Joe Baur

Who says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike, paddle, or bike ride? Best Outdoor Adventures Near Minneapolis and Saint Paul details forty of the best hikes, paddles, and bike routes within an hour's drive of the Twin Cities area, perfect for the urban dweller and suburbanite who may be hard-pressed to find great outdoor activites close to home. From easy nature walks to strenuous day hikes, from popular rivers to flatwater paddling,...