25 Photos That Prove Rural Minnesota Is The Best Place To Live

Minnesota's natural beauty knows no bounds, and the only people who truly understand this, and get to witness this beauty every hour of every day are those who live in the rural areas of the state. Away from freeways and tall buildings, the small towns, remote wilderness, and farmlands of Minnesota are full of stunning views. From sunrise to sunset, rural MN is always showing off something gorgeous, even in the face of a storm! But a picture is worth a thousand words, so we found 25 that prove our point beyond what writing can convey.

1. The endless prairie looks perfectly serene.

2. The colors of the earth are on full display.

3. And the green grasses are always calming.

4. Even old buildings look peaceful and picturesque.

5. There are always flowers around to enjoy.

6. This stunning view is near Fergus Falls.

7. And this sweeping land can be found in Luverne.

8. The vibrant colors of the prairie are phenomenal in this shot.

9. Even in the winter, the fields provide unreal beauty.

10. This sunrise on the prairie is absolutely magical.

11. You get to experience one-of-a-kind days like this.

12. And don't forget, if prairie isn't your cup of tea, there are plenty of lakes and forests to go around!

13. Who doesn't want this amazing lake view?

14. Or to spend their evenings relaxing in one of these?

15. And the sunsets... let's just say they're all magical in rural MN.

16. Especially over the water.

17. This sunset is absolutely perfect.

18. This gorgeous evening was captured in Perham.

19. And this one in Pipestone.

20. Living in a place where you can see this every night just doesn't get old.

21. Even when mist is looming over and storms are coming the views are endless.

22. Look at this amazing reflection of the storm clouds.

23. This stormy day is incredible!

24. And you just can't get views like this one in the city.

25. No matter the weather or place, rural MN is unbeatable.

What is your favorite time of day to admire the beauty of Minnesota? Share one of your rural MN moments with us on the Only in MN Facebook Page!