This officially designated Minnesota State Scenic Byway is a 220 mile route through lakes, woods and farmlands. Massive glaciers once covered this land; as they melted, they left west central Minnesota dotted with lakes nestled among hills and ridges. This byway offers several scenic loops and side trips. Three state parks, Sibley, Monson and Glacial Lakes, are a mix of hardwood forest, prairie and lakes and are good spots for hiking, bird watching and fishing.
The Glacial Ridge NWR is the largest tall-grass prairie restoration project ever undertaken in the US. One day the refuge will encompass over 35,000 acres of Tall-grass prairie, oak savannah, and prairie wetlands along the beach ridges formed from the shores of ancient Glacial Lake Agassiz. Abundant and rare species of wildlife and plants make this an ideal destination for hiking, wildlife photography, hunting, wildlife observation, environmental education.
The Glacial Lakes State Trail is located on a former Burlington Northern Railroad grade, and is generally level and wheelchair accessible. The trail is paved with asphalt for 22 miles between Willmar, Spicer, New London, Hawick, and the Kandiyohi/Stearns County line. An additional 5 miles from Richmond to Roscoe in Stearns County is also paved. The segment from Willmar to New London has 10 miles of parallel, grass treadway for horseback riding, while the New London to the Kandiyohi/Stearns County line segment has grass shoulders to accommodate this activity.
This park is located on a complex glacial deposit where the prairieland and central hardwood forests meet. Hikers and skiers enjoy the excellent vistas of Mountain and Baby Lakes and the wide-open feel from the hills of the native prairie. Trails also lead past many glacial formations, prairie potholes, marshes, woodlands and creeks. 5 mi S of Starbuck off State Hwy 29. 16 mi of hiking, 11 mi horse trails; 6 mi cross-country ski, 11 mi snowmobile trails. Boat and canoe rental available.
Study wild herbs and natural health in a distinctive wilderness setting. Winter/Summer: herbalist-guided walking trails, canoeing, snowshoeing. Basic wild herb identification, cautions, wild-gathering ethics, actual medicine-making. Weekends: all meals, sweet lodging, traditional Finnish sauna. Single day: luncheon, herb walk, completing a medicine to take home. No children. No pets.
Giuseppe's offers friendly service, delivers fresh European specialties and creative dishes with a distinctive flair along with fine wines.
(NEW OWNERSHIP) Giovanni's Pizza provides pizza, pasta, salads, appetizers for the people of the Brainerd/Baxter area who are in need of hot, fast, fresh, and quality food at a reasonable price. Giovanni's is a well established business that provides many customers with a quality buffet daily for dine in or for fast delivery for the customer wanting food brought to their home.
Primitive campground located in SE MN, close to I90.
Over 100 acres of woodland with several miles of mowed trails. Walk in / drive in campground with small wooden (tent size) cabin, picnic table, fire pit, out-house, firewood provided. Room for two or three tents at cabin site. We can help transport gear and thermos water to site. Secluded, quiet site excellent for birders, hikers, X-country skiers.
This campsite is available for booking through Hipcamp.com
At Gilfillan camping grounds there are camper electric hookups, water, public bathrooms and even a nice wooded area with picnic tables.
We offer 25 campsites with electric and water hook-ups. Hot showers and restrooms available in a shaded area. There is a nice wooded area with picnic tables, a Pavilion and flower gardens.
The estate of the wealthy Gilfillan family, this farm site was donated to the Redwood County Historical Society and includes large farm antiques and small farm and home antiques. The Gilfillan home, completely furnished with beautiful antiques and farm house available for tours. Camping with water hookup, showers, or both.
