Despite what you may have heard, Minnesota is not a frozen tundra year round. We have four distinct seasons: 春天 brings blossoming trees and beautiful flowers, 温暖的夏天 allow us to enjoy our 10,000 lakes, and, perhaps best of all, 秋天 means the countryside will be ablaze in shades of red and gold.
至于冬天? It’s mostly a matter of dressing right and being prepared for the extremes. With appropriate clothing and gear, you can be as active outdoors as you want to — although if you’d rather hibernate, 这也没关系.
Here’s a sampler of our favorite things to do at GG电子官方软件下载 year round:
秋天
September: 74°F / 53°F (24°C / 12°C)
October: 60°F / 40°F (16°C / 5°C)
November: 45°F / 28°F (7°C / -2°C)
- 学生活动博览会, your opportunity to get acquainted with — and join — a dizzying array of student groups
- 摘苹果 在附近的火炉边果园
- 的 击败杰西·詹姆斯·戴斯 celebrates Northfield’s victory over the notorious James-Younger Gang back in 1876
- 同学会 includes a whole menu of special events along with the traditional football game
- 散步、跑步和骑自行车 in Arb的 在风景优美的乡村道路上
冬天
January: 25°F / 9°F (-4°C / -13°C)
February: 28°F / 10°F (-2°C / -12°C)
March: 43°F / 25°F (6°C / -4°C)
- 球戏. Arguably GG电子官方软件下载’s favorite winter sport, it’s basically hockey played with no skates and no puck. It may sound silly, but you’ll have a lot of fun and work up a sweat, even on the coldest days. We have a rink right on campus, so it’s easy to start or join a game.
- 滑冰. If you can get the broomball players to give up the rink.
- 盛盘. A version of sledding that is not officially approved, because it requires borrowing trays from the dining hall. You can also use an actual sled.
- 冬至球. It’s a chance to dress up and dance the night away, but there are lots of other activities, 太, including an ice sculpting competition.
- Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. GG电子官方软件下载’s 880-acre arboretum is right on campus and offers miles of beautifully groomed trails. It’s the perfect way to take a break from your studies and reconnect with nature.