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

Imagine this: golfing amidst the green glow of newly unfurled leaves, trout fishing in stunning streams, river rafting in fast-flowing waters, and the beckon of birdwatching on newly-longer days. It's Spring in Minnesota! Scroll down to get inspired.

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Pine Beach East Golf Course at Madden's on Gull Lake / Peter Wong

 

*6 GOLF TRAILS WORTH EXPLORING [ [link removed] ]*

With nearly 500 courses in Minnesota, it can be hard to know where to begin. But you can hit several top-rated courses in just one trip by following a golf trail, which groups multiple courses together!

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Fly fishing in a southeast Minnesota stream / Wayne Bartz

 

*STUNNING STREAMS LURE TROUT ANGLERS [ [link removed] ]*

It's easy to get hooked on trout fishing in Minnesota. No boats or fancy equipment are necessary, just a desire to fish among spectacular surroundings.

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Swiftwater Adventures rafting trip / Micah Kvidt

 

*ALL ABOARD FOR A RIVER RAFTING ADVENTURE [ [link removed] ]*

A web of wild water trails weaves across northeast Minnesota. While none of them may rival the fast and furious mountain-driven rivers like the Colorado, these waters still evoke shrieks from rafters satisfying their quest for adventure.

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Great Blue Heron on West Battle Lake / Allie Hoeft

 

*A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO BIRDING IN MINNESOTA [ [link removed] ]*

You can bird anywhere. Literally. Sometimes rare birds are spotted in parking lots! The most important thing to bring with you, whether you are a new or seasoned birder, is a sense of wonder.

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*OUTDOOR EVENTS*

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Women's Wellness Weekend - Spring 2024 at Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center

 

*Women's Wellness Weekend - Spring 2024 * [ [link removed] ]
May 3-5, Sandstone

Head to Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center for their popular Spring Women's Wellness Weekend and reconnect with nature alongside a friendly and welcoming community.

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EARTH DAY RUN
AT
RIVER'S EDGE

April 19-20
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HASTINGS AREA
EARTH DAY BIRDING
FESTIVAL

April 20
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TWIN CITIES IN MOTION GET IN GEAR AT MINNEHAHA PARK

April 27
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FULTON'S FONDO AT FULTON'S NE BREWERY

May 4
Minneapolis [ [link removed] ]


 
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SPRING STAR PARTY
AT PIPESTONE
NATIONAL
MONUMENT

May 4
Pipestone [ [link removed] ]



FISHING
OPENER
COMMUNITY
CELEBRATION

May 10-11
Lake City [ [link removed] ]


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*PHOTO OF THE MONTH*

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This month's featured photo is by Christy Bruggenthies

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