One of the prettiest parks in Minnesota. This is a summer must visit! I'm so glad we made a visit!read more

What a beautiful park. Got to visit this beautiful park…read moretoday. There is a preserved flour mill. You can go in and learn about how they used to make flour. The mill sits on the river which is powerful and beautiful. The whole park is lovely taken care of. A play area, fishing, picnic area, and bathrooms.

This relatively new state park in Minnesota is a treasure -- a beautiful example of Minnesota lake…read morecountry with rolling hills, forests, creeks, trails and camping. I hiked a few miles towards the end of the day and saw an eagle swoop down to grab a fish out of the lake. I shot photos of birds that I had not seen before and a young buck hiding in the birch forest. A variety of wild flowers were in bloom. Be warned that you need to apply insect repellent since ticks abound. There are both paved and unpaved path, and it is obvious that the park was well-planned. There is even a cemetery for pets. It's a must visit if you are in the area.

I stayed at Glendalough with my girlfriend and some friends last year in the winter time. We…read morestayed for three nights, I think, in one of their spectacular cabins. The cabins are easy to get to, and although there was a ton of snow that year, it was pretty manageable to deal with the cold, and very warm inside. You just pull or push a cart with your gear to the cabins, which aren't more than a half mile or so. The cabins have four bunks, a great table, a bench, and other amenities. They are amazingly cozy and comfortable and can easily accomodate four or more people. We did a bunch of snowshoeing while there and the park is beautiful, even in the winter. Everything was sort of frozen in time and the amount of snow made snowshoeing a real adventure. I fell down a couple times and had to be helped up. Anyway, I would certainly recommend Glendalough any time of year, but their great cabins make for a nice winter getaway as well. There is some neat history and several lakes here also that would be a lot of fun in warmer weather.

The Lion's Park is home to the world's largest turkey. They have a festival every year in July.read more

Stonebridge (#1) is one of the best parks in Fargo, in my opinion. And no, I am not any part biased…read morebecause I live right along the park (is that telling too much? haha).. You can decide whether I'm bluffing or not. To clarify, I guess this is Stonebridge #1 Park, because there is also a Stonebridge #2 Park and for some reason they couldn't give them separate names? But this is an extremely popular park, so it's not just me glamorizing it. If you go to the park or drive past on any remotely nice day past 4pm, you will see DOZENS of people there. Just on the basketball court alone there are so many people hooping it, sometimes it stills boggles my mind because it doesn't seem like the park should be able to fit that many people. A few years ago Stonebridge #1's playground was completely torn out and renovated, and it is way awesomer now (it's a word don't even question it). Super clean equipment and fun stuff for all ages! Even as a fully grown adult I can't help but love their zipline ride or the swing sets. The regular swings are quite high up too, so you get a better swing once you get going, and there's even a double swing. Not only can you play around at the park, but there's also a nice gazebo and lots of picnic tables spread out around the grass, with built in grills nearby most of them. Tons of families go there in the evenings and have meals, and even family reunions. It's really sweet. And connected to the playground, basketball court and grill out areas is a ginormous field- there are soccer goals, a running path along the side, and all the room to do whatever your heart contents outside. There's often soccer practices held there, family and friends playing a game of football, people working out or other. My high school even hosts their annual Powderpuff football games on the field. Stonebridge #1 is a fantastic park, and don't you forget it (or get it mixed up with Stonebridge #2)!

Brunsdale Park is a large, spacious, interactive and really wonderful Fargo park! It's the perfect…read moreplace to run, walk or bike along the windings paths, to enjoy the playground, sit and picnic, play soccer or other games, and so much more. Though I am partial (and totally unbiased) for Stonebridge #1 for Fargo Parks, Brunsdale really gives some stiff competition. It's like a mondo-sized park- there's several soccer fields lengths of just open grass. There's a running path that goes along the park for at least a mile and always winds around. It also has an underpass under the busy 32nd Street that's touching the south side of the park, so you don't have to worry about crossing traffic. The playground is fun because it has a lot of goofy, less common play equipment that looks like an absolute hay day for a kid. There's an adorable gazebo to sit at and even a little bridge across the tiniest valley. I recently discovered there are pickle ball courts here that are super clean, and Brunsdale also includes Brunsdale Baseball Park, which I've gone to on numerous occasions to play myself (softball) and watch others. They have a concession at times, and bathrooms. Another new addition is the interactive storywalk along the running path that has signs telling kids to do different things and it's so sweet and good fun. It would take a long time to get tired of this park with all there is to do!

What a cute park! The camp ground was tiny! And books up fast. Luckily, my friend bought it super…read moreearly. There's a trail off the camp ground that was nice for a little morning stroll. It's peaceful, quiet, and lovely. I wish I spent more time here to actually explore the park. Came here at the end of September and it was lovely.

This isn't closed permanently, but it is limited during the winter…read more A small state park that has a winding Buffalo River through it, and a small lot. Connected with the MSU-Moorhead Science Conservatory, this is a location where many local school kids come during the spring and fall and summer for science learning. I like it - it's only about 20 minutes from the city.

Very cool museum with impressive replica Viking ship and Scandinavian church! Will return whenever…read morewe're in the F/M area!

"Wooden ships on the water, very free and easy Easy, you…read moreknow the way it's supposed to be" (Crosby, Stills & Nash) In May 1982, the Hjemkomst a massive full-size replica of a 78-foot long and 63-foot high Viking ship left Duluth Minnesota, sailed from Lake Superior across the Great Lakes into the Erie Canal, down the Hudson River to New York City and around the Statue of Liberty, then crossed the Atlantic Ocean and sailed to reach Oslo, Norway on August 9, 1982. When they arrived, Norwegian sailors gifted a keg of Norwegian beer to their visitors! After the ship returned to the US, it became the centerpiece of this beautiful museum run by the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County. There are plenty of other exhibits to see, but the sheer scale of the Hjemkomst will captivate your attention during your stay.

This park has it all! Lake/beach access, woods and prairie…read moretrails. We camped the middle of October and the campground was full. Can't imagine what it is like in the summer! The sunset over the water was stunning! We even got to witness a flock of grackles migrating!

On our quest to hit all MN state parks, this was number 30. It was a beautiful fall day and the…read morecolors were likely past peak but still stunning in the bright sun. We did a 4+ mile hike. Lots of trail options to choose from. It's a nice combination of lakes, woods, and prairie. Trails were wide and well maintained. We did not see one person the whole time we were there. Loved the remoteness about it. Watch where you step as horses are also allowed on the trail. Very nice stop.

Fargo Park District! It is wonderfully well kept and beautiful! It is clean and never crowded! Lots…read moreof walking area! Great place to be socially distant!