We Bet You Didn't Know These Rural Minnesota Destinations Even Existed
By Trent Jonas|Published July 25, 2023
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Trent Jonas
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Trent Jonas came to Minnesota to attend college - and never left. He's a Twin Cities-based writer with a BA in English and a MFA in creative writing, a Minnesota Master Naturalist, and the proud father of two adult children. With more than a decade of freelance writing experience under his belt, Trent is often out exploring his favorite topics: Minnesota's woods, lakes, and trails. Rhubarb pie is his weakness, so discovering new diners is also a passion.
There are so many wonderful places to visit in the Land of 10,000 Lakes – state parks and trails, museums, charming small towns, and cities – that I’m sure you know all about. So, today I thought we’d take a look at a few off-the-beaten-path Minnesota destinations that don’t receive the same amount of attention (or number of visitors) as some of the state’s more popular spots. In fact, you may not have been aware that these sites existed – until now!
Begin by stopping into the Harmony Visitor and History Center and exploring its Karst Exhibit. Then you can head out into the field and see an example for yourself.
The Karst Interpretive Site is just outside of town along the Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail. You'll have to walk or bike a little ways to get there. It's about one-third of a mile north of the trail's intersection with 4th St. N.W.
Interpretive signage from the Minnesota DNR expands on the information you will have already learned about karst topography and describes the formation of the sinkhole.
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Harmony-Preston Valley Trail (Root River Trail), Preston, MN, USA
I hope at least one of these spots was new to you! Have you visited any of these sites? What are some other awesome lesser-known destinations in Minnesota that we should know about?
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