The Incredibly Beautiful Waterfall In Minnesota Many Never Knew Existed
By Betsy Rathburn|Published September 27, 2018
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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.
If there’s one thing to know about Minnesota, it’s that we Minnesotans are very passionate about water. From our license plates to our state motto, we enjoy boasting about our 10,000 beautiful lakes. But this great state is home to more than just lakes. We have wetlands, rivers, ponds, and more than a few incredible waterfalls. One of our lesser known waterfalls is at a beautiful state park in southern Minnesota that is well worth checking out. Take a look:
Minneopa State Park is Minnesota's third-oldest park, established in 1905. You'll find it at 54497 Gadwall Rd, Mankato, MN 56001.
Across the park's 4,600 acres, there is plenty to do. One of the most popular is a bison viewing drive. It's one of the best places to see the animal in all of Minnesota.
The lower falls drops down into a deep sandstone gorge. It's best viewed from the park's famous stone bridge. This picturesque feature is well worth a snapshot or two.
The bridge offers incredible views of the high falls from above. The 39-foot drop makes Minneopa Falls one of the tallest waterfalls in southern Minnesota.