Gooseberry Falls State Park nominated for USA Today Best State Park award

USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Award has nominated Gooseberry Falls State Park for its Best State Park category. Fans of the park can vote daily through Monday, May 11 at noon.

This popular Minnesota park was selected by a panel of USA Today editors and experts who choose the best of the best in nation-wide outdoor recreation attractions.

Since its establishment in 1937, Gooseberry Falls State Park has been a site where visitors created North Shore memories. Gooseberry Falls State Park has been the most-visited state park in Minnesota for seven of the last 10 years and has averaged more than 760,000 visitors per year in that time.

The park’s unique Upper, Middle and Lower falls are a must-see in all seasons. From spring’s powerful rush to winter’s frozen cascades, the falls are a breathtaking backdrop for photos, quiet reflection, or a brisk hike. With more than 20 miles of hiking trails, the park offers routes for all skill levels. Visitors can wander through cedar and spruce forests, follow the Gooseberry River to Lake Superior’s rocky shore, or take the Gitchi-Gami State Trail for a scenic bike ride along the North Shore.

Located just a few miles northeast of Two Harbors, Gooseberry Falls is a perfect stop on a North Shore road trip — or a destination in its own right. Vote for Gooseberry Falls State Park at https://10best.usatoday.com/qr/59148/. Voting ends Monday, May 11 at noon.