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Biking Across Minnesota – Moorhead to Minneapolis and beyond

By Joe Korkowski / August 30, 2023

The fall is a great time to ride bike in Minnesota. The cooler temperatures and the beautiful fall colors add up to ideal conditions. In June of 2022 MnDOT released […]

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“Texas to Alaska” Bike Ride Rolls Through Alexandria

By Joe Korkowski / June 28, 2023

46 students from the University of Texas are seeing a lot of the country this summer, including Alexandria, MN. It’s part of an annual ride called the Texas 4000. The […]

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Mountain Bike Trail Conditions

By Explore Alexandria / May 1, 2023

The Alexandria Lakes Area has two beautiful networks of designated mountain bike trails in two Douglas County Parks. These are trails are great for both hiking and mountain biking! Kensington […]

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Where’s The Viking Trail?

By Joe Korkowski / March 16, 2023

I can’t even comprehend the amount of times my vehicle or bicycle has traveled over the Viking Trail in Douglas County, yet it wasn’t until I took this job as […]

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Explore the Alexandria Lakes Area at the Big Ole Bicycle Festival!

By Explore Alexandria / August 3, 2017
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Central Lakes Trail Conditions: Almost Clear!

By James Feist / February 25, 2016

You don’t have to double check your calendars, it’s February and we’re biking on a mostly snow-free Central Lakes Trail. The area has been experiencing unseasonably warm weather recently which […]

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Fall Color Update for Alexandria, MN (with pictures)

By James Feist / September 8, 2015

Autumn is in the air! Now that school is back in session and Labor Day has come, we are on the cusp of another spectacular fall season in Alexandria. Regardless […]

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50 Photos Celebrating Alexandria, MN for Tourism Week

By James Feist / May 5, 2015

This week marks National Travel and Tourism Week, which brings awareness to the importance of travel both for the traveler and the economic impact for communities. Among all the great […]

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Easy Spring Adventures at Lake Carlos State Park

By James Feist / April 23, 2015

As if it wasn’t enough to have a long and spectacular autumn season around Alexandria, spring arrives early this year and graces us with summer-like weather! Sure, the nights are […]

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Spring Arrives with Clear Trails in Alexandria

By James Feist / March 26, 2015

I’ve heard an old saying that “winter makes you appreciate summer much more.” I slightly disagree with that statement, as there are many activities and lots of beauty to enjoy […]

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7 Wonders of Alexandria, Minnesota

By James Feist / March 12, 2015

We’ve all heard the 7 Wonders of the World, the 7 Wonders of the United States and even 7 Wonders of the Solar System. So how about the 7 Wonders […]

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Picnic in a Park….anyone? (with Fall Color Update)

By James Feist / September 16, 2014

There is something to be said about enjoying a nice meal with nice people. It’s almost a guaranteed good time.  The food tastes good, the conversation is intriguing….. what could […]

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The Beginnings of Autumn Beauty (with Fall Color Update)

By James Feist / September 2, 2014

Now that Labor Day is over and school is in session for most of the country, there is concrete certainty for the arrival of autumn. Although the official beginning of […]

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A Beautiful Central Lakes Trail Bike Ride

By James Feist / August 22, 2014

If you’ve ever explored the Central Lakes Trail around Alexandria, it’s no secret how many opportunities for adventure it holds. Spanning 55 miles from Fergus Falls, through Alexandria and to […]

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