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Isle Royale National Park, MI
Distance from Minneapolis: 7 hours +
ferry/seaplane
This remote national park, floating in
the heart of Lake Superior, is a
wilderness experience like no other.
With no roads and only moose, foxes,
and stunning trail views to keep you
company, Isle Royale is a dream for
hikers, paddlers, and anyone craving
true solitude. Families can basecamp
at Washington Creek near the Windigo
ranger station, while adventurers can
opt for multi-day backcountry hikes or
sea kayak tours. Want comfort without
the campfire? Stay at Rock Harbor
Lodge and enjoy hot meals and soft
beds after long days on the trail.
Wherever your summer plans take
you, remember—sometimes the best
vacations start with just a tank of gas
and a good playlist. Happy trails!
Families can search for agates on the
beach, explore Eagle River Falls, or
drive the scenic Brockway Mountain.
Couples or solo travelers? Grab a sea
kayak and paddle to Montreal Falls or
ride some of Michigan’s best
mountain biking trails. End your day
with a lakeside cabin stay and a visit
to Brickside Brewery in Copper
Harbor.
The Great River Road, WI
Distance from Minneapolis: 2-3 hours
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, MI No need for a long haul—Wisconsin’s
stretch of the Great River Road offers
charming towns, lush bluffs, and river
Distance from Minneapolis: 7 hours
views that rival anywhere in the
It’s popular for a reason. Towering country. Families can hike kid-friendly
sandstone
cliffs,
vibrant
rock trails in Wyalusing State Park or enjoy
formations, and turquoise waters a scoop at one of many small-town ice
make Pictured Rocks a must-visit for cream shops. For adults, there’s the
summer explorers. Families can enjoy brewery scene in La Crosse and the
easy hikes like Munising Falls and stay dramatic hiking at Perrot State Park.
at the stunning 12-Mile Beach Pack your camera and your appetite.
Campground (book early!). Adults
looking for more challenge will love Ashland & the Apostle Islands, WI
the Chapel-Basin Loop or overnight
kayak trips along the coast—just don’t Distance from Minneapolis: 6 hours
attempt it in a canoe (Lake Superior
doesn’t play around). Refuel with Looking for wild beauty on the water?
wood-fired pizza in town and a local Head to Ashland on the shores of Lake
Superior. Explore Saxon Falls, spend
brew from East Channel Brewing.
your day chasing waterfalls in the
Northwoods, or hop a boat to the
Keweenaw Peninsula, MI
Apostle Islands for cliffside kayaking
and sea caves. Families can enjoy
Distance from Minneapolis: 6 hours
laid-back hikes and shoreline picnics,
Tucked away at the northern tip of while adventure-seekers can paddle,
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the sail, or take guided tours to explore
the
hidden
sides
of
these
Keweenaw is a low-key paradise.
breathtaking islands.
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