Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
Big Woods State Park is amazing all year round, but it is by far my favorite in the Fall. The leaves turn amazing shades of reds, oranges, browns and yellows and the hiking paths afford for many...
View ArticleLake Nokomis Park
Lake Nokomis is a great park for both land and water activities. Encompassing over 400 acres it includes almost 3 miles of pedestrian and bike paths as well as a multitude of different sports fields:...
View ArticleWilderness Canoe Base
Wilderness Canoe Base is situated on two islands in Seagull Lake – half of the one of the islands sits in the Boundary Waters, only a short hike or paddle away. It is not only one of the most beautiful...
View ArticleLake Harriet
I love walking around Lake Harriet and enjoying the beauty in every season. The rose garden and rock garden are highlights. It’s a great place for Summer recreation from swimming, to sailing to free...
View ArticleSaganaga Lake
At the end of the Gunflint Trail, Saganaga Lake is one of the Boundary Waters’ jewels. It is the deepest and largest lake in the BWCA. I love how its many islands make it feel like a different lake...
View ArticleFort Snelling State Park
I love Pike Island within the park, where the Mississippi River and Minnesota River meet. There’s a huge sandbar and I love standing at the exact point where the two big rivers meet. From the Minnesota...
View ArticleGlacial Lakes State Park
Glacial Lakes is a hidden gem on the prairie. Tucked away in West Central Minnesota, this state park is incredibly beautiful. Lakes dot the surprisingly varied landscape and grasslands give way to...
View ArticleWinona, MN
Winona, a beautiful little city at any season. So much to do, so little time. Lake park lodge and the city teamed up, and for $10 annually (rates may change) you can use equipment such as fish...
View ArticleBear Lake
Great water quality, gorgeous topography and scenery, completely serene. An overall excellent place. Photo courtesy of Jeff Seim.
View ArticleBoundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
“In most areas it is a true wilderness that provides great canoe travel, solitude and adventure.” The Boundary Waters is a 1 million acre+ wilderness area in northeastern Minnesota. Consisting of a...
View ArticleGrand Portage State Park
The hiking is excellent, the waterfalls are spectacular, and it’s the only state park in Minnesota on tribal land. The visitors center is beautiful and is designed to reflect traditions of the Grand...
View ArticleWild River State Park
A beautiful spot along the St. Croix River that offers camping, hiking, horseback riding, canoeing, cross-country skiing & snowshoeing. Close to the Cities, this park offers summer and winter fun....
View ArticleSakatah 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...
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