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  2. Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park - Wikipedia

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    Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park is a state park of Minnesota, US, northeast of Faribault just outside the small town of Nerstrand.The park derives its name from the Big Woods, a large, contiguous forested area covering much of southeast Minnesota prior to the 1840s, when European settlers began to establish farms in the territory, [2] and from Nedstrand in Tysvær, Norway, [3] of which ...

  3. List of hiking trails in Minnesota - Wikipedia

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    The Oberg Mountain Trail Head in Tofte.. This article presents a list of hiking trails in Minnesota.Trails listed in this article are located within the U.S. state of Minnesota and specifically designated for hiking according to a primary source, or it must be recognized for its hiking significance in reliable secondary sources.

  4. Fort Ridgely State Park - Wikipedia

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    Fort Ridgely State Park is a state park of Minnesota, USA, on the Minnesota River south of Fairfax.It preserves Fort Ridgely, site of the Battle of Fort Ridgely during the Dakota War of 1862.

  5. Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge - Wikipedia

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    This 7.3-mile (11.7 km) gravel road loops through wetlands and prairie and features three observation decks and three short loop hikes. Blue Hill Trail, with three loops and a short spur to the top of 90-foot (27 m) Blue Hill, the highest point in the refuge. Mahnomen Trail, with another three interconnected loops through wooded uplands.

  6. Big Fork State Forest - Wikipedia

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    Outdoor recreation activities include hiking, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing on provided trails, as well as backcountry camping, swimming, fishing. [1] There is boat , canoe , and kayak access to the Big Fork River which runs through a portion of the forest, with Class I, III, IV, and V rapids located downstream.

  7. Rydell National Wildlife Refuge - Wikipedia

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    The refuge visitor center provides information about refuge wildlife and serves as the starting point for the 7-mile (11 km), paved and gravel, trail system. Five trails are open to hiking, bicycling, snowshoeing, and crosscountry skiing. Observation blinds and gazebos on the trails offer opportunities to watch and photograph wildlife.

  8. Foot Hills State Forest - Wikipedia

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    Other outdoor recreational activities include hiking and mountain biking on provided trails, as well as backcountry camping. Trails include 40 miles (64 km) available for Class I and II all-terrain vehicle use as well as dirt biking , and 11 miles (18 km) designated for other off-road vehicles . 8.6 miles (13.8 km) are also designated for cross ...

  9. Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge - Wikipedia

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    Approximately 30,000 people visit the refuge annually to engage in activities including wildlife viewing, hunting, fishing, hiking, and non-motorized boating within the Minnesota River channel. Hiking trails and scenic overlooks are accessed along the 6-mile auto tour.