Have you ever heard of Myre-Big Island State Park? Few people have. But this Minnesota state park is full of interesting things to see and do. Next time you’re looking for a new and exciting Minnesota adventure, head on down to Albert Lea, Minnesota. There, you’ll find beautiful scenery, opportunities for outdoor recreation, and a little-known island that you can walk to! Sound good? Read on below to learn about Myre-Big Island State park and all that it offers – including the island walk. Take a look:

Myre-Big Island State Park is a beautiful - but lesser-known - state park about 100 miles south of the Twin Cities, in Albert Lea, Minnesota. It's a wonderful destination for those exploring out-of-the-way Minnesota state parks!
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The park has plenty to offer, from beautiful wildflowers in the spring and summer to oak savanna, wetlands, and hardwood forests. Many enjoy visiting when the leaves change for a spectacular show from the trees.
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There's also plenty of wildlife on display here. Deer, foxes, raccoons, bats, and other mammals roam the landscape. In addition to the species that live here year-round, the spring and fall migrations bring in thousands of birds of many species.
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The biggest draw of the park, however, may be Albert Lea Lake. This nearly 2,700-acre lake is a lovely place to fish, boat, bird-watch, and simply enjoy the view. Myre-Big Island offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy the lake, from a fishing dock...
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...to a causeway leading to the park's most unique attraction: its island. Big Island is a 116-acre island that you can walk to via a causeway from the mainland.
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The beautiful island is covered in a forest of maple and basswood trees. It's a lovely place for a nature walk!
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Rest areas along the causeway and island offer peaceful places to enjoy the view. Perhaps the only island that you can walk to in Minnesota, Big Island at Myre-Big Island State Park is a unique - and beautiful - place to visit!
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Have you been to Myre-Big Island State Park? Let us know what you thought in the comments! Also be sure to check out our past articles about some other Minnesota islands, including Garden Island and the private island on Juggler Lake. And if you have any other favorite Minnesota state parks that are a little off the beaten path, let us know about them by filling out our nomination form.

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Myre-Big Island State Park, 19499 780th Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007, USA