Little-Known Maplewood State Park Is One Of Minnesota’s Best Places To Visit This Fall
Come fall, the Land of 10,000 Lakes is at its most beautiful! After a hot, humid summer, the autumn season is a welcome last hurrah before winter sets in again. There are many places all across the state to enjoy the cool weather and beautiful colors that fall brings. Any of Minnesota’s 66 state parks will do the trick, including the little-known Maplewood State Park. Here, you’ll find a maple forest that blazes with color every fall. It’s one of the best places in Minnesota to visit in the autumn. For more information about the park, read on below:
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Maplewood State Park is a little-known park in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. It's about 200 miles northwest of Minneapolis, in Otter Tail County.
The park covers more than 9,000 acres. It is best known for its trees. Maplewood State Park is home to hardwood forests of maple, basswood, and oak. In the fall, their leaves turn beautiful shades of yellow, orange, and red.
There's plenty to do to occupy yourself in the park. There are 25 miles of hiking trails and 20 miles of horse trails that will bring you up close to the leaves. Picnic areas make it easy to stop for a lovely autumn lunch.
No matter how you plan to enjoy Maplewood State Park, it's definitely a must-visit spot for Minnesota in the fall. The hardwood forests, combined with the many lakes and ponds, make it absolutely beautiful.
Have you ever been to Maplewood State Park? What are your other favorite places to visit in Minnesota during the fall? Let us know in the comments! For more great places to visit this fall, check out our list of 10 Minnesota state parks with stunning fall foliage.
Address: 39721 Park Entrance Road, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572, USA
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Betsy is a Minneapolis-based writer who's lived in Minnesota for 20 years. If you know of any amazing Minnesota restaurants, nature areas, or other attractions, feel free to let her know about them at brathburn@onlyinyourstate.com or on Twitter @betsyrathburn.
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