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| Crosby area mine pits (Central Minnesota): |
Located approximately 20miles North of Brainerd
MN and 2 1/2 hours Northwest of Minneapolis the
Crosby area mine pits offer great mixed diving.
With visibility ranging from 15-45 feet and a wide range of
depths (600ft max on some mines) these mines offer something
for all divers novice to technical. The surface temp. in the
summer peaks somewhere around 70degrees above the thermalcline
and is a fairly consistent 46-52 degrees below it. High
points include underwater structure, underwater forests and
several species of fresh water fish. The Manomen mine has two
training platforms. Dived by; Minnesota School of Diving Brainerd 1-800-OKSCUBA www.mndiving.com |
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Virginia area mine pits (Northern Minnesota): |
These pits are located approximately 60miles North of Duluth, MN and 4 hours North of Minneapolis. Like the Crosby area mines these pits share the same type of diving and conditions. The difference is there are more mining artefacts at the bottom of these mines. The Embarrass Pit has old buildings and footings that are still present. Lake Ore Be Gone (former mine pit) has two speeders (small rail cars) sunk just off of the public beach, a sunken speed boat, and some old mine shafts, as well as two training platforms one in 15ft and one at70ft. Dived by: Superior Scuba Center Duluth, MN (218) 722-9500 or Tall Pine Scuba Virginia, MN 218-741-8118 www.superiordivers.com |
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Detroit Lakes area (East Central Minnesota): |
The town of Detroit Lakes MN is approximately 1 hour east of Fargo, ND. There are several good lakes to dive in this area. Divable lakes in this area offer visibility up to 25ft. and several species of freshwater fish and underwater plant life. Some lakes in this area are also known for their Fresh Water Coral. These lakes include Battle Lake, Eagle Lake, Lake Six and others. For more information contact: Mick's Scuba in Moorhead, MN for a complete list of good lakes to dive. 1-800-285-3483 www.micksscuba.com |
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Bemidji area lakes (North Central Minnesota): |
Bemidji is approximately 4 1/2 hours North of Minneapolis and has several divable lakes. Most lakes in these areas offer good diving for beginner to intermediate divers. With great fish activity and the Head Waters of the Mississippi River there are numerous uncharted dive sites. Many lakes in this area have good visibility (10-25ft) and are filled with many turn of the century (the 20th century) artefacts. Many of these lakes were used for rafting logs for easier transport to area mills. Often times loggers would loose items either through the ice or drop them in the lake in the summer. For more information contact: The Dive Depot Bemidji, MN 218-444-FINS(3467) |
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North Shore of Lake Superior (North Eastern Minnesota)
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One of the premier dive sites for divers around the Midwest the North Shore of Lake Superior is a short 2 1/2 hour drive from Minneapolis. Lake Superior offers a great amount of mixed diving for advanced divers. The general conditions make diving a little intimidating for beginners and for that reason divers should have or take additional training in Lake Superior before trying to dive it on their own. Water temps. in Lake Superior range greatly but average 47degrees (drysuits are recommended). Dives range in depth from 15-135 feet or deeper for tec divers. |
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