Banning State Park, Minnesota state park in Pine County, United States
The Kettle River flows through 6,237 acres of land, creating Class IV rapids and flowing past sandstone cliffs within the park boundaries.
The Banning Sandstone Quarry, established in the late 1800s, supplied building materials to construct structures across the upper Midwest until its closure.
Local Indigenous communities utilized the river and surrounding forests for seasonal hunting, fishing, and gathering activities before European settlement.
The park maintains 17 miles of hiking trails, 33 drive-in campsites, and provides access points for kayaking and canoeing along the Kettle River.
Wolf Creek Falls cascades over multiple tiers of exposed sandstone, creating a natural staircase formation that changes with seasonal water levels.
Location: Pine County
Inception: 1963
Email: banning.statepark@state.mn.us
Website: https://dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/banning
GPS coordinates: 46.14664,-92.86089
Latest update: May 26, 2025 10:34
Minnesota contains numerous locations away from the main tourist circuits. The state stretches from the shores of Lake Superior to the southern prairies, encompassing historic lighthouses, underground mines, waterfalls, and Japanese gardens. Visitors find both natural landscapes and cultural sites that tell the story of the region's history. Notable locations include prehistoric rock carvings at Jeffers Petroglyphs Site, where indigenous peoples left their marks thousands of years ago, and sacred trees of Ojibwe culture. The geological formation known as Devil's Kettle, a waterfall whose course puzzled scientists for years, attracts visitors interested in natural phenomena. Historic mines provide insight into Minnesota's industrial past, while lighthouses recall the maritime history along the largest of the Great Lakes.
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