Waterfalls of Minnesota

Let Master Photographer Lisa Crayford guide you to the top-ranked waterfalls in the state, as well as her “secret waterfalls.” Your bucket list should definitely include these 117 gorgeous locales that decorate Minnesota’s landscape, including bridge views, short hikes, secluded waterfalls in urban areas and hidden gems along the North Shore.

With this book in hand, you can easily plan to see them all. The waterfalls are organized geographically and ranked by beauty. Start with the ones nearby, then get away to discover those farther afield. All the information you need—directions, distance, hike difficulty and more—is right at your fingertips. These natural wonders prove that the Land of 10,000 Lakes is also home to some of the most picturesque waterfalls in America!

Lisa Crayford was born and raised in Hutchinson, Minnesota, and got her first camera at the age of 11. After high school, she chose to take a professional photography program at Willmar Technical College and studied portrait and commercial photography. After graduation, she worked at a photography studio, where she learned about the portrait world of photography. Crayford opened her own studio, Country Gallery, in 1999. In 2012, she gave herself the assignment to photograph Minnesota and has since enjoyed many traveling adventures that have led down many different roads. She does what she loves and thoroughly enjoys her profession.