Maple Plain, MN
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Baker Park Reserve is a sprawling natural oasis located in Maple Plain, Minnesota, offering a wide array of outdoor recreational activities for visitors of all ages. Encompassing over 2,700 acres of pristine woodlands, wetlands, and lakeshore, the park provides ample opportunities for hiking, biking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Boasting a picturesque championship golf course, the reserve is a haven for golf enthusiasts. Water enthusiasts can enjoy swimming, boating, and fishing in the park's scenic lakes. With its extensive network of trails, beautiful scenery, and diverse recreational offerings, Baker Park Reserve is a beloved destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. — AI generated |
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The very busy Lake Independence beach and picnic area is part of this park but is isolated on the west side of Baker Park Road. |
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2,700 acres |
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2309 Baker Park Road N45 1.137, W93 38.114 |
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5 AM–10 PM |
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No fee |
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baker pdf maps Campground | Outdoor Learning Center | Recreation Area | Ski Trails |
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Hiking Trail running Biking Mountain biking Horseback riding Picnicking Camping Swimming Boating Canoeing Birding Nature photography Horseshoes Volleyball Geocaching Cross country skiing Skate-skiing Winter hiking Snowshoeing Snowmobiling |
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Ecology |
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Ecological Classification |
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Eastern Broadleaf Forest Province |
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Minnesota & NE Iowa Morainal |
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Big Woods |
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Land Type Association | Maple Plain Moraine |
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Red Oak - Sugar Maple - Basswood - (Bitternut Hickory) Forest Sugar Maple Forest (Big Woods) Tamarack Swamp (Southern) Willow - Dogwood Shrub Swamp |
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* Source: The Minnesota Biological Survey, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Ecological Resources | |||||
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Southwestern portion of Baker Park Reserve, seen from the Lake Independence Regional Trail | ||
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Southwestern portion of Baker Park Reserve, seen from the Lake Independence Regional Trail |
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Winter trails |
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Hiking trails |
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Hiking trails |
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Lake Independence Regional Trail |
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Lake Independence Regional Trail |
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Other Videos |
Baker Park Camping - On the way |
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Uploaded on Sep 2, 2010 Lofty ambitions of an overnight camping trip 30 miles out to Baker Park Campground in Medina, MN. Just goofing along the Luce Line en route. Hopes were eventually dashed. |
2007 0121 Skiing at Baker Park |
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Uploaded on Jan 21, 2007 X/C skiing at Baker Park |
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Scott Bemman |
Insects and Arachnids |
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American pelecinid wasp (Pelecinus polyturator) damsel bug (Hoplistoscelis pallescens) green stink bug (Chinavia hilaris) |
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bald-faced hornet (Dolichovespula maculata) | ![]() |
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prairie deer mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus bairdii) | ![]() |
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Inky Agaricus (Agaricus moelleri) | ![]() |
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8/8/2014 1/28/2015 |
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American red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) |
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