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6 Picture-Perfect Nature Trails in Minnesota for a Spring Hike

Explore 6 picture-perfect nature trails in Minnesota for a spring hike, featuring wildflowers, scenic views, and unforgettable outdoor escapes.

by Trent Jonas
on Apr 21
A narrow dirt hiking path winds through a forest floor covered in white spring wildflowers in Minnesota.
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Don’t Try This One Hike in Minnesota If You’re Afraid of Heights

by Trent Jonas
on Jan 29
A blonde hiker looks out over the Mississippi River valley and the city of Red Wing from the scenic summit of Barn Bluff on a sunny day.
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This Scenic Minnesota Trail Is Even Better in the Winter

by Trent Jonas
on Dec 3
A group of winter hikers walks along a snow-packed trail at Glendalough State Park in Minnesota, surrounded by trees covered in thick white hoarfrost under a bright blue sky.
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This Is the Most Claustrophobic Hike in Minnesota—Would You Try It?

by Trent Jonas
on Nov 19
Snow blankets a frozen creek in a narrow slot canyon with rugged rocky walls.
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The Scenic 5.3-Mile National Forest Trail in Minnesota Worth the Sweat

by Trent Jonas
on Oct 15
A view over a green forest that's beginning to take on the yellows of autumn to the vast blue waters of Lake Superior.

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4 Underrated National Forest Hikes in Minnesota That Rival Isle Royale National Park’s Trails

Explore four underrated hikes in Minnesota’s national forests, from scenic overlooks to quiet woodland trails far from the crowds.

by Trent Jonas
on May 7
A large bull moose in velvet steps out of a lake in Northern Minnesota before disappearing into the woods.
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This Minnesota Wilderness Trail Follows a 19th-Century Railroad Bed Into the Boundary Waters

The Centennial Trail in Minnesota's Superior National Forest is a beautiful wilderness hike. It also highlights some fascinating aspects of the area's history.

by Trent Jonas
on Jul 2
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We Did the Research, This Is Officially the Strangest Hiking Trail Name in Minnesota

The Angleworm Trail is one of the strangest trail names in Minnesota. It's also one of the state's most beautiful wilderness hikes.

by Trent Jonas
on Jun 15
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National & State Parks

This River Gorge Hike Is One of Minnesota’s Most Scenic

The Temperance River Hiking Club Trail is a beautiful river gorge hike in Minnesota. It's unlike any other trail in the state.

by Trent Jonas
on Mar 29
A narrow river rushes under an arched bridge into a narrow, rock-walled gorge topped with green trees and bushes.
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Parks & Gardens

I Live in Minnesota and This Is My Favorite Way to Celebrate Spring

Watching for the annual spring warbler migration is a wonderful way to welcome spring in Minnesota

by Trent Jonas
on Mar 25
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