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Dogsledding
Flying through the snowy Minnesotan countryside led by a pack of adorable and extremely athletic dogs—can you think of a better winter adventure than that? If you have never experienced dog sledding before, Minnesota is the place to be. From the north central region down the shoreline of Lake Superior, there are an abundance of outfitters…
ATV and Snowmobile Camping
It’s a bit on the expensive side, but Polaris Adventures lists outfitters that rent ATVs and snowmobiles for multi-day trips. We believe in the joy of riding but understand not everyone is in a position to own a powersports vehicle. That’s why, in 2017, we founded Polaris Adventures and brought together a network of independent…
Horseback Riding Campout
LazyD Campground offers horseback riding and camping. Unfortunately, you don’t ride out to a camping site, then ride again the next day. I would love to find a place that offers that. We are a family-owned campground located in the scenic Whitewater Valley of Minnesota with one of S.E. Minnesota’s premier trout streams running right…
Bonding Nights
Another great idea from reddit: I know you’re looking for things not commonly done with younger scouts and weekend long, but have you considered a quarterly/whatever cadence night out bowling, arcade, etc? Just a night of camaraderie could help rejuvenate their bonds and would be a good chance to remind them that there were once…
Search and Rescue Campout
A great idea from reddit: We had great success once with a search-and-rescue campout. The troop were taught first aid skills and navigation skills, and when it came time for the weekend the “senior scout patrol” laid out a search area and then scattered themselves in the woods as “victims” with fake injuries. The actual…
High Ropes Course
An exciting 4 story tower with 60 different challenges – with no time limit on the course for the day of your ticket. You choose your route and challenges. You are clipped in the entire time. Kerfoot Canopy Tour has a high ropes course and a zipline. The Character Challenge Course near Park Rapids, MN…