Many Minnesota hiking clubs are composed of people concerned with specific trails. Other hiking clubs consist of a loosely organized group who enjoy planned hikes in locations around the state or in neighboring states. Some groups are for adults only and others allow family memberships. Planned hiking excursions range from beginner to advanced levels of fitn… read more
Northeastern Minnesota's Grand Marais has lots to offer those who prefer to be outdoors. The city sits right on the shoreline of Lake Superior. And the Gunflint Trail, which connects the city to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, runs north out of Grand Marais. After spending time doing various outdoor activities, the cabins in the city provide good… read more
Visitors of Silver Bay, Minn., often marvel at its shorelines and cliffs overlooking Lake Superior--the largest of the Great Lakes of North America. It is also surrounded by many attractions such as Tettegouche State Park, Palisade Head, Split Rock Lighthouse and Gooseberry Falls State Park. Many cabin accommodations can be found in the area with spectacular… read more
Lake Superior is the largest, coldest, and deepest of the five Great Lakes of North America. Superior is also the largest lake in the world by surface area. Lake Superior is bordered on its north shore by Minnesota and Canada, and on its south shore by Wisconsin. While the lake is too cold to swim in, even in summer, ice climbers flock to the Minnesota side… read more
Cascade River State Park is located in Lutsen, Minnesota. The park features cascading waterfalls, as the name suggests, and offers plenty of recreational activities. You can find diverse plant life, wildlife and other natural features, such as different species of birds, fish and trees in this 5,050-acre park. read more
Located on the western coast of Lake Superior, Duluth, Minnesota offers the outdoors lover a big selection of activities. Featuring eight state parks and numerous water adventures, visitors are never left wondering what to do next. App… read more
Osceola, Wis., is a picturesque small town situated in the bluffs of the St. Croix River Valley. Outdoor adventure is abundant in Osceola, home of Cascade Falls and Osceola Bedrock Glades State Natural Area. It's also near the south en… read more
Bounded by Lake Superior on one side and forested mountains on the other, the North Shore of northeastern Minnesota is one of the most popular destinations in the state among those who enjoy the outdoors. The area affords the opportuni… read more
Many people who go to Minnesota's North Shore don't consider their trip complete until they have visited Grand Marais, which is located in the far northeastern tip of the state. The city is built upon the shoreline of Lake Superior, so… read more
Situated along the North Shore of Lake Superior, Two Harbors, Minnesota, has much to offer visitors. Fishing, kayaking, hiking, biking, skiing and outdoor photography are some of the outdoor activities Two Harbors residents and visitor… read more
The main attraction in Duluth, Minnesota, is its natural scenery. Lush forests and a splendid lake that plays host to a range of recreational activities surround the city. Hundreds of nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers flock ever… read more
Jordan is a small town located in the heart of Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota. Superior National Forest includes hundreds of thousands of acres of fir, spruce and pine trees, plus almost half a million acres of surface… read more
Minnesota's North Shore stretches from Duluth to the Canadian border along scenic Lake Superior, the largest freshwater lake in the world. Numerous rivers, waterfalls, gorges and overlooks dot this diverse shoreline. The area is a have… read more
Silver Bay, Minnesota boasts dramatic cliffs overlooking Lake Superior--known as the world's largest freshwater lake with a surface area of 31,700 square miles. Fishing is a popular activity as trout, walleye, chinook salmon, coho salm… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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