State Water Trails

I absolutely love the paddle in campsites on our state water trails. These are free first come first serve. I would gladly pay a reservation fee that would help support maintenance of the sites and cleanliness of the river.

Minnesota State Parks

How great that this topic is being examined and that those who enjoy the state's natural resources, are being asked to contribute to the solution of sustaining them. Our state covers a lot of diverse territory. An important idea to bring forward is that our state parks are sprinkled throughout the state making them accessible by those at the furthest points. Just about everyone has a state park within a short drive's distance. I like that I can enjoy a special outdoor recreational area right where I live; no cross country trek required. However, if I want to make a…

State Trails in Southern Minnesota

We are so very fortunate in Southern Minnesota to have the state trail systems.The root river trail sees high usage and is an amazing way to unwind and visit many small towns, many of which have done a great job of promoting tourism around the trails.The shooting star trail offers a totally different experience through the prairie land, and crosses through Lake Louise State Park and the city of Adams parks for nice resting areas.Harmony-Preston is a good branch off the root river, and offers a long hill climb, ice cream shops at both ends, and a neat little shelter/clearing…