Welcome to Explore Minnesota's new
outdoor recreation newsletter!

You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to one or more of Explore Minnesota's Fishing, Birding, Winter Trails and Fall Color newsletters, which have now been consolidated into this new, monthly, year-round newsletter. We hope you enjoy your first edition!

For a little inspiration, the spring bird migration has begun, trout are cooperating with stream trout anglers in southeastern Minnesota, and great ski and snowmobile trail conditions can still be found in much of the state!

MEET WOLVES & BEARS AT ELY'S WILDLIFE CENTERS

From the center windows and observation deck, visitors can watch three live bears -- a massive male, a honey-colored female and an orphaned cub -- in a two-acre wooded enclosure with a pond.

STUNNING STREAMS LURE TROUT ANGLERS TO MINNESOTA

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.

WINTER FAT BIKING IN CUYUNA

The Cuyuna iron mines went dormant in 1984, but over the past 10 years they've been reborn as some of the country's best mountain bike trails. And with 25 miles of winter-ready trails, Cuyuna is the Midwest's next big winter adventure destination.

6 SPECTACULAR NATIONAL PARK SITES IN MINNESOTA

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

OUTDOOR EVENTS

FAMILY FESTIVAL AT LUTSEN MOUNTAINS

Kids grow up fast - here's your chance to keep up. There are four mountains and 95 runs to explore. A six-place high-speed chairlift lets the whole family ride together. Off mountain, you'll find a host of après ski activities from dog-sled rides, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, naturalist programs, live music for all ages, a variety of pools and hot tubs, and more. Best of all - on our family festival weekends FREE rentals are included with adult and child family festival lift tickets, making a Lutsen getaway one of the best family vacation values anywhere.

March 24-26, Lutsen

MORE FUN EVENTS

Photo of the Month

This month's star is @amn84 with a shot of a stunning sunrise and fog coming off the ice in front of Sugar Loaf. 

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