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Minnesota Winter Activities

Minnesota winter activities inspire us to choose from a long list of winter sports and get outdoors in Minnesota.

If you love our state in summer, the wonderful variety of Minnesota winter activities is a great reason to come again.

Many of us think winter is the most exciting of Minnesota's changing seasons. We check the winter forecast, brush up on our safe winter driving tips, and head out to participate in some Minnesota winter festivities.

As soon as the first flakes of snow fall, most Minnesota kids grab a sled and head for the nearest hill.

When the lakes and ponds freeze over even tiny tots don blades and get ready to learn to ice skate.
Many of us joyfully revert to childhood as we loft a snowball at a friend, make an "angel" in the snow, or build a snowperson in the back yard.

Having children or grandchildren gives us even more of an excuse to do what we wanted to do anyway.

Minnesota winter activities

As soon as the temperature drops, Minnesota ski resorts begin making snow for the skiers and snowboarders. The lake resorts that have catered to our summer visitors now open their doors to snowmobilers and ice fishermen (and women.)

Familiar landmarks wear a winter coat of soft snow and the tree branches change from green to glittery white. We strap on snowshoes and head into the woods and fields for a new look at Minnesota's beauty.

Our transformed landscape sets the stage for Minnesota winter activities. The trails we hike in summer become cross-country ski routes in winter. Picturesque rolling hills now provide a rush of sleds and toboggans. With the change in scenery comes a change in our mood.

Winter festivals happen throughout the season. The biggest and most well known is the Saint Paul Winter Carnival. Other Minnesota towns host a wide variety of winter activities,festivals and carnivals.

When the winter temperatures drop, a few Minnesotans curl up by the fireplace to wait for spring.

Winter joy comes for those who venture outside to take a walk in crunchy, new-fallen snow, to ice-skate, sled, snowmobile, and ski. Here are a few ideas for Minnesota winter activity:

Read more about how to experiece winter fun from a long list of winter sports

Minnesota is a very different place in winter. Getting out on the roads and highways to travel to our winter activities requires a little bit of extra thought. Here are some winter driving safety tips to help you plan ahead and keep you safe during your Minnesota visit.

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Winter Activities?

Where do you like to go and what are your favorite ways to get out and play in our Minnesota winter wonderland?

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More Winter Sports Links:

Minnesota Cross-Country Skiing

Cross-Country Skiing Basics

How to Ice Skate

More About Learning to Ice Skate

Ice Fishing in Minnesota

Snowmobiling in Minnesota

Skijoring in Minnesota

List of Winter Sports


Minnesota Winter Festivals

Saint Paul Winter Carnival

Winter Driving Safety Tips

The Diary of a Snow-Shoveler

Top Ten Good Things About a Minnesota Winter

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