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Women Golfing at Wildflower Golf Course
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Women Golfing at Wildflower Golf Course  / Micah Kvidt

Where the Prairie Meets the North Woods

Discover some of Minnesota’s largest lakes and the headwaters of the Mississippi River. Forests and lakes offer fishing and boating, biking miles of scenic trails, hiking in state parks, playing golf on beautiful courses and bird-watching. For more fast-paced adventure, check out forested ATV trails. With snowmobiling, ice fishing and skiing, there's no hibernating in winter.

The region's charming small towns offer specialty shops, art galleries and dining of all kinds. Many towns are surrounded by clusters of lakes, with family-friendly resorts and campgrounds along their shores. Music festivals, heritage experiences and theaters draw lots of applause.

ATVing in Thief River Falls

ATVing in Thief River Falls / Arctic Cat Inc

Off-Road Adventure

Spectacular Trails to Tackle

Motorized recreation opportunities abound in Northwest Minnesota. Riders of all skill levels can explore hundreds of miles of trails for ATVs and off-road motorcycles in state forests and other stellar spots.

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