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Kevin and Roxanne

Aug 22, 20215 min read

Whitewater State Park: Solo camping at a nearly perfect state park

Whitewater State Park lies in a region dramatically sculpted by the Middle Fork Whitewater River, a crystal-clear trout stream.

Kevin and Roxanne

Oct 4, 20203 min read

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 2, 20203 min read

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

Sep 29, 20202 min read

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 6, 20205 min read

The Big Bog and Carnivorous Plants in Northern Minnesota

The Big Bog is the largest bog area in the lower 48 states. Home to carnivorous and medicinal plants, the Big Bog boardwalk gives you a peek

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

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.