14. Lac qui Parle ("lake which talks") State Park

Lac qui Parle CSAH 33. This 530 acre park consists of 56 campsites, 33 picnic sites, swimming beach, drive-in boat launch, 6 miles of hiking and horseback trails, horseback campgrounds, 5 miles of cross country ski trails and several canoe access points. In fall, thousands of geese descend on the lake in the nearby Lac qui Parle Wildlife Refuge. Bald eagles perch in nearby trees, deer are commonly seen, and fishing is popular year-round. 320-752-4736

15. Lac qui Parle Lake ("lake which talks")

Lac qui Parle Lake is stocked with three million walleye fry every third year. There are over 30 other fish species including bluegill, largemouth bass, rock bass, northern pike, yellow perch, black crappie, white crappie and white bass. Catfish are usually abundant at the handicapped accessible fishing pier on the southeastern side of State Hwy 40 causeway. There are nine designated access sites along its 42 miles of shoreline.

16. Lac qui Parle Wildlife Management Area (Visitors Center)

Located on the lower end of Lac qui Parle Lake between Watson and Milan. Canada geese use Lac qui Parle Wildlife Management Area as a stopover during fall migration. Fall is the best time to see the largest concentration of Canada geese. Flocks of up to 100,000 can be seen during peak migration in late October. Bald eagles can also be seen nesting on an island sanctuary.