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*IT'S TIME TO PLAN YOUR NEXT OUTDOOR ADVENTURE! *

Head out and discover hiking trails and wildlife not normally accessible this time of year, northern lights more vivid and visible due to late winter’s long nights and low humidity, and the dramatic sights and sounds of waterfalls!

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Minnesota’s Northern Lights / John Heino

 

*WHERE TO SEE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS [ [link removed] ]*

The Northern Lights become brighter and bolder the further north you go, which means that Minnesota — the home of both a Dark Sky Park and a Dark Sky Sanctuary — is one of the best states in the lower 48 to view and photograph them.

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Minneopa Falls at Minneopa State Park / Dave Tapia

 

*WHERE TO GO CHASING WATERFALLS [ [link removed] ]*

The serenading song of birds and the translucent green glow of freshly unfurled leaves signal the arrival of spring in Minnesota. With spring showers and rapid snow melt, you can also hear the thunder of fast-flowing waterfalls!

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Hiking in Mille Lacs Kathio State Park / Kurt Barclay-GearJunkie

 

*WHERE TO HIKE WITH KIDS [ [link removed] ]*

An essential part of any road trip, as any adult in the front seat knows, is stopping once in a while to give restless kids a break. Luckily, Minnesota offers an abundance of exceptional trails on which to stretch legs of any length!

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Winnewissa Falls at Pipestone National Monument / Myra Smisek

 

*6 SPECTACULAR NATIONAL PARK SITES [ [link removed] ]*

Six diverse and unique national park sites in Minnesota preserve and highlight some of our most distinctive natural, historical and cultural resources.

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*OUTDOOR EVENTS*

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Spring Carnival, Slush Cup & Rail Jam, March 16

 

*SPRING CARNIVAL, SLUSH CUP & RAIL JAM * [ [link removed] ]
March 16, Biwabik

The Giants Ridge Spring Carnival returns March 16 with its classic Slush Cup & Rail Jam events, costume competition, live music and more!

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90TH ANNUAL NORTHWEST SPORTSHOW

March 14-17
Minneapolis [ [link removed] ]



GREAT WATERS
FLY FISHING
EXPO

March 15-17
St. Paul [ [link removed] ]


 
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HOT DASH 5K,
10 MILE & TC KIDS
TATER TROT

March 23
Minneapolis [ [link removed] ]



MAPLE SYRUP DAY AT OSPREY WILDS LEARNING CENTER

March 23
Sandstone [ [link removed] ]


 
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BALD EAGLE
VIEWING
FIELD TRIP

April 6
Wabasha [ [link removed] ]



HILLFEST
SNOWMOBILE RACES
AT GIANTS RIDGE

April 12-13
Biwabik [ [link removed] ]


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*PHOTO OF THE MONTH*

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This month's featured photo is by John Glavan

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