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Minnesota Nature|On The Water

There's Nothing Better Than Minnesota's Natural Lazy River On A Summer's Day

By Betsy Rathburn | Published May 21, 2017

If you’ve ever been to southern Minnesota, you probably can’t get enough of its stunning natural beauty. There are plenty of ways to explore the area, such as hiking state parks or exploring small towns. But why not enjoy the area in a new way? A summer trip to the Root River is a great way to cool off and take in the scenery.

The tree-lined Root River winds through southeastern Minnesota, flowing from Chatfield to the Wisconsin border.

The river has become a popular spot for hiking and biking. The Root River State Trail runs alongside the river for 42 miles.

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While hiking and biking are popular, tubing is the perfect way to have a lazy day along the river.

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The perfect place to start your excursion is Root River Outfitters in downtown Lanesboro.

There, you can rent everything you need for your adventure, from bikes to tubes to fishing gear.

There are two tubing trips available from Root River Outfitters.

The short one lasts around 45 minutes.

The longer trip takes around 3 hours depending on the level of the river.

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No matter which trip you choose, you're bound to have a relaxing, refreshing trip down this lazy river.

Best of all, Root River Outfitters offers shuttle rides so you don't need to worry about how you'll get back.

Where’s your favorite place to go tubing on a lazy summer day? Let us know in the comments!

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