Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway
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The Dakota Conflict Near Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway

The Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway is not just a fertile farming region overflowing with rolling hills, lush forests, and sparkling rivers-- it is also rich in American history. Come visit the historical sites of the Dakota Conflict along the Minnesota River Valley Scenic...
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Birding on the Minnesota River Valley

The Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway not only inherits the legacy of the last ice age that created an area rich with lakes and marshy areas perfect for a wide range of bird species, it's also directly in the path of the great Mississippi Flyway, a channel through which huge...
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Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway Overview

During the last Ice Age, glaciers carved the Minnesota River Valley, exposing ancient rock and setting the path for the Minnesota River. Today, the Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway follows this river through the fertile region of western Minnesota. Today's byway traveler...
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2-Day Trip: Minnesota River Valley History Tour
(Minnesota)

This itinerary takes you through the natural heritage and historic preservation of the Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway. [more]