Battle Creek Regional Park
Battle Creek Regional Park, located in St. Paul and Maplewood, provides a 750 acre retreat to city dwellers. The uses for the park are numerous, from unpaved hiking and biking trails to playgrounds, a...
View ArticleWhitefish Lake
My favorite getaway place is Whitefish Lake, situated about three hours north of the Twin Cities near the towns of Crosslake and Pequot Lakes. Whitefish Lake (split into Upper and Lower) anchors a...
View ArticleNorth West Company Fur Post
Many think of Minnesota tourism only occuring during the summer, but there are plenty of places to enjoy our State in the winter too, such as the North West Company Fur Post. Various events at the post...
View ArticleEagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center
It is close to where I grew up and reminds me of those times. This is a great place to visit and learn about nature. It also has cool historical artifacts and stunning views of the Root River valley....
View ArticleArtist’s Point
Artist’s Point offers a beautiful view of Lake Superior and the Minnesota “coastline”. Climbing around on the rocks there and watching the waves are two things I loved to do as a child and now share...
View ArticleBig Fork River
We purchased property on the Big Fork River a few years ago. The Big Fork River is beautiful and recreational opportunities abound! The rapids at Big Falls offers beauty and swimming holes! The area...
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Thomas Sadler Roberts Bird Sanctuary
Red Fox. By Matt Johnson. Roberts Bird Sanctuary is one of only two bird sanctuaries in Minneapolis. It has an abundance of wildlife for being right in the city. There is a large bird community and...
View ArticleSucker Creek Preserve
Sucker Creek Preserve is a great natural place to take your family on a great nature hike and it’s only 4 miles from Downtown Detroit Lakes. The Preserve is set up for school groups to learn more about...
View ArticleHwy. 38
While the crowds head to the North Shore and the BWCAW, Highway 38 between Grand Rapids and Effie Minnesota offers something for all seasons. Largely undeveloped lakes inside the Chippewa National...
View ArticleMeadow Park
Long has my family retreated from the stress and bustle of everyday life in the reassuring surroundings of Meadow Park in Minnetonka. I have many fond memories of this park for its close proximity to...
View ArticleLutsen, MN
The first time I ever saw a snowshoe hare, I was riding up the chair lift at Lutsen Mountains. The fact that I saw it at all was quite remarkable since it was in its leucistic phase, and was as white...
View ArticleWilliam O’Brien State Park
Each season at this park is an exemplar of the beauty of Minnesota. The spectacular colors of autumn, the brisk whiteness of winter, the burgeoning plants in the wetlands in spring, and the lush...
View ArticleOld Taylors Falls
The townscape and landscape remind me of New England. The town’s white, wooden houses have a quiet elegance. The white pines, rock outcrops, river, and buildings all work together to create a...
View ArticleMunsinger Gardens
This very large botanical garden is one of the highlight attractions in the St. Cloud, Central Minnesota area. It has paved walking paths, fountains and ever-changing floral displays as the seasons...
View ArticleTwo Harbors: A Legacy Destination
Awarded a Legacy Destination in 2013 by Conservation Minnesota and Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Several locations and organizations in the area have received Clean Water, Land, and Legacy funding....
View ArticleStillwater: A Legacy Destination
Awarded a Legacy Destination in 2013 by Conservation Minnesota and Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Several locations and organizations in the area have received Clean Water, Land, and Legacy funding....
View ArticleSt. Louis River Estuary/Bay in Duluth
Some of the most fantastic birdwatching in the lower 48, –at all seasons, but most especially during the spring waterfowl migration. Also lots of islands and inlets to explore by canoe, and all within...
View ArticleSuperior Hiking Trail
The Superior Hiking Trail is a true gem. I through-hiked it solo in 2005 – 205 miles in 16 days from near Canada to Two Harbors. Since 2007, my eldest daughter and I have been hiking it in segments on...
View Article“Frog Slough” Boathouses
Take a look at our historic state stamp winner 2008. There on the lower left tucked away between the Interstate Bridge, The Marine Art Museum, the railroad, and the barges now transporting silica sand...
View ArticleVoyageurs National Park
Because I park our motor vehicle at the Frontier Resort and motor our boat loaded with camping gear up the Ash River and through Sullivan Bay. From there we set up camp on Namakan Lake. My Dad took me...
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