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Find local adventures, unique places to stay, and local adventure tours in Minnesota. An often overlooked gem of US adventures, a trip in the Boundary Waters is a singular experience.
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Minnehaha Falls
Minneapolis, Minnesota
4.1
0.73 mi
/ 128 ft gain
Named after a legendary Native American princess, Minnehaha Creek cascades over a cliff in these dramatic falls just minutes from the downtowns of both Minneapolis and St. Paul. A favorite place for summer picnickers, the falls are beautiful all year long. They are strongest in June after the Spring rain, but winter transforms the falls into an icy tower.
For hikers or snowshoers, take the sta...
Explore Frozen Minnehaha Falls
Minneapolis, Minnesota
3.8
Minnehaha Falls Park in South Minneapolis is a big draw during the spring, summer and fall months. Experiencing an urban waterfall and scenic hiking trails in the middle of a major city is a treat. However, come wintertime, the falls freeze and a spectacular scene emerges. Many people flock to the frozen falls to climb and hike.Park your car at one of the many lots on property at Minnehaha Fall...
Explore Interstate State Park
Taylors Falls, Minnesota
4.3
3 mi
Situated on top of a series of craggy bluffs, Interstate State Park is a small park that offers amazing views of the St. Croix River gorge. With a pine forest ecosystem usually only found a hundred miles north of the park, the lichen encrusted rocks and spring wildflowers offer the Northwoods experience without the long drive.Suggested Hike A 3 mile trail runs from the main park entrance (the p...
Walk to Vermillion Falls
Hastings, Minnesota
4.5
2 mi
Begin in the Old Mills parking lot located on 18th Street E. Head south along the paved trail running parallel to the railroad tracks. This trail is part of a 10-mile loop that leads out of the park and past the banks of the Mississippi. In approximately ½ mile, you’ll cross a long, wooden bridge spanning a dramatically deep limestone gorge. Follow the trail west through Vermillion Falls Park. ...
Hike Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park
Nerstrand, Minnesota
3.3
11 mi
Curious about what Minnesota looked like in pre-settlement times?Then spend the day hiking through Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park, a botanical reserve for the temperate hardwood forest that once covered much of central Minnesota. Located 45 miles south of Minneapolis, the park offers the opportunity to hike along 11 miles of trails running through one of the last remnants of Big Woods vegetatio...
Hike to the Bear Lake Overlook
Silver Bay, Minnesota
4.5
Leave from the carpark on Superior Hiking Trail. The trail climbs a little before descending into a valley and winding around the hills.
In about 2.5 miles, you will reach a clearing with an overlook above Bean Lake.
At around 3.6 miles you will see a communal campsite on the right, with a number of first-come-first-serve sites, and a trail to the lake. From here it is a quick climb up the trai...
Explore Minneopa State Park
Mankato, Minnesota
4.3
0.5 mi
Located just five miles west of Mankato, Minnesota, Minneopa State Park is mostly known for its beautiful Minneopa Falls. The word "Minneopa" is derived from the Dakota language meaning "water falling twice". To access the falls, begin at the state park's visitor center/picnic area. The Upper Falls can be viewed from the picnic area. Take the Waterfall loop trail, a quick half mile loop which...
Explore Gooseberry Falls
Two Harbors, Minnesota
4.6
Gooseberry Falls State Park is the first State Park you hit traveling up the North Shore after leaving Duluth. Located 13 miles north of Two Harbors on Highway 61, Gooseberry Falls State Park a quick turn off of the highway which is very well marked with signs. Follow signs for Falls parking.You can stop by the Visitor’s Center to pick up a map of the park, visit some of the exhibits they have,...
Hike the Carlton Trail at Jay Cooke State Park
Esko, Minnesota
5.0
4 mi
Hike the trails at Jay Cooke State Park in the autumn to see a stunning display of red, gold, and orange foliage colors lining the banks of the St. Louis river. Beginning at the River Inn Visitors Center at the park's headquarters, head over to the newly rebuilt swinging suspension bridge crossing the St. Louis river. Take in the views of the St. Louis river while listening to the raging waters...
Places to stay
Grand Marais, Minnesota
Iron Lake
Overview
Iron Lake Campground is located in a dense forest along the banks of Iron Lake in far northern Minnesota. The campground is uniq...
Cass Lake, Minnesota
Wanaki Loop
Overview
Wanaki Loop is part of the Norway Beach Recreation Area, at the southern shores of beautiful Cass Lake in north central Minnesot...
Deer River, Minnesota
Mosomo Point
Overview
Mosomo Point Campground is located between Little and Big Cut Foot Sioux Lakes in the heart of the Chippewa National Forest. Vis...
Pennington, Minnesota
Knutson Dam
Overview
Knutson Dam Campground is located on the northeastern shores of Cass Lake and the Mississippi River. Recreation
Cass Lake offers...
Cass Lake, Minnesota
Norway Beach Loop
Overview
Norway Beach Loop is part of the Norway Beach Recreation Area on the southern shores of beautiful Cass Lake in north central Min...
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