There is nothing better than going camping, at least I think so. Camping on the weekend is so relaxing after a long week of working 40 hours. I look forward to the arrival of spring because I know it won’t be long until the weather gets nice and I get to go camping. My husband and I can usually be seen filling up the camper on Thursday evenings with all the goodies we need for the weekend. The area that we live in SE Minnesota is full of places to camp.

SE Minnesota is known for its bike trail system along the Root River. Along the trail you will find some nice campgrounds to stay at. If riding bike is not your cup of tea, then you can either do some great trout fishing or try canoeing and inner tubing on the Root River. There is always something to do.

Come and take in the spectacular view of bluff country along the great Mississippi River. You can stay at one of the State Parks that overlooks the Mississippi River. There you will find miles of trails for hiking. There are some really breathe taking scenic overlooks. You can see for miles. I like coming here in the fall when the air is crisp and the leaves are changing color. The colors are so vibrant and beautiful. You can get some great pictures.

What ever outdoor activity you like to do while camping, there is a campground that will cater to your wants and needs. For instance, there is a State Park where you can go and explore an underground cave. This is cool. My husband and I really enjoyed ourselves here. We went on a two hour tour of this cave. It was very educational and interesting. Make sure you dress warm because it does get a little chilly. Another feature of this same park is the 15 miles of horse back riding trails. The hilly terrain and winding streams provide a scenic ride for everyone that comes. There are 60 campsites available for people camping with horses.

Camping in SE Minnesota gives you a chance to see the abundance of wildlife where ever you stay. I like to get up early in the morning, get my cup of coffee and go for a walk. This is the best time of the day for spotting deer. To see such a beautiful creature just makes your day a whole lot better. Sometimes you can even spot a bald eagle flying high above. The way it moves around up there is so graceful. It is quite a sight to see.

Everyone needs to take some time out of their busy schedule to kick back and relax with family and friends to do a little camping. You don’t know what you’re missing.

Penny and Robert Weis are co-owners of http://www.greatlakescampingsupplies.com.

They carry camping supplies such as Coleman tents,
GSI cookware, Blackpine sleeping bags,

Bushnell binoculars and more.