The Minnesota Miles Blog
When we roam the state we come across so many things that make Minnesota special. Awesome trails, cool people and great places are what makes us grab the bike, the skis, the paddles or the boots and head outdoors. Read about it here.
Trail Pairings: A Visit to Thief River Falls
We spent a weekend biking and exploring northwestern Minnesota, where, as they say, two rivers meet.
August 2022 Summer Fun Walks with the NSTT
The NorthStar Trail Travelers (NSTT) are heading to the Bemidji area in August and you’re invited.
Trail Pairings: A Visit to Brainerd
Brainerd has been the launching point of some great day trips over the years, but this time we decided to stay the whole weekend and take a closer look.
June Summer Fun Walks with the NorthStar Trail Travelers
Visit these central Minnesota state parks for a weekend of non-competitive walking for all ages.
It’s Just What We Do Now: Duluth to Ontario by Bike
“We weren’t experts and we weren’t athletes, but this trip wasn’t out of our wheelhouse, bad knees and all.”
Vitáme Vás Means Welcome
This long-running southern Minnesota community event and bike ride brings more people to town than live there.
Trail Pairings: A Visit to Marshall, MN
This southwestern Minnesota town offers great trails, delicious food and a huge selection of craft beers.
A Tale of Two Trails: Paul Bunyan State Trail
You’ll see many incarnations of Paul Bunyan and other colorful characters in towns along this one-of-a-kind trail.
A Tale of Two Trails: Heartland State Trail
The Heartland State Trail is another must-see destination in the heart of Minnesota’s lake country.
Building Momentum and Support for the Casey Jones State Trail
Minnesota’s first legislatively authorized state trail is a 100-mile trail vision in southwestern Minnesota.
Winter at Maplewood State Park
10,000-acre Maplewood State Park offers miles of winter trails, groomed and not.
23 Top Bike Rides in 2022
From leisure rides with the kids to the ride of your life, don’t miss these epic events!
Skiing on the Edge of the Boundary Waters
There’s almost 200km of cross-country ski trails within a 20-mile radius of Soudan, MN and that was all we needed to know to plan our trip.
February Events at Itasca State Park
Family-friendly events at Minnesota’s iconic state park celebrate exploring the outdoors in the winter.
About me
I’m Jan, the publisher of Minnesota Trails Magazine. I’m looking for that one trail, the next ride, a new discovery and other reasons never to sit still in Minnesota.
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