With cooler weather, more active fish and a beautiful backdrop of changing leaves, fall is one of the best times of year to fish in Minnesota. Here's a guide to fall fishing in Minnesota's major regions.
Depending on the area and the size of the lake, walleye, muskie, northern pike, largemouth bass and crappie, as well as trout in the southeast Minnesota streams, are all biting.
Taste unique flavors from a handful of nearby wineries when you follow these Minnesota wine trails.
Minnesota's wineries and vineyards have become destinations for fun activities such as tours, tastings and alfresco concerts. As an added bonus, many wineries have come together to form wine trails. Most of the wineries on these trails have tasting rooms, offer tours and host periodic events such as live music, prix fixe dinners with wine pairings, and the vineyard version of a harvest celebration: the grape stomp.
No matter how it’s prepared, the flaky, thick and mild-tasting walleye is a feast fit for royalty.
For people who are serious about eating walleyes, there are a variety of ways to do so in Minnesota. While some people swear by coating walleye with breadcrumbs and spices and deep-frying it, others prefer a simple approach of basic seasoning and a few minutes in the oven. Simpler yet, fishermen who prize freshness above all else may catch a few walleyes in the morning, pull their boat ashore at lunch and cook their catch over an open fire.
Hungry yet?
In addition to the changing leaves and crisper air, grape stomps, apple festivals and Oktoberfest celebrations are sure signs that fall has arrived in Minnesota. While some of our favorite food traditions go back centuries, others are much more recent additions.
Oktoberfest has grown far beyond its centuries-old origins in Munich, with multiple celebrations held right here in Minnesota. Here's where you can grab a stein, pull on some lederhosen, and say "Prost!" the German way throughout the state.
Love being out on the water? Want some special time with family or friends? How about a different kind of adventure this summer? Find some floating fun aboard a Minnesota houseboat, where your lodging is your vacation.
Several businesses rent houseboats for a few days or a week on some of Minnesota's most beautiful bodies of water. Those who have discovered this one-of-a-kind getaway come home with great stories about life on the lake in their floating home away from home.
Minnesota boasts more than 6,500 natural rivers and streams — more than 69,000 miles — for paddling and fishing. Here’s a sampling of Minnesota’s better-known rivers, not counting its biggest: the mighty Mississippi....
We can't think of a better way to explore Minnesota than hiking alongside your four-legged BFF and heading to the nearest local brewery afterwards. Here are seven park-and-patio combos for the ultimate dog-friendly adventure.
Minnesota’s great northwest naturally offers plenty to explore: fishing and boating, biking miles of scenic paved trails, hiking in state parks, golfing beautiful courses and bird-watching in a variety of habitats. And there’s no hibernating in winter: You can go snowmobiling, ice fishing, skiing and much more.
The North Star state is jam-packed with campgrounds, dozens of which are dog-friendly. Here are five ways for your furry companion to enjoy a tented night or two amidst Minnesota’s abundant parks, trails and 10,000 lakes.