A Fall hike in the BWCA

Created to preserve the glacial landforms and rolling prairies, Glacial Lakes State Park is a great weekend get-away.

On Thanksgiving Day, we headed out for a pre-feast hike to Crosby Farm Regional Park. So did a lot of other folks. The parking lot was...

Lake Superior, the closest thing Minnesota has to an ocean with rugged shorelines as well as rocky and sandy beaches, dramatic scenery.

The abundant prairie wildflowers, the bison herd, and Sioux Quartzite cliffs are a few of the features of this park.

A spring-fed trout stream winds through the park at the base of the steep valley, defining the interesting features of this park.

The historic fort is up on the river bluff, while the state park sits below along the rivers.

Grand Marais has so much to offer, from its beautiful setting on a Lake Superior bay, to it's quirky atmospher and shops. This town is the

Afton State Park is an easy trip from the Twin Cities. Wear your hiking shoes and hit the trails that range from bluffs to prairie.

The park straddles 10 miles of the Kettle River, which has carved out dramatic sandstone rock formations and potholes in the landscape.

Yesterday we got out early for our #travelnear hike, to try to beat the rainclouds and the crowd of people who have been getting out in...

This is a quick little jaunt and about as small of a thing as you'd want but does offer some interesting options and has some fun...

It's spring and the weather is GORGEOUS out there! What are you waiting for? Get out there on those hiking trails! We’ve been exploring...

Today’s #covidexploring took us to an old favorite, Nerstrand Big Wood State Park. Kevin’s parents moved to Nerstrand (after many years...

Over the river and through the woods to Grandmother's house we go..... We are all getting out more to explore our own neighborhoods as a...

You will feel mostly removed from the hustle and bustle of paved paths though you will always be in shouting distance if you like to shout.

This is a loop hike. You can start wherever you like and walk clockwise or counterclockwise in a loop.

Another in our #HIKEINPLACE series of local hikes to get you out of the house during the #StayatHomeMN order.

The Winchell Trail can be done on its own or as part of the Ford to Marshall/Lake Street Bridge route. 1/2 mile to 5 + miles

Check out this hidden gem of a trail from Minnehaha Falls along the creek to the River!