Nature lovers – and all who just need to “take it outside” – have endless choices north of the 45th parallel. The natural splendor is perfect for the eco-tourist traveling to unspoiled natural areas with a mindset for "treading lightly” as well as for the sportsman testing his or her skill. Bring your hiking boots, paddles, skis, wheels and everything else that connects you with your world. You’ll find pristine streams, forest-covered hills, wetlands, miles of trails through nature preserves and parks. You can also visit more than 80 waterfalls. Thousands of lakes – some as big as seas – are home to game fish like walleye, sturgeon and muskie. And from most anywhere, you can look up on a clear night and take in a dark sky filled with stars.