The Best Backpacking in Osceola

Ice Age Trail: St. Croix Falls to Trade River is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Dresser, Wisconsin.

Wild 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...

Ice Age Trail: Trade River Segment and Straight Lake Segment is a point-to-point trail where you may see local wildlife located near Frederic, Wisconsin.

Northern River, Trout Brook and Prairie Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Afton, Minnesota.

While visiting the charming Northwoods town of Siren, I detoured for a hike on the Gandy Dancer Trail segment.   This trail was constructed to connect townships using old railroad beds.   Even the name honors the rhythmic, synchronized efforts of the workers in their rail nailing dance.   In tota...