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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
The Red Squirrel, A Worthy Adversary
Sarcasm

The Red Squirrel, A Worthy Adversary

This story is based on a real attitude. The American Red Squirrel (Tamiasciurus Hudsonicus) is common in the Upper Midwest. It can be found throughout most of Canada and is…

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November 2, 2020
On the Ruggedness of Women’s Clothing
Lifestyle / Load Up and Go

On the Ruggedness of Women’s Clothing

Like many millennial females, I sneak and steal my significant other’s rugged clothes. Mostly, his sweatshirts and insulated button-up type shirt jackets.  At this point, it's not so much an…

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October 25, 2020
Why Gravel Bike Rides Are the Way to Go
Destinations / Load Up and Go

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
5 Easy Steps to Grill on Riverbanks
Load Up and Go / Outdoor Meals / Slow Food

5 Easy Steps to Grill on Riverbanks

An easy way to mix up your canoe trip is to create a make-shift, charcoal grill on the river.

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June 19, 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.

    What’s new from SUO?

    • This Is Your Year, Plan That Boundary Waters Trip!
    • Developing A Personal Credo
    • What’s the Worth In It?
    • To Make Grass-Fed Beef
    • Straight Up Outside Farm

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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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