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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

Explore Frozen Minnehaha Falls

Minneapolis, Minnesota

3.8

Explore Interstate State Park

Taylors Falls, Minnesota

4.3
3 mi

Walk to Vermillion Falls

Hastings, Minnesota

4.5
2 mi

Hike Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park

Nerstrand, Minnesota

3.3
11 mi

Hike to the Bear Lake Overlook

Silver Bay, Minnesota

4.5

Explore Minneopa State Park

Mankato, Minnesota

4.3
0.5 mi

Explore Gooseberry Falls

Two Harbors, Minnesota

4.6

Hike the Carlton Trail at Jay Cooke State Park

Esko, Minnesota

5.0
4 mi

Places to stay

Iron Lake

Grand Marais, Minnesota

Iron Lake

Wanaki Loop

Cass Lake, Minnesota

Wanaki Loop

Mosomo Point

Deer River, Minnesota

Mosomo Point

Rochester / Marion KOA Journey

Rochester, Minnesota

Rochester / Marion KOA Journey

Knutson Dam

Pennington, Minnesota

Knutson Dam

Norway Beach Loop

Cass Lake, Minnesota

Norway Beach Loop

Guides and stories

5 Of The Best Beginner Backpacking Trips In Minnesota

5 Of The Best Beginner Backpacking Trips In Minnesota

Joe Whitson

The Top 5 Spring Hikes Near Minneapolis

The Top 5 Spring Hikes Near Minneapolis

Allison Herreid

5 Scenic Fall Hikes along Minnesota's North Shore

5 Scenic Fall Hikes along Minnesota's North Shore

Allison Herreid

6 Reasons to Visit Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Wilderness

6 Reasons to Visit Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Wilderness

Megan Wind

Where Nature Roams Free: The Boundary Waters

Where Nature Roams Free: The Boundary Waters

Zach Leon

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