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.
11 Minnesota Bike and Beer Pairings You Should Try This Year
Reap your reward for all of the hard work you do on the bike and treat yourself to a post-ride, barley-based electrolyte drink. Here’s some of our recommendations.
16 Best Minnesota Bike Rides in 2021
“I hate riding my bike” said no one ever. We’ve custom-curated a list of our top picks for the 2021 bike ride season. Have a look!
Minnesota’s Waterfall Wonderland
Think waterfalls in Minnesota and the most famous ones come to mind easily: Minnehaha Falls, the double drop of Minneopa Creek, perhaps even the hidden falls at Nerstrand Big Woods State Park.
Going the Distance on Four Wheels
The Lake Wobegon and Central Lakes Trail system is known for being a destination for walkers, bikers, runners and inline skaters, but the long, flat trail is beginning to gain the attention of endurance skateboarders.
City of Chatfield joins Root River Trail Towns
The Root River Trail Towns group was founded in 1988 to promote Minnesota’s famous Root River/Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail. The community of Chatfield is the latest member of this trail alliance.
Guest Blog: River Bend Nature Center
Blogger Alyson Levig takes us on a trip to River Bend Nature Center in Faribault
Adventure Report: Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park
A Valentine’s Day getaway has us exploring the trails at this popular southern Minnesota state park.
Adventure Report: Milaca Trails
This central Minnesota trail system packs a lot of hiking, biking and skiing into one 200-acre park.
Adventure Report: Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge
It was time to recharge the batteries with a hike on a sunny winter day.
Adventure Report: Lake Shetek State Park
A spontaneous trip to southwestern Minnesota gives our snowshoes a workout.
Skiing the Chippewa National Forest
200km of groomed ski trails in the Grand Rapids area offer something for everyone.
Bike on the Wild Side
The Matthew Lourey State Trail provides a wilderness-like experience for fat bike winter camping.
Make Your Escape: A Cuyuna Christmas
Writer Tonja Sahaydak spent Christmas with the family in a Cuyuna yurt and went dashing through the snow.
Guest Blog: Great River Bluffs State Park
Guest blogger Alyson Eversman explores this southern Minnesota gem of a state park.
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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