It's Time to Plan your Next Outdoor Adventure!          
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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

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

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

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

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
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
St. Cloud


HASTINGS AREA
EARTH DAY BIRDING
FESTIVAL


April 20
Hastings

 
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TWIN CITIES IN MOTION GET IN GEAR AT MINNEHAHA PARK


April 27
Minneapolis


FULTON'S FONDO AT FULTON'S NE BREWERY


May 4
Minneapolis

 
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SPRING STAR PARTY
AT PIPESTONE
NATIONAL
MONUMENT


May 4
Pipestone


FISHING
OPENER
COMMUNITY
CELEBRATION


May 10-11
Lake City

 
 
 
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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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