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.

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