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4 12 28 WELCOME TO North minnesota THE LURE OF UP NORTH IN MINNESOTA… 2019 is just getting underway, and already destined to go down in the record books. According to the National Weather Service, February was the 4th snowiest month on record with 39” in the Twin Cities and this year’s has been the 7th snowiest meteorological winter (December through February) with 52.5”. Thankfully, the spring and summer season is almost upon us. Soon, it will be time to head Up North and enjoy fishing, boating, camping and other outdoor activities without having to bundle up. Inside this edition of Up North Minnesota, you’ll discover what sets northern Minnesota resorts apart from the rest, some of the best places to enjoy both recreation and arguably the most beautiful scenery in the state, and where in Central Minnesota you can test your nerve and experience extreme sports at their best. Also in this issue, the top trends for cabins in 2019, where to find the best dockside restaurants, and a guide to spring mushroom harvesting. At long last, the grip winter has had on The Land of Ten Thousand Lakes is about to loosen. So, welcome to the start of spring and summer fun. Time to put on the bathing suits and short sleeves, and enjoy this edition of Up North. For more information and the latest updates from Up North Minnesota, visit our website at destinationupnorth.com. Cover photo: A ride down The Brainerd Zip Line offers a bird’s eye view of Central Minnesota like you’ve never seen it before. Published by Adams Publishing Group 4095 Coon Rapids Blvd. Coon Rapids, MN 55433 For information regarding story ideas or advertising information contact Cheri O’Bannon at [email protected]. CONTENTS 4  8 12   RESORT TRADITIONS A favorite resort becomes a prized tradition for many families CABIN TRENDS Top trends in cabins for 2019 OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Taking outdoor adventures to the extreme 20   MUSHROOM HUNTING Mushroom hunters look forward to their spring season 24   C YCLING UPNORTH UpNorth is a hotspot for bicycling 28  LAKE DINING Dockside bars and restaurants are easy to slip into destinationupnorth.com 3