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Kevin and Roxanne

Nov 29, 20202 min read

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

Aug 10, 20205 min read

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

Jul 13, 20205 min read

Blue Mounds State Park: Bison, native prairie, quartzite cliffs, and one brave pocket gopher

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

Kevin and Roxanne

Jun 7, 20203 min read

Mental and Physical Health Break at Afton State Park

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.

Kevin and Roxanne

May 24, 20203 min read

Ghost-Quarry along a Wild River: Banning State Park

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

Kevin and Roxanne

Apr 7, 20201 min read

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 5, 20201 min read

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 4, 20202 min read

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