The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has developed a Hiking Club program that features a trail in 68 state parks and recreational areas (dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/clubs.html). Sometimes the trailhead for these hikes …
Elgin, Minnesota, offers small-town charm surrounded by rolling farmland and rural landscapes. It’s a gateway to outdoor activities, with access to the Douglas State Trail for cycling and walking enthusiasts. …
Great beer, good food, awesome deck if the weather is nice, and either from the deck or the tables in the windows you have a great view of the Sothern end of Lake Pepin. Good for bird watching.
One of my favorite places to get to no matter the time of year, overlooking the campground (often empty except for my car in the winter), but with the river, trees and sky in view.