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MINNEAPOLIS -- In the Land of 10,000 Lakes, one beach in northern Minnesota stands out. While most of Lake Superior's iconic shoreline is gray rock, this stretch is a surprising pink.

It is almost ready, the new vehicle accessible campground at Split Rock Lighthouse near Beaver Bay will be open this summer!

It is almost ready, the new vehicle accessible campground at Split Rock Lighthouse near Beaver Bay will be open this summer!

It is almost ready, the new vehicle accessible campground at Split Rock Lighthouse near Beaver Bay will be open this summer!

Ionas Beach stands out from the iconic gray rocky shoreline of the North Shore. But its more than the color of its rocks that makes this site unique.

Until recently, was blocked off to the public. Only locals were allowed. Now it's open.

The new Shipwreck Creek Campground, with 46 electric drive-in campsites, will open June 1. Campers will be able to make reservations at the new campground starting at 8 a.m. on April 5, the Minnesota DNR says.

Until recently, was blocked off to the public. Only locals were allowed. Now it's open.

Spring makes an excellent time to head up north to discover waterfalls in Lovin Lake County.

To see some of the best parts of Minnesota, venture out on one of the state's greatest hiking trails.