Whitewater State Park
When I moved to Minnesota in 1979, Whitewater was one of the first places I went. Have been going there since. Love the winters beauty and so do my schnauzers ….mother Lena and daughter Bella. We live...
View ArticleCrookston: A Legacy Destination
Awarded a Legacy Destination in 2011 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 ArticleCoon Rapids: 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 ArticlePipestone National Monument
Pipestone National Monument marks the place sacred to Native Americans where members of multiple tribes quarried (and still quarry) red stone for ceremonial or ornamental pipes. Used for as long as...
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 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 ArticleMinnehaha Park
I first visited Minnehaha Park for a volunteer event in 2011 and was so impressed with the scenery and the park facilities there. The waterfall makes for beautiful photo ops, and it is a great...
View ArticleLanesboro: A Legacy Destination
Awarded a Legacy Destination in 2011 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 ArticleMinneapolis: A Legacy Destination
Awarded a Legacy Destination in 2010 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 ArticleInterstate Park
Interstate State Park, despite its annoying and self-contradictory name, is one of the gems of the Minnesota State Parks system. It’s the park so fun they couldn’t keep it in one state: the natural...
View ArticleNorth Shore
Minnesota’s north shore has been my favorite place since I was a child. The cliffs and rocks, the waves an water as far as the eye can see. There are a million activities all along the shore. I enjoy...
View ArticleFrontenac State Park
Harold loves the views overlooking Mississippi River and Lake Pepin and the fall colors.
View ArticleTettegouche State Park – Baptism River
Tettegouche S.P. is such a vast wonderland that has big lakes, small lakes, high falls, rocky cliffs, peaceful valleys, historic camps, amazing vistas, friendly locals, and wildlife living free as...
View ArticleSavanna Portage State Park
I first discovered Savanna Portage State Park one October weekend, a few years ago. I was having one of those Fridays when the walls of my office just seemed too close and the idea of spending the...
View ArticleDriftless Region – Great River Bluffs State Park
A beautiful and unique region of Minnesota with excellent fishing for wild trout in cold spring-fed streams.
View ArticleGunflint Trail
The Gunflint Trial, located near Grand Marais, MN, has always been one of my favorite places. The natural beauty and peace found along the Trail is unrivaled in the state and arguably, the nation....
View ArticleLake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail
One of my favorite places in Minnesota is the Minnetonka Regional Trail. Having grown up just a few blocks from multiple points on the trail, I have spent many hours traversing the regional trail to...
View ArticleJay Cooke State Park – Oldenburg Point
I was four years old the first time I went to Jay Cooke for a family reunion on my mom’s side. I know it may be hard to realize but I remember everything. The building, the fireplace, the music, the...
View ArticleLake Minnetonka
Summer or winter, Lake Minnetonka is beautiful and is easy to get to, being in the western suburbs of Minneapolis. Love to boat on it. In spite of being settled all around it, there are parks on...
View ArticleScenic State Park
Scenic State Park is deserving of its name! It’s a gorgeous state park filled with giant pians and beautiful lakes in northern Minnesota. It has an awesome swimming beach, great hiking and spacious...
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