Category: Northern Minnesota

• Superior Hiking Trail: Jackson Lake Road to Judge Magney State Park

  

  The Jackson Lake Road Trailhead is miles off Highway 61 near the town of Hovland, Minnesota. We kept thinking, “Did we miss it?” Finally we found it, just a small pullout, no bathrooms or pit toilets. It was big enough for three vehicles. The first thing we noticed when we got out of the car…

  Tammy Nara

  September 21, 2022

  Hiking, Northern Minnesota

  backpacking, footpath, lake superior, Minnesota hiking, physical challenge, rugged trail, trails, woods

• Superior Hiking Trail: CR 58 to Pincushion Mt.

  

  This section is challenging with lots of up and down. Recent erosion presents additional concerns. Your reward will be great views and beautiful shady resting spots.

  Tammy Nara

  July 29, 2022

  Hiking, Northern Minnesota

  boardwalk, lake superior, superior Hiking Trail, trail steps, trail with views

• Temperance River State Park

  

  What a place! Lake Superior, Temperance River, and miles of hiking trails. The Superior Hiking Trail goes through this park. If you are planning a through hike of that trail, this would be a good place to plan a side trip to visit the big lake.

  Tammy Nara

  July 6, 2022

  Hiking, Northern Minnesota

  7 mile loop, bridge arch, lake superior, north shore, river hike, rocks and water, state park

• Moose Lake State Park

  

  your legs. It is just off the freeway and has just over 5 miles (8 km) of really nice trails arranged in loops that let you choose your distance. The ranger station has a geological history center.

  Tammy Nara

  November 3, 2021

  Central Minnesota Hikes, Hiking, Northern Minnesota, Time management

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• Lake Bemidji State Park

  

  Bemidji, Minnesota, USA has a state park with a campground, camper cabins, a swimming beach, boat marina, visitor center, bike trails, and hiking trails. It is also the place where I lost my keys last fall.

  Tammy Nara

  August 5, 2021

  Hiking, Northern Minnesota, racial justice

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• Crow Wing State Park

  

  This park is between Little Falls and Brainerd, Minnesota on Highway 371. Starting the hike, I had the choice of following the river upstream or downstream, or entering the forest. I chose the forest

  Tammy Nara

  May 12, 2021

  Central Minnesota Hikes, Hiking, Northern Minnesota

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• Heartland Trail

  

  Park Rapids, Minnesota to Cass Lake, Minnesota is 49 miles on this paved bike trail. It is busy with both bikes and walkers. There were times when it was hard to keep social distance so if you go, bring a mask!

  Tammy Nara

  September 2, 2020

  Hiking, Northern Minnesota

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• Itasca State Park

  

  Between Park Rapids and Bemidji, Minnesota is Lake Itasca, the headwaters of the Mississippi River. People from all over the world come to wade across the great Mississippi without even getting their knees wet.

  Tammy Nara

  August 12, 2020

  Hiking, Northern Minnesota

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