King

Red rays shining through the Aurora Borealis / Bob King
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STELLAR TIPS FOR STARGAZING UNDER DARK SKIES

Learn invaluable tips to stargazing from Bob King whose innate need to look up at the sky as a child led to a discovery of an entire universe staring back at him.
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A wolf pack at the International Wolf Center in Ely / Eve Schrank
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SEE WINTER WILDLIFE IN THE REMOTE NORTH WOODS

Secluded in the vast North Woods is the perfect destination to view the eagles, wolves and moose that call northern Minnesota home.
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an image of a sunrise over Grace Lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness by Gary Hamer

Sunrise over Grace Lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness / Gary Hamer
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BOUNDARY WATERS FOR BEGINNERS: 4 DAYS IN PARADISE

The Boundary Waters is one of America?s most beautiful and remote adventures ? plan your first trip using this beginner-friendly itinerary.
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Wall climbing at Vertical Endeavors in Duluth / Krista Mathes
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SCHOOL BREAK ?STAYCATIONS? FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES

There are so many things to do and see in Minnesota, both indoors and out, for kids of all ages. From children?s museums to indoor rock climbing, begin planning your school break staycation!
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OUTDOOR EVENTS
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Boreal Stargazing Week events will be held at various locations through February 18 / Ryan Taylor
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BOREAL STARGAZING WEEK
Through February 18, Twin Cities & Northeast Minnesota locations

Embrace the winter darkness and discover the magic of Minnesota's dark skies by participating in a week of free educational and stargazing activities.
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2024 COOP FIS LOPPET CROSS-COUNTRY
WORLD CUP

February 17-19
Minneapolis


NORTHERN LIGHTS
TUBING
AT
BUCK HILL

February 21-25
Burnsville
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WINONA
ICE FEST

February 22-25
Winona


38TH ANNUAL PEPSI CHALLENGE

February 24-25
Biwabik
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INTERNATIONAL OWL AWARENESS DAY

March 1-3
Houston


ANNUAL TROUT DERBY

March 2
Grand Marais/Gunflint Trail
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Tufted Titmouse by Joseph G. Gosline

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