10 Nature & Wildlife Tours in Minnesota That You Shouldn't Miss

Personalized dog sledding adventures in the scenic north woods of Minnesota. Learn to drive your own dog team. Custom day trips, yurt stays, lodge vacations, camping and fishing trips by dog team. Active vacations for ages 8 to 88, with friendly sled dogs and professional staff. All skills taught. One or two people/sled. Adventure guaranteed. Explore the Boundary Waters wilderness, pristine frozen lakes and enchanted boreal forests. See website for details and dogsledding packages.

Ranked by NPR among "Minnesota's Best Lodges" & by PBS among "America's Best Adventure Lodges," Wintergreen is the nation's premier recreational dogsledding center & (since 1987!) the only lodge devoted exclusively to dogsled vacation fun. From December through March, Wintergreen provides lodge-based dog sledding vacation packages and dogsled camping trips. Mush your own team of our friendly Canadian Eskimo dogs on beautiful northwoods trails with training by our expert guides. You'll be in good hands: National Geographic Adventure ranks Wintergreen as "Best in the Business" and it's directed by Paul Schurke, recipient of the "Explorers Award", "Adventurer of the Year Award," & "Environmental Hero" award. Winter is what we're all about -- we do it very well! Wintergreen offers a dog sledding experience to suit all ages and interests: Our Lodge-based Dogsled Vacation Packages are suited for persons ages 8 to 80 & require no experience or gear. Enjoy our fun-lovin' tail-waggin' world!

In 2019, Kerfoot Canopy Tour was voted the #2 aerial adventure in the United States by USA Today's Ten Best. Located in the beautifully remote Minnesota River Valley, Kerfoot Canopy Tour offers exhilarating outdoor experiences that let visitors explore nature from a higher, faster, anything-but-everyday perspective. Zip over 1 mile on our 14-line canopy tour with suspension bridge, or challenge the Adventure Park’s 3 stories of outdoor fun. Great for kids and families. The Adventure Park is for ages 7+, and the zip line tour is for ages 10+.

Affordable dog sled rides and tours in northern Minnesota, an adventure fit for the whole family! Enjoy the snow and tall trees via sprint sled dog power at 12-18 mph. We offer many options for dog sledding in the northwoods for ALL ages and abilities. Please visit our website for more information and dog sledding rates.

Fish northern Minnesota! Walleye, pike, bass or panfish. Serving a large area from Bemidji north to Upper Red Lake and many small lakes in between. Both seasoned anglers or those new to fishing welcome onboard. Trips can be geared for families with children looking for fast action or big fish ventures for the seasoned angler. All gear and equipment supplied, all you need is a simple, easy to get Minnesota fishing license, drinks, snacks and a smile.

Looking for a fun outdoor adventure in the Twin Cities? Explore the Mighty Mississippi River on a half-day guided canoe trip. These popular adventures take place in the Twin Cities' very own National Park – the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (MNRRA). Paddling the in one of our beautiful 24-foot cedar strip canoes is easy, fun, and affordable! Reduced rate for kids.

Eagle Hang Gliding offers soaring adventure flights over beautiful Lake Pepin in Lake City, Mn. With this exhilarating way to experience flight, soaring with an eagle can be a reality. Come take a flight with one of our certified instructors and experience true free flight while taking in the majestic views from the perspective of an Eagle.

ADVENTURE AWAITS! Visit the BWCA, hike the Superior and Border Route Hiking Trails! Day tours and multi-day trips for all ages and abilities! Experience the Best of the North Country by Canoe or by Foot Border Lakes Tours and Guide Service offers guided trips into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Superior National Forest, Superior Hiking Trail, State Parks and other natural attractions in the area. We provide the best equipment available. We also provide a a tasty catered lunch for full day tours! Easy? Challenging? You tell us and we'll help select the perfect route. You've heard about the Boundary Waters... and the Superior Hiking Trail. Now is the time for you, your family and friends to experience these beautiful areas - first hand. Spend a day with us and you'll be hooked on the wilderness! We will take you to places where you will definitely want to return. We make it easy, fun and safe!!

Next Bend Birding offers guided birding (and general nature-based) excursions with an experienced naturalist. Based in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota, tours are available state-wide and in over a dozen states throughout the US! Perfect for beginners and long-time nature lovers, our tours are hassle free and are perfect for an hour, a day, or a multi-day adventure!

We help you make fishing and family memories on Lake Vermilion and Lake of the Woods in Minnesota. No experience necessary. We specialize in teaching you fishing techniques, locations, electronics, etc. in a fun environment.