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Sharon Brodin

Sharon is the founder and publisher of Active Outdoor Women. She loves getting outside in beautiful places to hike, paddle, camp, snowshoe, ski, ride—and encouraging others to come along! Besides maintaining AOW and her other website, Twin Cities Outdoors, Sharon writes and designs websites, newsletters, blogs, emails, books and other marketing tools for clients.

Out West Destinations: Where the Buffalo Roam

February 23, 2021

As a Midwesterner, when I think of Out West destinations I think of the Rocky Mountains. Of course the West is a lot more than just the Rockies, but that’s …

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Outdoor Activities = Endless Possibilities

February 17, 2021
outdoor activities

Outdoor activities can be as simple as a walk through your neighborhood. Or they can be as complex as a multi-family vacation to an outdoors destination across the country or …

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Let’s Go Hiking!

February 17, 2021
bighorn mountains hike

Hiking is one of the most accessible ways to get into nature in an intimate way. It’s slow. It gives us time to experience our surroundings as we go. We …

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“I believe I’ll go canoeing” – Henry David Thoreau

January 31, 2021
canoe trip

I know I’m biased when I say canoeing is a wonderful activity. Here in Minnesota, recreational boating is second only to walking as the favorite outdoor activity. And a full …

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Why We Need Healthy Bones

January 20, 2021

I’m in my mid-50s, so bone health is on my mind a lot. If you’re still a 20 or 30-something, maybe it’s never occurred to you. But bone health is …

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The Physical Benefits of Thankfulness May Surprise You!

January 20, 2021November 24, 2020
today i am thankful

(This post was first written 11/30/15 and has been revised.) It’s Thanksgiving week. As I do every year, I wanted to focus a little bit on thankfulness—also known as gratitude—and …

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Kayak vs. Canoe vs. Paddleboard

August 27, 2020August 10, 2020

Kayak or canoe or stand-up paddleboard—which is best? It depends! Paddlesports, especially kayaking, have been growing exponentially here in the US during this COVID-19 season. There are several reasons for …

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How to Find Local Parks & Trails

July 28, 2020

2020 is the perfect year to find local parks, trails, waterways and campgrounds that are new-to-you. You know how most of us think we have to go on a road …

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A Multi-Generational Women’s Outdoor Retreat? Yes, Please!

April 6, 2020

Just over a month ago, 13 women joined me on a winter retreat in northern Minnesota. I was the oldest by at least 15 years (I’m 55). Most of them …

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Hidden Lake Trail: Glacier National Park

January 22, 2021March 13, 2020
hidden lake and mountains galore

The Hidden Lake Trail at Glacier’s Logan Pass is a short and relatively easy hike (a bit more challenging if you encounter late spring snow and mud like we did!) …

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