Bde Maka Ska Sailboats at Sunset, Minneapolis

Sailboats are moored on Bde Maka Ska lake in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at sunset. The lake is part of the city's Chain of Lakes, known for water activities.
Sailboats are moored on Bde Maka Ska lake in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at sunset. The lake is part of the city's Chain of Lakes, known for water activities.

Sailboats are moored on Bde Maka Ska, Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the sun sets. The lake, formerly known as Lake Calhoun, is one of the city's Chain of Lakes, a system of lakes and parkland that provides significant recreational opportunities. Bde Maka Ska is a popular destination for sailing, kayaking, and other water activities, and its shores are lined with parks and trails used by residents and visitors.

Photo taken in September 2019.

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