Great River Bluffs
Hike, picnic, camp, and watch wildlife overlooking the Mississippi River in the Great River Bluffs State Park, along the Great
Great River Bluffs Campground
Find forested seclusion at the Great River Bluffs Campground, a fully developed campground with hiking trails & views of the
Wabasha, Minnesota
Explore Wabasha, Minnesota, a delightful small town along the Mississippi River and Great River Road including the National Eagle Center
National Eagle Center
Learn about and see live bald eagles at the National Eagle Center, in Wabasha, Minnesota along the Mississippi and the
Frontenac State Park
Experience bluff side views of the Mississippi from Fontenac State Park overlooking Frontenac, Minnesota, along the Great River Road scenic
Frontenac State Park Campground
Find your own haven in the Fontenac State Park Campground, on the bluffs over the Mississippi River, along the Great
Spring Lake Park Reserve
Hike, bike, view wildlife, and explore the Mississippi bluffs of Spring Lake Park Reserve in Hastings, Minnesota, along the Great
Bison Prairie
Visit the Bison Prairie in Spring Lake Park Reserve, on the banks of the Mississippi outside Hastings and along the
Galloping Goose
Start easy on the Galloping Goose, a winding red dirt, single track mountain biking trail in Cuyuna Country State Recreation
Paddling Portsmouth Mine
Paddle Portsmouth Mine by canoe, kayak, raft, or SUP, a flooded open pit iron mine in Cuyuna Country State Recreation
Portsmouth Campground
Pitch a tent or hook up a RV at Portsmouth Campground for mountain bike trails and paddling adventures in Cuyuna
Drag Line
Get acquainted with Cuyuna County State Recreation Area on Drag Line Mountain Bike Trail around the forested shoreline of Portsmouth
Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
These flooded former open-pit mines are now a draw with extensive red dirt mountain bike trails, clear lakes to paddle,
Lake Bemidji State Park
Fish, hike, bike, and float around Lake Bemidji State Park's beach, forest, and even a bog. Part of the
Lake Bemidji State Park Campground
Relax under a canopy of pine and spruce in the Lake Bemidji State Park Campground along Minnesota's Great River Road.
Bog Walk Trail
Hike by wild pitcher plants, orchids, and sundews on the Bog Walk Trail boardwalk in Lake Bemidji State Park off
Minnesota’s Great River Road Trip
Explore the Mississippi's natural beauty, outdoor recreation, historic destinations, & quirky stops along Minnesota's Great River Road trip.
Meet Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox
Catch a selfie by the statues of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox in Bemidji along Minnesota's Great River
Itasca State Park
Hike, bike, paddle, camp, and explore the Mississippi Headwaters in Itasca State Park along Minnesota's Great River Road.
Biking Itasca State Park
Get tips for biking Itasca State Park with its paved Mississippi Headwaters Bike Trail and Wilderness Drive and Bike Route.
Mississippi Headwaters
Even the mighty Mississippi has humble beginnings deep in the hardwood forests of Itasca State Park in northwest Minnesota.
Wilderness Drive
Explore the hardwood forests and lakeside vistas of Itasca State Park along the Wilderness Drive and Bike Route.
Aiton Heights Fire Tower Trail
Ride down Wilderness Drive for breathtaking views of Itasca State Park and the Mississippi headwaters from the Aiton Heights Fire
Paddle Minnesota
Grab your paddle and explore Minnesota's lakes and rivers by kayak, canoe, raft, and SUP from Boundary Waters to Mississippi
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory hosts a breathtaking collection of plants and animals from around the world. In visiting, we
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like…Well, You Know
There didn't seem to be much of a gap between summer and winter. The warm summer heat seemed to linger
Duluth, Minnesota
We rolled into Duluth for dinner. After a day of rushing to make a bunch of stops before leaving Minnesota,
Monarchs In Minnesota
There are monarch butterflies in Minnesota. To locals, this is no surprise. But to me, I was impressed. Monarchs can
Lake Country
Minnesota comes from the Dakota word for "clear blue water." It's an appropriate name for the Land of 10,000 lakes.
