Leaf color: 50-75% |
Flower color: 75-100% |
Grass color: 75-100% |
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Where to go: Once you arrive at Sibley, go straight to the Interpretive Center for orientation to roads and trails. You will also see some great exhibits and find out about upcoming naturalist programs. From there, the best place to see color is from the top of Mt. Tom, the highest point at Sibley.
What you'll see: The color changes are coming faster these past few days, and the day breaks and sundowns have been quite beautiful. Most tree types are showing signs of color, with the ash, hackberry, basswood, cottonwood, boxelder and maple all turning yellow and gold. Shrub species are more colorful than trees, with hazel, dogwood, gooseberry and sumac exhibiting reds and yellows.
Also of interest: A trip to Sibley brings you near several other MN State Parks, such as Monson Lake, Glacial Lakes and Lake Carlos. You will pass through or near these awesome places by traveling on the Glacial Ridge Scenic Byway. It is a great way to view the annual color change and see some new sights! Sibley naturalist programs this weekend include "Fall Colors Walk", a program about the annual color change, October 5th at 2pm; "Autumn Animal Signs and Stories" on October 6th at 10am.
Last updated: October 2, 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 there800 Sibley Park Road Northeast
From Willmar, take US Hwy 71 north, 15 miles to the park entrance. |
ContactPhone: 320-354-2055 Email: sibley.statepark@state.mn.us Best time to contact the park: Daily, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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