Nature Spots in Minneapolis worth going out for.

People here refuse to let winter cancel anything, and I've come to find that genuinely impressive.

I keep track of nature spots in Minneapolis and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Waḳaƞ Ṭípi

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Dayton's Bluff

Dakota cultural site & sanctuary

Quaking Bog

Quaking Bog

Calhoun Isles

tamarack bog nature trail

White Sands Beach

White Sands Beach

Minneapolis

secluded mississippi river beach

East River Flats Park

East River Flats Park

Minneapolis

riverside park & walking paths

The Trailhead

The Trailhead

Minneapolis

Gear, trails & patio vibes

Cedar Lake South Beach

Cedar Lake South Beach

Calhoun Isles

paddleboard launch on the Chain of Lakes

North Mississippi Regional Park

North Mississippi Regional Park

Camden

Riverfront trails and skyline views

Winchell Trail

Winchell Trail

Hiawatha

rugged riverside hiking path

Webber Natural Swimming Pool

Webber Natural Swimming Pool

Camden

chemical-free natural swimming

Midtown Greenway

Midtown Greenway

Minneapolis

scenic urban bike corridor

Not everyone knows about these

Monarch Festival

Monarch Festival One-time only

Sat, Sep 12 · 10:00 AM

Nokomis

Butterfly migration celebration

Bde Maka Ska Cleanup

Bde Maka Ska Cleanup

Sat, Sep 19 · 9:00 AM

Calhoun Isles

community lakefront trash cleanup

Fall Colors Mississippi River Day Canoe Paddle

Fall Colors Mississippi River Day Canoe Paddle One-time only

Sat, Oct 10 · 9:00 AM

Minneapolis

Canoe through autumn canyon

Water Works Park

Water Works Park Great Terrace

Central Minneapolis

Riverside chill & games

Lakewood Cemetery

Lakewood Cemetery

Southwest Minneapolis

Historic cemetery sanctuary

Coldwater Spring

Coldwater Spring

St Paul

restored prairie & river trails

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Frequently asked questions

How are these nature spots in Minneapolis chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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