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Hiking and Biking

Walking Moose Lake State Park

May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 by Tom Bartel
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Moose Lake State Park in the early spring: a classic Minnesota walk, a day trip from Duluth or Minneapolis and easy access from I-35. Enjoy a day hike, the woods, wildlife and, in town, a visit to the Blacklock Photography Gallery.

Categories Hiking and Biking, Northeast Minnesota, State and National Parks

17 Things to Pack in Your Hiking Day Pack

May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 by Tom Bartel
hiking day pack

A lot of Minnesota outdoors exploring involves day hiking. This is the comprehensive list of 17 (and two optional) things we carry in our packs while we’re on day hikes. Hiking essentials, optional gear, and best tips for healthy hikes.

Categories Hiking and Biking, Resources, Tips

A Walk to Coldwater Spring National Park Site

May 6, 2022May 3, 2022 by Tom Bartel

It’s an easy walk around the historic Coldwater Spring National Park Service site near Fort Snelling and Minnehaha Creek.

Categories Hiking and Biking, History, Parks, State and National Parks, Twin Cities Metro Area Tags Mississippi River

Hiking Banning State Park near Sandstone

May 6, 2022October 4, 2021 by Tom Bartel
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Banning State Park, near Sandstone, is pretty much right between the Twin Cities and Duluth, not far off I-35. So, it makes either a nice day trip from either city, … Read more

Categories Hiking and Biking, Northeast Minnesota, Parks, State and National Parks

Hiking the Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area, Jordan

May 6, 2022August 3, 2021 by Kristin Henning
minnesota river state recreation river bank

The hiking path at the Minnesota Valley State Recreation area winds through woods and prairie, yielding close-up looks at birds, butterflies, dragonflies, plus an assortment of hardwood trees and healthy clumps of sumac, dogwood, and cattails.

Categories Hiking and Biking, State and National Parks, Twin Cities Metro Area Tags Minnesota River

Hiking Nerstrand Big Woods State Park

May 6, 2022June 25, 2021 by Tom Bartel
Nerstrand big woods hidden falls

Nerstrand Big Woods, with its multiple shady paths, is the perfect day hike on a hot summer’s day.

Categories Day Trips, Hiking and Biking, Southeast Minnesota, State and National Parks Tags waterfall

What to do in Grand Marais

May 7, 2022December 7, 2020 by Kristin Henning

The charming old town of Grand Marais, with its many unique Minnesota characteristics, makes a great base for exploring the North Shore of Lake Superior, the Gunflint Trail, and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Categories Cities and Towns, Family, Hiking and Biking, North Shore, Northeast Minnesota, Resorts and Getaways Tags waterfall

Waterfalls of Minnesota’s North Shore of Lake Superior

May 7, 2022November 19, 2020 by Tom Bartel
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The North Shore of Lake Superior is fed by dozens of Minnesota rivers, most of which have waterfalls you can easily reach on foot. It’s the best place to start your tour of Minnesota waterfalls.

Categories Hiking and Biking, North Shore, Northeast Minnesota, State and National Parks Tags waterfall

The Winchell Trail, Hiking Minneapolis

November 2, 2020October 29, 2020 by Tom Bartel
minneapolis winchell trail mississippi river

The Winchell Trail along the Mississippi River in south Minneapolis is the oldest hiking trail in the Minneapolis Park System. It parallels the West River Parkway, but is a much more pleasant walk. And it gets you down all the way to the river bank.

Categories Hiking and Biking, Twin Cities Metro Area Tags Mississippi River

Walking the Charles A. Lindbergh State Park

May 6, 2022October 11, 2020 by Tom Bartel
minnesota lindbergh state park wpa water tower

The hike at Charles A. Lindbergh State Park will take you to a spot on the Lindbergh farm where Charles landed his first plane.

Categories Central Minnesota, Hiking and Biking, History, Parks, State and National Parks
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