Believe it or not, Minnesota has more than a few geological wonders. For example, the Magnetic Rock Trail takes you to a 60-foot-tall magnetic rock in the middle of the Minnesota wilderness. Hollow Rock Island is one of the most beautiful places on the North Shore. And Jeffers Petroglyphs, an outcrop of pink quartzite, has been a gathering place for thousands of years. Today, we’d like to add another Minnesota geological wonder to the list. At Frontenac State Park, there’s a natural stone arch in the middle of the woods. This unique attraction is the only one of its kind in Minnesota. Read on to learn all about it.

Frontenac State Park is a gorgeous 2,200-acre park in southern Minnesota. It's in the small city of Red Wing, right on the Mississippi River.
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The park is crisscrossed with 13 miles of hiking trails, many paved. These lead through beautiful mixed forest that is crawling with Minnesota birds, rodents, and other wildlife.
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One of the most famous features of the park - and the endpoint to the popular Bluffside Trail - is a gorgeous view of the Mississippi River from above.
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The hike can be steep at times, and it contains many stairs. But when you reach the top, you'll see why it's worth it. Atop this limestone bluff, you're more than 400 feet above the surrounding landscape. It is absolutely breathtaking.
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Besides the incredible view, there are other things to see on the trail as well. For example, In-Yan-Teopa - meaning "rock with opening" - is easily spotted along the trail.
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This natural arch was carved into the limestone over thousands of years. The window-like opening is unique among geological formations in Minnesota. There isn't another one like it.
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The arched rock is said to have religious importance for some Native American people, who lived in the area for many thousands of years. In fact, artifacts from the ancient Hopewellian culture have been found in the park.
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This natural arch is a must-see attraction at Frontenac State Park. If you've never been to this gorgeous park, add it to your Minnesota bucket list!
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Have you ever visited In-Yan-Teopa at Frontenac State Park? What did you think? Let us know in the comments!

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Frontenac State Park, 29223 County 28 Blvd, Frontenac, MN 55026, USA