Blue Mounds State Park, State park in Rock County, Minnesota, United States
Blue Mounds State Park extends across 1,567 acres of land featuring limestone cliffs, native prairies, and multiple hiking trails through diverse landscapes.
The National Park Service established this protected area in 1937 as part of Minnesota's state park system to preserve natural resources.
The park maintains a resident bison herd, continuing the tradition of these animals that once roamed freely across the Minnesota prairies.
Visitors can access camping facilities, picnic areas, and restrooms throughout the park, with entrance fees varying according to the season.
The park contains quarried limestone cliffs formed during the last glacial period, rising above the surrounding prairie landscape.
Location: Rock County
Inception: 1937
Architects: National Park Service
Website: https://dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00121
GPS coordinates: 43.71722,-96.18917
Latest update: May 13, 2025 16:18
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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