Voting in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards is open through May 11
USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Award has nominated Gooseberry Falls State Park for its Best State Park category. Fans of the park can vote daily through Monday, May 11 at noon.
This iconic Minnesota park was selected by a panel of USA Today editors and subject matter experts who choose the best of the best in nation-wide outdoor recreation attractions.
"I love working at Gooseberry Falls State Park," said Nate Springer, park supervisor. "I get to have everyday interactions with visitors who share their memories of stopping here as kids. Now they're coming here to reminisce and share this special place with the next generation. Gooseberry Falls has helped create so many great moments. It makes me proud to be a steward of the park and care for the land so that it remains a destination for generations to come.”
Since its establishment in 1937, Gooseberry Falls State Park has been a site where visitors created North Shore memories. Gooseberry Falls State Park has been the most-visited state park in Minnesota for seven of the last 10 years and has averaged more than 760,000 visitors per year in that time.
The park’s unique Upper, Middle and Lower falls are a must-see in all seasons. From spring’s powerful rush to winter’s frozen cascades, the falls are a breathtaking backdrop for photos, quiet reflection, or a brisk hike. With more than 20 miles of hiking trails, the park offers routes for all skill levels. Visitors can wander through cedar and spruce forests, follow the Gooseberry River to Lake Superior’s rocky shore, or take the Gitchi-Gami State Trail for a scenic bike ride along the North Shore.
Located just a few miles northeast of Two Harbors, Gooseberry Falls is a perfect stop on a North Shore road trip — or a destination in its own right. Vote for Gooseberry Falls State Park at https://10best.usatoday.com/qr/59148/.