Located in the southwestern corner of Minnesota, Blue Mounds State Park encompasses a small remnant of the once vast prairie land that covered most of the central United States. The 1,826 acre park is marked by a large outcrop of Sioux Quartzite bedrock that was first known as the Mound, a mysterious line of rocks, […]

Farmland surrounds the small town of Caledonia, Minnesota in the southeastern part of the state. Tucked within the crops near the bluffs one of nature’s treasures, Beaver Creek Valley State Park, seems to appear out of nowhere like a mirage. This wilderness park is a popular place to fish for brown trout. Famous for trophy […]

Afton State Park in Minnesota is a beautiful state park located just east of Minneapolis and St. Paul. This 1,695 acre preserve is located along the St. Croix River. It features beautiful rolling plains and prairie land, woodlands, steep bluffs, and the gorgeous St. Croix River. One of the park’s highlights is its rich oak […]