Hiking in Wisconsin’s Interstate Park
St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin • Daily or annual park fee Wisconsin’s Interstate Park has, hands-down, some of the best, most scenic hiking within an hour of the Twin Cities metro. …
Winter Camping in Afton State Park
Afton, Washington County • Daily or Annual State Park Permit needed Afton State Park and William O’Brien State Park, both in the Twin Cities metro, offer winter camping opportunities. I’ve …
Hiking in Minnesota’s Interstate State Park
Interstate State Park is less than an hour’s drive from most of the Twin Cities metro area. It’s definitely a local gem of a park. This park is small but …
Do You Know Your Minnesota Trees?
Do you like to know the trees you’re looking at when you’re outside doing your favorite activities? I do, too! Let’s take a look at some of Minnesota’s most common …
Don’t Let a Little Snow Stop You!
We have snow! I hope this means it’s going to be a snowy winter, because good snow gives us so many fun reasons to get outside: Snowshoeing…skiing…winter hiking…fat biking…even winter …
Hiking & Trail Running in French Regional Park
Plymouth, Hennepin County • No park pass needed French Regional Park has a great system of hiking trails, much of which is turf and dirt. The official name of this …
Hiking in Fish Lake Regional Park
Maple Grove/Hennepin County • No fee Fish Lake Regional Park offers both paved and natural-surface hiking opportunities. You have your choice of 3+ miles of hikes through the woods, next …
Biking in French Regional Park
Plymouth, Hennepin County • No fee French Regional Park is a biking hub. It hosts trails within the park itself, as well as connections to two major regional trails. About …
Bike in Fish Lake Regional Park
Maple Grove/Hennepin County • No fee Fish Lake Regional Park is part of the Three Rivers Park District. There are 3 miles of very scenic paved bike trails here through …
Kayaking at Mississippi Gateway
Brooklyn Park, Hennepin County • No fee Mississippi Gateway Regional Park is a great local place to launch your canoe or kayak for a paddle trip on the Mississippi River. …