by Nina Hagen | Aug 22, 2016 | Page, Recreation & Outdoors, Snow Sports
SLEDDINGThe winter pastime gets no easier, safer, or more fun than at Theodore Wirth Park’s high-tech hill. Image by Wendy Berry/flickr If you’re a thrill seeker, you’ll want to check out one of the steepest hills the Twin Cities have to offer. Don...
by Nina Hagen | Aug 22, 2016 | Page, Recreation & Outdoors, Snow Sports
DOWNHILL SKIING & SNOWBOARDINGSki like the professionals at a Twin Cities slope. Image by Todd Buchanan/Greenspring Media Hyland Hills Ski Area is your go-to spot for downhill skiing and snowboarding if you don’t want to travel too far. Located within Hyland...
by Nina Hagen | Aug 22, 2016 | Boating, Lakes, Page, Recreation & Outdoors
MEDICINE LAKEPublic water access, beaches, and a nearby park make Medicine Lake a destination for outdoor fun. Image by m01229/flickr This lake is located right off the southern part of French Regional Park in Plymouth. There is a public water access point on the...
by Nina Hagen | Aug 22, 2016 | Boating, Lakes, Page, Recreation & Outdoors
LAKE WACONIAThe Twin Cities’ second-largest lake is an oasis surrounded by farmland. Image by Darcy/flickr As the second largest lake in the area, it may come as a surprise that this lake is quiet and serene. In other words, it’s the perfect place to launch a...
by Nina Hagen | Aug 22, 2016 | Boating, Lakes, Page, Recreation & Outdoors
LAKE MINNETONKAThis sizable lake provides access to a bevy of fun activities – both on the water and off. Image by Todd Buchanan/Greenspring Media Located in the western suburbs of Minneapolis, Lake Minnetonka is the largest lake in the area, clocking in at a...
by Nina Hagen | Aug 22, 2016 | Paddle Sports, Page, Recreation & Outdoors
ST. CROIX RIVERRunning along the Minnesota/Wisconsin border, the St. Croix River’s beautiful scenery echoes the river valley culture. Image byTodd Buchanan/Greenspring Media A short drive east of St. Paul takes you to the St. Croix River, the waterway that runs...
