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One of the best parts of living in Minnesota is exploring all those beautiful lakes with a canoe or kayak. This is your call to unwind with a leisurely sunset drift. Or, maybe, an exciting whitewater trip to get your adrenaline going is more your style? Whatever you prefer, here are nine of the best places to get your paddle on!
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1. blue earth river
Bent River Outfitter offers guided kayak tours that go through a series of small rapids (suitable even for beginners) and near waterfalls in Blue Earth River, making for a fun adventure in Mankato. If you’d rather paddle without a tour, you can also rent kayaks and use the company's shuttle service.
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2. chain of lakes regional park
This is one of the most classic spots to canoe or kayak, with the route connecting Bde Maka Ska, Lake of the Isles and Cedar Lake. Along the way are views of downtown Minneapolis, islands, old bridges and a canal that links Cedar Lake to Lake of the Isles.
The location is also a great option for beginners and those without gear, because you can rent kayaks, canoes, SUP boards, and more from Wheel Fun Rentals on the Northeast corner of Bde Maka Ska.
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3. st. louis river
For a truly exhilarating kayak experience, try whitewater kayaking on the St. Louis River. If you haven’t gone before, start with an introductory course from Swiftwater Adventures in Carlton – just 15 minutes from Duluth. If water levels are too low (which can result in unsafe conditions), they also offer the option of whitewater rafting, which is fun for the whole family.
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4. voyageurs national park
Voyageurs National Park calls to adventurous travelers with breathtaking landscapes and some of the darkest skies in the world. Water makes up more than one-third of the park's 218,000 acres, and for most of the year, the park's interior — including lots of lakes and 52 miles of hiking trails — is accessible only by boat.
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from top to bottom: Boundary Waters, photo by Steve Piragis | Blue Earth River in Mankato, photo by SPX Sports | Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis, photo by Paul Vincent | Electric Ledge Rapid on the Upper St. Louis River in Carlton, photo by Swiftwater Adventures | Kabetogama Lake in Voyageurs National Park, photo by VNP |
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