Minnesota experiences very diverse and distinct seasons. Regardless of the season, however, residents take advantage of the many indoor and outdoor activities that each provides. Many who have never visited or resided in Minnesota envision never-ending bitter winters. This is far from reality.
One of the things that people in Minnesota cherish is the fact that we have four distinct seasons unlike many areas of the United States. Winter starts in December and Spring starts in mid March, Summer in June, and the beautiful Fall in September. From spring through fall, residents are outside much of the time engaging in various recreational and leisurely activities. With all the lakes in Minnesota and the Mississippi River nearby, it's very common to spend the weekend on the water.
Fall is one of the areas favorite seasons with the leaves and foliage changing colors. It's a great time to take a tour of the countryside and go for weekend drives.
The famous Minnesota winters are tales of legend. And, like all legends, has some truth and a lot of exaggeration. Since Rochester lies in the southeastern tip of Minnesota, our winters are much different than those found further north. Many residents will say that winters as of late have been especially mild - even to the extent that winter outdoor enthusiasts have been somewhat hampered. The snow usually comes in December and marks the beginning of outdoor activities such as downhill and cross country skiing, sledding, ice skating, snowmobiling and ice fishing.
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Snowy winters don't stop residents from having fun.
The fall weather is perfect for late afternoon jogs.
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