Kevin and Roxanne
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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