Tag: state parks

Afton, Minnesota

August 4, 2022.Reading time 7 minutes.

Best Small Towns in Minnesota Historic Afton, Minnesota, is home to Afton State Park on the beautiful St. Croix River and is only 45 minutes from the Twin Cities. This summer, we’ve been exploring Minnesota in search of our new home base. We sold our house in 2020 and have been renting due to the […]

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Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park Southern Utah

May 24, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.
Coral Pink Sand Dunes

Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park in Southern Utah is a natural, 3,730 acre, beautiful “sandbox” that opened in 1963. The dunes were created by the erosion of the nearby Navajo sandstone cliffs. As a result, the sand is a unique bright orangish pink color that pops against the blue skies. There is something fun […]

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Fort Snelling State Park – Twin Cities – Minnesota

December 1, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

There are so many beautiful winter trails in the heart of the Twin Cities! We visited Fort Snelling State Park the day after Thanksgiving (we needed the exercise after eating so much food). 🙂 Minnesota state parks waive the entrance fees on Black Friday to encourage people to get outside and explore. Fort Snelling State […]

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