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National Parks of Minnesota

Well hello there! Minnesoooota is next on our road-trip across the parks of the Midwest, dontcha know? There’s no place like this Upper Midwestern state. The land of ten thousand lakes (though it actually has 11,842) is rich in historical and natural wonders. We guarantee you’ll enjoy Minnesota’s diverse national park sites. In fact, Minnesota’s park lands offer more than just a scenic view. Visitors will find cultural monuments (Grand Portage National Monument & Pipestone National Monument), scenic riverways, riverfront recreation areas in a bustling urban setting (Mississippi National River and Recreation Area), segments of an expansive national scenic trail (North Country NST), and 500 islands dotted around 200,000-plus acres ripe for exploration (Voyageurs National Park). So whether it’s kayaking along the Mississippi River headwaters, taking in the beauty of the northern lights, or enjoying the sights and smells of a bustling trading depot on Lake Superior, there is something for everybody.