Minnesota
Find local adventures, unique places to stay, and local adventure tours in Minnesota. An often overlooked gem of US adventures, a trip in the Boundary Waters is a singular experience.
Top Spots in and near Minnesota
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minnehaha Falls
4.10.73 mi / 128 ft gainNamed after a legendary Native American princess, Minnehaha Creek cascades over a cliff in these dramatic falls just minutes from the downtowns of both Minneapolis and St. Paul. A favorite place for summer picnickers, the falls are beautiful all year long. They are strongest in June after the Spr...Read more -
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Explore Frozen Minnehaha Falls
3.8Minnehaha Falls Park in South Minneapolis is a big draw during the spring, summer and fall months. Experiencing an urban waterfall and scenic hiking trails in the middle of a major city is a treat. However, come wintertime, the falls freeze and a spectacular scene emerges. Many people flock to th...Read more -
Taylors Falls, Minnesota
Explore Interstate State Park
4.33 miSituated on top of a series of craggy bluffs, Interstate State Park is a small park that offers amazing views of the St. Croix River gorge. With a pine forest ecosystem usually only found a hundred miles north of the park, the lichen encrusted rocks and spring wildflowers offer the Northwoods exp...Read more -
Hastings, Minnesota
Walk to Vermillion Falls
4.52 miBegin in the Old Mills parking lot located on 18th Street E. Head south along the paved trail running parallel to the railroad tracks. This trail is part of a 10-mile loop that leads out of the park and past the banks of the Mississippi. In approximately ½ mile, you’ll cross a long, wooden bridge...Read more -
Nerstrand, Minnesota
Hike Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park
3.311 miCurious about what Minnesota looked like in pre-settlement times?Then spend the day hiking through Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park, a botanical reserve for the temperate hardwood forest that once covered much of central Minnesota. Located 45 miles south of Minneapolis, the park offers the opportun...Read more -
Silver Bay, Minnesota
Hike to the Bear Lake Overlook
4.5Leave from the carpark on Superior Hiking Trail. The trail climbs a little before descending into a valley and winding around the hills. In about 2.5 miles, you will reach a clearing with an overlook above Bean Lake. At around 3.6 miles you will see a communal campsite on the right, with a number...Read more -
Mankato, Minnesota
Explore Minneopa State Park
4.30.5 miLocated just five miles west of Mankato, Minnesota, Minneopa State Park is mostly known for its beautiful Minneopa Falls. The word "Minneopa" is derived from the Dakota language meaning "water falling twice". To access the falls, begin at the state park's visitor center/picnic area. The Upper F...Read more -
Two Harbors, Minnesota
Explore Gooseberry Falls
4.6Gooseberry Falls State Park is the first State Park you hit traveling up the North Shore after leaving Duluth. Located 13 miles north of Two Harbors on Highway 61, Gooseberry Falls State Park a quick turn off of the highway which is very well marked with signs. Follow signs for Falls parking.You ...Read more -
Esko, Minnesota
Hike the Carlton Trail at Jay Cooke State Park
5.04 miHike the trails at Jay Cooke State Park in the autumn to see a stunning display of red, gold, and orange foliage colors lining the banks of the St. Louis river. Beginning at the River Inn Visitors Center at the park's headquarters, head over to the newly rebuilt swinging suspension bridge crossin...Read more -
Silver Bay, Minnesota
Explore Palisade Head
4.7Just an hour north of Duluth, Palisade Head is a go-to spot for artists, rock climbers and sight-seers in Northern Minnesota. The massive rock formation rises 932 feet above the North Shore of Lake Superior. The view from the top is both spectacular and spine-tingling. The cliff edge, which runs ...Read more -
Hastings, Minnesota
Hike the Afton State Park Trail
3.63.5 mi / 740 ft gainThis diverse, 2,702-acre park has trails for both day hikers and backpackers – some with scenic views of the St. Croix River, others which drop into quiet ravines. For the best views of the valley, explore off-trail, where you may find hidden bluffs with panoramic views.The park also offers horse...Read more -
Saint Charles, Minnesota
Camp at Whitewater State Park
Whitewater State Park is at the cusp of bluff country, straddling the Whitewater River, a small tributary of the Mississippi. Spring and Autumn are the best times to visit. In Spring you'll hit wildflower season when the forest glades in the depths of the valley folds are literally carpeted with ...Read more -
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Hike to Shadow Falls
4.00.4 miThis easy and accessible hike takes you to a nice little waterfall within a ravine. From the parking lot, walk over to the River Overlook, then continue along the trail to the falls. The trail will drop you down to the base of the falls, where you can walk behind the curtain of water. The flow is...Read more -
Silver Bay, Minnesota
Hike to High Falls and Two Step Falls
5.01.17 mi / 253 ft gainLocated within Tettegouche State Park, High Falls of the Baptism river is the highest waterfall entirely in Minnesota (High Falls of the Pigeon River is higher, but half of it lies on the Ontario border). The High Falls are one of the major highlights of Tettegouche State Park. Depending on wh...Read more -
Askov, Minnesota
Hike to Wolf Creek Falls
3.81.2 miJust off of Highway 35 near Sandstone, Minnesota, Banning State Park provides several areas to explore including the Kettle River, Historic Sandstone Quarry, and my favorite - Wolf Creek Falls.While the Kettle River is a popular attraction for hikers as well as kayakers, the scenic hike to Wolf C...Read more -
Taylors Falls, Minnesota
River Trail Loop
4.04.32 mi / 285 ft gainWild River State Park, located about 55 miles northeast of Minneapolis, is a fantastic getaway and caters to a wide-variety of visitors. If you have an afternoon and are looking for an easy hike through a variety of natural environments, take The River Trail north, then follow the Old Lodging Tra...Read more
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Camping and Lodging in Minnesota
Grand Marais, Minnesota
Iron Lake
Overview
Iron Lake Campground is located in a dense forest along the banks of Iron Lake in far northern Minnesota. The campground is uniq...
Cass Lake, Minnesota
Wanaki Loop
Overview
Wanaki Loop is part of the Norway Beach Recreation Area, at the southern shores of beautiful Cass Lake in north central Minnesot...
Deer River, Minnesota
Mosomo Point
Overview
Mosomo Point Campground is located between Little and Big Cut Foot Sioux Lakes in the heart of the Chippewa National Forest. Vis...
Jordan, Minnesota
Minneapolis Southwest KOA Holiday
Minneapolis Southwest KOA is a perfect retreat for big-city adventure and quiet country pursuits. Create lasting memories at this KOA wit...
McGregor, Minnesota
Sandy Lake
Overview
The Sandy Lake Dam and Recreation Area is situated at the outlet of Big Sandy Lake in northern Minnesota, 13 miles north of McGr...
Pennington, Minnesota
Knutson Dam
Overview
Knutson Dam Campground is located on the northeastern shores of Cass Lake and the Mississippi River. Recreation
Cass Lake offers...
