Looking toward the bridge over the Kabekona River on the Paul Bunyan Bike Trail. The Paul Bunyan Bike Trail is yet another step closer to the long awaited completion. These pictures were taken on the trail about 500 feet from Embracing Pines Bed & Breakfast near Walker, MN. When completed the trail will cross the Heartland Trail [...]
Labor Day has come and gone. Cool, crisp nights are upon us and the first maples are starting to show their fall colors. South East Minnesota beckons you with vistas and valleys, hardwood forests, and plentiful wild life. Farms form a patchwork quilt of crops awaiting harvest on the rolling country side. The Amish dry [...]
By bct | September 14, 2008
See the Fall Colors by day along the edge of the Boundary waters while spending your nights in secluded B&B’s in Ely and the Gunflint Trail. Your first two nights are at Ely’s Blue Heron Bed and Breakfast, located on South Farm Lake at the western gateway to the Boundary Waters. Canoe and hike right [...]
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By bct | September 29, 2006
Minnesota Fall Colour Report from the DNR:Fall drives are eye-candy to the many visitors that flock in to Minnesota each year to view mother nature’s outstanding display of fall foliage. To help you plan yours, the Fall Colour reports in Minnesota are sorted by region: Northeastern MN, Nothwestern MN, Southeastern MN, Southwestern MN, Twin Cities [...]
By bct | September 24, 2006
Autumn is continuing her parade of splendor, spreading her skirts over the hills of Maplewood State Park near Pelican Rapids. Brilliant red sumac marches up the hillsides, multi-colored maple tips peek through the green; and the yellows of the early turning ash, birch and poplars punctuate the whole. The Friends of Maplewood invite you to [...]
By bct | September 22, 2006
Fall is here!! Who’s ready for a little relaxing getaway to enjoy the beautiful Fall color changes? Come stay a night at The Homestead Inn in Vergas and get the 2nd night 1/2 price. Enjoy taking a drive on a scenic byway, visit a nearby state park or hike on our 25 acres to take [...]
By bct | September 15, 2006
Fall Foliage in Otter Tail County Route: Hwys. 108 and 78, and numerous county roads Peak color dates: late September to early October Drive the beautiful countryside between Fergus Falls and Perham and find a blend of wooded rolling hills, lakes, and farmland. Maplewood and Glendalaugh state parks, historic Phelps Mill, and the views on [...]
By bct | September 9, 2006
Friends of Carpenter Nature Center will enjoy fall colors, a delectable dinner and dancing to the lively music of the Mouldy Figs while cruising on the St. Croix River. The gala will also include live and silent auction to benefit the Center’s education and conservation programs. Call 651-437-4359 for ticket information. Then don’t even think [...]
By bct | September 8, 2006
Peak fall foliage color often reaches the Twin Cities area in mid-to-late October each year. Trees that put on a fabulous Yellow fall color show include: aspens, basswood, beeches, birches, butternut, elm, maples (boxelder, mountain, silver, striped and sugar), mountain ash, poplar, willow. Trees that sparkle in Reds include: sugar maples, black, red, scarlet, and [...]
By bct | September 2, 2006
Fall puts on a fabulous show in the state of Minnesota! The DNR helps travelers and leaf peepers by making a local/regional fall color report available online. You can even share your fall color photos with other site visitors. Here are some other fall color pages travelers may find helpful: Map of Average Peak Color [...]
