Minnesota’s natural beauty knows no bounds, and the only people who truly understand this, and get to witness this beauty every hour of every day are those who live in the rural areas of the state. Away from freeways and tall buildings, the small towns, remote wilderness, and farmlands of Minnesota are full of stunning views. From sunrise to sunset, rural MN is always showing off something gorgeous, even in the face of a storm! But a picture is worth a thousand words, so we found 25 that prove our point beyond what writing can convey.
- The endless prairie looks perfectly serene.
Flickr/Nic McPhee
- The colors of the earth are on full display.
Flickr/USFWSmidwest
- And the green grasses are always calming.
Flickr/mgbjay
- Even old buildings look peaceful and picturesque.
Flickr/cursedthing
- There are always flowers around to enjoy.
Flickr/Justin Meissen
- This stunning view is near Fergus Falls.
Flickr/USFWSmidwest
- And this sweeping land can be found in Luverne.
Flickr/Ben Schaffhausen
- The vibrant colors of the prairie are phenomenal in this shot.
Flickr/USFWSmidwest
- Even in the winter, the fields provide unreal beauty.
Flickr/Jordan Wilms
- This sunrise on the prairie is absolutely magical.
Flickr/USFWSmidwest
- You get to experience one-of-a-kind days like this.
Flickr/Roger Howard
- And don’t forget, if prairie isn’t your cup of tea, there are plenty of lakes and forests to go around!
Flickr/ajburcar
- Who doesn’t want this amazing lake view?
Flickr/Bearskin Lodge
- Or to spend their evenings relaxing in one of these?
Flickr/Bearskin Lodge
- And the sunsets… let’s just say they’re all magical in rural MN.
Flickr/Cedar Summit Farm
- Especially over the water.
Flickr/Sharon Mollerus
- This sunset is absolutely perfect.
Flickr/Nic McPhee
- This gorgeous evening was captured in Perham.
Flickr/Tony Webster
- And this one in Pipestone.
Flickr/Brian Jeffery Beggerly
- Living in a place where you can see this every night just doesn’t get old.
Flickr/Justin Meissen
- Even when mist is looming over and storms are coming the views are endless.
Flickr/Brian Jeffery Beggerly
- Look at this amazing reflection of the storm clouds.
Flickr/Justin Meissen
- This stormy day is incredible!
Flickr/Justin Meissen
- And you just can’t get views like this one in the city.
Flickr/Justin Meissen
- No matter the weather or place, rural MN is unbeatable.
Flickr/Justin Meissen
What is your favorite time of day to admire the beauty of Minnesota? Share one of your rural MN moments with us on the Only in MN Facebook Page!
Flickr/Nic McPhee
Flickr/USFWSmidwest
Flickr/mgbjay
Flickr/cursedthing
Flickr/Justin Meissen
Flickr/Ben Schaffhausen
Flickr/Jordan Wilms
Flickr/Roger Howard
Flickr/ajburcar
Flickr/Bearskin Lodge
Flickr/Cedar Summit Farm
Flickr/Sharon Mollerus
Flickr/Tony Webster
Flickr/Brian Jeffery Beggerly
OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article.
