Minnesota is a state for people who love the outdoors. The state has dozens of state parks – 66 in all – and even the smallest (Franz Jevne State Park) is wild and beautiful. However, one massive state park offers a bigger experience for people who love to explore. St. Croix State Park covers a vast area of eastern Minnesota, and while it makes a great day trip, to truly experience the park, you’ll want to take a little more time. Here’s why.

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Learn more about the St. Croix State Park by visiting the park’s interpretive center or checking out the park’s website. If you love exploring Minnesota’s state parks, here are some underrated parks you should put on your list.

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