Sports and Recreation, Heath and Wellness in Minneapolis and St. Paul
Coverage of professional sports, local sports, recreation, health, fitness and wellbeing for those with an active lifestyle in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Rock Climbing in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Minnesota
Rock Climbing in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Minnesota - where to climb, where to find climbing walls, where to get gear and supplies for rock climbing.The Great Urban Race - An Amazing Race Style Event in Minneapolis
The Great Urban Race is an annual "Amazing Race" style event held in Minneapolis. Participants have to race about the city, solving clues and taking on challenges.Where is
Where areSummer and Winter, Inside and Outside: Sports and Activities
Residents of Minnesota and St. Paul are some of the most active in the nation all year round. Join in and keep fit and active all year round with this guide to sports and activities inside and outside, summer and winter, in Minneapolis, St. Paul and around the Twin Cities.Outdoors Winter Sports and Activities in Minneapolis and St. Paul
When the snow falls, there's plenty to do outside in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Wrap up warm and come out to play in the ice and snow!Outdoor Summer Sports and Activities in Minneapolis and St. Paul
When the sun shines, get out your running shoes, inline skates, climbing shoes, water skis, or simply your bare feet, and have fun out in the sunshine. Here's some ideas for summer sports and activities in Minneapolis and St. Paul, including some you might not have considered...Running in Minneapolis and St. Paul
Minneapolis and St. Paul are home to many runners, and many beautiful places to run. Here's where to run, and how to find running routes. Independent running stores are the most knowledgeable places to get kitted out for running in the Twin Cities. And, here's how to find races and events to train for - including the biggest event on the runner's calendar, the Twin Cities Marathon.Cross Country Skiing in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Around the Twin Cities
Where to go cross country skiing in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and around the Twin Cities metro area. Where the cross country ski trails are in Minneapolis and St. Paul, and where to rent cross country skis and equipment. Plus, the City of Lakes Loppet, one of the largest cross country ski events in the nation, is held in Minneapolis every February.Sledding Hills in Minneapolis and St. Paul
Minneapolis might be the bigger, and some say better, of the Twin Cities. But St. Paul is unarguably better in at least one respect: hills. And when the snow falls, some of the best sledding spots are in the STP. Minneapolis has two designated sledding spots. St. Paul has 14. There are some fun hills in Minneapolis and around the metro area too. Here's a rundown of sledding hills in Minne…Ice Skating in Minneapolis and St. Paul
Ice skating is very popular in Minneapolis and St. Paul at selected ice rinks and arenas all year around, and at several outside locations as soon as the weather gets cold enough for the ice rinks and lakes to freeze. Here's where to ice skate in Minneapolis, St. Paul and around the Twin Cities.Vertical Endeavors Indoor Climbing Gym in St. Paul
Vertical Endeavors in the east side of St. Paul is a vast indoor climbing gym, a haven from the cold weather and a great practice space for rock climbing and bouldering.Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding Resorts Near Minneapolis and St. Paul
A list of downhill skiing and snowboarding areas in and near to the Minneapolis-St. Paul Twin Cities metro area.Ski areas in southern Minnesota usually open around mid-November, depending on the weather. Occasionally the weather has been cold enough to snow (or make snow) at the end of October, or it may be too warm until the end of November.
Even before it starts to snow, or after a w…