20 great beaches in lakes country

In cities as well as forests, it's not hard to find a place to play.
Road trip: Southwest Minnesota

In the middle of the prairie, blood-red rock splits the sod, holding meaning far beyond the picturesque.
20 great rivers for tubing

Lolling on the water, it's easy to play it cool on hot days.
Cheat the heat

When summer becomes a sauna, it's time to chill out.
Boat watching in Duluth

In this Lake Superior port town, tourists hang on the latest shipping news.
Cheap fun with kids

Want to have a good time with your children? Then go back to the basics.