Spring is here (well, almost), and that means there is no better time to embrace the outdoors. My favorite thing to do with great weather is to go hiking, and luckily Southern Minnesota offers many trails and parks in which to do so.
The Owatonna Parks and Recreation Department was recently awarded a MN DNR Local Trail Connections Grant. It will allow them to connect two existing local trails.
If you're looking for a peaceful hike among trees where you can find a secret bridge not many people know about, the Chengwatana State Forest is for you.