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10 Tips For Going Ultralight on the Trail

10 Tips For Going Ultralight on the Trail

One of the hottest trends in hiking and backpacking over the past few years has been the shift toward going ultralight on the trail. Typically, this…
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5 Energizing Hikes in Minnesota

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A Guide to Fall Foraging in the U.S.

It’s September, and the coming of fall equals an abundance of autumnal harvest…in the woods. Foraging is currently all the rage at top…
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Late Fall Hiking: 7 Essential Clothing Items for Colder Weather

As the leaves start falling from the trees and the winter chill starts to roll in, the crowds and pesky bugs dissipate from the hiking trails. And if…
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10 Best Dog-Friendly Hiking Trails in Minnesota!

10 Best Dog-Friendly Hiking Trails in Minnesota!

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5 Beautiful Scenic Hikes in Minnesota

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5 Amazing Weekend Fall Hikes Across the U.S.

5 Amazing Weekend Fall Hikes Across the U.S.

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5 Great Hiking Trails in Minnesota

5 Great Hiking Trails in Minnesota

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5 Fun Hiking Activities to Try with Your Kids This Fall

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5 Handy Headlamps for Hiking Those Shorter Fall Days

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Best New Hiking Products for Late Summer and Early Fall

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5 Fall Foliage Hikes for the Best Leaf Peeping

Leaf lovers rejoice when fall approaches. Not only does the change in season mean cooler weather, but it’s also your chance to hike through…
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Making the Most of Bear Head Lake State Park

Making the Most of Bear Head Lake State Park

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5 Best Birdwatching Hikes in Minnesota

5 Best Birdwatching Hikes in Minnesota

Minnesota is a birdwatcher’s paradise. The eastern hardwood forest, northern boreal forest, and tallgrass prairie biomes all converge in the…
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5 Cool Rock Climbing Spots in Minnesota

5 Cool Rock Climbing Spots in Minnesota

When folks think of Minnesota, they may not think of technical rock climbing. Though we may not have walls like Yosemite, we do have cliffs and…
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Events Near Rochester MN

Rochester Turkey Trot 5K

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024
Soldiers Memorial Field Park
Rochester, MN
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Turkey Day 5k

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:00am
Kasson Mini Mall
Kasson, MN
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Wabasha Wobble Gobble- 5K Fun Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:00am
Wabasha, MN
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Turkey Trot for Infants Remembered In Silence

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:00am
Faribault Middle School
Faribault, MN
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Festival of Trees

Friday, Nov 29, 2024 at 10:00am
Kahler Grand Hotel of Rochester
Rochester, MN
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Storm the Bluffs

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 8:30am
Minnesota City, MN
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Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols - Faribault

Sunday, Dec 8, 2024 at 4:00pm
Trinity Lutheran Church
Faribault, MN
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Cedar River Longbeards Banquet

Cedar River Longbeards Banquet

Saturday, Jan 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Austin, MN
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Rush Creek Longbeards Banquet

Rush Creek Longbeards Banquet

Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Rushford, MN
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Deer Creek Longspurs Banquet

Deer Creek Longspurs Banquet

Saturday, Mar 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Stewartville, MN
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