Put on a helmet and travel 2,341 feet below the surface at Sudan Underground Mine State Park. 1302 McKinley Park Rd., Sudan, 218-300-7000, dnr.state.mn.us

Like a scene from Frozen, the high falls at Grand Portage State Park become an ice sculpture approved by Elsa in winter. A mile round trip hike goes through the 120 foot drop. 9393 highway. 61 E., Grand Portage, dnr.state.mn.us

Not all kids have close access to Northern Lights viewing, but you do. Put away those bragging rights when traveling to Voyageurs National Park a night when the sky is clear and the dawn is active. Prepare to stay up late, late, late! 360 highway. 11 E., International Falls, 218-283-6600, nps.gov

You can’t claim Minnesota origins without making a face at a walleye, our state fish. Head to the Big Bog State Recreation Area between March and May or August and October for successful walleye trawl fishing. 55716 highway. 72 NE, Waskish, 218-888-7310, dnr.state.mn.us

Spend a night in a motorhome at Whitetail Woods Regional Park. Your parents will love the clean design of the modern and rustic campers, and you will love sleeping among the surrounding pine trees. Heating and electricity for the cabins are also a big plus. 17100 Station Trail, Farmington, 952-891-7000, co.dakota.mn.us