A guide to Moose Lake State Park in Minnesota. This scenic park offers hiking trails, beautiful lakes and ponds, fishing, campsites, Agate & Geological Center, and more.
Hike the quiet and scenic Lake Louise State Park
One of the prettiest and quietest places to hike in Minnesota, Lake Louise State Park offers trails for hikers, bikers, and equestrians. Lake Louise is also perfect for paddling, canoeing, and kayaking.
Best lakeshore MN state parks: Father Hennepin State Park
Father Hennepin State Park sits alongside one of Minnesota’s best and largest lakes: Mille Lacs. This beautiful state park offers a sandy beach, fishing piers, boat access, hiking, camping, and more.
Local’s guide to Big Stone Lake State Park in Minnesota
A local’s guide to Big Stone Lake State Park. Bordering Minnesota and South Dakota, this state park is home to the best perch fishing and the Minnesota River headwaters.
Local’s guide to Bear Head Lake State Park in Minnesota
Knocking on the door of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Bear Head Lake State Park in Minnesota features 4,000 acres, a beautiful 675-acre lake with a beach and lots of fishing, easy to moderate hikes, towering pine trees dating back to the late 1800s, and rocky landscapes.
Land of 10,000 lakes: A local’s guide to the best lakes in Minnesota
With 11,842 lakes in Minnesota, where do you start? A local shares her favorite lakes – from Lake Superior to Lake Minnetonka to Lake Itasca to Big Winnie to Prior Lake, and more.
Minnesota state parks staycation challenge series: Top things to do at Frontenac State Park
If you’re looking for a beautiful hike in lush forests with spectacular water views of Lake Pepin and the Mississippi River from scenic bluffs, then head to Frontenac State Park. A perfect day trip from the Twin Cities or Rochester, Minn.
Top things to do at Itasca State Park: Minnesota State Park Challenge
Visit Minnesota’s oldest and second-largest state park, Itasca State Park, where you can wade across the Mississippi River headwaters, hike and bike for miles, climb a 100-ft. fire tower and much more. Part of my Minnesota State Park Staycation Challenge series.
Most scenic road trip in Minnesota: North Shore on Lake Superior
A local’s guide to the most scenic drive in Minnesota: Lake Superior’s North Shore. Perfect Minnesota vacation or staycation itinerary with recommended stops for those who love hiking, chasing waterfalls and driving along Lake Superior. Update: 04.28.23. Original post: 05.17.21
20 facts that may surprise you about Lake Minnetonka
Learn some surprising history and fun facts about Lake Minnetonka, the largest lake in the Twin Cities metro area and the ninth largest in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. From sacred grounds to sunken boats to lakeside resorts and amusement parks.
