Myre-Big Island State Park
"Blue Earth residents often make short trips to the park for hiking and wildlife watching. The park’s shoreline and prairie habitats offer a scenic change of pace."
A lakeside park near Albert Lea known for birding, fishing, paddling, and prairie landscapes.
Minneopa State Park
"Blue Earth visitors can enjoy a manageable drive to one of the region’s most iconic parks. The waterfall and bison range make it a popular family-friendly excursion."
A scenic southern Minnesota park known for its waterfall, bison, and prairie landscapes.
Kilen Woods State Park
"Blue Earth visitors may come for a scenic drive and a low-key park experience in the southwest corner of the state. The park is well suited to those seeking solitude and natural scenery."
A quiet bluffland park with river views, wooded ravines, and prairie landscapes in southwestern Minnesota.