From mountain tops to lake bottoms, whatever kind of adventure you’re seeking, Minnesota has you covered. You’ll find yourself paddling, hiking, or pedaling faster to see more of these incredible places.
- The Oberg Mountain Loop
Flickr/Tim Wilson 360 views and some real hiking will make this loop worth your while if you’re feeling adventurous!
- Quarry Park and Nature Preserve
Flickr/RLEVANS Cliff jumping and even scuba diving will surely get your adrenaline pumping!
- Boundary Waters
Flickr/Robert Engberg The BWCA practically invented adventure! The longer, the better, in this backcountry playground!
- Soudan Underground Mine State Park
Flickr/Roy Luck Go 27 levels underground and the adrenaline will definitely start pumping!
- Split Rock Lighthouse State Park
Flickr/Pete Markham Enjoy the killer views from the top rather than just photographing the lighthouse from below!
- Glensheen Historic Estate
Flickr/Brendan Riley It’s amazing to tour the mysterious mansion and explore the gardens.
- Hjemkomst Center
Flickr/Amy Meredith Because nothing will bring out your inner explorer like a viking ship!
- Jeffers Petroglyphs
Flickr/minnemom Explore and interpret for a fun day in Southern MN!
- Itasca State Park
Flickr/Mark Evans If you’re really up for anything, head to the top of Aiton Fire Tower for some tremendous views then head around the lake to cross the Mississippi headwaters!
- Mill Ruins Park
Flickr/m01229 Adventure through Mill Ruins Park as you explore your way through the Mississippi River and Recreation Area that spans 72 miles along the water.
- George H. Crosby-Manitou
Flickr/Justin Meissen This park is one of MN’s least visited. Its miles of backcountry trails and backpacking camps are the perfect place for endless exploration!
- Judge C R Magney State Park
Flickr/Roy Luck Many explorers have marveled at Devil’s Kettle but nobody has solved the issue of where the water disappears! Take a look for yourself and find out!
Get your cameras ready and prepare for some unbelievable fun!
Flickr/Tim Wilson
360 views and some real hiking will make this loop worth your while if you’re feeling adventurous!
Flickr/RLEVANS
Cliff jumping and even scuba diving will surely get your adrenaline pumping!
Flickr/Robert Engberg
The BWCA practically invented adventure! The longer, the better, in this backcountry playground!
Flickr/Roy Luck
Go 27 levels underground and the adrenaline will definitely start pumping!
Flickr/Pete Markham
Enjoy the killer views from the top rather than just photographing the lighthouse from below!
Flickr/Brendan Riley
It’s amazing to tour the mysterious mansion and explore the gardens.
Flickr/Amy Meredith
Because nothing will bring out your inner explorer like a viking ship!
Flickr/minnemom
Explore and interpret for a fun day in Southern MN!
Flickr/Mark Evans
If you’re really up for anything, head to the top of Aiton Fire Tower for some tremendous views then head around the lake to cross the Mississippi headwaters!
Flickr/m01229
Adventure through Mill Ruins Park as you explore your way through the Mississippi River and Recreation Area that spans 72 miles along the water.
Flickr/Justin Meissen
This park is one of MN’s least visited. Its miles of backcountry trails and backpacking camps are the perfect place for endless exploration!
Many explorers have marveled at Devil’s Kettle but nobody has solved the issue of where the water disappears! Take a look for yourself and find out!
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