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Known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," Minnesota offers a multitude of fishing opportunities to its residents and visitors. There are numerous species of fish that the anglers of Minnesota go after and there are strict regulations in pla…
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The state of Minnesota placed a number of fishing license rules in effect to help protect natural resources and also manage the many fishing locales that currently draw visitors. As of 2009, the copious fishing locales are situated wit…
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Catfish are everywhere. Pretty much any country you travel to, you can find catfish living in area rivers and lakes. Minnesota is not only the Land of 10,000 Lakes, it's also the birthplace of the Mississippi River. If you're heading t…
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Northern Minnesota--with its prairies, extensive conifer forests, great concentration of wetlands and the rocky Lake Superior shore--is a near-mythical camping destination. While there are plenty of amenity-filled, developed campground…
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Fort Snelling State Park, a Minnesota state park, ranks as one of the state's top ten tourist attractions. It covers 2,931 acres and is most notable for its location at the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers.
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The Minnesota State Park system is an affordable way to hike, snowshoe or cross-country ski all that Minnesota has to offer. Ecosystems range from prairie to dense forest to wetland. If you plan on staying overnight, you can choose to…
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Visitors interested in camping without a tent, camper cabins offer a fun alternative. At least two dozen Minnesota state parks offer rustic, one-room wooden buildings for those that prefer to camp inside four solid walls. While a few o…
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St. Paul, Minnesota, has a variety of activities for vacationing tourists from shopping at the famous Mall of America to getting a tour at the state capital or eating at one of the many fine restaurants that St. Paul has to offer. Ther…
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Dotted with lakes and thick forests, Minnesota has 66 state parks, six state recreation areas and eight waysides scattered throughout the state. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, bird watching, fishing, swimming and camping at prac…
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Located along the north shore of Lake Superior, Silver Bay is situated in a heavy forest area with dramatic cliffs into Lake Superior. The area is known for its recreational opportunities year-round including boating, fishing, rock cli…
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Baudette, Minnesota, is a small community located on the Rainy River and near Lake of the Woods. Baudette is near the Canadian border. Anglers can go for a myriad of species in the river and lake, including trout, perch, bass and walle…
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Visitors who want to attend one of Minnesota's major events will find a variety of festivals and fairs throughout the calendar year. Many of these events provide visitors with the opportunity to observe, or even participate in, outdoor…
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Minnesota has activities and events to suit every member of the family. You can canoe at the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, shop at the largest enclosed mall in America or take the kids to the Minnesota Zoo. Take a trip to the Twin Cities…
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Cascade River State Park is located in Lutsen, Minnesota. The park features cascading waterfalls, as the name suggests, and offers plenty of recreational activities. You can find diverse plant life, wildlife and other natural features,…
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The northwest corner, or angle, of Minnesota enjoys a myriad of small lakes, boreal forest and the beginning of the high plains of the Midwest. This section of the state has opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, fishing, swimming, bird…
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