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Minnesota RV Parks

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011

RV parks in Minnesota have reached an all time high in popularity. A home on wheels is the most appealing aspect for people who love to travel in RVs. You can travel anywhere the road goes with your family without having to give up the many comforts of home. The best part is this mode of transportation will take you almost anywhere! Beaches, small towns, campgrounds, mountains, parks, you name it! RV owners love the freedom and flexibility during their travels and don’t have to worry about flight times, luggage restrictions or waiting in lines. There are numerous Minnesota RV parks to choose from when planning a holiday.

Minnesota RV parks are everywhere throughout the state creating a wide variety of choices for visiting different areas. RV parks in Minnesota offer a large assortment of amenities and are often in locations with many excellent attractions and things to do nearby. Two Rivers Campground & Tubing, north of St Cloud, is one of the top choices for RV parks Minnesota has in the northern region. One hundred and sixty sites each offer stunning views surrounded by mature trees along 100 miles of shoreline. This Minnesota RV parks fully equipped with a campground store, clean restrooms and showers, a game room and exciting inner tube lake trips. The river scenery can be explored in more depth by canoeing and kayaking around the area via boat rentals. Other activities include swimming, mini golf, volleyball, horseshoes and more.

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Great Places to Visit in Minnesota

Sunday, April 4th, 2010

Minnesota is perhaps one of the greenest States in the United States. Its lakes and mountains make it a perfect place for nature enthusiasts and photographers as well.

1. The Jay Cooke State Park or Lake Superior State Parks This nature park is situated approximately 10 miles in the southwestern part of Duluth. You can try your luck by trying to capture photos of the following animal species: 46 mammal species (including black bears, Timberwolves and coyotes) 173 bird species 16 reptile species that are non – poisonous.

2. Super Hiking Trail (SHT) Do you enjoy mountain climbing as much as you love photography? If you do, then the SHT is for you. If you are up to it, you can enjoy the 244 – mile trail alongside the Lake Superior. While enjoying the hike, you can take snapshots of the lake and some breath taking sights of the trail itself.

3. Voyageurs National Park The name came from the initial French – Canadian tourists who frequent this place via canoes. This national park boasts of 30 or so lakes that are adorned with approximately 1000 islands. Boating, canoeing and fishing are among the activities you can enjoy. Of course, on the way, you can take snapshots of the islands as a souvenir of your trip.

4. Minnehaha (Laughing) Falls This unassuming waterfall can be found in the southeastern part of Minneapolis. However, the Minnehaha Falls is not the only attraction that is “photo” worthy. Tourists and locals alike, have found themselves posing beside the statues of Hiawatha and Minnehaha. Both of which are famous because of Longfellow’s “Song of Hiawatha”.

5. Como Park Zoo and Conservatory If you are looking for a haven in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the city, the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory can be your best bet. The park is not only a sanctuary to big cats, other mammals and birds but in its midst, you can also find a Japanese garden where you can take photographs of manicured Zen garden and bonsais.