Leaf color: past peak |
Flower color: past peak |
Grass color: 75-100% |
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Where to go: On the way to the overlook you will notice a prairie meadow with 5-6 foot tall big blue stem grasses. This is our prairie planting from 2004. Then at the overlook you can view the Minnesota River Valley that is 3/4 mile across. Most visitors will also walk the narrow foot path out to the point between the two valleys to the East of the overlook.
What you'll see: The Minnesota River Valley and some of the park's best prairie areas. With the strong winds last week, the vast majority of our leaves are gone.
Also of interest: We have our painted tipi set up on a knoll near the picnic area. It makes for some neat photos in the replanted prairie.
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Getting there5908 Highway 67
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ContactPhone: 320-564-4777 Email: uppersiouxagency.statepark@state.mn.us Best time to contact the park: Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Saturday - Sunday, 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Office hours will vary. If no one is available, please leave a message. |
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