The Unique, Out-Of-The-Way Beach In Minnesota That's Always Worth A Visit
Betsy Rathburn
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Being the Land of 10,000 Lakes, Minnesota has a lot of beaches! Some are sandy spots, like the beach at Afton State Park. Others are covered in rugged rocks – and maybe even a few agates – like Brighton Beach in Duluth. And still others are something else entirely, like the beach we’d like to introduce today. Visitors to Iona’s Beach first notice the pink pebbles that line the shore. But they soon discover the beach’s other unique feature: its sound. Read on below to learn about this unique, out-of-the-way Minnesota beach that is always worth a visit:
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Have you been to Iona’s Beach? What did you think? For another favorite North Shore beach, also check out our past article about Black Beach, Minnesota’s only black-sand beach!
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Iona's Beach
Where is the pink sand beach in MN?
Minnesota is gorgeous, and it’s full of surprises. One of those surprises is the fact that we have an amazing pink sand beach in MN known as Iona’s Beach. It can be found in Two Harbors, and its overwhelming beauty is a result of thousands of years of erosion of a nearby rhyolite deposit. Oh, and perhaps the best part is that it “sings”. It’s one of the most beautiful places in Minnesota, and you ought to visit it ASAP.
How many lakes in Minnesota actually are there?
Minnesota might be called the “Land of 10,000 Lakes”, but in reality, there are far more. Amazingly, there are, at the time of this writing, 14,380 incredible lakes in Minnesota, which doesn’t even sound like it could be real (but it is). The largest lake in Minnesota is by far (and perhaps most obviously) Lake Superior, which is an impressive 31,700 square miles in size. Sure, it’s shared with other states, but we love it all the same. The largest lake entirely within the state of Minnesota is Leech Lake, which is an impressive 111,527 acres in size, followed by Lake Winnibigoshish, which is 58,544 acres in size. The many, many lakes in MN are the perfect places for things like Minnesota camping trips, so start planning your outdoor adventure ASAP.
What are the best beaches in Minnesota?
With so many lakes around, it’s not a surprise that there are more than a few beaches, too. We have a lot of favorite beaches in Minnesota, including the above-mentioned Iona’s Beach. Other favorite MN beaches include the breathtaking Afton State Park Beach, which is heavenly and absolutely looks like something out of a painting. Another excellent option is the beaches at Bear Head Lake State Park, which are often included in lists of the most beautiful beaches in the United States. Oh, and we can’t possibly talk about Minnesota beaches without mentioning the spooky-awesome Black Beach, which is known for its soft, fine black sand, making it one of the most unique natural wonders in Minnesota.