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Trail's End Campground: A slice of camping and canoeing heaven....plus a bear
Trail's End Campground is at the far end of the Gunflint Trail and the BWCA's edge, making a perfect gateway to this amazing wilderness.

Kevin and Roxanne
Aug 9, 20216 min read
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Winter Weekend Getaway to the Gunflint Lodge
Up north, snow gently falling, snowshoeing, winter hiking, sled dogs, moose, hot tub, and fireplace. A long weekend at the Gunflint Lodge

Kevin and Roxanne
Jan 30, 20215 min read
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Hiking St. Paul's Crosby Farm Regional Park
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...

Kevin and Roxanne
Nov 29, 20202 min read
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Western Washington Wanderlust
Looking back on past Thanksgiving trips to Washington and the sites to see north of Seattle.

Kevin and Roxanne
Nov 25, 20205 min read
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Day Trip to MN Bluff Country: Frontenac State Park
A sunny and crisp fall day made for perfect hiking along the St. Croix River at Frontenac State Park.

Kevin and Roxanne
Oct 4, 20203 min read
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Awesome Day Trip Destination: Taylors Falls, St. Croix River, and Franconia Sculpture Park
Just an hour north of the Twin Cities is the small town of Taylor’s Falls, located on the banks of the scenic St. Croix River.

Kevin and Roxanne
Oct 2, 20203 min read
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Looking for fall color: Wild River State Park
Wild River State Park has 18 miles of frontage on the St. Croix River near Center City MN.

Kevin and Roxanne
Sep 29, 20202 min read
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Lake Shetek State Park: Big lake, dark history and packing up early
Lake Shetek is the largest lake in SW Minnesota and makes for a good base to visit Jeffers Petroglyphs and Pipestone National Monument.

Kevin and Roxanne
Aug 10, 20205 min read
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Marshall/Lake Street Bridge to Franklin Loop
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.

Kevin and Roxanne
Apr 7, 20201 min read
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Shadow Falls
Another in our #HIKEINPLACE series of local hikes to get you out of the house during the #StayatHomeMN order.

Kevin and Roxanne
Apr 5, 20201 min read
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Mississippi River Gorge Area-Winchell Trail
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

Kevin and Roxanne
Apr 4, 20202 min read
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Minnehaha Falls to the River – about 2 miles
Check out this hidden gem of a trail from Minnehaha Falls along the creek to the River!

Kevin and Roxanne
Apr 4, 20202 min read
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Minnehaha Falls/Fort Snelling/Hidden Falls Loop - about 6.5 miles
This hike can range from 1 mile to 6.5 miles. The full distance takes you from Minnehaha Falls, to Fort Snelling, and Hidden Falls.

Kevin and Roxanne
Apr 3, 20203 min read
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