Upper Sioux Agency State Park Upper Sioux Agency State Park: Tipi Camping Sunset at Upper Sioux Agency State Park turns fields of Bluestem prairie grasses fiery orange. Upper Sioux Agency State Park provides 18 miles of trails that wind through the tall prairie grasses. Thoroughout the warmer months the Upper Sioux Agency State Park’s wild … Read more
Andrew Volstead House: MN Landmark Andrew J. Volstead House: MN National Landmark U.S. Rep. Andrew Volstead’s house is now a National Landmark and is available for tours. Rep. Volstead’s house is now managed by the Granite Falls Historical Society. Many items owned by Rep. Volstead can be seen in the house, including his travel crates. … Read more
Minnesota State Parks Minnesota’s Must-See State Parks Minnesota’s highest waterfall, at 120 feet, is aptly named High Falls at Grand Portage State Park. Cascade River State Park, with its many waterfalls and whirlpools offer many vantage points. Blue Mounds State Park, with its mixture of cliffs and prairies make it a must see. Mystery Cave … Read more
Giants Ridge: Biwabik, MN Giants Ridge Golf & Ski Resort: Biwabik, MN A classic log gable entryway ushers guests into Giants Ridge in Biwabik, MN for summer and winter relaxation. The Quarry and The Legend offer 18-hole, par 72 golfing among a beautiful northwoods scene. Access 2,000 miles of snowmobile trails at Giants Ridge. Bring … Read more
Blue Mound State Park: MN Prairie Blue Mound State Park: Preserving the MN Prairie Tall prairie grass covers the landscape at Blue Mound State Park. A small bison range flourishes at Blue Bound State Park. Exposed Sioux quartzite crops up in several locations throughout the Park’s prairie. Sections of the Park’s trail cut along the … Read more
The List: November 2011 Things to Do in MN in November: The List All along the North Shore’s Culinary Highway are upper-scale restaurants serving up sophisticated menus. November in Minnesota is a popular time for “Main Street” style holiday shopping festivals. With Christmas just around the corner, November is typically the month holiday decorations such … Read more
Minnesota State Parks in Winter Winter in Minnesota State Parks Minnesota State Park Camper Cabins can typically be rented year round offering many new experiences. Inside State Park camper cabins guests can relax from the outside chill and curl up with a good book and relax. Throughout Minnesota’s State Parks cross-country skiing, or skinny-skiing, is … Read more
Minnesota’s Best Fall Color Destinations Minnesota’s Best Fall Color Destinations High Falls at Grand Portage State Park, North Shore Kawishiwi Ranger Station Superior National Forest, Ely, MN Stillwater, MN Liftbridge Blue Mounds State Park Luverne, MN Barn Bluff OverlookRed Wing, MN MN Fall Leaves Scenic Byways As the days begin to shorten and the air … Read more
Spirit Mountain: Duluth, MN Skiing Spirit Mountain: Duluth, MN Ski & Snowboard Resort With 22 downhill skiing runs and 22 km of Nordic ski trails Spirit Mountain in Duluth, MN will keep you busy! Spirit Mountain offers downhill ski and snowboarding runs that overlook Duluth, MN and Lake Superior. With the Midwest’s largest snowboarding park … Read more
MN Fall: 3 Things to Do Now Minnesota Fall: 3 Things to Do Now Some MN pick-your-own pumpkin patches also have corn mazes and other family activities. Enjoy a fall hay ride at a MN pick-your-own pumpkin patch this fall. See the MN fall colors in a MN State Park this fall. For a different … Read more