Leaf color: 25-50% |
Flower color: past peak |
Grass color: 75-100% |
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Where to go: The best places to see flowers this time of the year are the prairie areas on both sides of the road along Leroy Avenue. Second best place is along the Sakatah Singing Hills bike trail. Prairie flowers are about done. Leaves are starting to turn color. Many of the Ash, Elm and Walnut leaves are falling now. Some parts of the woods are looking a little bare. We are not seeing as much color this year as we have had in the past. The lack of rain has effected many of the trees in our area.
What you'll see: Goldenrod, Rattlesnake Master, Closed Gentian and many other wildflowers are blooming this time of year. For leaves, the Sumac is about half gone now. Also some of the Ash and Walnut trees are looking bare, but there is still some color left. Oaks are still very green.
Also of interest: Sakatah Lake State Park is 50 years old this year--come celebrate our 50th Birthday! Did you know members of the Wapekute (wah Kah tay) tribe of the Dakota nation inhabited the area that is the park today? They named this place Sakatah (sah KAH tah), which translates to " the sights and sounds of children playing on the hill". A shorter and less literal translation was used for the name of the state trail: "Singing Hills".
Last updated: October 4, 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 there50499 Sakatah Lake State Park Road
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ContactPhone: 507-362-4438 Email: sakatahlake.statepark@state.mn.us Best time to contact the park: Monday through Sunday: 9 a.m to 3 p.m., depending on staff availability. If no one is available when you call, please leave a message. Self-registration is located at the park office. |
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