Glacial Lakes State Park
| Glacial Lakes State Park | |
|---|---|
 Kettle lake and rolling hills in Glacial Lakes State Park | |
  Location of Glacial Lakes State Park in Minnesota  Glacial Lakes State Park (the United States) | |
| Location | Pope, Minnesota, United States |
| Coordinates | 45°32′14″N 95°31′19″W / 45.53722°N 95.52194°W |
| Area | 2,423 acres (9.81 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,217 ft (371 m)[1] |
| Established | 1963 |
| Governing body | Minnesota Department of Natural Resources |
Glacial Lakes State Park is a
Biology and ecology
Flora
The park has many rare native plants. Prairie grasses and
Fauna
Due to its location in a transition zone between prairie in the west and hardwood forest to the east, prairie and woodland birds are found at the park.
Recreation
Swimming, fishing and boating (only electric motors are allowed) are popular activities. At 56-acres, Signalness Lake is the largest body of water in the park and has a maximum depth of 13 ft. Fish include walleye, northern pike, bass, and panfish. Due to the shallow water, winterkill can partially affect the fish population and the DNR restocks fish.[3]
Snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling are enjoyed during the winter.[4][5]
The remote location with low light pollution means stargazing is another popular activity.[6]
References
- ^ "Glacial Lakes State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. January 11, 1980. Archived from the original on September 26, 2022. Retrieved February 24, 2011.
- ^ a b "Glacial Lakes State Park: Park Information". dnr.state.mn.us. Minnesota DNR. Archived from the original on June 22, 2022. Retrieved September 26, 2022.
- ^ "Signalness (61014900) | LakeFinder". Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Archived from the original on March 15, 2022. Retrieved September 26, 2022.
- ^ "Friends of Glacial Lakes State Park - Pope County, Minnesota USA - Park Trails". www.glaciallakesstateparkfriends.com. Archived from the original on March 20, 2014. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
- ^ "Snow Depth and Groomed Trail Conditions for Glacial Lake State Park". Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Archived from the original on March 10, 2022. Retrieved September 26, 2022.
- ^ "Home". Archived from the original on October 13, 2014. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
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