Hiking the Stillwater Historic Stairs Route
The Stillwater Historic Stairs Route can be so much more than just a workout. It’s a great way to slow down and enjoy this iconic town. There are a number …
Washington County field trips
Hiking the Snowshoe Trails at Afton State Park
One of the things I’ve discovered since I started to snowshoe two winters ago is this: the best hiking trails make the best snowshoe trails! This is definitely true at …
St. Croix Crossing Loop Trail: Hike It or Bike It
Stillwater/Washington County • Free parking either in Stillwater or Wisconsin The St. Croix Crossing Loop Trail—newly completed this spring for foot and bike traffic only—is a wonderful partnership between Minnesota …
Biking the Brown’s Creek State Trail
Stillwater/Washington County The Brown’s Creek State Trail is a 6-mile paved multi-use trail with trailheads at the Gateway Trail near Grant, and in downtown Stillwater. This trail is a great …
Hiking & Trail Running in Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Lake Elmo/Washington County • Vehicle permit needed Lake Elmo Park Reserve has more than 2,000 acres of lakes, ponds, wetlands, rolling hills, forests and prairies. There are 20 miles of …
Camping in St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park
Hastings/Washington County • Park pass needed St. Croix Bluffs Campground is one of two regional campgrounds in Washington County. It offers modern campsites with spacious sites, some of them with …
Biking in Pine Point Regional Park & Gateway State Trail
Stillwater/Washington County • Daily or annual park pass needed if you park in Pine Point The Gateway State Trail’s east end begins in Pine Point Regional Park, just north of …
Hiking in Pine Point Regional Park
Stillwater/Washington County • Daily or annual park pass needed Pine Point Regional Park has 5 miles of multi-use trails, most of which are dirt or mowed grass. This peaceful park …
Kayaking in Big Marine Park Reserve
Marine on St. Croix/Washington County • Daily or annual park pass needed Big Marine Lake is popular with boaters and anglers, but the natural shoreline on its south end and …
Kayaking on Square Lake
Stillwater/Washington County • Daily or annual park pass needed The centerpiece of Square Lake County Park is 200-acre Square Lake, our kayaking destination on a gorgeous summer day. The Metropolitan …