Discover Stearns
11 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
St. John's Arboretum
Located in St. Joseph, this arboretum offers a mix of prairies, lakes, and forests, making it ideal for nature and landscape photography. It's particularly stunning during golden hour and offers a variety of landscapes.
St. John’s Arboretum
Offers prairies, lakes, wetlands, and lush forests, making it a photographer's paradise for diverse landscapes.
Saint John's University Arboretum
With a small lake and walking paths, the Saint John's University Arboretum provides a serene setting for nature photography and portraits.
Lake Koronis Regional Park
A 62-acre park jointly owned by Meeker and Stearns Counties, offering scenic views of Lake Koronis and surrounding natural beauty. It's ideal for capturing landscapes and nature photography.
Koronis Lake Shore
This location offers scenic views of the lake and surrounding landscape, ideal for capturing water and landscape photography.
Winther Island
This location offers scenic views, potentially good for water and landscape photography. It could be ideal for capturing the local flora and fauna.
Ampe Park
This park provides natural scenery and recreational spaces, making it suitable for landscape and nature photography.
Paynesville Countryside
The countryside surrounding Paynesville offers rolling hills and agricultural landscapes, making it suitable for landscape photography.
Paynesville Dam
Though not well-documented, this spot could offer interesting industrial and water views, making it suitable for landscape and waterscape photography.
St. Joseph Town Park
This park offers trails, a pavilion, and a playground, making it suitable for family portraits and candid photography. The restored prairie and wetlands provide unique natural settings.
Paynesville Elementary School
While not a typical photography spot, capturing the school's exterior could be interesting for architectural or documentary-style photography.