TABLE OF CONTENTS THIS TRAVEL GUIDE BROUGHT TO YOU BY: The official publication of Explore Minnesota, an office of the State of Minnesota 121 Seventh Place E, Suite 360 St. Paul, MN 55101 888-VISITMN Director Lauren Bennett McGinty Assisstant Director Leann Kispert Editor Amy Barrett Photo Editor Melanie Graves Contributors Jenny Anderson Mecca Bos C.B. Bylander Regina Eckes Jerard Fagerberg Brian Fanelli Said Farah Kristen Glazer Glenn Hansen Lisa Havelka Cory Hepola Chris Lawton Mikah Meyer Lisa Meyers McClintick Sherel Purcell Aegor Ray Sheila Regan Lauren Sauer Ann and Steve Teget Rachel Yang On the cover: Lake Harriet, Minneapolis, photo by Paul Vincent GET INSPIRED 06 FEATURES Experiences Beyond Belief EXPLORE MINNESOTA AND 16 A Park for Every Season 20 Experience the wild and pure feeling that only Minnesota can provide. Discover the beauty of Minnesota’s state and national parks any time of year. Iconic Events 36 22 26 Fishing 28 Golfing 32 Camping and Hiking Head to the Minnesota State Fair and other events for incredible, foods, rides and attractions. The Great Outdoors Produced by Miles Partnership 6751 Professional Parkway Suite 200, Sarasota, FL 34240 Lauren Bourgoing , Vice President Donna Sapolin , Content Strategist Rebecca Jones , Associate Creative Director Melissa Nieuwenhuis , Associate Art Director Beth Wright-Cheeseman, Advertising and Data Manager John Deleva , Sales Executive Map illustrations by Teresanne Cossetta Russell © Miles Partnership 2022. Reproduction without written permission is prohibited. Information for this publication was solicited from Explore Minnesota members in good standing through October 2021. While making every effort to ensure accuracy, Explore Minnesota assumes no responsibility for errors, changes or omissions. Get unlimited access to spectacular nature. 24 Mountain Biking Diverse Heritage Explore Minnesota’s vibrant Native American and Nordic cultural roots. 36 Explore Minnesota’s Native Heritage 40 Embrace the Nordic Lifestyle in Minnesota 34 Cross-Country Skiing Printed on paper containing 10 percent recycled content. 2 | EXPLORE MINNESOTA .COM
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