Summer Activities to Get You Moving | Midwest Weight Control
Looking for some fun summer activities to get you and the family moving? Here are some ideas for getting out and seeing the great outdoors without having to drive too far.
St. Cloud and surrounding area Residents:
St. Cloud has many little hidden parks and fun to help you and your families stay active this summer! Check out Heritage Nature Center, located at 225 33rd Ave. S. St Cloud, MN. Heritage Park has over 92 acres with 3.5 miles of trails through woodlands, grasslands & pond areas. The Heritage Nature Center offers live animals & many displays. Canoes, boats and kayaks may be rented for a small charge. Keep in mind you can rent snow shoes for the winter months as well! Heritage Nature Center is open year round and offers additional seasonal activities. For more information call: 320-255-7255
If your kids have been begging you to take a bike ride, load up the bikes and head to the Lake Woebegone Trail that runs from St. Joseph, MN to Melrose MN. The trail runs about 26 miles and is surrounded by picturesque scenery that you and the kids will absolutely love. If you would like more information about the trail, contact: 320-255-6172.
Twin Cities Residents:
If you are a resident of the West Metro suburbs and looking for some summer activities that don’t require traveling 3 hours north check out, Clifton E. French Regional Park. The areas is saturated with wildlife and beautiful scenery. Cross-country ski trails are mowed for hikers in the off-season. There is a sandy swimming beach with restrooms and changing rooms. There are volleyball courts, a public boat launch and a picnic area with tables and grills. Park visitors can rent bicycles, rowboats, canoes, paddle boats, fishing poles and in winter, cross-country skis. In winter the frozen lake becomes a skating rink and kids go sledding on the hills. A fee is charged for parking and can be paid on a daily basis, or an annual pass, good at all county parks, may be purchased at the park. For more information call: 763-559-8891
If you are in the Greater Minneapolis area check out, Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park. The park is a hot spot for fishing, which can be done from shore, boat or platforms on the dam. Walleye, northern, bass and crappie are common. The Visitor Center includes live animal exhibits, an aquarium displaying native fish, an observation deck, information center and restrooms. Three main trails total 4.5 miles and traverse all habitats within the park, groomed for cross-country skiers in the winter. Skis, snowshoes and canoes are available for rent. Picnic tables and grills are plentiful. Campsites are available, including a separate primitive site for canoeists. A handicapped accessible walkway across the dam connects the Hennepin and Anoka County sections of the park and provides an excellent view of the river.A fee is charged for parking and can be paid on a daily basis, or an annual pass, good at all county parks, may be purchased. For more information call: 763- 694-7790.