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The Fall Foliage At These 10 State Parks In Minnesota Is Stunningly Beautiful

Highlighting ten Minnesota state parks with stunning fall foliage perfect for photography and scenic drives.

Published Sep 17, 2015

Written by 

Jo Magliocco

We've talked about some amazing drives, and while there's foliage to be found all across Minnesota, these 10 photos of state parks in the fall will definitely get you ready for the season! Full of spectacular colors, you won't doubt that fall is the most beautiful season in MN once you see these!

1. Interstate State Park is one of the best places for fall views right on the river! They're absolutely breathtaking!

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Flickr/Tony Webster

2. There are so many spectacular spots along the North Shore for fall photos but Split Rock State Park is the most iconic!

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Flickr/Anita Ritenour

3. Fort Snelling State Park is the perfect place for a fall walk!

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Flickr/Robert Engberg

4. Great River Bluffs State Park has just what its name promises. Amazing bluffs along the Mississippi with some awesome fall colors!

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Flickr/Yinan Chen

5. Maplewood State Park is full of splendid colors!

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Flickr/Steve Brand

6. Nothing is better than seeing the beautiful Mississippi Headwaters - except seeing the Mississippi Headwaters surrounded by fall foliage!

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Flickr/Mark Evans

7. Jay Cooke State Park south of Duluth on the St. Louis River is a fan favorite and one of the most-visited fall foliage spots!

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Flickr/Tony Webster

8. As the colors turn, Banning State Park showcases the best of two seasons!

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Flickr/Stacy

9. Saint Croix State Park on the Kettle and St. Croix Rivers has so many different trees that it provides diverse fall colors for truly unique photos!

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Flickr/Justin Meissen

10. Temperance River State Park is a technicolor dream in autumn. Well worth a visit!

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Flickr/Superior National Forest

With colors like these, you have to be looking forward to the upcoming months! What State Parks are you planning to visit this fall?

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