Judge C.R. Magney State Park is one of the best state parks in Minnesota for solitude and challenging hikes in the wilderness. This lovely park offers scenic views of the mysterious Devil’s Kettle as a waterfall seemingly disappears into ancient rock. Learn more about the top things to do at Judge C.R. Magney State Park on the North Shore in Minnesota.
A local’s guide to Grand Portage State Park in Minnesota with the top 10 things to do. Free entrance year-round, Grand Portage State Park is home to Minnesota’s tallest waterfall, hiking trails, and sits on the border of Canada and within the Grand Portage tribal lands.
Visit Christmas past’s Gilded Age on the best historic home Christmas tours in Minnesota: Glensheen Mansion, Duluth; James J. Hill House, St. Paul; Mayowood Mansion, Rochester.
Looking for a true wilderness experience in Minnesota? Then head to the North Shore to George Crosby Manitou State Park. This remote state park offers scenic waterfall trails, secluded campsites, and trout fishing.
A guide to Moose Lake State Park in Minnesota. This scenic park offers hiking trails, beautiful lakes and ponds, fishing, campsites, Agate & Geological Center, and more.
One of the prettiest and quietest places to hike in Minnesota, Lake Louise State Park offers trails for hikers, bikers, and equestrians. Lake Louise is also perfect for paddling, canoeing, and kayaking.
At only 118 acres, Franz Jevne State Park is the smallest state park in Minnesota. This state park is also one of the most scenic in Minnesota as it sits on the banks of Rainy River and across from Ontario, Canada. Perfect for solitude, hiking, fishing, camping, and more.
Forestville / Mystery Cave State Park is one of the best Minnesota state parks because of its diversity; beautiful wooded trails, limestone bluffs, a pre-Civil War cemetery, historic village, trout streams, underground cave tours, and more.
Guide to the top things to do in Galena, Illinois – one of the top trending destinations in the United States. This charming Midwestern town features historic 19th century homes and buildings, cool tours, boutique shopping, and more.
Take the narrated Galena Trolley Tours for the best historical overview of this former lead-mining town in Illinois. This one-hour sightseeing trolley ride navigates through the rolling hills of Galena, the historic district, and features several historic buildings including President U.S. Grant’s home, the oldest and largest homes in Galena, and much more.
