Mini-Wakan State Park

Iowa


This simple park embodies the ethos of Big Spirit Lake: low-key serenity. It has big trees offering shady spots on the lake for picnics and simple contemplation. You can take a dip in the clear waters or use Crandall's Beach just to the southwest.


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