Frontenac‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪6‬개의 천연기념물

Frontenac is already known for awe-inspiring blufftop views of Lake Pepin. But, this addition at the southwest border brings a new perspective with bluffs overlooking the Pleasant Valley Lakelet and Creek in one direction and the scenic hills of the park entrance in the other. Here is a link to the Minnesota Council Parks and Trails website that details the acquisition process: https://parksandtrails.org/major-land-project-completed-for-frontenac/#:~:text=Our%20largest%20land%20project%20in%20over%20ten,border%20brings%20a%20new%20perspective%20with%20bluffs.

To reach the Rush River Delta, park in the lot on the north side of Highway 35, just west of the bridge over the Rush River. You will see a brown wooden sign for the Rush River Delta Scientific and Natural Area (SNA) on the opposite side of Highway 35. To access the delta, find the trail at the east end of the parking lot. Follow this trail east to the riverbank, then turn south along the riverbank, passing beneath Highway 35 and the BNSF railroad tracks. Continue along the faint trail on the west side of the river until you reach the end of the delta. Please note that this trail is not marked on Komoot or OpenStreetMap. We walked this trail in February with light snow cover, so I cannot comment on how easy it would be to walk in the summer.

Cool view from an easy walk

Actually more of an Underlook but I guess that isn't a word. Nice trail, runs along side or in the Frontenac State Park

A great view of Rattlesnake Bluff from below. There is a bench where you can sit and rest while you enjoy the view. There is also a hiking trail in Frontenac State Park that you can take to the top of the bluff for a spectacular view from above.

This highlight features another great view of the Mississippi River valley. The trail leading to this viewpoint runs along a blufftop prairie and is an easy walk.

If you are looking for the classic bluff side overlook of the vast Mississippi River Valley you have found it.