Rock Climb During The Day, Then Sleep In A Tipi Among The Bison At Night In Luverne, Minnesota
For a unique overnight Minnesota state park adventure in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, head to the southwest corner of the state and the historic town of Luverne. This is where you’ll launch from.
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First, it's time to head out to the cliffs for some cragging.
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Blue Mounds State Park Rock Climbing Area Parking Lot, Co Hwy 8, Luverne, MN 56156, USA
You access it from outside the park - if you head into Blue Mounds' main entrance, you won't be able to reach it by vehicle.
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Take 16 Brewing, 509 E Main St, Luverne, MN 56156, USA
To see the brewery's hours or to check out what's on tap, visit Take 16 on the Web.
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Look for a cart - the sites are cart-in - to use to haul your gear to your tipi.
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Blue Mounds State Park, 1410 161st St, Luverne, MN 56156, USA
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It's a real gem in the state park system. A hike along the moderate Cliffline Trail is a great way to experience much of what the park has to offer.
For more information about the park, generally, or about rock climbing, its bison herd, or reserving a tipi site, visit Blue Mounds State Park’s web page on the Minnesota DNR website.
Have you adventured in Luverne or Blue Mounds State Park? What’s another great small town for adventures in Minnesota? Let us know in the comments!
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Blue Mounds State Park, 1410 161st St, Luverne, MN 56156, USA