Only Accessible By Boat, Minnesota's Garden Island State Recreation Area Is A Remote Getaway You'll Never Forget
Betsy Rathburn
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Garden Island State Recreation Area is a truly remote place to visit in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Plenty of state parks exist that help us get away from it all, but on this enchanted property, it’s possible to disappear into the vast beauty. This one unique island in the middle of Lake of the Woods is only accessible by boat, but it’s a wonderful place for fishing, picnicking, and enjoying one of the least-visited recreation areas in the state. Read on below to learn about everything available at this lovely destination in northern Minnesota.
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Garden Island State Recreation Area offers more information on the web page. What other remote places in Minnesota would you recommend visiting? Let us know by nomination or in the comments below. While you’re in Williams, travel about 20 miles to Warroad, a fantastic place to spend a weekend. And find a bungalow or lake home to reserve on Vrbo.
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Gardens In Minnesota
What are some of the prettiest gardens in Minnesota?
- Minnesota Landscape Arboretum (Chaska): One of the most surprising aspects of this garden is the generous displays of more than 100 works of art. You can explore three indoor rotating exhibitions and saunter through the grounds to view collections along Three-Mile Drive and in the Harrison Sculpture Garden.
- West Central Research and Outreach Center’s Horticulture Display Garden (Morris): This handicap-accessible garden offers many varieties of lovely flowers, plants, and vegetables, and is the perfect place for lunch on the picnic tables. Enjoy the paths throughout the park and stop for a spell at the gazebo.
- Duluth Rose Garden: This charming 4.5-acre space sits inside Leif Erikson Park. The many sights include more than 3,000 rose bushes, plants, a statue of Leif Erikson, the Stone Memorial Fountain, and a gazebo. You can even reserve the park for a wedding or other special occasion.
Where are some of the best farms to visit in Minnesota?
- Hidden Springs Peony Farm (Spring Grove): For fans of peonies, this family-owned and operated peony farm is for you. It's home to more than 600 peony varieties, many of which are heirloom. The impressive collection includes red fern-leaf peonies; Itoh Hybrids; large blossomed fragrant garden varieties; and rare, much-sought-after hybrid peonies in vibrant hues of coral, true red, and yellow.
- Fresh Acres Farm (Monticello): Bring your clippers and cut your favorite sunflowers this August, and plan on attending the award-winning fall festival from early September through October. The farmers pride themselves on growing without the use of harsh chemicals.