Kevin and the boys were making plans for their annual BWCA father-son canoe trip and I decided to tag along.

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.

I remember first seeing photos of the endless sand slopes leading down to the azure blue lakeshore on a friend’s Facebook page. I was...

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

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We paddled around Horseshoe and down into Vista - spent much time in camp just kind of lollygaggin'.

The sun came out to stay as we set up camp and dried out our things in the strong breeze that had been following us and building all day.

I saw no-one else the rest of the day, no hikers, no canoes. Just a few ruffed grouse beating in the woods.