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From waterfalls to bison at Minneopa State Park, Minnesota

Posted onJuly 15, 2020January 12, 20232 Comments

A fun day trip for all ages, Minneopa State Park near Mankato, Minnesota, features its namesake double waterfall, a herd of buffalo (American bison), camping, and more.

CategoriesMinnesota, USATagsMinnesota state parks, National Register of Historic Places

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Experience Minnesota’s seasonal beauty at Rice Lake State Park

Posted onMarch 22, 2020June 26, 2022Leave a comment

Minnesota’s Rice Lake State Park is small in size, but during spring and fall it offers great bird watching and plenty of colorful spring flowers or fall leaves.

CategoriesMinnesota, USATagsMinnesota state parks

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Seeking fall in Minnesota’s Buffalo River State Park

Posted onSeptember 13, 2019May 5, 20212 Comments

Buffalo River State Park offers hiking trails through native prairie and a hardwood forest along the Buffalo River, camping, and a man-made swimming hole. The park is located just east of Moorhead at the western Read More …

CategoriesMinnesota, USATagsMinnesota state parks

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Fascinating scraps of Minnesota iron mining history are still visible at Hill Annex Mine State Park

Posted onAugust 18, 2019January 12, 20232 Comments

Hill Annex Mine State Park preserves northern Minnesota iron mining history. Park tours show visitors part of a former open pit iron ore mine, complete with vintage buildings and equipment. But go see it now. Read More …

CategoriesMinnesota, USATagsMinnesota state parks, museums, National Register of Historic Places

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Visit Great River Bluffs State Park in Minnesota for forest hikes and scenic views

Posted onSeptember 18, 2018January 11, 2023Leave a comment

To visit Great River Bluffs State Park near Winona, Minnesota, is to enter a world where rugged bluffs are covered with a mix of woodlands and rare goat prairies and easy hiking trails lead to Read More …

CategoriesMinnesota, USA, WisconsinTagsMinnesota state parks

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The pines that got away: Minnesota’s Lost Forty

Posted onJuly 22, 2018January 11, 20234 Comments

Minnesota’s Lost Forty gives visitors a rare opportunity to explore the northern Minnesota pine forest as it existed before loggers sent 98% of it to sawmills. A precious bit of old-growth pine forest in Minnesota Read More …

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Discover carnivorous plants and more in Minnesota’s Big Bog

Posted onMay 9, 2018January 11, 20234 Comments

Minnesota’s Big Bog State Recreation Area is best known for the mile-long boardwalk that takes visitors into the odd world of the largest peat bog in the lower 48 states.  Expect to see carnivorous plants, Read More …

CategoriesMinnesota, USATagsMinnesota state parks

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Rocks, flowers, water, and more at Minnesota’s Interstate Park

Posted onOctober 11, 2017September 12, 20212 Comments

Minnesota’s Interstate Park is both gorgeous and fascinating in any season. The park’s towering cliffs, mysterious potholes, dainty wildflowers, and colorful fall leaves make a visit to the scenic Saint Croix River all that much Read More …

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Fall color road trip: Minnesota’s Saint Croix Valley

Posted onOctober 6, 2017May 6, 20212 Comments

Leaf season is here, so it’s time to take a fall color road trip. One of the best (and shortest!) leaf peeping routes around the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul can be found Read More …

CategoriesMinnesota, USATagsMinnesota state parks

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Falling for fall in Minnesota’s Frontenac State Park

Posted onSeptember 18, 2017June 26, 2022Leave a comment

Fall in Frontenac State Park is a wonderful time and place to enjoy the brilliant colors of Minnesota’s mixed hardwood forests. Experience the beauty of fall in Minnesota’s Frontenac State Park Fall in Minnesota can Read More …

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Exploring Minnesota State Parks

Exploring Minnesota State Parks

Minnesota has 76 state parks and recreation areas, with the largest concentration in the exceptionally scenic northeastern part of the state. However, there are scenic areas throughout Minnesota Read More ...

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