Explore Minnesota
Ready, Set, Summer: A Guide to Exploring Minnesota's Five Regions
Summer in Minnesota doesn’t sit still. Cabins open, patios fill and weekends start to book before you’ve had time to find your beach towel.
We all know how quickly summer flies by, from Memorial Day to the Minnesota State Fair in the blink of an eye. So let the planning begin — pull out a calendar and start circling dates and blocking off days.
Across the state, each region celebrates the season in its own way. Lakes, festivals, trails, small towns and city streets all come alive in the race to squeeze every minute out of those long summer nights.
Winter Adventures Across Minnesota
When the snow starts to fall, Minnesota shifts into a different rhythm. The trails fill with skiers in Ely, the lakes with ice anglers in Bemidji and the woods with snowmobiles cutting through the pines near Brainerd. In the Twin Cities, the day might start on a bike and end at a concert hall. Down in Lanesboro, it’s snowshoes and small-town comfort.
These five adventures highlight how winter brings the state together in motion, outdoors and always ready to raise a glass when the day is done.
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