Sakatah Lake State Park
Sakatah Lake State Park is a hidden gem I’d never heard of, so close to the cities. When our initial reservations at Banning State Park were cancelled due to flooding we stumbled upon this as an...
View ArticleCarley State Park
Popularity in a park is sometimes overrated, especially if you like your experience to be a little more remote, a little more rustic and a little less social. Which is why I love Carley State Park...
View ArticleSucker River
On a recent fall morning i waded deep into the Sucker River ravine with a fly rod in my hand on a quest to catch the tail end of the North Shore salmon run. While I was too late for the salmon, the...
View ArticleMinneopa State Park
The first time I went to Minneopa State Park it was to see the waterfall, Southern Minnesota’s largest. It’s beautiful and a short walk from the road. The second time I went, was to check out the...
View ArticleHorton Park
Horton Park is not, perhaps, the most spectacular place in the state, but it is a favorite place to spend time and appreciate nature in the city. Horton Park has signage describing it as a...
View ArticleLeech Lake
A big lake that offers a lot of different activities all throughout the year. Great fishing, great beaches, and the beautiful city of Walker on the lake!
View ArticleMyre-Big Island State Park
Myre-Big Island is a great state park. It has oak savanna, wetlands, northern hardwood forests, grasslands, and restored prairie.We camped there for a Spring weekend, had perfect weather, no bugs, and...
View ArticleGale Woods Farm
Ever wanted to work on a farm? Collect eggs, feed the sheep, harvest in the garden? Get Gale Woods Farm, part of Three Rivers Park District, on your agenda. Located west of Lake Minnetonka in...
View ArticleTemperance River State Park
Our small group of Superior Hiking Trail (SHT) hikers cheered when we reached the Temperance River. It was beautiful and just kept getting better as we hiked downstream. The waterfalls were amazing and...
View ArticleMinnesota State Fair
Cheese curds, animal barns, midway rides, and everything on a stick. The 12 days of the Great Minnesota Get Together are a medley of food, entertainment, animals, and lots and lots of walking. For...
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