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Travel guides, information, photographs, and stories about the American state of Minnesota, with ideas for an urban vacation in Minneapolis, a wilderness escape in one of many state parks https://explorationvacation.net/exploring-usa/minnesota/exploring-minnesota-state-parks/ a jaunt along the North Shore https://explorationvacation.net/exploring-usa/minnesota/exploring-minnesota-lake-superiors-north-shore/ and more throughout the state.

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The American Swedish Institute (History, culture, and contemporary art in Minneapolis, Minnesota)

Posted onDecember 19, 2021February 21, 2022Leave a comment

If you’ve seen the American Swedish Institute (ASI) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, but never stopped to visit (or haven’t visited in a decade), you might be surprised to discover what you are missing.

CategoriesMinnesota, USATagsNational Register of Historic Places

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Enger Park gardens and peace bell, Duluth, Minnesota

Posted onAugust 1, 2021Leave a comment

Despite the popularity of Enger Tower, Enger Park’s Gardens are among the hidden gems that await visitors to Duluth, Minnesota. Since they are not as well-known as other Duluth attractions, the sprawling gardens tucked under Read More …

CategoriesLake Superior (North Shore), Minnesota, USATagsbotanic gardens

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Twice the beauty at Munsinger Clemens Gardens in Minnesota

Posted onMay 8, 2021May 12, 20212 Comments

Just an hour west of Minneapolis, the combined Munsinger Clemens Gardens in Saint Cloud may be the most beautiful free public garden in Minnesota. With two distinctly different gardens, there is something for every garden Read More …

CategoriesMinnesota, USATagsbotanic gardens

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Hike the Laurentian Divide in northern Minnesota

Posted onSeptember 14, 2020September 12, 2021Leave a comment

A hike along the Laurentian Divide in northern Minnesota offers beautiful forest scenery and uncrowded trails. It’s lovely in any season, but fall brings a burst of brilliant color before winter arrives.

CategoriesMinnesota, USA

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Much more than trees at Linnaeus Arboretum in Saint Peter, Minnesota

Posted onAugust 24, 2020May 5, 20212 Comments

True to its name, Linnaeus Arboretum at Gustavus Adolphus College in Saint Peter, Minnesota, features a large collection of trees and shrubs. But there are also flower gardens, pools and ponds, wetlands, and a restored Read More …

CategoriesMinnesota, USA

From waterfalls to bison at Minneopa State Park, Minnesota

Posted onJuly 15, 2020December 14, 20212 Comments

A fun day trip for all ages, Minneopa State Park near Mankato, Minnesota, features its namesake double waterfall, a herd of buffalo (American bison), camping, and more.

CategoriesMinnesota, USATagsMinnesota state parks, National Register of Historic Places, waterfalls

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The Saint John’s Bible: Illuminating the Word of God in Minnesota

Posted onApril 7, 2020April 15, 2022Leave a comment

The Saint John’s Bible brings the ancient art of handwritten and illuminated manuscripts into the 21st century, as both a religious text and work of art. See it at Saint John’s University in Minnesota, at Read More …

CategoriesMinnesota, USATagsreligion and religious architecture

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Experience Minnesota’s seasonal beauty at Rice Lake State Park

Posted onMarch 22, 2020December 14, 2021Leave a comment

Minnesota’s Rice Lake State Park is small in size, but during spring and fall it offers great bird watching and plenty of colorful spring flowers or fall leaves.

CategoriesMinnesota, USATagsMinnesota state parks

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Winter magic for all at Wisconsin’s Hudson Hot Air Affair

Posted onJanuary 26, 2020January 22, 202210 Comments

Every February, the Hudson Hot Air Affair brings a variety of balloons and hardy ballooning enthusiasts to Hudson, Wisconsin, for a weekend hot air balloon festival. While the weather isn’t always suitable for actually taking Read More …

CategoriesMinneapolis / Saint Paul Twin Cities Metro Area, USA, Wisconsin

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Lakeside living at Green Heron, Grand Rapids, Minnesota

Posted onNovember 9, 2019May 5, 20214 Comments

Lovely Green Heron Bed and Breakfast on Lake Pokegama offers all the advantages of having your own place on a northern lake, but without the work. And both breakfast and happy hour are included! In Read More …

CategoriesMinnesota, USA

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Exploring Minnesota State Parks

Exploring Minnesota State Parks

Minnesota has 76 state parks and recreation areas, with the largest concentration in the exceptionally scenic northeastern part of the state. However, there are scenic areas throughout Minnesota and Read More ...

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