Weekend Excursions In Minnesota: An Overview

Camping and Hiking

Super Hiking Trail : This trail, a National Recreation Trail, is the long distance hiking trail high atop the scenic ridge lines overlooking the north shore of Lake Superior.

Clifftops reaching 1,000 feet above the Lake offer panoramas including Lake Superior, the Sawtooth mountains, many inland lakes, and wilderness forests. Primitive camping is available along the trail and there is access to the state park with camping located along the North Shore.

MN State Parks : Minnesota offers seventy state parks and recreation areas covering all areas with the state. The majority of state parks offer camping ranging from primitive walk-in sites to camping sites with water and electricity. Along with camping, most state parks offer miles of hiking trails.

Hunting and Fishing

MN Wildlife Lands : Minnesota's 1,034 WMAs are wetlands, uplands, or woods owned and managed for wildlife by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Hunting is open to the public during regular seasons. Lac Qui Parle Wildlife area is a good spot for hunting Canadian Geese.

MN State Forests : The three million acres encompassed by Minnesota's 56 state forest hold game such as moose, deer, bear, and ruffed grouse.

Chippewa and Superior National Forest : These forest areas are in northern Minnesota and are open to public hunting.