Minnesota Outdoors - July 2023

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July is a great time to add some wind and water to your outdoor activities!

In this edition of Minnesota Outdoors, discover Minnesota's exhilarating mountain bike trails, refreshing waterways, and thrilling ATV trails.

 
 
 
 
Mountain biking in Duluth
Mountain biking the Duluth Traverse / Hansi Johnson

WHERE TO GO MOUNTAIN BIKING IN MINNESOTA

From lift-served downhill trails in Duluth, to the legendary red dirt at Cuyuna, you'll find outstanding mountain bike trails across Minnesota.

 
 
 
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Kayaking on the Mississippi River / Chelsea and Eric Eul, courtesy of Clear Waters Outfitting

9 BEST PADDLING DAY TRIPS IN MINNESOTA FOR FAMILIES

Here are nine of our favorite family-friendly places to paddle in Minnesota — all of which can be accessed and completed in a day.

 
 
 
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ATVing along a river in Thief River Falls / Arctic Cat

7 AWESOME ATV TRAILS IN MINNESOTA

By getting on the trail and squeezing the throttle, ATV riders can leave civilization behind and witness wild places, birds, deer and other creatures that call these areas home.

 
 
 
an image of a campfire and canoe on Caribou Lake in the BWCAW
Camping on Caribou Lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness / Gary Hamer

ADVENTURE, RELAX AND RETREAT WITH A WOMEN-ONLY GETAWAY

From dog sledding and wilderness canoeing to wineries and farm tours, an assortment of women’s-specific Minnesota tours cater to a wide range of abilities and interests.

 
 
 

OUTDOOR EVENTS
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Cats Incredible Catfish Days in East Grand Forks / Greater Grand Forks CVB

CATS INCREDIBLE CATFISH DAYS

This popular two-day fishing tournament lures in some of North America's top anglers. Also enjoy a wide variety of fun events, activities, food and refreshments for all ages!

July 28-30, East Grand Forks

  
 
 

MORE FUN EVENTS

Tour of Saints

July 16, St. Joseph

Points Unknown’s Women’s Off-Grid Lifestyle Immersion Experiences

July 24-27, Hovland

Wabasha Riverboat Days Fishing Tournament

July 28-29, Wabasha

Tour de Tonka

Aug. 5, Excelsior

Walker Bay Days 5K

Aug. 5, Walker

Jared Anez Memorial Race

Aug. 5, Willmar

Apple Blossom Bike Tour

Aug. 12, La Crescent

Green Lake Kids Triathlon

Aug. 12, Spicer

Camping Under the Stars at Loon Lake

Aug. 12-13, Aurora/Town of White

Bridge the Valley – Bike Rally

Aug. 13, Stillwater
 
 
 
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Photo of the Month
Lupine along Lake Superior's Hwy 61 by Amy Brinkman

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Bird's-Foot Violet flowers / Kelly Povo
 
 
 

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