Sara Grover has been a naturalist at Whitewater State Park since 2006. Here are her picks for sights to see and things to do at the park.
Sara's pick: Inspiration Point |
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Plan your day at the visitor center |
There's even free equipment you can borrow and use while you're at the park – GPS units, birding kits, fishing kits and Kids' Discovery Kits. Be sure to visit the Discovery Room, with nature-orientated displays, interactive exhibits and a bird-feeding station, where you can see bluebirds, cardinals, hawks and bald eagles. Open daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
Take a hike |
If you're looking for a more strenuous hike (and a great view), try the Coyote Point Trail. Allow a couple of hours; the switchbacks can be more deceiving than they look! |
Try trout fishing |
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Pack a picnic |
With many options, you'll be sure to find the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. |
Nearby: Climb the fire tower |
Video: A video timeline of Minnesota fire towers. Built in 1933, the Elba fire tower was used regularly in the early years to detect fires. Today, the tower is used for recreation and education.
Open daylight hours April through October, it is located two miles from the park in the town of Elba. It is a hike to get to the base of the tower—there are approximately 500 uneven steps—which might be a challenge for some! Click the image to see a 360-degree view from the top of the Elba fire tower in this video timeline of Minnesota fire towers. |