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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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, 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 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 ...