Blue Mounds State Park (MN) 
1410 161st St.
Luverne, MN 56156
507-283-1307
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/blue_mounds/index.html
State Park: Birding, Camp, Hike, Picnic, Walk, Water Sports
Blue Mounds State Park is full of natural surprises. Start with the Sioux quartzite cliff, rising 100 feet from the plains. A bison herd grazes on the prairie. Prickly pear cactus blooms in June and July. A sea of prairie grasses and flowers sway in the wind. The park is also a favorite for birdwatchers who want to see nesting blue grosbeaks and other birds. Enjoy camping and swimming.