You won’t find Brad Pitt at Flandrau State Park, but a river does run through it—the Cottonwood River, to be exact. Hike up the tall bluffs for a view of the Cottonwood, and maybe you’ll see the nearby Minnesota River or Swan Lake, too. A sand-bottomed chlorinated pool/beach hybrid in the park will cool you off on hot days, or plan an autumnal visit for brews at neighboring August Schell Brewery! The second oldest family-run brewery in the U.S., these guys throw a mean Oktoberfest and Bockfest in the fall, but are open year-round should you need a cooler re-fill. Named for the guy who helped draft the Minnesota Constitution, the floodplain forests here offer a little history, some beauty, and a lot of relaxation.
You won’t find Brad Pitt at Flandrau State Park, but a river does run through it—the Cottonwood River, to be exact. Hike up the tall bluffs for a view of the Cottonwood, and maybe you’ll see the nearby Minnesota River or Swan Lake, too. A sand-bottomed chlorinated pool/beach hybrid in the park will cool you off on hot days, or plan an autumnal visit for brews at neighboring August Schell Brewery! The second oldest family-run brewery in the U.S., these guys throw a mean Oktoberfest and Bockfest in the fall, but are open year-round should you need a cooler re-fill. Named for the guy who helped draft the Minnesota Constitution, the floodplain forests here offer a little history, some beauty, and a lot of relaxation.
The campground in Flandrau State Park is a great spot for hikers to spend the night. You’ll have access to miles of hiking trails through marshes, grasslands, and up wooded bluffs to great views of the river valley. Big Cottonwood River flows through the park, and there is also a swimming pond with a sandy bottom, ideal for cooling off on those hu Read more...
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The campground in Flandrau State Park is a great spot for hikers to spend the night. You’ll have access to miles of hiking trails through marshes, grasslands, and up wooded bluffs to great views of the river valley. Big Cottonwood River flows through the park, and there is also a swimming pond with a sandy bottom, ideal for cooling off on those hu Read more...
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