While a fat bike rides just fine on pavement and dry summer dirt, its natural habitat is snow. This is because its large, high-volume tires are designed to grab as much ground as possible for maximum traction. Here is everything you need to know about tackling the toughest downhill trails on two wheels in Minnesota — the country's best state for winter sports.
Bikers seeking the ultimate ride should point their tires to Minneapolis' sprawling Grand Rounds Scenic Byway.
Planning the perfect long weekend bike trip is a delicate thing. If your destination is too far away, you’ll spend the whole trip just getting there; if it’s not far enough from home, it barely even feels like a vacation. Here's a list to help make planning your next bike-led escape a little easier.
"The First City on the Mississippi" is an outdoor lover's dream, with easy access to hundreds of lakes and several state parks and forests. Enjoy fishing, hunting, hiking, biking and many more outdoor pursuits, plus shopping, dining, and rich history and folklore.
Bemidji's lodging options range from convenient hotels and resorts to cozy vacation rentals and charming bed & breakfasts. For the ultimate outdoor adventure, stay at a state park, forest or privately owned campground and sleep under the stars.
Boutique downtown hotels, family-friendly chains and charming bed & breakfasts are among the many lodging options in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. For something truly unique, stay in a floating B&B on the Mississippi River or a trendy North Loop hotel with a rooftop sauna and Minnesota flair.
Stay close to the action in Duluth's convenient hotels, waterfront resorts, cozy vacation rentals and historic bed & breakfasts. You'll also find campgrounds, cabins and a water park hotel.
Bed & breakfasts and historic inns are one of the hallmarks of a southern Minnesota vacation. Campgrounds, hotels and motels, and even teepees round out the many eclectic options.
Choose from a variety of high-rise hotels and extended-stay suites in downtown Rochester and surrounding the famous Mayo Clinic. A few campgrounds and vacation homes are also available.
The Twin Cities offer up the best of city life in every season. In Minneapolis, get your fill of award-winning theater, modern art, international flavors, and pro football, basketball and baseball. In St. Paul, tour the State Capitol, explore museums and a zoo, catch a pro hockey or soccer game, and sip some local craft beer. The options are practically endless.