The Land of 10,000 Lakes is home to an incredible amount of scenic parks and recreation areas, but only one of them is the most popular in the entire state.
Minnesota's reputation for outstanding state parks is well-earned. Offering diverse natural beauty from the river bluffs at Afton State Park to the Lake of the Woods shoreline at Zippel Bay State Park, the system truly covers the state's landscapes from A to Z.
Gooseberry Falls and Devil’s Kettle Trail—two of Minnesota’s most stunning natural destinations—have been nominated in USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. Find out how to cast your vote.