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Public & Frozen: Winter Lakes
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Public & Frozen: Winter Lakes

Temporary “Land” Open for Adventure. This past year was a big win for nature! According to the New York Post, 6 in 10 Americans said the pandemic made their hearts…

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January 24, 2021
Epic Couples Trips in Minnesota
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Epic Couples Trips in Minnesota

Based on your personality types. In a perfect world, all experiences would be tailored to fit us as individuals and cater to our every whim. In reality, compromise is king,…

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January 4, 2021
Low Water River Hike
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Low Water River Hike

Too low to float doesn't mean rivers are out! The best, most isolated, and unmanaged public land isn’t really land at all. At least not for most of the year,…

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October 11, 2020
Why Gravel Bike Rides Are the Way to Go
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Why Gravel Bike Rides Are the Way to Go

Tips on creating your own gravel bike ride, or taking the route we've selected. Starting in Garden City and experiencing the Lincoln WPA area during your ride.

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August 17, 2020
Nearby Public Land You Can Explore Tomorrow
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Nearby Public Land You Can Explore Tomorrow

Waterfowl Production Areas, the answer to the question I've Googled a thousand times, "things to do near me." Waterfowl Production Areas (WPAs) are sections of public land federally funded to…

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July 27, 2020
Canoe the Le Sueur River in Minnesota
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Canoe the Le Sueur River in Minnesota

An extensive guide to help you travel down the Le Sueur River in Southern Minnesota.

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May 27, 2020

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We're Annie and Nick! We love recreation, nature, minimalism, living sustainably, and regenerative farming. Nick, a science teacher, and Annie, an English teacher, created Straight Up Outside to help others "Load Up and Go" whenever possible.

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    “The Alchemist’s Map”

    Check out the new book from Annie’s coworker, Jason Lee Willis!

    The Alchemist’s Map is a captivating story that follows Joseph Nicollet, hunting for the truth of the sorcerer’s stone under the guise of mapping the unknown, Minnesota territory.

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