About: The Minnesota Council of HI-USA is based in St. Paul, MN. We promote travel and cultural exchange through hostelling and travel education. We manage the Mississippi Headwaters Hostel in Itasca State Park. We also organize the Minnesota Ironman® Bike Ride.

NEWS + updates

42nd Ironman great success

Despite cold temps, we had a great 42nd annual MN Ironman Bike Ride. Thanks to all of our riders and dedicated volunteers for making the best of a cold but decent last Sunday in April. More info at www.ironmanbikeride.org.

travel programs

Our upcoming travel education programming. Please see our Programming page for more details.

Travelers Circles

Wind Rose Travelers Circles are held the 3rd Thursday of every month. They are fun and informal. Each month we host a different speaker who shares his/her insights on a specific destination, shows slides and tells a few stories. It's a great way to feel like you're traveling when you have to be at home. Join us! 7—8:30pm, free and open to all. Read more...

  • May 15 - BERLIN & EASTERN GERMANY w/ Steven Tetrick
  • June 19 - EASTER ISLAND w/ Maggie & Steve Blehert
  • July 17 - CHINA w/Daniel Konald
  • Aug 21 - CUBA w/Alexandra Smith

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explore hostelling worldwide

plan your trip, explore resources

.We're the U.S. affiliate of the global organization Hostelling International, with more than 4,000 hostels in over 60 countries.

Check out our national and international Hostelling International network of hostels. You can find information to help you plan your next trip, as well as check out some cool (and affordable!) places to stay. Visit www.hihostels.com or www.hiusa.org

Our Mission

To develop culturally sensitive world citizens through educational programs, promotion of responsible travel, and positive hostelling experiences.

Image Mississippi Headwaters Hostel

Located in Itasca State Park, this historic lodge is the perfect place for groups, families and nature lovers to stay. Read More...

ImageMN Council Headquarters

Your source for travel advice, Eurail Passes, HI Memberships and Travel Education Programming. Check out our services...

ImageTravel Education Programming

With travel programming such as Traveler Circles, World Travel 101 and programs specifically for Girl Scouts, we offer travel education for every type of traveler on the planet. Read More...

ImageMinnesota Ironman® Bike Ride

The 42nd Annual Ironman will take place on SUNDAY April 27, 2008 in Lakeville, MN. Routes of 100, 62 and 30 miles. Read more...

Contact Us

Minnesota Council of Hostelling International USA

address Address: 622 Selby Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104 [link to map]

email Email: info@himinnesota.org

phone Telephone: 651.251.1495 | Fax: 651.251.1496

Mississippi Headwaters Hostel in Itasca State Park

address 27910 Forest Lane, Park Rapids, MN 56470 [link to map]

email Email: mhhostel@himinnesota.org

phone Telephone/Fax: 218.266.3415

Minnesota Bike Atlas

MN Bike AtlasJust in time for spring! The Twin Cities Bicycle Club and HI-Minnesota have teamed up again to produce a completely new edition of the Minnesota Bike Atlas - now in its 35th year of publication. With all new maps and an interactive CD which will blow your cycling socks off, this edition is a must-have for any local cyclist's library. It is available now through the HI-Minnesota office, at local bike shops and book stores, through the Ironman Bike Ride store and online at minnesotabikeatlas.com