Leaf color: 75-100% |
Flower color: past peak |
Grass color: past peak |
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Where to go: The color is at peak;all of the park trails are excellent for taking in the changing season. The Devil's Kettle Trail remains the favorite, but the Timberdoodle and Gauthier Creek Trails have warm colors of aspen and birch. Views along Highway 61 are spectacular, especially from the overlooks between Grand Portage and the Canadian Border.
What you'll see: The golds and yellows of paper birch and aspen are the predominant warm colors right now. Thinning leaves frame brilliant blue views of sky and lake. The honey suckle yellows, reds, and oranges of the understory are still quite showy. Many flowers of the large-leaved asters have faded to fluff, but an occasional aster, evening-primrose, goldenrod, or black-eyed Susan refuses to succumb just yet.
Also of interest: Eagles have been actively seeking the pink salmon in the Brule River.
Last updated: October 5, 2013Can’t decide between a one-day or year-round park permit? The DNR has a special offer that can help. Start by purchasing a one-day permit for $5 and visit as many state parks as possible. After visiting the state parks, trade in the one-day permit by the end of that day and get $5 off the purchase of a year-round permit. Year-round permits, which cost $25, provide unlimited access to all 76 Minnesota state parks and recreation areas for a full year from the month of purchase.
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Getting there4051 East Highway 61
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ContactPhone: 218-387-3039 Email: CascadeRiver.StatePark@state.mn.us Best time to contact the park: Memorial Day - Labor Day: Daily, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fall, Winter & Spring: Please contact Cascade River State Park at 218-387-3053. |
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