Gooseberry Falls State Park
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"LOVE THIS PLACE"
This is a very beautiful place to go with family. Kids and adults like this place. When the water level is higher the falls are so full and beautiful. There is an area where you can wade in the water and kids can sit in the shallow water and play so bring your swimsuit and water shoes. Be careful in the water though since the rocks get slippery.
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"Beautiful and fun!"
Absolutely gorgeous and free park! Water is not really meant for swimming, although you'll see people doing it. And watch out, because the rocks in the water are covered in algae and therefore VERY slippery. My husband brought me here to propose to me, and before he could pop the question, I slipped on a rock and ended up with algae covered soaking wet clothes and a broken toe. He waited until a different place/time. :-) Be aware that it's a bit of a walk from the visitor's center to the falls. So if you have a newly potty trained child, I'd recommend waiting awhile before you go...there are far too many people around to get away with letting them pee in the woods.
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"great family park!"
Beautiful surroundings! Great family park. Excellent to just stop at, or to take some time and hike around. Excellent place to take pictures, casual or portrait. The water is so calming. Just be careful and watch those kids, as multiple drownings, accidentally have occured here.
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"Love the falls!"
Gooseberry Falls State Park is an amazing destination! There is a park with fields, a clubhouse to rent bikes (some built for families, some just for two), a restaurant with fabulous food. The falls were amazing to look at! After we went for a hike (which was easy but pretty). We found a stream where we looked and found lots of frogs. It was great finding an outdoor destination in the middle of the city!
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"Hike, relax, and learn"
We visited the falls in November. Although there was some snow on the ground, that didn't stop our fearless crew from hiking up to the falls. The trail to the upper falls was easy enough for our three year old to handle and the view of the falls didn't disappoint. They were almost completely frozen solid : ) On the short hike back to the visitor center, we had a great view of Lake Superior and there were small critters and birds romping around us. Back inside the visitor center, we were greeted by a roaring fire in the fireplace, and the kids explored the gift shop. There is also a learning center that explains the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) who helped develop the park, as well as an area about the landscape and animals. The kids would have hung out in this area all day; it was very hands on for the younger kids that like to touch everything and lots of pictures and fun facts to read about for the older kids.
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"Gooseberry Falls State Park"
WOW! We made a trip to Northeastern Minnesota in late March so there was still ice and snow everywhere making some of the trails inaccessible to families with small children but the view of the waterfalls was still amazing. The gift shop/bathrooms and interpretive center were also open. There were animal mounts of native species and maps of the lake. There were examples of rocks to touch and compare. We want to camp here!
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"Waterfalls are always fun! "
This is a wonderful stop on the way to the North Shore! The walk to the falls is very do-able for even the shortest legs, and seeing the falls is very exciting for the whole family. Everyone is welcome to wade, splash, and play. Restrooms are clean and easily accessed. Overall, it's a beautiful destination.
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"Beautiful!"
The walk to see the actual falls isn't long, but if you're up for more of a challenge, follow the path all the way to Lake Superior. The waterfall overlooks are beautiful and the paths easy enough to navigate, even for preschoolers. (Strollers are best left behind, however.)
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