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Get your boots dirty on a fall hike at Gooseberry Falls State Park / Micah Kvidt
decorative bracket THE PRETTIEST PLACES TO HIKE IN MINNESOTA IN FALL There's not much room for debate: Fall hiking is simply the best. Moderate temperatures, infrequent rain, no mosquitoes and lighter crowds are added bonuses to the breathtaking landscapes bursting with fall color ? nature's buffet enticing hikers to push forth and feast upon the next spectacular view. Get your boots dirty on a fall hike at Gooseberry Falls State Park / Micah Kvidt
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Father and son share a sweet family moment at the apple orchard / Paul Vincent Decorative bracket WHERE TO PICK, EAT & DRINK MINNESOTA APPLES The retooling of the apple ? from humble mainstay to luxury good ? is a relatively recent thing in the United States, but its history goes back to the colonial era when apple trees, brought here by settlers, provided a bounty of products including apple butter, hard cider and fruit pies. Father and son share a sweet family moment at the apple orchard / Paul Vincent
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