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 …
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Hiking in Crosby Farm Regional Park
Saint Paul/Ramsey County • No fee Crosby Farm Regional Park—indeed an old farmstead—offers almost seven miles of wooded, prairie and waterside trails just minutes from 35E and downtown Saint Paul. …
Hiking in St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park
Hastings/Washington County • Daily or annual park pass needed St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park is another park in Washington County along the beautiful St. Croix River. The park hosts almost …
Hiking in Kordiak County Park
Columbia Heights, Anoka County • No fees Kordiak County Park is a small 29-acre park—the oldest park in Anoka County. It won’t challenge an active hiker, but it’s ideal for …
Hiking in Locke County Park
Fridley, Anoka County • No fees Locke County Park is a wooded oasis tucked away in urban Fridley between Highway 65 and University Avenue. With its mature trees and Rice …
Hiking in Rum River North County Park
St. Francis/Anoka County • No vehicle permit needed Rum River North County Park in St. Francis has both paved and natural-surface hiking trails with lovely views along the river. Since …
Spring Hiking in the Twin Cities
Spring is a special time to get outdoors for some local hiking. We don’t think of it as the prettiest time of year, but it has it’s own beauties! After …
Gear Review: Baffin Snow Boots
I recently bought the warmest snow boots I’ve ever worn, made by Canadian retailer, Baffin. They’re rated to -58º F. I have the women’s Coco model in charcoal. They retail …
Winter Hiking: Rice Creek North Regional Trail
Lino Lakes/Circle Pines, Ramsey County • No fee Rice Creek North Regional Trail in northwestern Ramsey County is popular for biking, running and hiking. It also has a large and …
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. …