Lake Pepin is encircled by dense forests and rocky bluffs — and if you'd like to enjoy views of its glistening waters from the safety of land, you'll find a wealth of hikes around its perimeter.

Support for the paved path growing but it still faces hurdles, including what will likely be a steep price tag ...

Villa Maria is surrounded by the 2,300-acre Frontenac State Park on the bluffs that front Lake Pepin. It has hiking, cross-country ski and snowmobile trails, Rupp noted.

Great River Road around Lake Pepin Some visitors to the Mississippi Valley hike or bike, bird watch or fish. Our plan: Meander by car, stopping to shop, eat, walk and relax, and see how far we get ...

LAKE CITY, Minn. — The Castle family scoured Hok-Si-La Park’s rocky beach Monday, searching for colorful agates polished by waves that crashed against Lake Pepin’s shoreline.

Lake Pepin is a lake that is often just thought of as part of a river. ... Hike, fish, boat, camp, and swim all weekend or come in the winter to enjoy ice fishing and snowmobiling.

There is a place I remember visiting at this time of year, on a cold November day when the skies above looked as tumultuous as the crashing and dark grayish-blue-purple, rolling waves on the big ...

Nov. 15—LAKE CITY, Minn. — When Brad Clemens thinks of life on the water, it's fishing, relaxing and enjoying the scenery. He said his family's boating tradition has created many relaxing days ...

Muskegon Luge Adventure Park is guiding a 2.5 mile moonlit hike to Lost Lake, one of the Muskegon State Park's hidden gems tucked behind sand dunes. (Photo Courtesy of Bethany Ballard) Bethany Ballard ...

From the top of the 400-foot bluff, stunning views include the winding Great River Road and Lake Pepin, a lake along the widest naturally occurring section of the Mississippi River.

LAKE CITY — The Department of Natural Resources is hosting an open house Friday for those interested in planning the Mississippi Blufflands State Trail in Goodhue County. It will be from 3:30 p ...