Trent Jonas

Duluth, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Freelance Writer at Freelance

Dad. Writer. Adventurer. Lucky guy. MFA Candidate @somos_writers https://t.co/ErxczthXxf.

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This Fascinating South Dakota Road Trip Is a Paleontologist's Dream

5 days ago | onlyinyourstate.com | Trent Jonas

stops 4 distance driving time In This Guide Fossil Exhibit National Recreational Trail – Badlands National Park, South Dakota01 Museum of Geology – Rapid City, South Dakota02 Mammoth Site – Hot Springs, South Dakota03 Custer, South Dakota04 State Game Lodge – Custer State Park, South Dakota05 South Dakota is one of the states in the U.S. that was blessed with an incredible number of fossil sites, giving rise to everything from roadside attractions related to petrified wood and dinosaurs to...
First Time Camper? This Accessible Campground in Michigan Will Make You a Camping Convert

6 days ago | onlyinyourstate.com | Trent Jonas

With all of Michigan's natural beauty, including the shorelines of four great lakes, a handful of national forests, and several stunning state parks, it's no wonder Michiganders love getting outside as much as they do. In fact, with such widespread love for outdoor recreation in the Great Lakes State—from hiking and paddling to fishing and hunting—I wouldn't be surprised if some residents felt a bit of pressure to get outside and explore.
Serving Up Soft Serve: This Custard Shop in Minnesota Won Me Over

6 days ago | onlyinyourstate.com | Trent Jonas

Minnesota summers can be downright sultry, but we know how to cool off—that's what all those lakes are for, right? After a hot day on the water, not much tastes better than a swirl of creamy soft serve. I'm not talking about your typical frozen powdered milk dripped into a cone from a notoriously unreliable machine. No, when I say soft serve, I mean silky, rich frozen custard.
I Hiked This Historic Hiking Trail in Michigan, Here's What I Learned

6 days ago | onlyinyourstate.com | Trent Jonas

I would argue that Michigan's Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is not only one of the best state parks in the Great Lakes State, but it's also one of the premier state parks in the entire country. At more than 60,000 acres, it's one of the largest state parks in the U.S., and much of its landscape is covered in pristine, old-growth hardwood forest. It's one of the largest remaining examples of such forest west of the Appalachians.
We Love Our National Parks, but This Minnesota Park Is Just as Stunning

1 week ago | onlyinyourstate.com | Trent Jonas

We Minnesotans are fortunate to share our beautiful state with six National Park Service units, including the gorgeous St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, which flows out of Wisconsin and forms more than 100 miles of Minnesota's border with the Badger State. The national park protects the river and its banks over much of its course but rarely extends beyond the narrow ribbons of land on either side of the waterway.
5 Hotels in Michigan Perfect for Your Nature-Based Adventures

1 week ago | onlyinyourstate.com | Trent Jonas

This article contains affiliate links to merchants that have been vetted by our team of editors. We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products and partners we back. The Great Lakes State is laden with natural wonders. From the dunes of Lake Michigan to the sandy beaches of Lake Huron and the rugged sandstone shoreline of Lake Superior, and all the forests, rivers, and lakes in between, there are countless things to see and do in Michigan.
I Hiked to Sol Duc Falls in Olympic National Park, and It Was Otherworldly

1 week ago | onlyinyourstate.com | Trent Jonas

I think Olympic National Park is one of the most "complete" national parks in the Lower 48 states. There aren't many other places where you'll find such a diversity of landscapes: broad ocean beaches and pristine lakes, deep green valleys and alpine peaks, untrammeled wilderness and charming villages, rainforests and snow-capped mountains—all in the same, relatively compact area. Olympic has it all and more, so I keep returning to the park.
Serving Up Soft Serve: This Ice Cream Shop in Iowa Won Me Over

1 week ago | onlyinyourstate.com | Trent Jonas

I spent the younger part of my childhood in Iowa City, where my dad happened to be good friends with the owner of a Dairy Queen store. Needless to say, I saw a lot of soft serve in my early years. When I was in fifth grade, however, my father and stepmother moved to Decorah, and I lost my soft serve hookup. But I discovered The Whippy Dip: an ice cream stand that's been putting smiles on the faces of residents and visitors since 1954.
This North Carolina Arboretum Hike Is a Perfect Alternative to a Popular Blue Ridge Parkway Trail

1 week ago | onlyinyourstate.com | Trent Jonas

Hike This (Not That) takes you on an adventure to experience both the well-known trail and the hike you probably haven’t heard of. We share how to get to both, what to expect, and why we would choose to hike each trail. Maybe you’ll want to visit both or maybe one of these hikes will seem more appealing; but you’ll leave with an appreciation for all that awaits you out on the trail.
First Time Camper? This Accessible Campground in Minnesota Will Make You a Camping Convert

1 week ago | onlyinyourstate.com | Trent Jonas

As someone who has camped for most of my life, I fully admit that the first time can be intimidating. I went camping with my dad all the time growing up—sometimes even without a tent, making our own shelters. I was a Cub Scout and a Webelo; I had merit badges in all the outdoor skills. Then I trotted off to college in Minnesota, and when it occurred to me that I should go camping sometime, I headed to the nearest discount store an picked out a tent.