Afton State Park – Afton, MN – Provides an excellent combination of grassland, woodland and riverine habitat for a wide variety of bird life. Restored prairie areas are excellent for eastern meadowlark, bobolink, savannah, vesper, field and Henslow’s sparrows. 29 species of warblers have been recorded in the park. The 1600 …
, Taylors Falls, MN – Steep cliffs provide updrafts for raptors, Northern rough-winged swallows are common along the river, the west edge of the park provides habitat for sparrows, thrushes, vireos and flycatchers. Park information There is so much to do at Interstate State Park along the beautiful St. Croix …
Lake Elmo Park Reserve is 2,165 acres (3 ½ square miles) with 80 percent of its acreage set aside for preservation and protection. This portion will eventually resemble the land as it was prior to the arrival of the settlers in the mid-1800s. This park reserve offers gently rolling hills …
St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park is a 685-acre regional park on the wild and scenic St. Croix River. The rolling, upland prairies, wooded ravines, and bluffs are a hallmark of this park, which fronts on 3,800 feet of shoreline along the St. Croix River, a nationally-recognized wild and scenic river …
Park information Wild River State Park is located along 18 miles of the beautiful St. Croix River. The park attracts people who enjoy camping, hiking, horseback riding, canoeing, interpretive programs, self-guided trails, and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Day visitors can enjoy a leisurely paddle down the St. Croix River from the …
Park information A great “get away” park only one hour from the Twin Cities, William O’Brien provides a beautiful setting for quality recreation along the banks of the St. Croix River. Hiking trails offer quiet exploration of the park’s rolling, wooded hills. For anglers, the channels of the St. …
willow river state park – Hudson, WI With 2,891 acres of prairie, forests, and panoramic river scenery, Willow River State Park offers year-round recreational and scenic attractions in western Wisconsin. Located 5 miles northeast of Hudson on County Road A, the park has a campground, a boat launch, and a …
Little log house Antique power show Little Log House Pioneer Village is considered one of Minnesota’s most treasured gems. Located in rural Hastings, MN, the Village is open to the public one weekend each year during the little log house antique power show. Traditionally, this event is always held on …
