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If you are looking for X/C, downhill & snowboarding equipment at reduced prices, check out the MN Ski & Snowboard Expo at the convention center this weekend.  Linda Lemke, Queen of Nordic Walking, will be present and assisting clients with their winter sport needs. Sign up online to save $2. on ticket.
The Fall Midwest Mountaineering [...]

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Just returned from a pleasurable few days in and around the Gooseberry Falls area of the North Shore.  My rubber paws off to the Superior Hiking Trail Association for providing and maintaining such a wonderful
trail of 235 miles from Two Harbors to Canada. The trail connects 8 state parks, 3 state waysides, several state forests [...]

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Snow conditions were favorable for Snowshoeing at Ritter Farm Park today.    Ten of us gave it a go, for eight, it was their first time trying it out.   Everyone did super.  We saw the American Eagle many times today.  Never get tired of seeing that glory.
The snow has been melting away on us, but [...]

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Eleven snowshoers enjoyed the pleasant temperatures and scenery of Ritter Farm Park today.
Lakeville Park and Recreation rented our group snowshoes.  Thank you!  We followed the trail thru the woods that is SE of the ELC Learning Center and spotted the Eagles Nest
right off the edge of Lake Marion.  We also saw this majestic Eagle in a [...]

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If you ever wanted to try snowshoeing, this is a great winter to give it a go.  With Sunday temps getting in the 20’s, it just may be pleasant enough to rent a pair and try it for awhile.   There are some parks that rent them out.  Some even offer a class or two, [...]

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I was all pumped up to go participate in the Winter Trails day at Fort Snelling State Park today.  My husband and I drove in, paid our daily pass and saw 6 deer right away, but we were expecting some traffic into the park esp. near the Visitor Center and thought it sure is quiet [...]

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Check it out…Nordic Walking with Snowshoes.  Did this twice this week and boy oh boy I can tell I got a great workout.  The first day was a bit frigid out but I endured for nearly an hour.  I’m a beginner snowshoer and I tend to lift my legs up more than I probably need [...]

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