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What are the best outdoor activities in Minnesota?

My friend goes to the University of Minnesota and is taking classes over the summer. I’m going to drive to her from out of state, and we’re looking for some fun summer things to do. What are the best outdoor activities in Minnesota?

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Maxine Boyko · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
You’re in for some fun! Some of the best outdoor activities in
Minnesota
include paddling, hiking, biking, and stargazing.
Here are further details on all these fun activities:
  • Paddling: Canoe through Boundary Waters, paddle your way through the state’s 70,000 miles of rivers and streams, or go sea kayaking on Lake Superior.
  • Hiking: Minnesota has one national park in addition to 75 state parks. Experience the 218,055 wild acres of Voyageurs National Park or stay close to the Twin Cities and hike around Afton or Fort Snelling State Parks.
  • Biking: Go for a ride on Minnesota’s 4,000+ miles of paved trails. Some of the longest include Root River, Paul Bunyon, and Central Lakes. If you seek a more rugged ride, Duluth Traverse, Cuyuna, and Lebanon Hills are top-tier mountain biking picks.
  • Stargazing: Voyageurs National Park is designated as an International Dark Sky Park and Boundary Waters was named a Dark Sky Sanctuary. Look into the pitch-black skies and take in the Milky Way. If you’re really lucky, you may even see the Northern Lights.
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