We wheeled into Minneopa State Park, scrambled for a map and skidded in to the only pit-toilet open and shuttled A in there just in time. It happened to be located right next to the sole cabin in Red Fox campground. They must have had new guests arriving there either that day or had recently…
Our second park visit was to Flandrau State Park just on the edge of New Ulm, Minnesota. It was a balmy January day, topping off at around 40°F, but even that wasn’t going to do it for one of the main features of this park. Situated on the gorgeous banks of the Cottonwood River, we…
We kicked off the year with a visit to near-to-us Nerstrand Big Woods State Park near Nerstrand, Minnesota. This gorgeous little spot is close to as it was when settlers arrived on the prairies of Minnesota in the mid 1800s. It’s a gorgeous deciduous forest that with a small water fall, Hidden Falls, at its…
I get a thrill out of pushing myself just a bit past my comfort zone – into those areas where I certainly can do something, but it might not necessarily be something I would immediately say yes to. Our family loves to go camping, to hike, to explore and adventure. Our beautiful state has an…