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Our Active Family stories, events, updates & more.

A closer look : Arc’teryx Beta LT Jacket

By Sadie Boyd | Shop Local | No Comments
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Trip recap : Northern Minnesota in the Fall

By Kiley Cutler | Adventures, Community, Featured, Guides | No Comments

We reached out to our Active Endeavors followers on social media and asked them to share photos + stories from trips they’d recently been on. We hope these recaps both…

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Central Iowa State Park Guide

By Kiley Cutler | Active Family, Adventures, Community, Featured, Guides, Uncategorized | No Comments

Backstory : Here at Active Endeavors we always love to hear about how our customers are getting outside, where their adventures are taking them, and stories from their latest travels….

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Trip recap : National Parks in Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota

By Kiley Cutler | Active Family, Adventures, Community | No Comments

We reached out to our Active Endeavors followers on social media and asked them to share photos + stories from trips they’d recently been on, pre social-distancing. We hope these…

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Trip recap : Glacier National Park, Montana

By Kiley Cutler | Adventures, Guides | No Comments

We reached out to our Active Endeavors followers on social media and asked them to share photos + stories from trips they’d recently been on, pre social-distancing. We hope these…

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Shop with us, even though our doors are closed!

By Kiley Cutler | Events, Shop Local | No Comments

We are proud at Active Endeavors to carry amazing brands, many who give back to the community, produce product in a sustainable way, and support us when times are tough….

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Trip recap : Moab, Utah

By Kiley Cutler | Adventures, Guides | No Comments

We reached out to our Active Endeavors followers on social media and asked them to share photos + stories from trips they’d recently been on, pre social-distancing. We hope these…

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Cross country ski + snow shoe rentals

By Kiley Cutler | Active Family, Community, Guides | No Comments

Snow day? We think it’s the perfect time to get outside and enjoy it! Stop in to Active Endeavors and let us help you get set up for a day…

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Michael Zimmerman of RipRoar Events

Active Storytellers : Michael Zimmerman

By Kiley Cutler | Active Storytellers, Community, Events | No Comments

We took the summer off to enjoy the weather but fall is here and we are excited to bring back our monthly Active Storytellers event, kicking it back off with…

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Wander Women Iowa

By Kiley Cutler | Events | No Comments

Join us at Active Endeavors on Tuesday, August 20th from 6-8 pm as we team up for a fun ladies night with Wander Women Iowa and The Side Garage. Want…

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Mother’s Day with Missy

By Kiley Cutler | Active Family | No Comments

With Mother’s Day on the horizon, we asked Active Endeavors boss lady and supermom Missy a few questions about #momlife, her ideal day, and what she’s currently loving at the…

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Introducing : Active Travel

By Kiley Cutler | Adventures, Featured | No Comments

We are so excited to launch a program years in the making – Active Travel! While we’ve always been happy to be your go-to place for all the gear and…

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5 Things You Need for Spring Break

By Kiley Cutler | Active Family, Adventures | No Comments

It’s been a long cold winter and we are more than ready for spring, and spring break! Whether you’re heading out to the sun and sand, or the mountains and…

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Climbing in the High Sierras

By Kiley Cutler | Active Family, Adventures | No Comments

Name : Pete Cutler @petecut Where did you travel to : North Fork of the Granite Creek drainage, Sequoia National Park, California What made you want to go here : I have…

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Thru-hiking: The Trial Run | Part 3 of 3

By Ashleigh Brady | Adventures, Community, Featured, Guides | No Comments
Written by AE Ambassador: Jessica Schroeder   "I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it." - Pablo Picasso  ...
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Active Storytellers: Steve Cannon

By Ashleigh Brady | Active Family, Active Storytellers, Community, Featured | No Comments
Steve Cannon runs, fat bikes, kayaks, and skis. However, we doubt he would call himself a runner, biker, kayaker, or skier. He would most likely refer to himself as an...
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The Power of Merino | Brad Dains, Ultra-Runner

By Ashleigh Brady | Guides, Shop Local | No Comments
I am always in search of the "perfect gear" for my adventures. This has been a struggle for the past 10 years or so as I've gotten deeper into the...
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AE Picks Travel Gear | Spring 2018

By Ashleigh Brady | Featured, Guides | No Comments
Summer travels are on the horizon. When you're packing for the whole family, it can get a little overwhelming thinking about what and how much to pack for each person....
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Storyteller Series

  • Michael Zimmerman of RipRoar EventsActive Storytellers : Michael Zimmerman September 3, 2019
  • Active Storytellers: Steve Cannon May 3, 2018
  • Active Storytellers: Calvin Johannsen March 22, 2018
  • Active Storytellers: Brad Dains March 5, 2018
  • AE StorytellersActive Storytellers: Laurie DePhillips February 1, 2018

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