GRAND FORKS, N.D. _ Spring continues to be little more than a promise on the seasonal horizon, but outdoors lovers shouldn't let the gloomy weather put a chill on their plans for summer.
What better way to weather the storm, after all, than planning a trip? When it comes to the great outdoors, planning and anticipation is half the fun.
Planning a trip doesn't have to mean traveling for hours. Across the border in Manitoba, a plethora of opportunities can be found to get outside and experience nature in a variety of forms. Sure, you'll need a passport, but that's not an insurmountable obstacle, and the exchange rate on the Canadian dollar continues to be favorable for U.S. travelers.
With that in mind, here are some outdoorsy Manitoba road trip options within a few hours' drive of the Red River Valley.
