More Than A Million People Visit Minnesota's Elm Creek Winter Recreation Area For Cold Weather Fun
Betsy Rathburn
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Minnesota winters are full of fun! There is much to see and do when the temperature drops and the snow starts to fly. The only difficult part is figuring out a way to do it all! Luckily, there is one place in Minnesota where you can take part in several favorite winter activities. More than a million people visit Elm Creek Winter Recreation Area every year, and it’s no wonder. Thanks to all of the skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing in Minnesota found at this park, it’s one of the best places in the state to have fun this winter. Here’s all that Elm Creek has to offer:
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Do you have a favorite place for skiing, snowboarding, or snow tubing in Minnesota? Please share in the comments.
For more information about Elm Creek Winter Recreation Area, including hours, costs, and opening dates, take a look at the official website and Facebook page. And if you’re looking for more winter activity in the Maple Grove area, check out our article about the ice skating trail in Maple Grove, Minnesota.
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What are some of the best winter activities in Minnesota?
One of the most exhilarating activities you could partake in this winter is go-karting on ice! Head to Stillwater and take a spin on Epic Karting’s icy outdoor track. It will be the most fun you will have all winter! Another fun idea is Ice Bumper Cars in Virginia, Minnesota at Iron Trail Motors Event Center. You can also attend a winter festival, stroll through some enchanting ice castles, hike to a frozen waterfall, explore one of the many small towns around the state…the possibilities are endless! You can find a few ideas in this post.
Where can I go ice skating outdoors in Minnesota?
Minnesota is home to numerous outdoor ice skating rinks, and if that’s what you want to do, we suggest the Central Park Ice Skate Loop in Maple Grove. This ice skating trail is one-of-a-kind and free to skate on…just bring your own ice skates or rent a pair at the park. There are many parks around Minneapolis that offer outdoor ice skating. You can find locations on the Minneapolis Park and Recreation website.
What are the worst winter storms in Minnesota’s history?
Over the years, Minnesota has certainly been hit hard by winter storms. You can read about several horrific winter storms in this article.