Best places: Nature preserves in Mille Lacs County

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Silverwood Park
Nature preserve
Scenic green space with lake views, an art gallery, an outdoor amphitheater & hiking trails.
4.80 (1.9K reviews) (~103.59 km from centre)
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Quarry Park and Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
Scenic wildlife spot for hiking, biking, picnicking, fishing, swimming & rock-climbing.
4.80 (1.5K reviews) (~64.07 km from centre)
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Quarry Hill Nature Center
Nature preserve
Large park offering hiking trails, a man-made cave & a nature center with classes & live animals.
4.80 (1.2K reviews) (~231.83 km from centre)
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Carver Park Reserve
Nature preserve
Large tract featuring a campground, nature center & historic farm site, plus bird habitats & trails.
4.80 (950 reviews) (~117.34 km from centre)
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Westwood Hills Nature Center
Nature preserve
160-acre nature park featuring prairie, forest & marsh areas, with trails & an educational center.
4.80 (744 reviews) (~109.13 km from centre)
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Elm Creek Park Reserve
Nature preserve
4,900 acres with nature center, camping cabins & activities including hiking, swimming & disc golf.
4.70 (4.1K reviews) (~89.6 km from centre)
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Iona's Beach Scientific & Natural Area (SNA)
Nature preserve
👍👍 Also known as "Pink Beach," this place was pretty cool. If you are sun seeking, go here. There is not much for shade. The big rocks on the beach are not easy to walk on but the vast display of large smooth pink stones is worth checking out. The waters are crystal clear. So pristine. We found a Crack...
4.80 (664 reviews) (~218.37 km from centre)
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Hyland Lake Park Reserve
Nature preserve
Prairie landscape with trails, an elaborate playground, picnic spots & programs at a nature center.
4.70 (2.8K reviews) (~124.78 km from centre)
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Lowry Nature Center in Carver Park Reserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 Very good place to visit during the weekend. A lot of trails and opportunities to learn about Minnesota wildlife. If you visit in summer bring a very good insect repellent: bugs can be very aggressive!
4.90 (358 reviews) (~116.66 km from centre)
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Wood Lake Nature Center
Nature preserve
Nature center with various habitats offering wildlife viewing from trails & a floating boardwalk.
4.70 (1.3K reviews) (~119.92 km from centre)
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Carpenter Nature Center
Nature preserve
👍👍 A real gem of a place on the Minnesota side of the river. Beautifully maintained, great walking trails, nice visitor center. Also a nice market with apples, honey, maple syrup and other products.
4.80 (501 reviews) (~144.72 km from centre)
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Tamarack Nature Center
Nature preserve
Large preserve with hiking & cross-country skiing trails, plus a play area & orienteering course.
4.70 (1.1K reviews) (~103.5 km from centre)
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Baker Park Reserve
Nature preserve
2,700-acre preserve offering trails, campsites, a recreational lake with a beach & a golf course.
4.70 (1.1K reviews) (~101.39 km from centre)
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Richardson Nature Center
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Scenic nature center offering trails & wide range of recreational activities, plus community events.
4.80 (435 reviews) (~122.82 km from centre)
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Springbrook Nature Center
Park
Diverse habitats & wildlife plus hiking trails, floating boardwalks & an interpretive center.
4.70 (909 reviews) (~94.25 km from centre)
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Crosby Farm Regional Park
Park
Woodlands featuring 6.7 acres of paved trails, plus picnic areas & access to fishing on the river.
4.70 (851 reviews) (~120.02 km from centre)
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Houghton Falls State Natural Area
Nature preserve
👍 Parking for about 14 cars, none allowed on the road in. The falls aren't that far down a fairly flat but occasionally rooty trail. The trail does continue to the lake making for a 1.5 mile walk. There are nice stairs leading down to a rock ledge to get some nice views.
4.80 (386 reviews) (~229.82 km from centre)
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River Bend Nature Center
Nature preserve
Nonprofit, 743-acre center since 1978 with year-round events, interpretive programs & nature trails.
4.80 (376 reviews) (~186.52 km from centre)
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Big Manitou Falls
Nature preserve
👍👍 What an amazing water fall. Totally worth the 5.5 hour drive to see it. Truly beautiful and a few different viewing spots. Don’t forget about the long walk down to the bottom to see the river. Hope to go back again some day and see it again. Great viewing spot of the sunset also.
4.80 (365 reviews) (~134.73 km from centre)
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Lost Creek Falls
Nature preserve
👍👍 It says 1 1/2 mile hike but every time it feels like longer, very hilly... 1st waterfall has a very steep hill to climb down... my daughter won't do it, too steep for her but it's worth the climb! And a big thank you to North Country Trail in Wisconsin for taking such good care of our trails! They a...
4.90 (249 reviews) (~217.83 km from centre)
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