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Outdoor activities
- Biking - The Root River Trail offers more than 60 miles of
paved trails that run through the picturesque rural communities along
the Root River.
- Canoeing/Tubing - The Root River has a gentle to
moderate flow and is excellent for scenic day trips.
- Fishing - Blue-ribbon trout streams abound in this
lovely part of the state.
- Golfing - Choose from 17 courses within 25 miles of
The William Strong House.
- Spelunking (Caving) - Tour Mystery Cave, which is part of Forestville State Park.
This state preserved cave contains more than twelve miles of passages in
two rock layers. Also nearby is Niagara Cave, one of the state's largest caves, with
60-ft waterfall, crystal wedding chapel, stalactite room, and fossils.
State parks and nature preserves
- Eagle Bluff
Environmental Learning Center - Home of many unique learning
experiences, including outdoor skills training, environmental classes
for all ages, and a high ropes course.
- Forestville State Park and Mystery Cave - A restored
1800s village that is operated by the Minnesota Historical Society. Also
has more than 3,000 acres of hiking, trout fishing, wildflowers, and
caving.
- Lake Louise State Park - Over 1,100 acres for hiking,
horseback riding, skiing, and snowmobiling. In addition, you can swim,
boat, or fish in Lake Louise. Great place to view wildflowers and spot
birds in migration.
Historic and cultural activities
- Methodist Church Museum and Laura Ingalls Wilder Site
- Built in 1876, this church had Almanzo and Laura (Ingalls) Wilder
among its parishioners from 1890-1891. Now a museum, the two floors of
exhibits include a Wilder photo display and many other collections of
historic significance.
- The
Commonweal Theatre Company - a non-profit, professional theatre
company in Lanesboro. Performances nightly (except Mondays) and on
Sunday afternoons.
- Amish tours - A unique opportunity to experience another culture,
purchase handmade goods, and see the farming methods of our ancestors.
Special Events
- "Ag Days" - Every August, Spring Valley celebrates its history and
culture with this festival.
- Antique Engine & Tractor Show - Antique tractor
parades, railroad and tractor displays, and traditional craft and
handiwork demonstrations.
For more information about these and other attractions in the area, go
to the Historic Bluff
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