If You Live In Minneapolis, You Must Visit This Amazing State Park
By Betsy Rathburn|Published January 31, 2018
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Betsy Rathburn
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Betsy is a Minneapolis-based writer who's lived in Minnesota for 20 years. If you know of any amazing Minnesota restaurants, nature areas, or other attractions, feel free to let her know about them at brathburn@onlyinyourstate.com or on Twitter @betsyrathburn.
In every corner of Minnesota, outdoor recreation is only a few steps outside your front door. That goes for the smallest towns as well as the biggest cities, and Minneapolis is no exception. With more than 60 state parks within the borders of the Land of 10,000 Lakes, it only makes sense that there are a few within easy distance from Minneapolis. The closest is also one of the nicest. Read on to learn about the amazing state park that you must visit if you live in Minneapolis.
Fort Snelling State Park is located in St. Paul, Minnesota, just across the Mississippi River from Minneapolis.
It is also home to the historic Fort Snelling. Dating back to 1819, the fort is an important part of Minnesota history. It's even listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Lucky visitors will see some of the wildlife that lives at this state park. Deer, foxes, woodchucks, and many bird species are often spotted here. If you're super lucky, you might even see a coyote.
