Minnesota is perhaps one of the greenest States in the United States. Its lakes and mountains make it a perfect place for nature enthusiasts and photographers as well.
If you love landscapes as a subject to your photography, here are some places that you may want to pay a visit on your next trip to Minnesota.
1. The Jay Cooke State Park or Lake Superior State Parks
This nature park is situated approximately 10 miles in the southwestern part of Duluth. You can try your luck by trying to capture photos of the following animal species:
46 different species of mammals (including bears, wolves and coyotes)
over 173 different species of birds
16 reptile species that are non – poisonous
Moreover, if rock formations are your thing, then you might enjoy the slate and greywacke bedrock of the St. Louis River that is adorned with several shale protrusions.
2. The Super Hiking Trail
Do you enjoy mountain climbing as much as you love photography? If you do, then the SHT is for you. If you are up to it, you can enjoy the 244 – mile trail alongside the Lake Superior. While enjoying the hike, you can take snapshots of the lake and some breath taking sights of the trail itself.
3. Voyageur National Park
The name was given by the French-Canadian visitors long ago that arrived by canoe. This national park boasts of 30 or so lakes that are adorned with approximately 1000 islands. There are many enjoyable activities such as swiming, fishing and canoeing. And don’t forget to take pictures of the islands along the way to record the trip.
4. Minnehaha (Laughing) Falls
The waterfall is located in the south east side of Minneapolis. However, the Minnehaha Falls is not the only attraction that is photo worthy. Tourists and locals alike, have found themselves posing beside the statues of Hiawatha and Minnehaha. Both of which are famous because of Longfellow’s “Song of Hiawatha”.
5. Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
The Como Park Zoo & Conservatory can be your best bet~When looking to take a break from the city life, The Como Park Zoo & Conservatory is a fantastic place to go}. The park is not only a sanctuary to big cats, other mammals and birds but in its midst, you can also find a Japanese garden where you can take photographs of manicured Zen garden and bonsais. If you are looking for color in your photographs and the flowers and orchids are not enough, you can visit the Enchanted Garden filled with all sorts of butterflies.
I am lucky enough to be living in the St. Paul area so my wife and I take our two young children to Como fairly often. It can be difficult to try and capture the images that I see when we are there as a family, so I am scheduling my own excursion to the zoo, and only my camera is invited to go along with me!
These are just some of the many sites you might visit. If you plan to stay longer in the area, there are more parks, trails and contemporary attractions that are picture-worthy. If in the middle of your picture-taking trip, you find the need for some maintenance of your digital camera or DSLR, there are a few shops that actually perform digital camera repair in Minnesota. If you’re looking for Minnesota digital camera repair with a quick Google search and a couple phone calls in the Twin Cities you can easily find what you’re after. Elsewhere you may have to mail in your camera and have it mailed back home to you when your digital camera repair MN is complete.
I know you will enjoy your vacation in Minnesota, and all the photo-ops as well!
