We shared our picks for best views in Minnesota. Here are some of yours.

Sunrises and sunsets. Lakes and rivers. Mountains and waterfalls. And beloved backyards.

When we published a recent story of a reporter-curated list of the best views in Minnesota, readers responded, saying we missed a spot or two.

Dozens of you sent us scenic pictures that ranged from the rugged landscape of the Iron Range, to the towering skyline of the Twin Cities, to the farm fields of southern Minnesota. They showed the state in all seasons: The glorious colors of fall. The lush greens of summer and spring. Even the austere beauty of winter.

One thing the submissions had in common: They spoke to a deep love of the place we call home. Here’s a sample.

The warm glow of sunset across one of the thousands of lakes in Minnesota is a fitting reward for a great summer day.

— Erik Sandvick

Early morning view of Lake Harriet on a cloudy, stormy morning.

A unique beach.

— Donnie Berkholz

The rainbow and sheer power of the High Falls of the Pigeon River is awe inspiring.

— Kevin Ramach

It’s not often that one gets to see a view of the rural countryside from the top of a grain leg. You can hear “America the Beautiful” and the words, “Oh, beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waves of grain.”

It’s a different movie every night!

— Jeff Lambert

When the water is flowing in the spring or after heavy summer rains, the roaring sound and the mist are awesome. There are two viewing platforms and, all of a sudden, there are the falls. Added bonus: In the summer on a sunny day there is often a rainbow. In the winter, the falls are much quieter with some neat ice formations.

— Mike Chrun

Amazing sunrises looking East towards Wayzata.

One of the few places in Minnesota where you have a high perch with a sharp drop.

— Mathias Mortenson

Most unusual scenery of rock outcroppings and waterfalls in the state around an island.

— Clifton Ware

Not many parking lots in the state have a view like this. Overlooking the Huntington-Feigh Mine which is now a beautiful lake surrounded by hills. The parking lot is the trailhead of the Cuyuna mountain bike trail. This chilly (spring-fed) lake is a great place to cool off after a hard day biking the trails. Love the unique history of the mines near Crosby, Minn., and the story of how the city has now reinvented itself after the mines closed and now has become a popular tourist destination.

It’s a little off the beaten path so few have ever seen these magnificent high-level views looking up and down the Mississippi River that include the lock and dam and old Ford power plant.

— Bob Andersen

The byway is filled with small, clear lakes around every corner.

— Connie Burns

Early morning view of Lake Harriet on a cloudy, stormy morning.

Panoramic view of the city outside.

— Bob G. Andersen

It truly encapsulates Minneapolis. The beautiful downtown skyline with the river winding through. Everyday the sunrise and sunset bring an array of wonderful colors that create a surreal backdrop to the city.

— Anna Deley

The highest waterfall in Minnesota.

At 4:30 a.m. in June, the sunrise welcomes you to entry point 31 of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. This is a popular route for paddlers who must first cross Farm Lake to access the North Kawishiwi River. Excitement begins to build right about here, because just beyond that narrow entrance is where their adventure begins.

— Ryan Davenport

You’re looking out onto Canada, looking down on the Voyageur highway (Rose Lake), and you can see where you’ll be hiking in the next few days if you’re going east. It’s also pretty hard to get to so you earn the great view.

— Matthew Davis

This view overlooks lakes along the Minnesota-Canada border, including Rose Lake, Rat Lake, South Lake and beyond. The viewpoint is on the Border Route Trail and can be accessed on a day trip via canoe through Bearskin Lake and Duncan Lake to the famed Stairway Portage (itself offering wonderful views). Hike west an hour or so from Stairway Portage on the BRT to reach this stunning viewpoint.

Not only does the Skibo Lookout offer great views, it has important historical significance as well.

— James Randall

A beautiful, calm view with Minnesota on one side of the river and Canada on the other.

— Donnie Berkholz

I was not familiar with the Iron Range when we spent a few days there September 2024. We took the turn at the sign, parked the car where it looked like we should, and the Leonidas Overlook was an exhilarating, straight up hike to the top. And there, I finally grasped the term, “the Iron Range.” I grew up in southern Indiana limestone quarry country, but this view was nothing like that. This view was breathtaking, yet industrial, and gave me an enormous “aha” about the vast resource that is Minnesota’s Iron Range.