MSP F.O. course - car or no car?
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MSP F.O. course - car or no car?
Anyone done the entire 90+ days with no car? Thinking of driving up, but it's a long drive. I like the idea of getting out in the outdoors (hiking/running/cycling) for a break when possible. Noob to the Twin Cities area. 16 Oct Class. Looks like most good state parks are 2+ hours away. Worth it to bring a car for some time exploring closer to the cities?
Thanks,
Smash
Thanks,
Smash
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Search Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan and the Minnesota River Valley Wildlife Refuge. Pretty good city hiking and a cheap Uber ride away from the hotel.
MSP has really good public transportation from the airport/Mall of America. After that, Uber and lyft are plentiful and easy to use.
MSP has really good public transportation from the airport/Mall of America. After that, Uber and lyft are plentiful and easy to use.
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I've spent multiple 60+ day stays in MSP without a car, though I wasn't looking for that kind of recreation. There is actually very good public transportation there ( well compared to what I was used to living near CVG and DTW ) The long stay hotels I have stayed at had nice paths to run/bike... the only issue with flying in rather than driving would be transporting a bike, or just jog the paths.
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I also thought about driving up so I could have my car but ended up taking the PS flights and didn't regret not having a car. Like has been said, the Twin Cities has good public transit and if you do have enough time away from studying to do something fun, there's a good chance you'll make friends with a local classmate and you can plan a trip together with his/her car. Or just rent a car for the day with your new Delta perks discount for cheaper than it would've cost you to drive up.
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No, that was part of the trial LOA, that IIRC, expired with no effort on either end to extend it. It was the week of Indoc, they came for a day and a half, went home for the rest of the week. Gen Subs and systems were still the exact same footprint.
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In that case, i drove, totally worth it if youre up for it
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