(Minneapolis, MN) — The Twin Cities claim the top spots in a ranking evaluating the best cities in the country for enjoying the outdoors. With more than 200 parks, 100 basketball hoops, and 60 playgrounds, St. Paul is the best small city in the U.S. for outdoor enthusiasts. That’s according to a study from Commercial Search dot com. The ranking looks at the number of parks per capita, number of clear days per year, air quality, outdoor amenities, and more. Minneapolis comes in at number two in the study.
About the Author: Ashley Hanley
Ashley (Goettl) Hanley is a North Mankato native and Mankato West graduate who made the switch from TV journalism to radio.
After five years at KEYC News 12, Ashley is thrilled to be working for KTOE News. Ashley and her husband John, and son John, enjoy spending time in the community. You can also find Ashley coaching and playing softball and supporting her brother on the MSU football team and her sister with Scarlet athletics.
Even though she went to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Ashley kept her Minnesota roots and is a big Twins and Vikings fan!
