"My husband and I just returned from a 10-day camping trip to parks and recreation areas in the north and northwest region of MN. Our goal was to hike the Hiking Club Trails and complete the Safari geocaches - we successfully finished 9 parks. I was…"

"Sandra, this is what I found out about Split Rock Light house. Visit the site for daily tours, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and see the beacon lit at sunset the first Friday of each month through November. Road construction during the 2010 season may cause…"

"3 mink?! What a treat! I know what you mean about getting grounded again. I have to remember that I need that once in awhile to stay healthy in all senses of the word."

"Went hiking early this morning at Interstate on the Wisconsin side. Spent three hours just wandering on and off trail and was treated to 3 mink cavorting among the trees. My camera was busy. Then on the way home feeling that my need to hike was not…"

"Kathy -- could you please list the Split Rock anniversary under "Events" here? Or give me the info and I'd be happy to do it. Thanks."

"We have reservations at Gooseberry Falls for Aug. 7 thru the 10th. I can't wait!! I haven't camped there since I was young. My husband and I stopped there one time and I have gone snowshowing there, but I want to camp there again. I tried…"

"We were going to go to Gooseberry Falls this weekend but then we decided to take all FIVE kids with this time. So instead of driving 5 hours to GbF we are going to Itasca instead. Its only two hours away and we've been there before. We thought…"

"Haven't been able to get out much this summer. But July 24 & 25th I am taking my youngest to Gooseberry Falls for her 16th birthday. Neither of us have been there and it was her choice. Two females out hiking and me with my camera.…"

"I just joined this group. My husband and I are planning our various trips to the state parks this summer. We'll be heading up to Mille Lacs Kathio next weekend for some winter camping in the camper cabins (a little to cold and white for tent…"

"I checked out the campground (just a drive thru) and it looked quite nice, right on the Snake. I love going to the fur post!"

"Riley, we stopped at the Fur Post in Pine City, very interesting, great place to take a group. We did not camp in the area however. The history about the post and how it operated was something to learn about."