Minnesota’s natural beauty knows no bounds, and the only people who truly understand this, and get to witness this beauty every hour of every day are those who live in the rural areas of the state. Away from freeways and tall buildings, the small towns, remote wilderness, and farmlands of Minnesota are full of stunning views. From sunrise to sunset, rural MN is always showing off something gorgeous, even in the face of a storm! But a picture is worth a thousand words, so we found 25 that prove our point beyond what writing can convey.

1. The endless prairie looks perfectly serene.
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2. The colors of the earth are on full display.
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3. And the green grasses are always calming.
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4. Even old buildings look peaceful and picturesque.
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5. There are always flowers around to enjoy.
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6. This stunning view is near Fergus Falls.
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7. And this sweeping land can be found in Luverne.
Flickr/Ben Schaffhausen
8. The vibrant colors of the prairie are phenomenal in this shot.
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9. Even in the winter, the fields provide unreal beauty.
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10. This sunrise on the prairie is absolutely magical.
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11. You get to experience one-of-a-kind days like this.
Flickr/Roger Howard
12. And don't forget, if prairie isn't your cup of tea, there are plenty of lakes and forests to go around!
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13. Who doesn't want this amazing lake view?
Flickr/Bearskin Lodge
14. Or to spend their evenings relaxing in one of these?
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15. And the sunsets... let's just say they're all magical in rural MN.
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16. Especially over the water.
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17. This sunset is absolutely perfect.
Flickr/Nic McPhee
18. This gorgeous evening was captured in Perham.
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19. And this one in Pipestone.
Flickr/Brian Jeffery Beggerly
20. Living in a place where you can see this every night just doesn't get old.
Flickr/Justin Meissen
21. Even when mist is looming over and storms are coming the views are endless.
Flickr/Brian Jeffery Beggerly
22. Look at this amazing reflection of the storm clouds.
Flickr/Justin Meissen
23. This stormy day is incredible!
Flickr/Justin Meissen
24. And you just can't get views like this one in the city.
Flickr/Justin Meissen
25. No matter the weather or place, rural MN is unbeatable.
Flickr/Justin Meissen

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