Minnesota's Winter Activity Guide

I know we have not had much snow yet, but rumor has it we are going to be seeing a lot more snow this winter. With this being my first winter in Minnesota, I wanted to find outdoor activities that remind me of the ones I use to do back in Colorado. My brothers and I would jump on every opportunity we had to go tubing. Minnesota has a lot of options for winter sports. Here are some ways to enjoy the outdoors this winter.

Cross Country Skiing:

Eastwood Golf Course
EssexPark
Quarry Hill Nature Center
Elm Creek
Hyland Lake Park Reserve
Theodore Wirth Park
Battle Creek Regional Park

Ice Skating:

Soldiers Field Park
Allendale Park
Manor Park
Lincolnshire Park
Viking Park
Northern Height Park
Withers Sports Complex
Lake of Isles
Rinks in Greater Ramsey County
Parade Ice Garden

Sledding and Tubing:

Schmidt Park
Judd Park
Iron Wood Spring Christian Ranch
Elm Creek
Theodore Wirth Regional Park
Brookside Park

Skiing and Snowboarding:

Buck Hill
Hyland Hill
Lustsen mountains
Giants Ridge
Afton Alps
Welch Village
Spirt Mountain

These are just a few places to check out this winter if you plan to partake in winter activities. If you are looking to rent equipment, you can at Quarry Hill Nature Park, Huland Hills as well as Elm Creek. Let's get out and enjoy the winter together!

Sources: Rochester Minnesota Parks and Recreations, RootsRated, Trip Savy, 106.9 KROC, Explore Minnesota, Quarry Hill Nature Park, and ThreeRivers Park District

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