Minneopa Falls — Attraction in Minnesota

I came here 6 years ago, and it has never left my mind. There's a small fee to go into the park. They have a nice picnic area by the parking lot where you can have a lunch and use the bathrooms. Beyond the picnic area is a bridge between 2 falls (picture 1). There are no restrictions from accessing the waterfall or the stream (picture 2). The concrete path leads you to steep, narrow stairs down the side of a cliff to the bottom of the river to another bridge. The path to the waterfall (picture 4) is mostly large rocks, sand and tree roots. The path along the bottom of a cliff (picture 3) has larger rocks to walk between. Lots more rocks by the waterfall...

Wonderful place to visit throughout the year. It seems to be ever-changing. I recommend going here at least once. Lots of stairs on a short hike after you cross the bridge, but it is worth it. Signage has a touch of humor at the top of the stairs. If you aren't up for a hike, there is space for a picnic at the top. Walking to the bridge is completely worth your time, especially if you have only a bit of it to spare....

This is one of those places that is beautiful no matter what time of year you stop by to check it out.

There are trails to walk so you can immerse yourself in nature. There are buffalo to see, and what's left of an old windmill.

If you are like me and carry a camera around, or just shoot with your phone, you will see that there is no shortage of subject matter to choose from when...