Walking, running and hiking trails

"Walk the Town" maps Walk the Town - Braham map Walk the Town - Cambridge map Walk the Town - Isanti map Walk the Town maps feature designated routes with mileage information. For more information, visit www.co.isanti.mn.us or call 763-689-8282. Becklin Homestead Isanti County Park/WMA Dalbo Isanti County Park Irving & John Anderson Isanti County Park Springvale Isanti County Park Vegsund Family Isanti County Park Wayside Prairie Isanti County Park State park trails For information about paved and unpaved hiking trails at all Minnesota State parks, contact the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources at (888) 646-6367 or visit www.dnr.state.mn.us. Parks and playgrounds Playgrounds aren't just for kids; they can be a place for adult activity as well. You could play tag, do pull-ups on the monkey bars and pushups on a picnic bench. Find a local park or playground. Frisbee/disc golf Harder Park - 39257 Harder Pkwy, North Branch, 651-674-8133 Discs are available to checkout from North Branch City Hall, located at 6408 Elm St. Dennis Frandsen Park - 1331 North Lake Drive, Braham Park also has carry-in canoe access, fishing pier and walking trails.

Seasonal weather Minnesota weather does not always leave you with many outdoor walking or hiking options. Check with your local community education program for more walking opportunities. Most schools have indoor walking policies that allow you to use the building after school hours. Related links Calendar of events and classes Community support Get fit resources Eat healthy Local 5k races Active Minnesota Upcoming Minnesota races Apple Raceberry Jam Calendar of 5k races in Minnesota Midwest events

Biking trails

Local trails

• Cambridge Cycling Club
• Spirit River Nature Area - 3+ miles mountain biking

Regional trails

• Matthew Lourey State Trail – 80 miles of natural surface trails
• St. Croix State Park – 5 miles of paved trails and 21 miles of mountain bike trails
• Sunrise Trail - 24 miles of paved trails that runs between North Branch and Hugo
• Wild River State Park – 2.6 miles of paved trails
• Willard Munger Trail – 70 miles of paved trails from Hinckley to Duluth

Swimming

Many community education programs offer swimming lessons. Please contact your local school district for more information.

• AmericInn Lodge & Suites - North Branch (small fee)
• Checkerboard Park - North Branch
• Crossings Inn & Suites - Cambridge (small fee)
• Fish Lake Park - Harris

Community education classes

Community education classes offer a variety of recreational activities for children and adults. From golf clinics to yoga, gymnastics to softball. It's a perfect way to try something new.

• Braham Community Education
• Cambridge Community Education classes
• North Branch Community Education

Local Chambers

Spend an active day enjoying one of the many community events in the area.

• Braham Chamber of Commerce
• Cambridge Chamber of Commerce
• Isanti Chamber of Commerce
• North Branch Chamber of Commerce

Faithfully Fit Forever

Cambridge Lutheran Church
621 Old Main Street North, Cambridge

Senior aerobics program for men and women offered at no cost. Classes include balance moves with warm-ups, energized aerobics, cool-down, resistance training, health issues of interest, guest appearances and a devotional closing. Tuesday and Friday at 10 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. For more information, call Lois Tureen at 763-689-2180.

Winter in Minnesota gives many options to get active outdoors. Snowmobiling, cross country skiing, ice skating and ice fishing are great ways to keep active during the long Minnesota winter.

Ice skating

• Cambridge Skate Park - 635 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge
  Lighted hockey rink, open skating area and warming house, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., daily.
• North Branch Ice Rink – Northwest corner of Hwy. 95 and Grand Avenue, North Branch
  Lighted hockey rink, open skating area and warming house
  8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
• Isanti Ice Rink – 201 Isanti Parkway West, Isanti
  Lighted hockey rink, open skating area
  Weekdays 3:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  Weekends 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sledding

• City Park Sledding Hill – 745 Second Avenue SW, Cambridge
• Braham Sledding Hill – corner of Highway 65 and County Road 4

Cross-country skiing

• Spirit River Cross-Country Ski Trails - 1055 2nd Ave SW, Cambridge
• Wild River State Park - A Wild River Youth Nordic Ski Club is available for children 4 to 14 who like to have fun while learning how to cross-country ski (fees apply).
  Contact John Grund at 651-674-6096 or jmgdape@yahoo.com

Farmers markets

• Braham Farmers Market
  Freedom Park along Highway 107
  June to October, Thursdays from 3 to 7 p.m.
• Cambridge Farmers Market
  Highway 95 just 2 blocks East of Main Street
  May 1 to October 30, Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Harris Farmers Market
  Railroad Park on Forest Boulevard
  Sundays from noon to 4 p.m.
• Isanti Farmers Market
  Riverside Market parking lot
  Mid-April to October 30, Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 6 p.m.
• North Branch Farmers Market
  Lake State Federal on 8th Avenue and Main Street
  July to October, Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon