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Winter Weekend Getaway to the Gunflint Lodge

Kevin and Roxanne

Jan 30, 20215 min read

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

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Kevin and Roxanne

Dec 10, 20203 min read

My Magic Bell Solo

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...

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Hiking St. Paul's Crosby Farm Regional Park

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...

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Kevin and Roxanne

Oct 25, 20206 min read

Highlights of Michigan U.P. Roadtrip

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

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Day Trip to MN Bluff Country: Frontenac State Park

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.

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Awesome Day Trip Destination: Taylors Falls, St. Croix River, and Franconia Sculpture 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.

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Looking for fall color: Wild River State Park

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.

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Lake Shetek State Park: Big lake, dark history and packing up early

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.

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

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.

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Mental and Physical Health Break at Afton State 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.

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Ghost-Quarry along a Wild River: Banning State 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.

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Marshall/Lake Street Bridge to Franklin Loop

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.

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Ford Bridge to Marshall/Lake Street Bridge

Kevin and Roxanne

Apr 7, 20202 min read

Ford Bridge to Marshall/Lake Street Bridge

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

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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.

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Mississippi River Gorge Area-Winchell Trail

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

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Minnehaha Falls to the River – about 2 miles

Kevin and Roxanne

Apr 4, 20202 min read

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!

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Minnehaha Falls/Fort Snelling/Hidden Falls Loop - about 6.5 miles

Kevin and Roxanne

Apr 3, 20203 min read

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.

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Dreaming of travel amid a global pandemic

Kevin and Roxanne

Apr 2, 20205 min read

Dreaming of travel amid a global pandemic

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

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