In the winter, follow twinkling lights through snowy forests in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois.
Read story and trip tipsThe shifting beauty of the prairie has a showcase at this dramatic park.
Read story and trip tipsRocks tell the earthshaking story of how the Baraboo Hills were created.
Read story and trip tipsIn the Baraboo Hills, a splendid park makes people come running.
Read story and trip tipsSidestep the Strip, and you'll see a lovely area that's little changed since a photographer made the world come running.
Read story and trip tipsIn the only state that borders three Great Lakes, the best places to stay are in state parks.
Read story and trip tipsHere are 15 state parks not far from the comforts of civilization: restaurants, shops, golf courses, even nightlife.
Read story and trip tipsThis flowering weed may look pretty, but it bites.
Read story and trip tipsOn the first two weekends of June, try a new park, trail or fishing hole for free.
Read story and trip tipsIn the southeast corner of the state, scratch the surface for a glimpse of splendor.
Read story and trip tipsHigh above the North Shore, a spot at the historic Tettegouche Camp is as prized as ever.
Read story and trip tipsA guesthouse overlooking Bear Head Lake is just one of the hideaways in Minnesota state parks.
Read story and trip tipsOn Lake Michigan, a pioneering Icelandic inventor transformed an island.
Read story and trip tipsAt Historic Forestville, visitors are transported back to 1899.
Read story and trip tipsSpectacular scenery lies at guests' feet in a resort-like state park.
Read story and trip tipsIn state and county parks and forests around the Upper Midwest, visitors love their camper cabins.
Read story and trip tipsIn the Baraboo Hills, visit John Muir's boyhood farm, Aldo Leopold's shack and every species of crane.
Read story and trip tipsIn northern Illinois, a lovely state park draws crowds to its riverside cliffs and forest canyons.
Read story and trip tipsFor summer, reserve far ahead to get choice camping sites at peak times in popular state parks.
Read story and trip tipsDon't like to camp? Cabins and guesthouses are cushy, but still in the middle of nature.
Read story and trip tipsFor generations, Itasca has been a sacred spot to Minnesotans.
Read story and trip tipsA state natural area, or SNA, is a fantastic place to see spring at full throttle.
Read story and trip tipsA weekend stay on an Iowa lake is so simple, it's hardly camping.
Read story and trip tipsOn the Upper Peninsula, a splendid wilderness remains unchanged in the Porkies.
Read story and trip tipsOn the second weekend of June, everyone is invited for a day of fishing, hiking and trail riding.
Read story and trip tipsIn spring, southeast Missouri is heaven for hikers, paddlers and rockhounds.
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