Maybe it’s ice fishing at sunrise, hitting fresh snowmobile trails or carving downhill runs. Maybe it’s the ultimate Nordic combo - a soul soothing sauna followed by a cold plunge. Around here, winter fun comes in all forms.

Glide through the snowy woods on Minnesota’s first-of-its-kind forest skating trail at the Northland Arboretum in Baxter. Push your limits on the frozen bluffs at the Sandstone Ice Park. Head up to Ely, proudly known as The Dog Sled Capital of the World. Book a cozy lodge, bundle up, and let a team of huskies show you what winter adventure looks like.

Candlelit winter walk


Prefer something a little quieter? Find a candle-lit hike near you and let the quiet of a winter night work its magic.

Or maybe your version of winning at winter is simpler: a soft couch, a crackling fire, and a mug of hot cocoa. However you play it, stop by your local lottery retailer, pick up a few winter-themed scratch tickets, and see how you might Win at Winter.

Winter Scratch Tickets