Boundary Waters
Time to cool down. Hike to these refreshing swimming holes and settle right into summer.
You know that the big-name parks draw big-time crowds. But each of those outdoor icons has a lesser-known replacement that offers some of the same classic features and epic scenery–and you get it all to yourself.
Shhh! Find silent shores in this isolated Boundary Waters hideaway
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Find this high point in the largest national forest outside of Alaska.
Get lost in the land o' lakes with 3 quiet, crowd-free trails
In Minnesota's Boundary Waters, thousands of blue routes await those willing to dip a paddle.
Our comprehensive guide to the best backpacking you can find in Minnesota.
Hear wild horses thunder through camp. Look for wolf tracks in the mud or eagles' nests in the cliffs high above. Cast off the workaday world and go hike an island paradise.
A watery paradise, a hiker's secret.
