Minnesota Outdoors - June 2024
Explore Minnesota sent this bulletin at 06/13/2024 09:01 AM CDT
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IT'S TIME TO PLAN YOUR NEXT OUTDOOR ADVENTURE! Immerse yourself in Minnesota’s glorious summer days and enjoy endless summer adventures. Escape to nature and spend quality time with family and friends on a camping trip, experience scenic beauty and wildlife up-close on a paddling or golf outing, and explore the open roads surrounded by spectacular scenery on a motorcycle trip.
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Emily Greens Golf Course in Emily has the largest green in Minnesota |
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10 OF THE MOST UNIQUE GOLF COURSES IN MINNESOTA Minnesota has hundreds of golf courses, and a wide range of memorable holes modeled after everything from Snoopy to the state itself. Here are 10 you'll only find in the Star of the North. |
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Kayaking on the Mississippi River in St. Cloud / Clear Waters Outfitting |
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9 FAMILY-FRIENDLY PLACES TO PADDLE Minnesota sits on the shores of Lake Superior — the largest of five Great Lakes — but the state actually boasts 11,842 lakes. Here are our favorite family-friendly places to paddle, all of which can be accessed and completed in a day. |
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A couple explores the hills and river bluffs around Red Wing by motorcycle / Roy Son |
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WHERE TO RIDE A MOTORCYCLE, FROM SCENIC BYWAYS TO STATE PARKS For those who love to travel by motorcycle, there are 22 scenic byways and myriad loops in Minnesota that offer some of the region's most intoxicating open roads. |
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Camping on the shores of Caribou Lake in the Boundary Waters / Gary Hamer |
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ADVENTURE & RELAX ON A CAMPING TRIP Relaxation, adventure and quality time with family and friends are among the many reasons why camping is a beloved pastime. Whether you’re ready to take on the Boundary Waters or prefer the comforts of an RV, a Minnesota camping trip will surely be one to remember. |
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OUTDOOR EVENTS |
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Firecracker Run in Excelsior on July 4 |
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Excelsior Firecracker Run Celebrate the 4th of July with a dash of excitement at the Excelsior Firecracker Run! Choose from a scenic 10k, a spirited 5k, or a family-friendly 1 mile route. Race along the picturesque shores of Lake Minnetonka and through the historic streets of Excelsior, Shorewood, Deephaven and Greenwood, then stay for a day of post-race festivities and spectacular fireworks show! |
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PHOTO OF THE MONTH |
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This month's featured photo is by @bamberlin |
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Submit your photos for a chance to be featured in next month's edition of Minnesota Outdoors!
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Have something else in mind? Our expert travel counselors can help! |
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