St. Paul Park, MN

St. Paul Park lies 20 miles southeast of Minneapolis along the Mississippi River, accessible via I-494 and Highway 61. The city sits on river bluffs in Washington County, with winters bringing snow and sub-freezing temperatures. Most visitors arrive from the Twin Cities metro via the 494 corridor, while Highway 61 connects river towns to the south. The city maintains Grey Cloud Island Scientific and Natural Area, a 330-acre preserve on a Mississippi River island accessible only by watercraft.