The Country's Most Impressive Rest Stop Is Hiding Right Here In Minnesota
By Trent Jonas|Published March 08, 2024
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Trent Jonas
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Trent Jonas came to Minnesota to attend college - and never left. He's a Twin Cities-based writer with a BA in English and a MFA in creative writing, a Minnesota Master Naturalist, and the proud father of two adult children. With more than a decade of freelance writing experience under his belt, Trent is often out exploring his favorite topics: Minnesota's woods, lakes, and trails. Rhubarb pie is his weakness, so discovering new diners is also a passion.
It’s possible that you’ve never noticed it, but a certain Minnesota rest area has to be one of the most beautiful in the entire country. I understand that glancing down at the photos, you may be thinking, “Tettegouche State Park?! On the North Shore? Of course I’ve noticed that!” I’m sure you have, but did you know that the park’s visitor center and adjacent parking lots also comprise a MnDOT Class 1 safety rest area? That’s the news here: One of the most beautiful parts of one of the state’s most beautiful parks is a totally free rest area that you can visit and explore without a Minnesota State Park pass.
So, next time you pack up the car for a road trip along the gorgeous North Shore of Lake Superior, be sure to make a pit stop at this impressive Minnesota rest area. I almost always do, and I think you’d be missing out if you didn’t.
Did you know that the Tettegouche State Park visitor center was also a MnDOT rest area? Have you stopped here? Let us know in the comments!
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