Do it: Hike Jay Cooke State Park

Andrew Slade of There and Back Books describes a 5.5-mile hike in Jay Cooke State Park in his upcoming book, "Hiking the North Shore." It follows both sides of the St. Louis River in this park just west of Duluth on Minnesota Highway 210. Go to www.thereandbackbooks.com/trails/River%20Trail.pdf for his complete description. Or just go to the River Inn Visitor Center and let a park employee suggest a hike. You'll need a $5 daily vehicle permit.