I have been the Horseback Program Director at Camp Miller for Summer 2016,2017,2018 and now 2019. I…read morelove this place, and even when I don't think another summer will fit into "real life work", I somehow still find myself back at this magical place summer after summer! I have worked under John + Eric (2016-2018) and I currently work under Sara. They have all been fantastic bosses. The horse program is my specialty, but all of our programming areas offer a unique, fun and inviting camp experience! Climbing Tower, sling shots, throwing axes, Arts and crafts, swimming, canoeing, horseback riding, field time, high ropes, etc. There are activities for all ages, interests, and ability. I have enjoyed working on the staff, each staff being slightly different year to year. We are a fun, loving and skilled group of individuals! We all have our strong suits and we all support each other in our not so strong. I would send my own kids to Camp Miller when that day comes!

My heart breaks when I have to leave this camp....but my kids love it even more than I do! A…read moredefinite summer must, if you've got a youngster in your life. Beautiful location nestled in the woods and a lake. Huge rock climbing wall, archery, rifle range, fishing, kayaking, and more. Great staff steeped in the YMCA values.

We had our first time visit to St Croix Park this past weekend and we are already planning our next…read moretrip back to spend more time! The park is located just an hour and a half from the twin cities area so made for a great day trip destination! We did the recommended scenic drive to the 100ft fire tower which gave us some awesome fall color views! The park had many beautiful trees and we saw so many blue birds! We really want to check out camping here but will have to save that for another trip! Overall a great park to check out the fall colors!

I can't believe it took me this long to explore this state park. Close enough to the cities for a…read moreday trip, big enough to make you want to come back and keep exploring -- it helps that the weather was perfect during our camping trip. The park itself is incredibly large. Be prepared to drive 5-15miles to get to different areas of the park. Plenty to do from the largest area of electric campsites I've seen at a state park, to river access for canoes/kayaks, to a beach to swim and relax, to the famous observation tower if you want the most scenic view of the park. Campsites are not super private, but very spacious -- so spacious you could easily fit a large camper (30ft+), a tent or clam, and your vehicle, and still have room for activities. Also, poor to no cell service at campsites (so you can disconnect!), but they do have wifi in park buildings. PS: climbing the tower isn't for the faint of heart -- steep.

I went to Camp Nathanael as a kid, worked there as a teenager, and brought my boys there. It's the…read moreonly experience of my childhood that I was able to share with my boys that hadn't changed. It is a camp for boys to come to faith in and walk with Jesus. Seeds are planted and sprouts are nurtured.

This review is part of our Midwest campground trip, tenting in unique campgrounds in the Midwest…read moreAugust 2026. Automatically, we begin with four stars just because we appreciate the business and opening such a sexually liberating and free environment for people Add 1 star campground in general. It was clean and well maintained. Very rural, but you are in the middle of nowhere and it's a campground not a luxury resort. Plan accordingly. The People: neither or plus or minus sun stars as the people we talk to were very warm and friendly however there was an established community that could be taken as I bit cliquey. We are fairly outgoing, and it felt welcoming, but we could see how if people were more timid Ted they would feel isolated. The vibe: this was probably the most sexually open and inviting environment we have visited. Gay, lesbian, trans, very kink friendly as well as open to lifestyle is a fabulous thing to offer. Much of it, however it isn't as much our thing so it felt a little overwhelming. We would never yuck anyone else's Yum so we wouldn't take a star away, but we also won't add one as it wasn't perfect for our taste. The party: a good time and worth attending, a good DJ with fun music, but definitely catering to the Younger crowd. No plus or minus stars from us as we typically seek out a sexier environment than a heavy party environment. This felt like a better place to meet and bring people back to your trailer type of vibe. Lose one star: we have never been swarmed by mosquitoes like this before and honestly considered leaving right away as we didn't want to get out of the car to set up our tent. thankfully the couple mix to our site set off some sort of a mosquito bomb and it opened a window for us to get out and set up camp. We don't blame the owners for this, but it did take away from some of the freedom We wanted to experience with nudity and sexual vibe.

I've been a resident here for 3 years, and I can honestly say it's one of the best decisions I've…read moreever made. The campground has the best of both worlds whether you come up during the week, on a non event weekend, or event weekend you can always find something to do! It's peaceful, and beautiful--but it's the people who make it truly special. Everyone is welcoming, respectful, and quick to make you feel like part of the 2c family. There's always something going on--whether it's an event, parade, or just sitting around the fire sharing stories and laughs. And of course, the clothing-optional part makes it easy to relax, be yourself, and enjoy the sunshine without a care. Glen and Stephanie do an amazing job running the business while also maintaining genuine friendships and keeping communication open and honest. That balance is rare, and it's a big part of why this place feels so special. Im writing my experience directly and I hope if you think about visiting you express your personal experiences as well! For me this place has given me great friendships, courage I didn't know I had, wonderful memories, and a true sense of home. If you're looking for a safe, friendly, and fun clothing-optional campground, this is it.

Have a 16-year-old who needs some behind the wheel time while we were at the cabin for the Fourth…read moreof July week, and a 45 minute drive to some mini golf was a perfect adventure. So this review is exclusively for the mini golf experience. It was a slow day, so there were only about 3-4 groups on the course. It is a nice modern course - one of the type where is isn't always bad to hit your ball into the water. The staff member who helped us was friendly and helpful, and the course was well kept. We had fun and the game ended in a tie, perfect. If you like mini golf, this place is worth a visit. I'd go more often if it were closer to our cabin.

Lovely, well-kept resort for seasonal campers. Cabins for weekend rentals and another short-term…read morecamping area. They have beautiful amenities. It's a kid's paradise. Great place for us to bring our granddaughters too!! Quiet and attentive staff. We really enjoy it.

We came on MN State Park Day where entrance was free and this has been on my husband's list to…read morevisit so we gave it a go! We did a combination route along the Quarry Loop and Wolf Creek Trails and it was really great! I like how it also snaked past other trails like Hell's Gate and Deadman Trail, and you could hop off the trail for a bit and explore something else (like checking out the historic sandstone quarry ruins and the waterfall). Generous shade and well maintained, we had an awesome time!

We only got to spend about an hour at Banning State Park but it was an hour well spent. Lots of…read morehiking trails to choose from and a nice picnic area right off the parking lot that even has grills available. We took a short hike to see some rapids and even though the water was low it was quite beautiful! Trails were maintained and the colors were beautiful this time of year. Wish we could have spent more time! Not too far from the twin cities metro so makes for a nice day trip!

I love the black bear golf course. I run an annual charitable golf tournament here and everyone is…read morealways pleased with their experience - from myself as an organizer to the players. The clubhouse has a great restaurant, with affordable food options - $6.50 for a bacon cheeseburger with chips and potato salad. They have a full bar and a variety of beverages. Their pro shop has a large selection of apparel and accessories. The course itself is great. It's well kept with plenty of bathrooms along the way. By now you're probably figuring out that I don't golf....the drink cart attendant has reasonably priced beverages and they swing through fairly often, so it keeps things interesting.

IF you don't hit lasers off the tee, be sure to bring a ton of balls. You're not allowed to walk…read morein the protected areas to search for your ball. those areas are all over the course. So if you aren't too accurate off the tee, then it will cost you a lot of golf balls.