Bde Maka Ska Lake Sunset Clouds Minneapolis

Sunset clouds over Bde Maka Ska Lake in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with sailboats on the water and trees lining the shore.
Sunset clouds over Bde Maka Ska Lake in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with sailboats on the water and trees lining the shore.

Sunset clouds over Bde Maka Ska Lake in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Sailboats are visible on the water, with trees and distant buildings lining the shore. Bde Maka Ska is one of the largest lakes in Minneapolis's Chain of Lakes park system, popular for recreation and known for its scenic beauty. The lake and its surrounding parkland are integral to the city's identity and offer a natural escape within the urban environment of the Twin Cities.

Photo taken in August 2023.

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