Up north, snow gently falling, snowshoeing, winter hiking, sled dogs, moose, hot tub, and fireplace. A long weekend at the Gunflint Lodge

It's been a few years since I made my first solo trip to the BWCA. At that time, I only owned tandem canoes - a 17.5 foot Bell Northwind...

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...

HIghlights of a 13-day trip through the Upper Peninsula of Michigan

A sunny and crisp fall day made for perfect hiking along the St. Croix River at Frontenac State 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.

Wild River State Park has 18 miles of frontage on the St. Croix River near Center City MN.

Lake Shetek is the largest lake in SW Minnesota and makes for a good base to visit Jeffers Petroglyphs and Pipestone National Monument.

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

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

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.

This is a loop hike. You can start wherever you like and walk clockwise or counterclockwise in a loop.

Another in our #HIKEINPLACE series of local hikes to get you out of the house during the #StayatHomeMN order.

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

Check out this hidden gem of a trail from Minnehaha Falls along the creek to the River!

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.

We’re never entirely happy unless we’re planning our next trip. We thrive on new adventures both near and far.