From waterfalls to bridges to buffalo, there's a city park that has it all.

Like so many other cities in our state, as the water flows, so does Redwood Falls. And if you follow the winding Redwood River, it'll lead you straight into Ramsey Park.

"We like to call it the largest municipal park in the state of Minnesota. It's about 256 acres," said Ross Nachreiner, parks and recreation director.

It's so large some people call it "The Little Yellowstone of Minnesota." And it was actually a state park at one point. But in 1957, Redwood Falls acquired the land for $1 and then made a few changes.

"The state at that time charged a quarter. And when the city took over, they decided they were not going to charge for entrance. And it's been that way ever since," said Nachreiner.

That means it's

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