Waterfalls of Minnesota

by Lisa Crayford

Overview

Let Master Photographer Lisa Crayford guide you to the top-ranked waterfalls in the state, as well as her "secret waterfalls." Your bucket list should definitely include these 117 gorgeous locales that decorate Minnesota's landscape, including bridge views, short hikes, secluded waterfalls in urban areas and hidden gems along the North Shore.

With this book in hand, you can easily plan to see them all. The waterfalls are organized geographically and ranked by beauty. Start with the ones nearby, then get away to discover those farther afield. All the information you need--directions, distance, hike difficulty and more--is right at your fingertips. These natural wonders prove that the Land of 10,000 Lakes is also home to some of the most picturesque waterfalls in America!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781591936121
Publisher:	Adventure Publications, Incorporated
Publication date:	03/21/2016
Series:	Best Waterfalls by State
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	216
Sales rank:	705,130
File size:	32 MB
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About the Author

Lisa Crayford was born and raised in Hutchinson, Minnesota, and got her first camera at the age of 11. After high school, she chose to take a professional photography program at Willmar Technical College and studied portrait and commercial photography. After graduation, she worked at a photography studio, where she learned about the portrait world of photography. Crayford opened her own studio, Country Gallery, in 1999. In 2012, she gave herself the assignment to photograph Minnesota and has since enjoyed many traveling adventures that have led down many different roads. She does what she loves and thoroughly enjoys her profession.

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Vermillion Falls, Vermillion River

Location: In Vermillion Falls Park and near the Ramsey Mill Ruins.
Address/GPS for the Falls: Located off Hwy. 61 and 21st St. E, Hastings, 55033; 44° 43'32.10" N, 92° 50'41.76" W.
Directions: If you are heading south on Hwy. 61, you’ll want to turn left after the ConAgra Flour Mill onto 21st St. E, and the park will be on your left.
Website: www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-departments/parks-recreation
Waterway: Vermillion River.
Nearest Town: Hastings.
Height: The Main Falls are approximately 45 feet high; the Upper Falls are 8 feet high.
Crest: Approximately 35–45 feet.
Hike Difficulty: Easy.
Trail Quality: Good, short paved trail.
Round-trip Distance: 0.1 mile.
Admission: None.

Trip Report & Tips: From the parking lot, it’s a short and easy walk to the covered gazebo for your first look at Vermillion Falls. Walk down the paved path to find a more scenic view than the fenced-in overlooks. Here you’ll see—and hear—the very loud falls as the water plummets deep into the gorge. If you head farther down, you’ll find a pedestrian bridge crossing over the gorge that will lead you to Old Mill Park. Looking at the falls, they first flow over a man-made cement ledge that’s about 6–8 feet high. You can get very close to the short falls and actually sit on the ledge. The water then glides over the surface for a bit and plunges down a good 35–45 feet as it hits the rocky river floor. In the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the river was used for water power for area gristmills; one was even built by Alexander Ramsey, Minnesota’s first governor. The area’s milling ties continue to this day: To the north of the river is the massive ConAgra flour mill.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Preface

What is a Waterfall and How Does It Work?

Minnesota’s Waterfalls

A Note About Seasonal Variations

Trespassing and Waterfall Viewing

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and State or Local Parks

Waterfall Safety

What to Bring

Photographing Waterfalls

How to Use this Book

Map of Minnesota’s Waterfalls

Southern Region

Metro Region

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness/Voyageurs National Park/Surrounding Area

From Sandstone to Duluth

The North Shore

11 Tips for Enhancing Your Waterfall Experience

24 More Waterfalls to Explore

About the Author