A winter getaway in Minnesota can be warm and cozy, with fireplaces, saunas, whirlpools and intimate dinners in an elegant lodge. It can also be a bracing adventure in the elements, traveling through the pristine white woods on cross-country skis, snowshoes, a dogsled or snowmobile. Perhaps best of all, you can create your own perfect blend of indoor and outdoor pleasures, with days spent exploring the distinctly spare beauty of Minnesota’s snow-covered woods and waters, and evenings taking in t

A unique respite from daily demands, solo retreats give travelers space to read, journal, create, catch up on sleep or simply gaze out the window. Imagine: no other people to take care of, emails to return or dishes to do. Sounds blissful, right? Schedule your own weekend of nourishment at one of these four Minnesota retreat centers. ARC Retreat Center ARC Retreat Center

The St. Croix River Valley is ablaze in red, orange and yellow leaves in the fall, and one of the most peaceful, immersive ways to experience Minnesotas fall color show is paddling a canoe between the densely wooded banks of the St. Croix River. Much of the 164-mile river forms the border between Minnesota and Wisconsin, and it was one of only eight waterways originally designated as a National Wild and Scenic River by

Relaxation, adventure, escape, and quality time with family and friends are among the many reasons why camping is a beloved Minnesota pastime. Whether you’re ready to take on the Boundary Waters or prefer the comforts of an RV, a Minnesota camping trip will surely be one to remember. Camping in the Boundary Waters Camping in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is a badge of honor. There are no roads, buildings, motorboats and definitely no cell phone service. The only mode of transportatio

You and your dogs are in for pup-loads of fun when you head into nature, so why limit your outdoorsy adventure to just one day? The North Star state is jam-packed with campgrounds, dozens of which are dog-friendly. This paves the way for you and your furry companion to enjoy a tented night or two amidst Minnesota’s abundant parks, trails and 10,000 lakes. Tips for Camping With Your Dog But before you and Mittens jump in

Love being out on the water? Want some special time with family or friends? How about a different kind of adventure this summer? Find some floating fun aboard a Minnesota houseboat, where your lodging is your vacation. Several businesses rent houseboats for a few days or a week on some of Minnesotas most beautiful bodies of water. Those who have discovered this one-of-a-kind getaway come home with great stories about life on the lake in their floating home away from home.

Northwest Minnesota is where the iconic Great Plains prairie meets the uniquely Upper Midwestern north woods. When the daily grind becomes too much, slip away to northwest Minnesota’s idyllic lakes, the headwaters of the mighty Mississippi and towering hardwood forests. If a little R&R is what you’re after, camping in this region is just what the doctor ordered. From private campgrounds to state parks, there are tons of options for every type of camper. All you have to do is pack up your car

Think of yurts like camping lite: Similar to a true, backcountry experience, but with bunk beds, shelter and a wood stove to smooth out some of the more intimidating aspects of tent camping. What to Expect Modeled after the traditional yurts used by nomads in Central Asia, modern yurts are wood lattice-framed structures with heavy-duty reinforced fabric sides and insulated liners. Minnesota State Parks operates seven yurts for overnight lodging. These yurts have windows, a domed roof and wood fl

Level up your social distancing game at a secluded hike- or canoe-in Minnesota campsite. Packing up your backpack with the essentials, venturing into the great outdoors and spending a few nights tent camping in the wilderness is a cherished summer tradition for many Minnesotans, and with social distancing measures in place for the summer, there’s never been a better time to seek out a secluded spot under the stars.  From the Boundary Waters to the Headwaters, here are five of the most secluded b

This year, we’ve all been spending a lot more time with our four-legged family members. Most of that time has been spent at home, but if you’re ready to travel, you don’t have to leave them behind. Check out these 16 dog-friendly places to stay in Minnesota and start planning your next family trip with Fido. Campsites If you’re looking to ruff it with your pup, finding a campsite is fairly easy in Minnesota. Whether you

The North Shore of Lake Superior is one of Minnesotas most rugged and beautiful landscapes. This rocky coastline from Duluth to the Canadian border is the perfect place to cool off, catch the fall colors and get off the grid with a few nights of camping. Here are eight Minnesota State Parks along the North Shore where you can camp, hike and go chasing waterfalls. Gooseberry Falls State Park Considered the gateway to the

At the Southwest corner of Minnesota, amidst a sea of tallgrass prairie and wind farms that line the Buffalo Ridge plateau, is the city of Pipestone. It’s named for the pipestone deposits that have been quarried for hundreds of years by Native American tribes, who use the clay red rock for making ceremonial pipes. For a recent trip, I headed to Pipestone for a hiking and camping mini-vacation. I’m not much of a camper, so I brought a friend along who had a tent and skills around the campfire, an

Great River Bluffs State Park, in the Bluff Country of Southeastern Minnesota, has dramatic shifts in elevation and steep bluffs hovering over the lush Mississippi River valley.  For a solo camping trip on Labor Day weekend, I was happy to have driven down the scenic route along the river. The bluffs popped in and out of view, all green and brown, with hints of orange and yellow. Day 1 When I arrived at Great River Bluf

The northern lights are a show of atmospheric proportions unlike any other, handily dwarfing the quaint efforts of Fourth of July fireworks or any number of strings of holiday lights. And, as the northernmost state in the lower 48, they can be admired in their full glory right here in Minnesota. Accessible primarily by canoe, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is a vast area of protected land along the U.S.-Canad

No matter what your outdoor goals are—fishing, hiking, swimming, skiing, hunting or just nature-based R&R—there’s a Minnesota State Park for you and your RV. Traveling by RV continues to grow in popularity as more people discover the freedom and ease of taking their home on the road. RVs can access many remote areas, opening doors to far-flung adventures, all without the hassle of constantly packing and unpacking. People can travel at their own pace and carry everything they need with them,

A Minnesota mom and her family pivot from flying to RV travel after three of her kids were diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I used to love flying. On any given weekend, I might pack my bags for a girls weekend in some faraway city I’d seen on television or read about in a travel magazine, or for a visit with a friend I hadn’t seen in a while. Traveling filled me with a joyful sense of adventure and satisfied my desire to understand the world like nothing else.

Experience world-class fishing, celebrated mountain biking, epic canoe-access camping and so much more in this gem of the North. Minnesota is quite literally jam-packed with beautiful lakes and wild places to explore. In addition to the abundance of lakes in the state (which total 11,842), it’s geographically diverse, home to sweeping grasslands with rolling hills in the southwest, dense forests speckled with granite outcroppings in the north and craggy cliffs in the southeast along the Mississi

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