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Day 27 of #30daysofbiking. Baby it's cold outside! Despite having four layers on while I rode, it was still cold! I stopped at the Buckham Memorial Library in Faribault to warm up. We have a beautiful library with so many wonderful books and resources. If you ever come to Faribault, check it out! #biking #Minnesota #OnlyinMN #captureminnesota #Minnesotalife #chooseminnesota #thisismymn #mwtblogger #midwest #mwtravel #midwesttravel #midwestisbest #midwestblogger #exploreminnesota #mn #minnstagrammers #twincitiescollective #twincitiesbloggers #visitfaribault #faribault #ridemn #PedalMN #library (at Buckham Memorial Library)

Day 12 of #30daysofbiking The rain quit long enough to head out on the trail. Here's the Tin Man and his family, just off the city bike trail in Faribault by the Lockerby Sheet Metal and Roofing Company. Ride on! #biking, #biketrail #minnesotatrails #Minnesota #OnlyinMN #captureminnesota #Minnesotalife #chooseminnesota #thisismymn #mwtblogger #midwest #mwtravel #midwesttravel #midwestisbest #midwestblogger #exploreminnesota #mn #minnstagrammers #twincitiescollective #twincitiesbloggers #visitfaribault #faribault #ridemn #PedalMN #roadsideattraction #roadsideamerica #roadsideart (at Lockerby Sheet Metal & Roofing)

Day 28 of #30daysofbiking. I'm glad that the sun came out this morning to warm things up a little. I headed to Teepee Tonka Park. The viaduct is often photographed in Faribault. The Straight River flows from here and joins with the Cannon River just down the road near Alexander Park. It's such a pretty spot. Have a great evening! #biking #Minnesota #OnlyinMN #captureminnesota #Minnesotalife #chooseminnesota #thisismymn #mwtblogger #midwest #mwtravel #midwesttravel #midwestisbest #midwestblogger #exploreminnesota #mn #minnstagrammers #twincitiescollective #twincitiesbloggers #visitfaribault #faribault #ridemn #PedalMN #river (at TeePee Tonka Park)

Day 22 of #30daysofbiking. It was a gorgeous day to bike in Owatonna! We parked at Mineral Springs Park and took the city bike trail over to Darts Park and then to Maple Creek Park. The trail follows Maple Creek and there are several bridges to cross and beautiful views of the creek. Mineral Springs Park features a really nice disc golf course, playground, horseshoe pits, and picnic areas. Darts Park features tennis courts, a ball diamond, playground and picnic area. The ride from one end of the trail and back totaled around two miles making it a great ride for families with younger children. Princess Owatonna, featured in this sculpture, was said to have been brought back to health from the waters of the springs that flow in this park. Have a great weekend! #biking, #biketrail #minnesotatrails #Minnesota #OnlyinMN #captureminnesota #Minnesotalife #chooseminnesota #thisismymn #mwtblogger #midwest #mwtravel #midwesttravel #midwestisbest #midwestblogger #exploreminnesota #mn #minnstagrammers #twincitiescollective #twincitiesbloggers #owatonna #visitowatonna #ridemn (at Mineral Springs Park)

I headed to Owatonna today to ride the Muckle Trail. It begins at Moorehouse Park and heads north along the Straight River. As you begin, you will pass a beautiful mural on the side of the Straight River Sports building. The cool thing about this trail is that there are several bridges and underpasses to go over and under. The trail is only about a mile long and then it turns into the Wildung/Ihlenfeld Trail. This mile + gravel trail continues along the Straight River and goes past the city's municipal treatment plant. It then enters into a riparian woodland along the river. The trail here is a bit sandy in a few spots but still passable. Again there are steel bridges to cross and there are many trees surrounding the trail. I love biking along the river, with its mild rapids and many waterfowl to keep you company. #biking, #biketrail #minnesotatrails #Minnesota #OnlyinMN #captureminnesota #Minnesotalife #chooseminnesota #thisismymn #mwtblogger #midwest #mwtravel #midwesttravel #midwestisbest #midwestblogger #exploreminnesota #mn #minnstagrammers #twincitiescollective #twincitiesbloggers #owatonna #visitowatonna #ridemn #minnesotamural #mural (at Straight River Sports & Fitness, Owatonna Minnesota)

Day 8 of #30daysofbiking I headed to Northfield today to ride the Mill Towns Trail, which connects Dundas to Northfield. There is lots to see and the trail and I think kids would especially like it. I started my ride by the Northfield Dog Park and rode over the steel bridge that goes over the Cannon River. The trail goes through Sechler Park, where you will find several baseball diamonds, a picnic area, and a playground. As you pass the ball diamonds, you also pass Post Cereal and several train tracks with many rail cars. After the ball diamonds, you head into a rural landscape, complete with a farm with a few grazing beef cattle on pasture. Then the trail heads into a woods for a bit before you reach Dundas. At Dundas, check out the ruins of the Archibald Mill, which once employed 100 men before it burned down in 1892. The trail ended in Dundas, so I turned around and rode back to the steel bridge. Here a city of Northfield trail begins and heads under Highway 3. On the other side of Highway 3, you will find Lions Park, which has a playground and tennis courts. If you head south on the trail for a bit, you will find the Northfield Area Veterans Memorial Park. It's a beautiful tribute to all who have served. #biking, #biketrail #minnesotatrails #Minnesota #OnlyinMN #captureminnesota #Minnesotalife #chooseminnesota #thisismymn #mwtblogger #midwest #mwtravel #midwesttravel #midwestisbest #midwestblogger #exploreminnesota #mn #minnstagrammers #twincitiescollective #twincitiesbloggers #northfield #thisisnorthfield #visitnorthfield #minnesotahistory #mill #historicmill #ridemn (at Sechler Park)

This Paul Bunyan sculpture in Akeley, Minnesota, is one of the most photographed places in our state. In 1984, local artist Dean Krotzer and his family built “The World’s Largest Paul Bunyan.” Made out of fiberglass, Paul measures 33 feet tall. Crawl up onto his hand for a photograph that you will never forget! Next to Paul, you’ll find his baby cradle. For more than 65 years, the city of Akeley has held “Paul Bunyan Days” to celebrate the birth of his legend and to attract tourists to the area. The sculpture is located just off Highway 34. #Minnesota #OnlyinMN #captureminnesota #Minnesotalife #chooseminnesota #roadsideattraction #roadside art #roadsideamerica #thisismymn #akeley #paulbunyan #mwtblogger #midwest #mwtravel #midwesttravel #midwestisbest #midwestblogger #babetheblueox #exploreminnesota #mn #minnstagrammers #roadtrip #twincitiescollective #twincitiesbloggers (at Akeley, Minnesota)

Day 21 of #30daysofbiking. The smell of fresh cut grass is in the air! It was a beautiful evening to take a ride. I headed towards downtown and passed the Rice County Veteran's Memorial and Rice County Courthouse. Memorial stones line the sidewalks in front of the memorial and honor veterans who have served in conflicts from the Civil War to the War in Afganistan. Our family visits the memorial every Memorial Day to find "Great Grandpa Teddy's" stone. He served in the navy in the 1940's. It is interesting to view the stones and talk about the different wars with my kids. We also watch Faribault's Memorial Day Parade, which is held downtown. Thanks to all who have served our country!!! #biking #Minnesota #OnlyinMN #captureminnesota #Minnesotalife #chooseminnesota #thisismymn #mwtblogger #midwest #mwtravel #midwesttravel #midwestisbest #midwestblogger #exploreminnesota #mn #minnstagrammers #twincitiescollective #twincitiesbloggers #visitfaribault #faribault #ridemn #PedalMN (at Rice County Courthouse and Jail)