Minnesota's Rock Garden, Ellsworth Rock Gardens, Is A Work Of Art
By Betsy Rathburn|Published December 03, 2021
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Betsy Rathburn
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Betsy is a Minneapolis-based writer who's lived in Minnesota for 20 years. If you know of any amazing Minnesota restaurants, nature areas, or other attractions, feel free to let her know about them at brathburn@onlyinyourstate.com or on Twitter @betsyrathburn.
Voyageurs National Park is one of the least-visited national parks in the United States. But it’s also Minnesota’s only national park, making it a must-visit spot for residents who want to explore Minnesota attractions. Visiting this remote park involves a lot of planning, but it is well worth it thanks to the beautiful wilderness you’ll get to explore. Aside from natural areas, there are also some human-made points of interest within the park. One happens to be Ellsworth Rock Gardens, a rock garden that started in the 1940s that is still impressive today. Read on below to learn more about this unusual work of art:
For more information about Ellsworth Rock Gardens, including history, location, and more, visit its page on the NPS website. And for more interesting stone sculptures in our state, check out our article about the rock sculptures in Arco, Minnesota.
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