Day Tripping: Big Bog, the Bog Walk, and Willie Walleye

An east-and-south loop from International Falls: breakfast at Alice's Family Restaurant in Baudette, the visitor center and 100-foot fire tower at Big Bog State Recreation Area, a sandy beach across the road, the mile-long boardwalk through the peatland on the north unit, and a stop at Willie Walleye on the way home through Canada.

Day Tripping: Orr, Crane Lake, and the Vermilion Gorge and Falls

A southeast loop from International Falls: the Orr Center Thrift Store, the Crane Lake voyageur monument, the Vermilion Gorge Trail, Vermilion Falls, and supper at The Dam Restaurant.

Day Tripping: Grand Falls, Battle Lake, and Little American Falls

The first full Day Tripping run: Grand Falls on the Big Fork River, Battle Lake Recreation Area near Northome, lunch at Shining Light Cafe, and Little American Falls. 184 miles round trip.

Day Tripping: Rainy Lake, a Trail Near Ray, and Ivan Crawford Landing

A mid-April day trip from International Falls to Voyageurs National Park, a hunter hiking trail near Ray, and Ivan Crawford Landing on the Big Fork River — all within 20 miles of town.