The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Minnesota
Minnesota’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20
beautiful natural monuments in Minnesota. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Minnesota. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 1, 2025
At the tip of Pike Island in St. Paul Minnesota, the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers join forces on their way to the Gulf of Mexico. If you look carefully, you …
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These glacial potholes were formed about 10 to 11 thousand years ago as the last glacier melted. Sand and gravel caught in the eddies and whirlpools of the water of …
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This bluff top park offers great views of the St. Paul skyline. There are also indian mounds that place the view in a longer historical perspective.
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Once the predominant grazer of the American grasslands, the Bison is now being reintroduced into its historic habitats. The first group was established here in October of 2022 and the …
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For a hike that combines history, nature, and adventure, check out the Railroad Trail near Taylors Falls, MN. This trail follows an old railroad bed that once brought visitors to …
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This 53-foot waterfall offers breathtaking sights and sounds, and it's best to visit after rainfall when the waterfall is even more powerful.
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This is a premier waterfall on the Minnesota North Shore of Lake Superior. There is an excellent rest stop/visitor center on location as well.
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This is the second-oldest public rose garden in the United States, showcasing a hundred different types of roses and some 3,000 plants in all.
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Prairie Creek flows over Hidden Falls as it winds its way through Nearstrand Big Woods State Park. There are many hiking trails in the park that lead to this scenic spot.
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If you’re looking for a scenic and adventurous hike along the border of Minnesota and Wisconsin, look no further than the Walter F. Mondale River Trail. This trail follows the …
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