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10 novel 'kidsperiences' make great gifts

Dogsledding, llama-hugging, indoor ziplines and more offer fresh thrills for kids of all ages.

By Rachel Hutton and

Erica Pearson

December 23, 2022 at 10:13PM
St. Paul’s own big top Circus Juventas in St. Paul offers youth, from toddlers to young adults, training in a wide variety of circus arts. (Dan Norman, Dan Norman Photography/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
St. Paul’s own big top Circus Juventas in St. Paul offers youth, from toddlers to young adults, training in a wide variety of circus arts. (Dan Norman, Dan Norman Photography/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Urban Air Adventure Park in Coon Rapids features a zipline-like ride. (Glen Stubbe, Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Mini golfing isn’t just for summer fun. Can Can Wonderland in St. Paul has an 18-hole course. (Alex Kormann, Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Snow tubers raced down the hill as the lights of illuminate the track at Buck Hill in Burnsville. (Renee Jones Schneider, Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
The Twin Cities offers many places for snowboarders and skiers, including Hyland Hills Ski Area in Bloomington. (David Joles, Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
At Points Unknown, dog sledding experiences end with a little cuddle time. (Erica Pearson/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
The llamas at Carlson’s Llovable Llames, including Zorro, are indeed lovable. (Aaron Lavinsky, Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Dog sledding offers kids a unique wintertime thrill. (Erica Pearson/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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Rachel Hutton

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Rachel Hutton writes lifestyle and human-interest stories for the Minnesota Star Tribune.

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Erica Pearson

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Erica Pearson is a reporter and editor at the Star Tribune.

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