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No hunting. The park may hold one or more managed hunts in the fall. In most cases, Minnesota residents do not need a permit to fish in Minnesota State Parks. |
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Ecological Province | Laurentian Mixed Forest Province |
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Ecological Section | Northern Minnesota & Ontario Peatlands |
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Ecological Subsection | Agassiz Lowlands |
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Land Type Association | Baudette Lake Plain Lude Beaches & Peatlands Pine Island Peatlands |
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Aspen - Ash Forest Aspen - Birch - Red Maple Forest Aspen - Fir Forest Black Ash - Alder Swamp (Northern) Black Ash - Aspen - Balsam Poplar Swamp (Northeastern) Cattail - Sedge Marsh (Northern) Cattail Marsh (Northern) Crystalline Bedrock Outcrop (Northern) Jack Pine Woodland (Sand) Northern Dry-Sand Pine Woodland Red Pine Woodland (Sand) Sand Beach (Inland Lake) Sedge Meadow Willow - Dogwood Shrub Swamp |
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Inscription Reads "Ole J. Grovum and his granddaughter" |
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Zippel Bay State Park |
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Zippel Bay State Park |
Zippel Bay State Park, Minnesota |
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Published on Oct 30, 2013 Favorite Sites: 1, 6, 11, 16, 24, 28, 40, 42, 44, 47, 54 |
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Camping, Hiking, and Exploring Zippel Bay State Park in Minnesota - S2:E23 |
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Dec 16, 2021 Join us as we camp, hike, and explore our favorite park of 2021, Zippel Bay State Park in Minnesota! 00:00 Intro "After visiting Zippel Bay, you’ll remember the sunsets and the miles of white sand beach. The park is located on Lake of the Woods, one of the world’s largest lakes. The mood of the lake is always changing, from approaching storms that bring three-foot-high crashing waves and lightning flashes to an eerie stillness, broken only by the faint calls of a thousand raucous gulls, out of sight in the lake’s interior. In summer, the 3,000-acre park offers a swimming beach and picnic area on the big lake, drive-in campsites and a group camp, a marina on Zippel Bay and a stone jetty providing protected access to Lake of the Woods. Birding is excellent—be sure to watch for sandhill cranes and piping plovers. In the winter, three miles of snowmobile trail provide access to the lake, which snowmobilers will find dotted with fish houses making virtual towns on the ice. Seven miles of groomed cross-country trails wind to the lakeshore through jack pine, birch, and open fields." - https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_par... As the above quote from the website states, we certainly did remember the miles of white sand beach. While we were looking for a place to camp over Labor Day that wasn't already full, we came across Zippel Bay State Park. We were surprised to see that there were many sites open and after reading some great reviews of the park, (and one hilarious review), we decided to book it. It was a relaxing weekend and I think the dry weather kept a lot of the bugs away, which was nice. We spent a lot of time at the beach, hiked the trails through the birch trees, and relaxed. Knowing this was most likely our last camping trip of the year, we made sure to make the most of it. Enjoy this video of our trip to Zippel Bay State Park in Minnesota! Hit that Thumbs Up if you liked the video and Subscribe if you enjoy camping and hiking videos! We’re Jeremy and Amy. In 2020, we re-discovered our love for camping and hiking. We spent the summer camping and exploring in our Kia Sportage, but the addition of a family member meant that we would have to make a change. Join us and our pup, Kuzon, as we explore Minnesota and beyond in our Escape Shroom! |
ZIPPEL BAY STATE PARK In Autumn |
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Sep 25, 2021 Another State Park, another season. Thank you mom, for joining me! I camp and hike in and around the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. I also guide Boundary Waters Retreats! In the Superior National Forest, in Northern Minnesota. And anywhere else I can venture to! I love sharing the journey with you all. Thank you for subscribing, it means a lot to me. |
Zippel Bay State Park |
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Apr 3, 2014 BAUDETTE, MN Enjoy this simple little video short, filmed on Labor Day 2013. Talented pianist Keith Martinson (Alexandria, MN) composed the original music taken from his solo album "Today", titled "Sandy's Prayer". |
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8/14/2011 |
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Minnesota Biodiversity Atlas and Minnesota Biological Survey Vegetation Releves Plant List |
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Plants frequently found in: Aspen - Birch - Red Maple Forest MHn44a Black Ash - Alder Swamp (Northern) WFn64c Black Ash - Aspen - Balsam Poplar Swamp (Northeastern) WFn55a Cattail - Sedge Marsh (Northern) MRn83a Cattail Marsh (Northern) MRn83b Crystalline Bedrock Outcrop (Northern) ROn12b Jack Pine Woodland (Sand) FDn12a Northern Dry Sand Pine Woodland FDn12 Red Pine Woodland (Sand) FDn12b |
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